05/2025 Lördag the 10th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

 

Mom& I had our photos taken together at Glamour Shots.  What a fun day!! That is the top photo.  The lower one is Mom sipping my martini at Ya Ya's in Wichita.  Great memories.

Today's Name Day:  Esbjörn, Styrbjörn

    There was no blog yesterday.  My blood sugar sensor that I wear all the time arrived in the mail..  I was very worried about getting it all set up & applied,  And it turned out to be a piece of cake,  I was worried for no reason.  It comes with a remote that alerts you when you are low or high or like today --- in the shower.  The remote & sensor could not connect.  No problem.  I worried about if it would stay on when wet.  No problem.  It should last for 15 days.  The remote keeps track.  This is the best thing ever!!!  My fingers already feel better.  Once in a while it will ask you to check with blood.  I had to once.  I was told blood is more accurate & there was a slight difference.

    Today was a working day.  This time at the Old Mill.  And to see LL finally since a week ago.  We worked & chatted.  A good day

    No supper out tonight.  Because of Mothers Day tomorrow there are a couple of places with special meals.  Both sound so good.  Would be fun.  But I refuse to go sit alone to eat,  Far too depressing.  Nothing special for me anymore.  My kids have told me they wish I was dead.  Warms my heart  Will have my usual salad at Pizza Hut.

    Yesterday I worked at the SVAFC.  It was beyond slow.  It was May Day in McPherson with a parade & carnival.  Many go to it.  Never me.  When I was a kid.  Mom never took me there.  I had to find someone to ride with.  Not her idea of fun.

    Working many more days in a row than usual.  I am quite tired.  I thought I might nap this evening but feeling ok,  Have to stay awake for Saturday Night Live.

    Got really warm today.  I saw 83.  No wind but maybe will blow tomorrow.  They have been forecasting rain in a week,  Now they have decided they are not confident about it.  Of course.

    Lots of thoughts & memories about Mom.  We did not always get along & I am sure I was not her fave child or the best child, but in later life we became good friends.  She & Dad did lots of nice things for Willie & I.  My in-laws basically did nothing  for us ever.  And my in-laws would not invite us to family things,  Very hurtful.  Mom & Dad were the best.  Miss them both.  And missing Willie a lot also,  He also gave me flowers for Mothers Day with a card from him & our dog.  Very sweet.

    Hope all Moms are treated special tomorrow.

07/2024 Torsdag the 04th - Wandering & Capturing Moments

Independence Day 

Each year on July 4, the United States celebrates Independence Day. This federal holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. 

Today's Name Day: Ulla, Ulrika

    Quiet day at home alone.  Usual normal day for me.  JR & I used to go to 4th celebration when Lindsborg had fireworks.  And I used to make sure Mom & Dad got to see them.  JR & I have also gone to Coronado Heights to watch the fireworks from there.  JR could take good photos there.  I never could.  Willie & I used to be invited to our nephews celebration for many years.  Miss those times.

    Had a bad storm here last night,  Salina had a wind gust of 82mph with sustained winds in the 60s.  I felt one big gust but no others.  Even my trash bins never moved.  Just lucky I guess.  We had rain but not too much,  Our electricity kept flickering so I turned my tv off.  I finally went to bed when I felt safe enough,  My nephew checked on me this morning to make sure all was well here.

    Nice report on the CBS news about how immigrants are welcomed in Topeka KS.  They are given an apartment filled with food & furniture.  Furniture is all donated stuff.  There is a place that is full of everything to buy that they may needed.  And the kids are included.  You have to start with the littlest to the oldest,  They all are made to feel welcome.  Nice to hear something good about Kansas.  More cities should treating others this way.  Besides English the most common languages spoken in the schools are Spanish & Urkraine.  People are here from all over the world.  I love knowing people from other countries.  They enrich my life.  I have many Swedish friends plus I am friends with people who worked in Jalisco's when it first opened.  Might not speak daily but still know each other when we need to.

    Quiet weather today and until the weekend,  And much cooler temps.  Very nice.

    Time for supper. Will have Mexican food.  JR bought me some deviled eggs last night,  They are excellent,  Will get more!!!  Have to get back on my diet shot,  I have gained a few pounds,  No bueno.

    Photos are mostly July 4th ones.  Only took the photos in my collage,