011/2024 Torsdag the 24th -- Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

National Peanut Butter Day

Today's Name Day: Erika

    Not a good day.  I canceled it all.  Yesterday I slept all day.  Almost missed lunch.  Then slept all afternoon.  And all evening.  Not normal.  I did some research.  RA sometimes creates fatigue.  I was clueless.  Now I know it can.  Today was the same.  Slept until almost 1pm & then all afternoon.  Feel better tonight.  Not so drowsy.  

    On top of me being odd, the cats were also weird.  Neither of them woke me in the middle of the night to eat.  And no one woke me in the morning.  Both were quiet.  Worried about me???  I got up around 1pm & fed both cats,  Cinder never asked to go outside.  THAT is really odd!!  She took a nap & so did Kisse.  After supper Cinder went outside.  After I ate then Kisse has been curled on or next to me.  That is odd for her.  Cinder did not stay out long.  Now both are sleeping somewhere.  And I am awake.  As normal as we get!! 😜

    It was warmer again last night & today.  Was foggy early.  And will be foggy again tonight & tomorrow morning.  They say friday too.  But may be close to 50 on sunday.  Do not want too warm weather but the "love summer, the hotter the better" crowd is cheering.  They forget not all love summer.  There are those of us who like winter.  And hate heat, humidity, & bugs.

    Just heard our local grocery store has homemade meals to buy & bake.  Must try.  A friend had stroganoff & said it was good.  Also have Chinese, soft tacos, & pulled pork.  Must try.  If we can heat in the microwave, then JR & I can eat in his office like we used to.  Be fun & maybe save some money.

    I finally heard from MM today.  His work area is a muddy, slushy mess.  But not so cold.  CF is in Texas.  Looked wet there too.

    Trash pick up was supposed to be yesterday.  HaHa.  Never showed nor today.  Dang.  Could have saved my energy.  Will not move the boxes back.  Sheesh.  Out of the last 4 times, they have missed 3 times.  But did one extra time.  Not good.  Glad I am not a family of 4 or 5.

    Photos are things that turned up in my memories today.  So it is an odd mix of photos.  Easy to chose.

                            

22 october, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

Make a Dog's Day

Today's Name Day is Seved

    Not a real bad day.  I am just more tired than usual.  I slept ok, but still needed a nap.  I am not as bad as Cinder.  She was in twice to cuddle last night.  The last time was maybe around 6am.  She never came to the bedroom.  And I never saw or heard her until just now.  Talk about lazy!!!  She went out then.

    I had really wanted to go to Salina & replace my iWatch.  I feel safe when I go outside wearing it as will sense if I fall.  Or if it does not I can call for help from it.  Try for maybe Tuesday.  But even buying new phone/watch did not pep me up.  Canceled supper also.  I have got to get better.  Usually eat pizza on Sundays.  That did not sound good.

    Got up to 85 here.  Felt too warm.  It gets so cool at night that at some point I turn a little heat on.  Then it gets too warm & the AC comes on.  Not lucky enough to have one that just does it on its own.  That would be asking too much.

    Strong winds today.  Really blows the prairie grasses.  I have leaves falling off the trees by my house but no pretty leaves.  Just from the drought.  Hopefully rain by Tuesday through Thursday.  Tired of hoping & being disappointed.  Then next weekend we have cold temps forecast.  Yay!!

    Still adjusting to my laptop.  I wanted to join a site I like.  But it wanted me to sign in through FB.  Fat chance.  I get nothing from the letters I have written.  Will try again.  Dang.  I have it on my phone & iPad but not my laptop.  Just not right.

    Not really heard from anyone today.  Some nice photos from my nephew but no texts.  Everyone too busy.  There was a photo that I posted that my diseases might be invisible but I am not.  Wrong.  I almost always feel invisible.  Not included in most things going on.  It is what it is.

    Photos are seasonal.  I added them easy yesterday.  See how it goes today.  Today was good.  Think I have it figured out.

                

30 may, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Too hot for me today.  Glad to stay in the house.  I saw around 96F but the humidity was not real high.  That helps.

    Started my day with groceries at Dillons in Salina.  Got food again!!

    Been texting with my grandson MM often today.  His mother has been moved out of ICU to a room.  More comfortable for family & for her also.  The waiting is the hardest.  And family.  How well I remember.  If I knew what I know now while Willie was dying, I would have cleared the room & just stayed there alone.

    I did help my grandson get a cemetery plot for his mom today.  His father is buried near Willie & I.  She will be also.  Good to be buried near those we know or know of.

    I tried to nap on the sofa but my entire body was in RA pains.  Nico & I finally relocated to the bed.  Then I felt better.  He must have also!

    There are thunderstorms near but all south of us.  Oh for a thunderstorm & rain here.  Not today.  Not tomorrow.

    Photos are flowers but the first two are from the art show I worked at on sunday.  One is an iron one that a good friend & uncle of my nephew made.  Great work!  The other is a huge dragon!  It is incredible!  Love them both.  It is by far the best art show I have ever seen.

                    

 

29 may, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Too hot today.  OK in the house but outside with Nico was hot.  It was over 90F today. 

    The hot day made me think of the post I did on the days would be getting longer soon.  My cousin made a fun reply & I answered him.  The rest of the posts were hateful to me.  I deleted them all today.  They hurt.  Sad they can voice their opinions but I cannot.  Nice.  No fun when others show their true colors.

    Cinder went out this morning & not seen her since.  Laying somewhere out of the sun, hoping to keep cool.

    Rain all around but never here.

    JS just video chatted with me.  Nice to see him & chat.  Made my day.

