25 july, 2022 Wandering

    Not a good day & little sleep.  Will not talk about it.

    Since I was awake a lot last night, I went through my Instagram & cleaned house.  I followed things because they were in town or someone I know followed them, & whatever.  All gone now.  And 2 men I followed I do not like. They are gone.

    The last couple of weeks I have been inundated with tens of followers.  And I have not published anything.  And most of them are private accounts.  They are almost all military, divorced or widowed, born in the US but now live in a third world country.  That happens on FB also.  NOT my kind of guy in any way.  And what are they hiding in a private account?  I usually delete those.  Sometimes they want more than talk & photos.  I feel better!!

    I did a little house cleaning on FB too.  Did not delete anyone.  I can set them where they cannot see what I post.  And many just want to push religion ---- their religion ---- down my throat.  No one bothers to ask what I believe.  I do not like that.

    I was going to have JR come out to help me carry trash out for pick up tomorrow.  But with little sleep I told him to stay home.  And my back is back to normal, or as close to normal as it gets.  I filled both bins without trouble.  Nothing heavy went out.  I have not attempted to move my metal shelves again.  Do not want that much pain again!!

    Our weather is perfect. 😍 It was in the 70s last night & mostly 70s today with a nice breeze.  And rain is forecast.  By the end of next weekend we could have 3-5 inches of rain.  Wow!  And a couple of days with highs in the 70s.  Won't last, of course. 😓

    I counted the hot days we have had.  In the last 2 months there were 11 days over 90 & 7 days over 100.  Each one was a miserable day.

    Photos today are a mix of things I have taken.

                        

24 july, 2022 Wandering

    Had a good day.  I had planned to get up to eat at Jalisco's for lunch.  As usual.  But I was too cozy in bed, Nico was too cozy, & so was Kisse.  We slept in.  Wonder if I was missed?  Maybe yes, maybe no.  No one checked to see where I was, so no?  I also had a nice nap with Nico & Kisse.  And it helped to have very little pain today.

    Still in a bad mood.  Cannot shake the "I do not care" feelings.  Just the way it is.  Might not ever change.  Friends, companionship, activities with girl friends might help.  I will never know.

    I ordered something from Amazon that arrived on friday.  Some metal shelving.  I swear it must weigh several hundred pounds!! 😱  Not really but way to heavy for me.  I managed to drag it in the house.  Barely.  It is in the way of the front door, but I refuse to move it further.  JR will help me tomorrow.  We will put it together later, just moving it away from the front door.  I bet that did my back in.  Learn to take care of me.  Damn.  After a lifetime of back pain one would think I would have learned something.  Apparently not.

    JR & I ate at Pizza Hut.  We have a favorite pizza place in another town we love.  Especially one of their pizzas.  So at Pizza Hut we ordered the same pizza, or close to it.  It was the best pizza I have ever had there!!  I am ready to go back soon!!!  (We got beef & bacon hand tossed with extra cheese)

    Perfect weather today.  Never got to 90F.  But it did stay in the 80s all night.  Cooler would have been nice.  In the 70s now with a nice wind.  Oh, to have a bug free sleeping porch.  I would live there!!

    Photos are ones I took today.  Most are at the short term rental home on Washington Street.  Gorgeous flowers.  I also found some sunflowers & a yard of full of flowers.

                    

    

23 july, 2022 Wandering

    Not a good day.  I had severe hip/back pain all night.  No position was comfy..  I tried the sofa & then back to bed.  Awful night.  And no sleep.  Hope it gets better soon.  Very frustrating.  Seems like there is always something.  I did have a pretty good nap.  Hope it is better so I can eat out tomorrow.

    Got pretty hot today.  I saw 103F.  At least there is a good breeze.  Supposedly today is our last day of 100's.  And maybe some rain coming.  Believe it when I see it.

    Late last night I saw some very bright lights coming towards my house from the west field.  Odd.  Maybe spraying for bugs?  Who knows.  Sort of scary so late at night.  Nico did not hear anything.  But he hears every time a raccoon is on the front porch.

    Photos today are ones that I have taken in the past.

                    

22 july, 2022 Wandering

    Very quiet day.  And extra tired.  Why?  Slept good the night before, took a nap yesterday, fell asleep on the sofa in the evening, & still slept good last night.  Odd.  I am either getting or fighting something or I am more depressed than usual.

    I should have stayed home from supper.  I was in a rotten mood.  I managed a smile or giggle now & then but my heart was not in it.  One friend ignored me which is unusual.  The others were very friendly.

    My mood could be from the heat.  It just wears on one.  Taking Nico out is painful.  I saw 103F today.  Plus I am trying not to drive to save fuel before my part gets here for the car.  I have no where I need to be for any reason but the fact that I cannot drive bothers me.  Stupid, I know.  Whatever it is, I am tired of feeling blah.

    Jalisco's was slow to start with but got busy later.  And boxes of take out going out.  That is good.

    When I said goodbye to CT he said "cuando" to me.  And I drew a blank.  It was familiar but.....  Then it dawned on me.  Cuando means when!  He walked back & I said "Cuando?  Domingo!"  Proud of me I actually remembered something.

    Photos today are a mix of things.  Nothing special.  Sorry for my bad mood.

                    

21 july, 2022 Wandering

    A really quiet day.  Just home.  My weather apps say it is 102F here but my indoor/outdoor weather set says we are 98.5F here.  It is cloudy here is probably why.  A few showers are near but I am sure it will miss us.  As usual.  It did get nice & cool during the night.

    I took a nap.  Kisse was missing, most likely in the bedroom.  But she usually will come to sleep with is.  They both are here while I am awake now.

    I am awake & taking care of business due to the hearing on TV tonight.  Hate to miss it.  Everyone should be watching & learning with open minds.

    My mood is just blah.  No real reason why.  Oh well.

    Photos are more from town.

                        

A gift left for me by one of my fave artist at the Red Barn.

A photoshopped photo I did.

Swedish books.

From our local retirement home.  They take residents for a ride on nice days.

20 july, 2022 Wandering

    An ok day.  Slept well.  Have figured out something that almost always works.  Hope it keeps on working.  And I seem to have much less pain.  That won't last I am sure.  The meds my RA specialist have ordered are working.  I am grateful. 

    My car is having troubles.  When I fill it with fuel is does not want to start.  The last time I was actually scared!!  Saw my mechanic in Assaria.  He took notes about my engine, etc.  He will get a part ordered.  And he said that if I need to get more fuel to come to him & he will do it.  I do have a back up car in case of the worst case scenario.

    I really like my mechanic.  He is one person that just by saying hi to him I feel better.  He is always cheerful & helpful.  And he jokes.  Wish I saw him more often.

    Then off to Lindsborg to pick up meds.  Do they draw weekly or daily to see what the price is?  I swear I never pay the same price every time.  Odd.  Seems like never lower.  Of course.

    JR & PM ate at Jalisco's.  Fairly busy.  I only knew 1 person that came in. JS was ornery as usual.  Always makes me feel good!  CT came out of the kitchen to greet me.  Good to be there.  PM & I talked about things from our high school days.  Fun to remember.

    Cinder was gone all afternoon but here now.  Sweetie.  Nico is being obnoxious.  His usual evenings.

    Cooler today if you think 99F is cool.  But the humidity is low.  Next 5 days are way over 100F.  Yay.

    Photos are from the White Peacock.  It looks different in there often. New stuff, new owers, etc. These are older photos.