04 January, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Much better day.  I slept last night & with little pain.  The joy of chronic illnesses.  Bad times & better times.  Never the same.

    I worked in the office of the Old Mill today while everyone else was in a meeting in town.  I had to be there by 12N.  I had stressed over whether I would have time to fix a meal for me or could I make time to pick something up to bring with me.  Then my boss texted me she would get me a sandwich from the the White Peacock.  So nice of her.  I am lucky to work for her.  And the other 2 in my office too.  Fun times.

    After the office I was back to scanning old photos of the Mill.  I love to see them.  We think this is the only roller mill restored that works in the US.  Very cool.  We had talked about the rock fence near the mill & when it was built.  They thought in the 1930S.  But on large photo of the mill that was taken in 1926 & the rock fence was there then.  New info!!

    Then. I had a little time at home & finally JR & I ate at Jalisco's.  They were not too busy. but good to see everyone.

    The day was quite good.  Only 3 things that upset me.  I hate being manipulated to get me involved in a personal situation.  I cannot take sides between people I like.  Not my place.  Not my fight.  The third thing was just personal.  No biggie.  And all towards the end of the day which is better than at the beginning.

    Weather is mild & not a drop of moisture for us here.  Typical.  Western Kansas did get some snow & they need it more than anywhere.  January is to be mild but then a couple of months of cold weather.  And hopefully snow.

    Photos are sweet drawings of winter.  They appeal me so much.

                    

03 December, 2022 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    I slept fair last night.  The usual trouble falling asleep.  Nothing new.  My right hip decided to give me lots of grief.  No position felt good.  Not much fun.

    This morning just as the alarm was about to go off, I heard a strange sound outside & so did Nico.  He started barking but I kept hearing the noise.  It was pheasants talking right next to my house!  Wow!  Fun to see the out my window.  I let Nico bark while I started on my makeup.  Left part of it for later.  Eyes were really watery today.

    This afternoon I worked at the Red Barn Museum.  I used to work there before I had knee surgery.  I miss it.  Today all I had to do was remind all our guests to sign our guest book.  I went in at    130pm.  The morning was really busy.  We were busy for a while also.  After 4pm it slowed down.

    Today in Lindsborg it is the yearly Artist Open House. There are artists all over town.  Some have studios out in the country so they find a business to do their art in.  And sell.  We had one artist today in the Red Barn.  We have had as many as 3-4 in the past.  I decided with all the flu going around I needed to wear my mask.  And Covid also.  No more being sick.

    A couple of days ago I got a text from someone who did not sign their name.  I asked who it was.  Turned out it was a good friend who used to live here!  Great to hear from him.  When he lived here he did not have a car for a while so every sunday I drove him to whatever church he was singing at.  Then we ate out.  He was close to my mother also.  I have missed him.  Glad we are connected again.

    A couple came in to tour our museum.  The second time or so she walked by me she told me she loved my hair.  What a nice thing to do.  Made my day.  I rarely get a compliment from anyone I know.

    Really cold last night.  Got down to 14F.  Stayed in the 30s today.  No wind.  What a relief.  Strong winds quit around midnight.  No moisture forecast until around thursday.  Won't amount to much I am sure

    Photos today are from the Red Barn.  Much of what is in the photos are art made by the owner of the former studio.  We also had musicians playing for us today.  They are either from the high school or college.  Very nice.

                    

Wandering Through Life, 01 july 2021

      Always be kind. Wear a mask if needed. Avoid toxic people and situations.

    Not as hot! High was in the upper 80s. Nice outside. Sat out with Nico for while. Just nice. Some heat next week but not scorching hot.

    Home all day. Nothing exciting, except there is more lightning bugs outside!

    Photos were taken today.fairly recently.

Wandering Through Life 30 june 2021

      Always be kind. Wear a mask if needed. Avoid toxic people and situations.

    Not as hot! High was in the upper 80s. Nice outside. The clouds tonight were gorgeous. LOvely pinks, blues, and grays. Wish my camera was in my hand.

    I saw a lizard that is living around my home. He is not too long and a sort of green-gray color! He was not even scared and let me walk up to him. And tonight there were 2 deer in my pasture. Fun to see until someone just had to bark.

     Work day. Love my old photos.

     Photos were taken today.

 

Wandering Through Life 29 june 2021

            Always be kind. Wear a mask if needed. Avoid toxic people and situations.

    Not as hot! High was in the upper 80s. Nice outside.

    Quiet day. Talked to no one or saw anyone.

    Photos are old ones.

Wandering Through Life 28 june 2021

           Always be kind. Wear a mask if needed. Avoid toxic people and situations.

    Not as hot! High was in the upper 80s. More humid late afternoon. So nice!

    Not dealing well with my therapist quitting. Crying often. Guess I will adjust.

    Nico and I saw something slither under the house. Looked like a lizard. Really got his attention!

    Photos are not all taken by me but all are edited in someway by me.