Sunday, May 14, 2023

14 may, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Tired of being tired & not sleeping.  But do not want to take my anxiety pill all the time.  Maybe I should!

    It was cloudy most of today.  And in the 70s.  No breeze.  Sat out briefly with Nico.

    While outside I saw what I thought was smoke from the pasture where the bulls are.  So walked a bit to a different view.  It was water spraying a large area.  I sent a text to KN.  I bet his heart stopped when he read my message thinking it was leaking in my bathroom again!!  But he got it fixed while we napped.

    Two of my fur kids were a mess last night.  Nico was under the covers, then on top, then on my right side & then back to my left side.  And then he would start over.  Kisse was walking all over me forever.  She would stop while wanting excessive petting.  A bit difficult for me to relax.  When I almost fell asleep, Nico had to go outside.  Cinder bothered no one.  No wonder I am pooped all the time.

    No celebration for Mother's Day for me.  No one really remembered me at all.  I can think of 3-4 that I sort of expected to remember, but they never do.

    Texted with my cousin in Denver.  Her life is much like mine.  She had some sad news that I did not expect.  And her health is not doing well.  We both miss our moms so much.  They were sisters.  When I need Mom the most, she is gone.  And Willie too.  I was ok today.  Kind of worked through my feelings overnight.

    It started raining when I went to town.  Just light rain.  Still is off & on.

    JR & I had pizza & ice cream for supper.  After we ate I checked on a friend's poppies that are blooming.  All my photos today were taken today.

                    












Saturday, May 13, 2023

13 may, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Hard to sleep last night.  Awake a lot.  Just how it is.  But I was up early to get ready for work today.

    I worked at the SVAFC, an art gallery.  The afternoon started out quiet but then there was a line of local people bringing in art they created for the new show that goes up this week.  Fun to have lots of people in!

    One lady came in with her art & I just knew I knew her.  So I asked her name.  She is a local artist!!  I met her when I worked at the Red Barn.  She remembered me.  And I follow her on FB.

    The last group to come in was a local man who went to Bethany College.  He spent one semester in Ecuador & fell in love with it.  After graduating, he moved there.  He married a local lady there & they have several children.  He tried to move his family here several years ago but it did not work out, but now they are here for good!!  Great!  He carves wooden figures that I love!  Maybe I can actually buy one now.  Great to see him.  And 2 daughters.

    I had planned to buy something to take home for supper but I was too lazy.  I settled on loaded potato soup.  Quite good.

    I am trying very hard not to be depressed about Mother's Day & being left out.  Have not been remembered in many years.  I should have adjusted by now.  I will settle for pizza with my brother.  I am sure that Karma thinks that is what I can have & no other family present.

    Photos are some from today.  One is of Nico with a snarky look on his face.  Cute!  There is a window with art & a 2 seater bicycle that you can rent in town.  And 4 seater ones also.

                        
















Friday, May 12, 2023

12 may, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Sort of slept ok until 530am.  Took Nico out & came in & found my toilet leaking water AGAIN.  Sent a text to KN right away.  I found a large bowl to catch the water.  Took about 90 minutes for it to fill.  Karma just cannot leave me alone.  I used to pray for forgiveness but it never helped.  My whole life I have been punished for something, clueless as to what. 

    KN was here around 8am.  He tightened the screw again.  Will be the last time.  Next time will be a major repair.  It would be cool if it could wait until after harvest.  Or until autumn.  I should take bets!!!

    Managed a nap this afternoon.  Then JR & I ate at Jalisco's.  I had to make it to my bank before closing & before we ate.  It was a pleasant pace there tonight.  Nice to see all the kitchen help, including the new girl.  She seems sweet.  MA parents are helping out.  I love seeing them.  They are special!!

    After supper we went to the Dala General store for ice cream bars.  Love mine that is shaped like Mickey Mouse.  Mmmm.

    Today is JS's birthday!!  I called him yesterday & today.  His gift finally got here & will get it mailed to him on monday.  Wish we lived closer.  I miss him more than words can say.

    While eating supper my grandson MM came in to see me.  He had a late lunch so just a hug or two tonight.  Hoping to eat together next week.

    Photos are some I took, some I did not, & some I edited.  Added more photos to genealogy too.

