I am not writing a blog today. No real reason. Just need time to adjust my head & learn not to be negative. And to treat those I love better. I am sharing photos only. Catch up tomorrow. Have a great sunday! Clouds were from this noon. And a photo of Nico and Kisse, hugging.
I had a super busy day that was both good & bad. I ended up in tears.
Started the day having lunch with my grandson, MM, & no babies. Miss them but nice to visit with just him. We ate at Jalisco's. Something I ate yesterday upset my stomach & was not too hungry today.
Then home to take Nico out. Right after that I went to Assaria to have 3 new tires put on my car & an oil change. Had a new one after my blowout that was not paid for. Did not take long but was more expensive than I expected. That is ok. They are good tires. Before my husband died he had bought new tires for the car but he had not paid for them. They were cheaper than the ones I had put on today.
Home again to deal with Nico. He was a problem & then Cinder hid under the car. I was almost late picking my brother up.
Supper with JR & PM. Eating was ok but conversation was almost too much trouble. I finally gave up. But the Mexican food was better than the burger at noon. Not their fault just my stomach troubles.
The weather was horrible today. Winds up to at least 60 mph. My house jiggles at around 50-60 mph & it jiggled today. It was nearly impossible to open or close my front door & my car door. My hair stood straight up. I tried to fix it in the car but that was a joke. I am sure I looked awful.
And on top of that, I upset someone I care about dearly. I never learn. Ever. If I would just shut up and only answer yes or no life would be better for all. And I dared to mention how awful I feel and only got jokes about me in return. Again, I never learn. Cried again.
On my road home, there was a huge snapping turtle. Totally vicious looking! I looked it up & it was an Alligator snapping turtle. I did not pick him up to help him across the road. I am not quite that stupid. But I waited to make sure he made it ok. Scary looking.
It got up to 82F outside & inside my house it was & still is 81F. How will I sleep tonight? Last night was miserable. Talked to my AC guy. He will fix it next week. Great!
Well, again I apologise for whining. Photos are just flowers.
I had an ok day. Slept well but still in pain. Always for me. Does not help my mood. Fur kids have been ok. Even Nico!! He is a trouble maker sometimes.
I want to share something I have signed up for called Letters From Afar. They have different subjects & I signed up for places around the world. You get a letter from someone traveling. No one real but it is interesting.
I just got my first letter from "Isabelle." The first stop for her was in Cambodia. I know next to nothing about there. She wrote a long letter relating all she saw & did. There was a saying in their language saying "Kindness is true power." Their language is called Khmer. I plan to add it to my email to see if anyone can figure it out! She wrote about silk worms and how silk is made, elephants, temple ruins covered with huge tree roots over them. The temples are 700 years old. And so are the trees. And she added a map of Cambodia. I am adding a photo of the saying.
Her second place was Northern Ireland. She started in Belfast. The Titanic was built there. She was there on St. Patrick's Day. How fun that would be! She started in a bar and then on the streets for singing, eating, drinking, & parade. She bought a green sweater to fit in and for good luck. Then she went to the Antrim Coast. That is special to me. Antrim is some of my ancestors last name from my father's grandfather's family. Supposedly we are or were related to a Lord Antrim. She described the landscape --- rolling hills & castles & the sea. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world. She met a huge Irish Wolfhound. They used to hunt wolves a& were given as gifts to royalty. She saw Castle Dunluce, a ruin. And a map. I can only dream! Anxious for my next letter!
While I napped we had some light rain. Chance for severe weather tonight. Storms are sort of forming at the present. One can hope for rain. I tune out the weatherman when he mentions rain. No need to listen. If weather is severe, I have a weather radio and weather apps that will let me know.
My pasture was full to the brim of cattle most of the day. Should have taken a photo. After supper I took Nico out & all the cattle were a huge congregation around the pond. No idea why? And they were mooing often. Hope all is well. Birds were flying around. There were 2 geese that flew over honking loudly!!
My nephew's uncle was over here with 3 dogs. I did not see this & Nico almost had a stroke when these dogs ran up to him!!! They are nice dogs but too friendly for Nico. Then I had him do an errand for me. Something blew down in the wind & he set it back up.
My friend MC called here in error. Nice to hear his voice. I like him & his wife.
I been watching the Science Channel shows about Jesus. Much of what we believe is not true or accurate. The Bible was written hundreds of years after his time. There are those who are searching and learning more every day about what the truth could be. It is interesting. And of course the major churches would never let the truth be known if there is something other than what they believe.
