Today Is Saturday, April 19, 2025: This Is What Happened

 

In 12 days, another round of bills will start. Our natural gas and one of the credit cards come later in the month. Well, they're paid off. We did manage to get the wind storm limbs all picked up, and if it isn't storming, we will haul them off. The neighbors also have a load.

Maybe, I was putting too much thought into it when Murphy and I were over at his sister she is planning to do the Easter meal. Well, she is serving lobster and flank steak. I understand the cost of such foods. It is not something we buy. I know it has been well over 5 years since I had lobster. As I was leaving I mentioned getting hold of Bart and Molly, plus their girls. She was somewhat uncomfortable by her tone voice and action when I mentioned getting hold of Bart's gang. Faith has never been much of a planner. Do things on the spur of the moment. Their dad was like this as well. She mentions the cost. I know on my part it was a short notice. But in the back of my head, I wonder if there is another reason. She is quite famous giving people short notice. Lucky a 48-hour notice. I wonder if she got hold of Amy and Sam who would be Bart's cousin. And when did she get hold of them?

I started to watch Artist of the Year, both LANDSCAPE and PORTRAIT. I'm fairly sure this is based out of England. Not sure if other countries have such a reality show. The other one I've watched is ART BATTLE. The small city I noticed that hosts an art battle is, FREDERICTION. And the largest one is LONDON. Does your area hold any type of event? And which event would your area would hold? My three would be something to do with art, a scarecrow contest, and a period day. I know mine is pretty veg.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Thursday, April 17, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

Best laid plan always doesn't come to life, or even take a breath. Had plan to post an blog two days in row and two days off. Let see if I get something posted.

Yesterday Murphy and I drove to Courd'Alene to an nose ear, and throat doctor. Well they stuck an rubber hose up his nose. Don't worry it wasn't a lawn hose. And looked around, and found a small sis. Which they hasn't to worry about it. But they would like him to get x-ray. The type of x-ray he can do in Sandpoint. Our local hospital doesn't have the x-ray machine to do such a picture.

We stop over visited Murphy sister faith.

As we were gone, quite a wind storm came through and knock down some large tree in the draw. So today the neighbor kids and us load up bunch of tree branches.

I recently found sky art. I been watch it though you tube. It art show competition. At this time I'm not sure if I can watch off one these CHANNEL. List in Wikipedia. But I did just discovered this over in on google, GOOGLE.

Today Is Wednesday, April 9, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

It been sometime since I taken part in the online party, WORDLESS WEDNESDAY. Not doing much with photos at this time. Still need to set up and appointment with the library to look at why my lap top won't read my thumb drives. So not taking all that many photos. But this one was taken earlier this year. Things was melting, but the ground was still frozen.

One thing I like to take part in on line party. It chance to meet new bloggers. It impossible for me to visit all the parties.

Went for a morning walk. My pace was on the slow side. But the main thing I got my walking in. Plus I only a few pages in book I was reading, FLIGHT. A story of your native American who is in our foster home systems. And needs to find a stable home. During the time he get in trouble not because he is bad person. Because off his situation. We can read his adventure as he is ASTRAL PROJECTION.

Tomorrow, I will go up to Katka to visit Qunella at her place. But first I want to drop off the book I got from the library. And also set up appointment to see why my laptop isn't reading some of my thumb drives. One of Qunella favor authors is GEORGETTE HEYER. See Qunella reads the same book over and over. There only few books I read more than once. It could be counted on one hand. By the way it would drive me nuts to read and or watch the same book over and over. Some time I will drive a different route. Also I'm surprised I'm not on my 5^th husband or something. I did check it out and found out our library has most of the Georgette Heyer books. My first pick would be ARABELLA, and THE GRAND SOPHY, then my final choice would be FREDERICA.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Sunday, April 6, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

It been a while since I posted a photo. Still having issue with my thumb drives. This week I'm planning to stop by our local library to my an appointment to see why my thumb drives isn't doing there things. I made some MOLASSES COOKIES. Let just say it been a while since I baked cookies.

The two main goals this week. Is take Murphy to the eye surgeon. His appointment is at ten in morning, down in Sandpoint. A little over half hour drive. Around 30 miles. We should know when he will be having his cataract removed. The other thing is get things ready to take in the paper work for property tax reduction.