                    












Thursday, May 11, 2023

11 may, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Slept OK.  No rain here overnight.  Severe storms to the west again this afternoon but we got nothing again.  They kept forecasting severe weather & had me almost scared then nothing here.

    Had my monthly hair app't.  Today I got cut, colored, & styled.  A different style.  I like it.  See how it does sleeping on it.  Hoping for the best.

    Not much else today.  I was moving slow again today.  Took a nap when I got home.  Feel better.

    We continue to have multiple moths around my porch.  I turn NO lights on in the dark.  They are horrible.  It is called an eclipse of moths.  Yuck.  Will be here another couple of weeks.  Then they die or head west.  Why wait!?  Head west now!!

    Added more photos to my genealogy.  Some I cannot find.  Dang.  May turn up later.

    Photos are flower fotos I took a couple of years ago.

                    










Wednesday, May 10, 2023

10 may, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    It rained often last night.  Got 1 inch total rain.  How wonderful to get it!!!  Rain forecast tomorrow for here.  Now there is strong bad storms way to the west & in to Colorado.  Hope we get rain but no tornadoes, or hail, or wind.

    Today was a work day.  I felt I was in slow motion today.  Tired, I guess.  I love the Lindsborg photos.  I saw one of my aunt's senior class photo.  Plus about 5 other relatives.  I will share it later with family.  I enjoy my co-workers.  Fun place to be.

    JR & I ate at Jalisco's.  They have a new cook.  A sweet young lady.  We met each other tonight.  She knows little English.  But we know each other's name now.  And she reminded me how to say "glad to meet you" ---- muchas gustas.  I think!!

    Cinder was extra cuddly last night.  Sure is nice to feel loved.  Not a good week.  Tired of hearing about mother's day.  I am no longer a mother.  And it hurts.  IF they remember me it will be hateful beyond words.  Better to be forgotten.

    Work on adding photos to my genealogy again.  I even added a couple of photos to my son's kids.  Really hurts.  Not fair to them either.  At one time they could send me messages.  But they are not allowed anymore.  My daughter is now their grandmother.  Nice.

    Photos are old ones again.

                    









Tuesday, May 9, 2023

09 may, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Slept good last night.  With a short nap after lunch.  Lunch was extra good.  Ordered some more meals to heat in the microwave.  I had spaghetti.   Perfect!!

    It started to rain this afternoon.  West of us there was really bad storms --- high winds, hail, etc.  Not here.  Just rain.  And it rained until around 9pm.  Great to hear thunder & see lightning.  And to hear rain.  What a blessing.

    Had my SVHA meeting tonite.  It is a historical group.  I am the secretary.  As hard as it rained, we were scared no one would show up!  Our board meeting went good.  And we had a few came for the meeting.  Had a speaker who talked about an early doctor in town.  Very interesting.  I knew nothing about him.  I drove home in the rain.

    All the kids were in all day.  Cinder just went out.  Nico is napping & not causing trouble!!  Yay!!

    I almost forgot my meeting tonight.  I was thinking it was next week.  Turns out this week is busier than I planned.  Working 2 days this month at the SVAFC.  I thought they had forgotten me.  And my fave artist is unlocking for me.  Good to see him.

    Photos are all old ones.  Even though the flowers have rain drops on them!!

                    












    

Monday, May 8, 2023

08 may, 2023 Wandering & Capturing Moments

    Slept good last night.  It was cooler so that helped.  My cooling blanket came today.  See how that feels tonight.  Our temps were 89.6 & 56.7.  Good difference.  Rain starts tomorrow.  See if they are right.

    I had no plans for today.  Nice to be lazy.  Sat outside with the kids.  Nice breeze.  No humidity.

    I worked on my genealogy & photos today.  Added many photos today.  Fun to see faces instead of a blank person.  Looking at family photos of gatherings of relatives almost made me cry.  All my uncles are gone.  Only 3 aunts remain & they are not blood relatives.  How I miss those get togethers.  And those people.  Looking at those photos I could hear their voices & laughter.  And older photos of people I never met but wish I had known.

    While outside 3 huge turkey vultures flew out of a tree behind my house!  Wow!  Impressive.  And they kept flying over us.  Very cool.  I just got some binoculars.  Tomorrow will sit out & see what I can see.

    Photos are not mine but ones I love.  Very pretty.

                        










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