10/2026 - Tuesday the 13th - MY JOURNEY

Today's Name Day:  Berit , Birgit

I have know a Birgit's in Sweden.  None here.  No Berits.

    Today was ok.  Slept good.  Day got colder as it went on.  It was around 85F when I went to get groceries but at the end of my hair appointment it was 66F.  It is 58F now here at home.  Our rain is over until tomorrow evening.  Wichita always gets it all.  They lie & say there is heavy rain coming but it will not amount to much of anything.  Tired of it.  Southern KS is getting rain at 3-4" an hour.  Can't even get a dew on my grass here.

    During my hair appointment it poured down outside.  It was hard to see.  It amounted to nothing.  How can that be???

    I had not had my hair done in months.  I have had Henry for years but I no longer get favors.  He quit doing my hair every so many weeks.  But others get theirs done like that.  He could not work me in when school started.  Students came first.  Or people going to college games.  Go figure. I am used to getting no attention.  I expect nothing.  Nice to have color again & much shorter hair.

    Only got my usual emails today.  My usual day at home.  It gets old.  I know people are busy but too busy for a text to make sure I am ok.  Oh well.  With the holidays coming it will only get worse. No esperes nada.

                                                                     

                  

 

6/2026 - Thursday the 18th - MY JOURNEY

How I wish I could travel.  Even Great Bend is too far.  So here I sadly sit.  No friends.  No family.  No choice.

Today's Name Day:  Björn , Bjarne

I am familiar with the name Björn.  Known several in Sweden & in my family/ancestors.  And an actor or two.

    Today was a tough day.  No sleep last night. And woke with a bad headache.  Just rested with my catbabysitters!

    Cooler today.  Less humidity.  Nice.  Great weather here but storms in the southern part of the state.  And heavy rain.

    Hope the rest of my weekend goes better.  Have plans.

    Big Midsommars celebration in Lindsborg this weekend.  I used to have to work at it but never attend anymore.  Too hard to walk.  And no one to go with.  No fun to sit alone.

    Not many photos today.  Too tired to care.  And I am a bit shaky.  Think my blood sugar is low.  I ate some crackers & cheese.  Feeling better.

Cinder as an outside cat. She almost got out the other day.  Yikes!

A large tomte I bought for myself & a gift from a special friend.

Wish there was some cake here!!!

It is certainly me.

                                                                           

             

 

02/2026 - Tisdagen den 17:e - MY JOURNEY

 

Used a new app to create this graphic.  It has cool texting fonts.

Today's Name Day:  Alexandra,  Sandra

Had a friend Sandra I went to school with & we were car hops together at A&W in Lindsborg.

    Another quiet, alone day.  Getting used to it.  At least the weather felt cooler.  It wasn't cooler but no sun helped.  Plus I felt chilly overnight.  Felt good to bundle up under covers.

    Had a long email from JL.  That was about it.  I give up.  Do I have to beg for any slight attention??  I tried. yesterday but only got my comments being liked not truly answered.

    Last night JS & I had a video chat for almost an hour.  He had not taken his pill that helps him sleep yet.  He always has 2 cats on his bed near him.  Cinder laid on me & we had to rub noses.  More than once.  He loved watching her!!  What a sweet baby.  We had a nice visit.  Need his friendship.  Wish he was here.

    We had super high winds in Kansas today.  I think ours was around 40mph.  But in the SW part of the state winds were much higher.  Around 50 - 60mph.  And then fires started.  They had to evacuate people as the fires were moving fast towards their homes..

    Cinder followed me to the kitchen for her lunch treat when I fixed my lunch.  Then she disappeared.  She found a comfy place to nap somewhere.  BUT.  She never showed up again.  She usually follows Kisse & I to the bedroom to nap.  No Cinder.  Could not see her anywhere.  I got worried.  I finally started calling her.  All over the house.  No Cinder.  She finally showed up.  What a relief.  Not sure where she napped.  Sometimes she sleeps on the floor near the TV.  Or she hides in the kitchen.  Now she is back.  And we cuddled for a while.  I even put out extra food that has been ignored.

    I have decided not to work for MH this friday.  I just do not feel good enough to work an extra day.  Tired & sore.

    Saw I just got some mail.  A box no doubt.  Hate to go out to sort through the mail in the dark,  But I am so glad I went out to check.  I had preordered a book from a cool guy I follow on Threads.  And it came today!!  I am excited to get it.  Now for time to read it!!!  And improve me.

    Heavy, heavy snow in Italy Olympics.  Cancelled events yesterday.  Fun to see snow even if not here.

    Just got a text from MM.  Pleasantly surprised.

    Photos are a mix.  I had too many last night so I only used half & saved some for tonight.  Love the art drawing pictures.  I am addicted to them.  One site has tons that can be shared.

 

Always be kind!

True words!!!

The kids & me.  The barn is my neighbour's.  I edited it.

AI me.