Sure there other things I have on my to do list. But those are the main ones that needs to be taken care of.

Paid the electric, water bill, and WiFi. The WiFi is paid quarterly.

Coffee Is On.

Today Is Saturday, April 5, 2025: This Is What Happened.

Took a morning walk, not many clouds in the sky. The sun felt good. Kept wanting to post. But I kept moving it forward. Then it became to late. It not even noon here, as I type out my post. But time I get typed out it could be past noon.

The market been crazy. Murphy and I can live on our social security retirement. Hopefully they don't start playing games with that. It this entire trade war. Trump did. I think it could be beneficial. If us human wouldn't be so cruel and greedy. Maybe, and I'm using the word maybe without, much faith. I there a winner in this trade war. It could let to major and more Trust like they had in the 1890's Okay they didn't have shopping on the internet either. At this time I don't see a win win situation. Just more power to the oligarchies. 

Yesterday, we went to Sandpoint to see an surgeon about getting myself a  mammoplasty reduction. First I have to do physical therapy on my upper back. Both the doctor and I know it waste off time. But one needs to jump through the hoops. Or one will be banging their head against brick wall, and move nowhere. Murphy needs to go in to Sandpoint to see the ophthalmology, about getting his cataract done.

After we get all this medical figure out. I hope to get into the library and over the photo-shop to make some appointment and move on some creative projects.

It slow going through different part of the home. But it happening. Got some more things to take to the thrift store.

Coffee is on. 

Today Is Tuesday, April 1, 2025: This Is What Happened.

Quite windy most of the day. Thought it Thought it would rain this afternoon, but no. That's okay. For March we got about 5 inches of rain. And about 1.50 inches of snow. Fairly wet.

I kept track of what we spend our money on. Look like food was the biggest expensive this last month, was food. It was a little over 25% of our income. We spent about $360 on grub. Then everything else was under 5%. Like donation $10, Senior center $45 Gas $45, Medicine $72.

Clean out the lower part china hutch. Lot of older magazine, which I will give to the thrift store. The only possible thing someone could do with these magazine is possible use them for collage work. But I'm trying hard to get all of my so creative supplies. In one certain area. I did keep two older garden magazine. Then there was just papers from eon ago. They were dispose of.

Went to the senior center and had lunch.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Sunday, March 30, 2025: This Is What Happened.

Had and wanted to post yesterday. But I was tired. Two of my granddaughter came and visited. They're 6 and 4. They tended art with me. We did mirror drawing. Enjoyed them very much. But they have a lot more energy than I do. Or my husband.

Got my bullet journal set up for the week. My hardest thing I like to accomplish is week is getting one the closet I have listed. Well one isn't a closet. But it is my china hutch.

No doubt I will finish my book I'm currently reading. I got my fingers crossed that my book I'm getting though the inter-library loan should be in this week. I'm getting the book, FLIGHT. This will be my third book I read by, SHERMAN ALEXIE.

Went briefly to tarot and tea. This afternoon. Got roast beef in oven. About ready to start the potatoes, and we will also have pickle beets with them. Keep meaning to get some horseradish. When I was younger someone told me horseradish was ground up horse hoofs. I believed them.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Wednesday, March 26, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

I usually don't post my blog at this time. It almost 1:30 in the afternoon. What time day do post your blog? Mine is usually later in the day. My post is usually after dinner.

Got rid of few more coats out of the coat closet. Plus a couple of scarfs. Now the only things is to get Murphy to go though his coats. Plus I'm working on the hall closet. That going slower. Trying to figure it out. But I need to be grateful it coming along.

If it all works out. I'm going to tea and tarot on Sunday at the pearl. I just send message to one people who usually attends. I'm trying to find a home for this game, DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH. The person who I think might be able to help me. Is involved in drama and plays.

Plus my creative corner is moving along nicely. My goal is to get compact and have a large portion of visible. So it can be easily assist to.

Murphy planted anther tree. I will go and read some.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Tuesday, March 25, 2025: This Is What Happened

Yesterday. It was the 24^th. I was fantasizing about doing an BOOK MADNESS.
Here is what A.I says about it.