Photos are from my Letter from Afar & a sunflower. Isabelle marked on the maps where she had been to give you an idea where she was.
Had a busy day. That is good. I have been having a hard time adjusting to no people around me. The last week & a half was so nice being active & being with others. Did not help to know it would end but it is not good.
Weather was ok today. Started cloudy & cool but this afternoon it cleared up & warmed up.
I had a doctor's appointment in Hutchinson KS today. Saw my diabetic doctor's PA. I really like her. She is friendly and thorough. All is well. Go back in 6 months.
When I got home I tried to lay down for a short nap. Not much sleep last night. But Nico just would not leave me alone. He just had to go outside. He dorked around. Everything but do his business. Sheesh. Then out of the mood for a nap. But right before leaving the house later, he was better outside.
I met JR & PM for supper. Medium busy and lots of take out orders. MA mother was there. I love to see her. She is so sweet. Wish she was always here.
Got home for my Spanish lesson. What a letdown. Flunked the lesson twice. Might try again later. Not good.
I called my AC guy and my tire guy and no answer from either one. Somehow I accidentally put my phone on airplane mode. Duh!! IF they tried to call it would not come through. Will call tomorrow. The AC guy better get with the program. He should have called days ago and before my appointment today. I dread the hot weather.
This stupid weather is just one cold front after another. My body is paying the price. Would be quicker to say what does not hurt than what does hurt. I hate being out in public when I have trouble walking. I do not want to be old & decrepit. I am scared. And no one seems to take care or hardly notice. I need more than jokes. A soft place to land would be great. But never for me. Never been like that. Done whining.
Photos today are from Guthrie OK. I was there a couple of years ago. I am ready to go back for a break. It is a nice little town. Good food and lots of antique shops. Heck, a motel room in Salina would be a nice break!
Sort of a boring day. Just at home. I slept poorly last night. I tried sleeping on the sofa & that did not help. I took my pain killing cream with lots of peppermint oil in it. For some reason that relaxes me. That baffles me. But it works. Nico was part of the problem but not all. All are quiet today.
Stayed in the 50s today. Better than the coming friday. Will be almost 90. Great. Still no AC. Not happy.
The breeze was calm until this afternoon. No cattle here early but late morning & early afternoon they filled the pasture. Just relaxing to sit & watch. Nico and I spent some time outside. This afternoon we had strong winds. Knocked over one trash bin. Nothing in it so I do not care until I have trash to put there. Then I will move both of them where they are more stable.
The fur kids & I took nice naps. No one moved. Nico did but only to be under my blanket. We kept warm.
Planes have been flying at the bomb range for 2 days. Wednesday used to be the big flying & bombing day. Seems like now any day is ok. Years ago they flew over our farm but then more land was bought to the west so now they do not fly over here. That is good. And many years go they would sometimes break the sound barrier. Not good. My house would shake & my small kids would wake from their naps. Then that was outlawed. Good.
Photos today were taken in the past. The first photo is a painting by an artist friend. Love her work.
Writing early today. Not a lot to say. Home alone again. The weather is nice. Got fairly cold last night. I like that. Good sleeping weather. We did not freeze like they forecast. It was close but no cigar!
I slept so-so. For a change Nico did not hog the bed. But he was under the covers most of the night. I had the heat turned very low. Wanting to save propane.
This morning & noon the cattle were all by my driveway. Many calves. Nice to see. My nephew was cruising in his 4 wheeler in the pasture checking cattle. He was not alone. I could not see exactly who was with him but they saw me and there were a lot of hands waving at me! Nice moment!!
I sat outside for a while & took some photos. Nico got some fresh air. I am sure Cinder was watching. My photos today are what I took today.
On the news is that Covid's latest is rising in Philidelphia. That is scary. Masks are being suggeseted again. And one man who has a restaurant is not happy. Worried about his business. What is more important ---- someone's life or a business? I am watching. If you upgrade to premium The Weather Channel they have added a place to watch for Covid. It goes by county. Just tap on the county you want to check. So far it is quiet here in Kansas. But people will see me in a mask when that changes.
My eczema is increasing. I swear I itch in many more places. My palms are the worst. Frustrating.
Photos are from my yard except the collage one & the stay safe one. They are older. And the one I created today is my sunflower photo of the day. Some of the macro shots are very soft looking, almost blurry. Used a different app. The best I have are the camera that came with my iPhone & the Halide camera.
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