04/2026 - Lördagen den 11: e - MY JOURNEY

 

Stage for the concert.  Nice small area for people to  watch & hear.  I even knew a few there.  Not all.  Only thing I missed was a cocktail.  Will plan ahead next year.  I know someone who can carry me a drink.

Today's Name Day (2 days);  Ingvar,  Ingvor,  Ulf,  Ylva

    Had an awesome day yesterday.  Supper at Jalisco's.  Good food & fun to see my amigos mexicana.  Then we attended the Jazz Walk.

    There is no way I can say how much I needed this evening.  Sick at home for a week and a half.  I saw no one & talked to no one.  Not healthy for me but it is my life now.  I have pulled up music from the Draper Band to listen to in my car or at home.  Tonight's concert was taped.  I look forward to hearing it again.

    The Jazz Walk is done by the Paul Draper band.  They walk down Main Street & stop at a couple of places to do little concerts.  Then back to the Sundstrom Convention Center for a concert.  And there are cocktails served but no one offers to carry one for me so I never get one.  Carrying food with my cane is not wise.  I am learning to do without a lot.  Today they did  old blues tunes from way back ---- 1960s through the 1990s.  Music was to die for.  My photos are all of the band & things about them.  Sorry I just don't know names.  I do good to remember my name!!!

    I was home around 2130pm.  I did my Spanish lesson that was awful but then too tired to blog.  After I got home we had a short rain shower.  Going to town it was foggy & drizzle.

    Today the town is filled with chalk drawings everywhere by anyone who wants to draw.  Lots of chalk is handed out.  And no rain to ruin the day.

Paul Draper. He is a drummer, guitarist, singer.  Best drummer ever!!!  Awesome musician.

Part of the Paul Draper Band.

Paul's father.  Super keyboard star!!!  Love to watch & hear him!!

The trombonist.  Incredible musician.  He as played for Bruno Mars.  And always part of the band.

The trombonist.  Incredible musician. Fun to watch!!

The trombonist.  Incredible musician. 

Paul's father with our photographer.  Cannot wait to see his photos!!

Paul Draper with his guitar & our other drummer.

Our saxaphone star.  He is so talented.  Great to hear!!  He is always part of the band.

Our saxaphone star and Paul on the drums.

Our bass player.  Plays 2 different basses.  Always part of the band.  Very talented.

Newest member. Guitarist from Salina.

Guitarist from Salina.

Newest member.  In charge of sounds.  Did a great job.

Lady singer.  Great talent,

Lady singer. 

Fun photo of Paul's dad!!! 

Side note.  MM had complained so much about a local restaurant called China being closed.  (joking.  he knew why)  The owners have been in China for a relative's illness & possible death.  But they back here & China is reopened.  But MM had not been there.  "Too upset about missing his Chinese food".  Lots of teasing him about it.  Well last nite he went in to order take out.  I was parked right there so I had him pose for a photo op.  I posted it on Lindsborg Now.  That photo has over 100 likes & several comments.  All are fun!!!  Not one nasty comment or anything rude.  That is a miracle for my group.  Fun to see who posted!!!

                                                              

09/2025 - Sábado the 06th - MY JOURNEY

 

Today's Name Day: Kevin, Roy

Had a Roy in school.  A bit older. Good friend named Kevin.  He is a hoot!!!  Cousin Kevin.

    

    Had a great day!!! Slept well.  Worked at the SVAFC.  Today the artist MH, gave a talk about his art.  I have been looking forward to this!!

    He had a huge audience!!!  Plus I met some great people.  There was a couple talking to a friend of me.   Found out when the Old Mill was being worked on so we could turn it on again, they worked on it.  I found out both him & his wife were in many photos I worked on from that time period.  I talked to him & told him I had many photos of him,  Great conversation!!!  The last lady who showed her father's art last month.  She has been very friendly ever since when I see her.  When she went home today she took my hand in her goodbye.  I had a long visit with another local artist.  I wish I saw her more often but such is life.  She has a group of friends but I am not part of them.  Just a great day & glad I was part of it.

    Supper was sallad at Pizza Hut.  Love it.

    On my way home MM called.  But I dared not touch my phone.  Too much traffic.  He was gone all day yesterday & today.  Had a great visit.  Will see him tomorrow for lunch.  Good.

    The house was too warm when I got home.  Turned the cool air on.  Much better now.

    Got the sticker for my car's license tag & got it attached tonight.  They were fast!!!

    Found a new show on CNN called Have I Got News For You.  Based on real news but sort of a comedy.  I am enjoying it,.  It is a weekly show.

    Photos are a mix.

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Love this painting!!  Poor guy!!

                                             

02/2025 Torsdag the 06th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

Today Name Day:  Dorotea

    Had a good day.  Nice.  Slept good with little pain. Up & dressed early in preparation for lunch out.

    Went to Crown & Rye to meet 3 friends for lunch.  I am thrilled that these friends are including me to join them for lunches.  One is someone I used to work with, someone I do not know well, & my former boss at the Red Barn.  I enjoyed it.  Great conversation.  I ordered Swedish Pancakes.  They were so good even though they do not serve them as I am used to.  Dad & I always had ours with butter & sugar.  I can manage to do that eating out with JR but with new people I simply had syrup & lingonberries.

    I stopped at one bank to deposit my pasture rent check.  Then home.  Cats were both napping & soon so was I!

    It was a bit warmer today.  Did not need my coat.  But next week is another story.  Super cold temps, snow that might cause some trouble driving.  Two separate snow times.  OK with me.  I love winter & snow.

    Cinder was napping in the living room while I napped.  When I woke up she moved to my. lap.  She is a great cuddler.  Kisse usually cuddles next to my lap.

    My photos are snowy photos from Lindsborg from a few years ago.  The last two photos are from a pasture on the way to Hutchinson.  It looks a bit different now.  They have added some old tractors near the chapel.  Next time I go I will stop for new photos.

Historic house in town.  Built by a Jaderborg if I remember right.

Presser Hall on the college campus.  Offices & concert hall.  Great memories of singing in the Messiah Chorus, Mom singing from many years before me.  And the greatest director in Elmer Copley.

Statue of Carl Aaron Swensson who founded our Bethany College

Hemslöjd, a business in town with Swedish products.

Was a private home years ago now is our funeral home.  At one time my family owned it & was called Trains Funeral Home.  Long time ago.

A gazebo in the south park, Swensson Park.

Snow man made from a large round hay bale.

Chapel.  These are on the east side of the highway getting near Hutchson.