A "Book Madness bracket" is a fun, bracket-style tournament where participants read and vote on their favorite books, mirroring the format of the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament, ultimately crowning a "champion" book. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Here's a more detailed explanation: [1, 2, 3, 4]

Inspired by March Madness:

The concept is directly inspired by the popular NCAA basketball tournament, where fans predict the winners of a bracketed tournament.

Book Selection:

A group of books (usually 16, for a "Sweet Sixteen" format) are selected and placed into the bracket.

Voting:

Participants read the books and vote for their favorite, with the winning book advancing to the next round.

Bracket Progression:

The bracket progresses through rounds (Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, Final Four, Championship) until a single "champion" book remains.

Promoting Reading:

The goal is to encourage reading and spark discussions about books in a fun and engaging way.

Example:

Brighter Day Press has a bracket with 16 picture books for ages 5-10, where participants can read the books and vote on their favorites.

Other examples

Out of Print also has a book madness bracket.

Generative AI is experimental.

[1] https://brighterdaypress.com/blogs/brighter-day-press-blog/march-book-madness-2025

[2] https://outofprint.com/pages/book-madness

[3] https://www.center4success.org/march-madness

[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV70ERfPubQ

See I'm an only child I'm use to play two parts. At time I would set up the checkerboard and change chairs. And move the pieces about. I send an link to our local library. I know the cost of getting the same book could be costly.

Murphy and I dug up a fir tree, and planted closer to the house. I've been going through coat and hall closet. Got a few items to be taken to the thrift store. I'm planning to work more on the coat closet tomorrow. If there time I will also work on the hall closet. I have box of creative supplies. Today, I also went though box of cards I have received over time. I been cutting and put them in a right size photo sleeve. I want to either get smaller size off box or possible box half the size I'm using now.

We also had lunch at the senior center.

Coffee is on. Editor Note....It would be hard to do adult related book in one month. 

Today Is Saturday, March 22, 2025: This Is What Happened.

Just finished up loading the dishwasher, and making oven french toast casserole, here is the RECIPE. I'm using. For the fruit I'm using apples. Plus add some chopped up walnut and small handful of raisins. I'm a raisin. Murphy and I made beef stew for dinner tonight.

Around the place we did those chores we didn't get done. I got out my RAINBOW. I call it my big boy. It really cleans. Mine is an older one. Someone toss it in a dumpster can. The only thing wrong with it, was the cord was tangle. Maybe someday I can get the attachments.

Plus I loaded some more pictures, my downloads. Not sure if it really working. I'm using an multi port device. Well if I plug my thumb drive directly into my laptop, nothing comes up. But if I plug the thumb drive into multi port, it works just fine.

The last thing I want to close the week off. Was to vacuum out my car. Got that done.

I don't think I mention this. But I got an letter from social security about my Medicare. Well they're suppose to take out, $185 a month for my Medicare. So now they want it back. So they will be taking out 2 months worth. My April social security will be right around $100 dollars. I just hope there no glitches after it's paid back. With Trump in office. Some day, I will say less than five years we will qualify for MEDICARE HELP. We will be ok, we will just mainly living on Murphy check. All the monthly bill is up to date.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Friday, March 21, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

Loading my photos off of my laptop is going good. I'm thinking I should be posting photos, before the end of the month. I would like to go through the photos that is in a trunk. That will take a while.

Before I woke up this morning, I had a strange dream. More like nightmare. If it includes President Trump it's a nightmare. He was in the oval office, signing an executive order to burn a book. This book was about transgender. Although I didn't see the book title in my book. He went out side of the White House. And lite the book on fire.

Last night I went to the pearl to monthly book talk, We talk about books. It been some time since I been there. Pretty much close to a year. I heard of this book before and I put it on my good read list, WHAT ALICE FORGOT. Well one of the people shared her thoughts on it.

Murphy and I went into to town. Lunch at the senior center, we had beef stroganoff. Plus they had their grocery give away. It sure helps. But before we went to lunch we went over to the pharmacy and picked up my inhaler. And to library to take book back, I got thought the inter-library loan program. Plus I put a request for another book, FLIGHT. Actual our library has quite a few of Sherman Alexie. Books.

Coffee is on.