    Bad news today.  My grandson MM's mother is now in hospice care & dying.  He has a GoFundMe account to help pay for funeral, etc.  I wish there was something I could do for him.  It is so difficult in his situation.  Both my parents died fast but Willie lingered for almost a week.  I only left once to get Nico to board him out.  I never left again.  I would not let him die alone.  JS made sure we always had a large bottle of Pepsi in the room for me.  And several people brought food into us.

    Photos are ones I have taken --- flowers, flags at the cemetery, Nico at Willie's new grave, & old life photos.  Been an ok day.

                    

23 february, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    What a night!!  Had strong winds out here with a low of 6F.  My furnace ran all night!  Cinder would not even go to the front door!! Smart cat!  Nico was speedy outside!

    A large part of the US had a blizzard but we were left out.  Totally.  A little snow would have been nice.  I have learned to say nothing as the hot weather lovers have taken FB over.  And the weathermen.  I dread summer.

    This morning caused me lots of stress.  There was a cat under my house.  It was the orange one.  I felt so sorry for him.  He really wanted in the house but no way.  I put some water out but he ignored it.  No food for him.  He knows I used to feed Cinder on the porch.  No more.  Too many wild animals tear up the porch then.  Nico needed out & he raced off the porch at the cat.  He must have stepped on something sharp & limped back in the house.  I could tell he hurt for quite a while.  I looked at his foot but did not feel or see anything.  Maybe he sprained his leg a bit.  We did manage a nice nap though.

    The orange cat left this afternoon.  I am glad.  The neighbours feed all their pets.  I am sure he knows that.

    I managed to shampoo my hair.  That takes a lot out of me.  When I very fatigued all the time, something extra is difficult.  But it is done.  I am glad.  See how it looks tomorrow.

    Quiet day.  No communication except on FB.  I miss hearing from friends & I hate to bother anyone.  Even when they say I am not a bother.  I feel I am.

    Photos today are a mix a things that showed on my FB memories that I like.  Nothing special.  The old post card of the Elgin Hotel in Marion KS. is a place I would love to stay at.  And go to lunch there.  I need to check on times & prices.  Be a fun trip.

                    

05 December, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Another quiet day here alone.  But my hip/leg pain went away overnight.  Only achy this afternoon.  Our weather was far too warm.  We got in the 50s.  But cooler temps are on the way.  No visitors today & few texts.  Normal day.

    You can tell the minute I am wanting to write my blog.  Nico gets into "let's drive Mom to drink" mode.  He constantly is wanting something or he wants me to move so he can sit in the corner of the soffa.  Hopefully he is ok now.  Ha!

    I slept good last night.  Any position I wanted to sleep in was comfy.  Not so good for my nap today.  Not pain but achiness in my leg.

    I cancelled a doctor's appointment for tomorrow.  I am too busy.  It just a check up.  Too much going on.  I like to be busy but not overwhelmed.

    Kisse came in my bed last night for lots of cuddling.  Always good.  Then she sat down & looked out the window for the longest time.  No idea why but it was nice to have her close.

    My great niece played basketball today.  I usually get a photo & the results of the game.  Hope they did well.  My great grandsons saw Christmas lights last night.  I think in Wichita.  JR & I will go to Salina some night soon to see lights & maybe have pizza for supper.

    Watching Expedition Unknown now.  They have Vikings on now.  I am sure they are my relatives!!  I have seen this before.  Love seeing the Viking ships in the sea.  They are showing them using a Sun Stone to guide them.  Interesting.

    My Sjogren's Syndrome dry skin & the dry air from the heater is driving me insane.  My arms itch so bad.  My usual itch lotion works for a while but then I itch again.  It is always something.

    Photos are Christmas.  I like winter & Christmas photos.  One of the few ways I can celebrate Christmas.  I have my shopping done.  Two gifts have arrived today.

                    

21 november, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    I feel better today.  No nausea.  Ate without a problem.  Good.

    I picked up groceries at Dillon's.  I believe in shopping local but when I cannot get what I want it is irritating.  And their app.  Sorry.  Stuff on it they do not have.  Grrrr.

    Still extra tired.  Long nap.  I even fell asleep last night without any medication.  That is unreal.

    I sat outside with Nico & Cinder for a while.  Almost 60F & no breeze.  They spent time cuddling each other.  Cute.

    One time outside I heard a couple of pheasants quite close to the house.  Probably in the tall weeds in the pasture.  I could not see them.

    Got lots of photos in FB memories that brought back old memories for me.  A photo from 1961 of Mom & her siblings.  It was taken in my grandparents home.  I remember that sofa so well.  It was brown & sort of furry.  And it was like Uncle Orin's hair when he was in the Marines!  When I was a toddler I got the measles.  ButI I broke out inside my body instead of on the outside.  We lived next door to Mom's parents so I was there daily.  Mom had a "sick person" blanket.  Pink & satin.  I loved it.  Dr. would come see me daily.  I was never in the hospital but I was really sick.  I always remember that sofa & blanket.

    I have been thinking of past holidays.  We always had turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie.  Mom preferred not to make real whipped cream but she knew that was what Willie loved so we always had real whipped.  Mom always made Swedish brown beans.  Only she & I ate them.  Sooo good.  She made them in a cast iron pan.  Others would use her recipe but they never tasted the same.  Needed the right pan.  Seasoned to perfection.  Guess I should try them sometime.  The leftovers Mom would make chili out of.  Too good for words.  Oh, for one more holiday with them.  A restaurant is not the same.  And seeing all the family photos of others are downright painful for me.  And, I know.  No one cares.

    Photos today are winter & pre Christmas.  None are mine.