Today Is Wednesday, November 22, 2023: This Is What Happened.

Hubby somewhat irritates me at times. He asked me the other day if the train stops in Corvallis, Oregon. This Is what I told him. After you get on the train in Portland, Oregon. The first stop would be Corvallis after leaving Portland.

The last thing I did before I started to type out today's post was to work on my story. Question time... When Sophie got to her new homeland (Planet), Should she have had contact with her daughter and what kind of contact in the future once she arrived in Ovtor.

This is what I wrote...Although Sophie was far from perfect. There was no way she had any evil in her. But the mother of Edlina wondered about her one and only daughter, Who she knew wouldn't make the cut to take the trip to Ovtor.

It was clear why her daughter couldn't migrate to the new planet. She was a danger to most of society. 

Her love for her daughter was not to be questioned. There were things she felt she needed to bring up to the board."

Clean off the coffee table and under it. Quite a few items weren't any good. They end up being tossed out. The other thing I wanted to do today was to work on my quilt and my book, FINISH THIS BOOK. I got hooked and watched some YouTube videos by PROFESSOR GRAEME YORSTON.

I doubt that I will get my quilt until after Thanksgiving. But I may work on my book.

Heading out of town for Thanksgiving dinner. Will be back on Friday to post.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Tuesday, November 21, 2023: This Is What Happened.

This morning, I watched a documentary on Edvard Munch, the artist. The main feature of his painting is the scream. Also, I like to share a painting before and after the scream.

Which is the storm, than he did the scream, and the Vampire.

I hope I’m moving forward on my” Your Idaho Health.” I talked to someone for the state. It sounds like I have someone reasonably new on the job. There were things she couldn’t answer, like the state recovery program. Some of the Idaho Medicaid programs can put a lean against your property. I would like to know which program, But she gave me the recovery department phone number. I will call them this coming Monday.

Murphy and I went to the senior center for lunch. The main dish was sweet and sour pork over rice. Plus, on Tuesday and Friday, they had a food giveaway. This time, it was pretty good. We got 2 dozen eggs, some chicken strips, yogurt, pomegranate arils, etc.

Not sure what arils are.

Well, Poet was there and said she was wrecked yesterday. Well, before I continue on. Poet can be dramatic.

She claimed she hit her head during an accident on the side window in a vehicle. I am not sure if there is any truth to it. See, she has no bruise mark on her face or swelling either. She was talking about how she felt dizzy and seeing double. A friend would take her to the local hospital’s emergency room. But when she stood, she sort of passed out. Got her on a chair. Someone called 911 to request paramedics. They came quickly, and the ambulance came less than 5 minutes apart. Took her over to the hospital. I can tell you her blood pressure was up. Other than that, I know nothing.

Other things got done today. Already mention the state I worked on my short story called “Ovtor.” here is the last paragraph: “So, on Tuesday late afternoon. Sophie received a sky buzz. She had an appointment with the Sharvon board this Friday at 10 AM. 

She became antsy. She was wondering who they, as in board, would prove to go.”

Plus, I put air in my car tire, drove it to the end of Julian Rd, turned around, and came home. This car has issues and isn’t worth fixing.

The only thing I could do is. Clean up after dinner tonight. Plus, pomegranate arils in cottage cheese are outstanding!

Coffee is on.

Today Is Monday, November 20, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

I started to assemble my scrappy quilt. The hardest part was refilling the bobbin. I kept getting it wrong. Well, it is filled now.
Went to the senior center for exercise class and lunch. They had soup, and it was really good.
After Gun Smoke, we will get the Christmas boxes. We have 2 boxes full of Holiday Cheer. One of the boxes got my cards in.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Sunday, November 19, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

Yesterday, I felt like I needed to do something other than posting. That's fine. I'm slowly getting photos taken care of on my laptop. At random, I will share some older photos. I went through it. Last Sunday, I participated in SUNDAY SELECTION. I wonder if I'm the only American who participates. I was trying to figure out how far I'm from the international date line.

I got my week plan out. I like to work on the garage and back bedroom. I do better if I set a timer when I'm cleaning. Or projects. I drift away and wonder about it. Sure, there are some other smaller projects on my list. Like, keep on Idaho Health insurance. When it comes to bureaucracy, a lot of the time, I feel like tossing up my hands. But medical bills here in the United States can ruin a person's life.

I've been watching a set of DVDs called "The Private Life Of A Masterpiece" it has been fascinating and informative.

Later on, I will have a piece of German Chocolate cake.

Today Is Friday, November 17, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

Let’s start out with a Confession time... I’m horrible at doing invites. My sister-in-law is having Thanksgiving dinner Next Thursday down in Post Falls.

Want to include Bart’s in-laws. How does one who is not hosting extend an invite? This is somewhat stressful.

I hope they all can come.

Yesterday, I took Regis to Sandpoint. We went to the library, and both picked up DVDs. Then we stopped in a little café and had pie. Regis had pumpkin with whip topping. For me, I had a heated piece of Rhubarb pie. Then, we headed over to the toy store in Cedar Street Mall. Regis did get something. I call the store a rich Grandma store. Kids’ clothes, well, some of them. It is in the $50 plus range.

Then we went to the Good Will. I found a tarot deck. Which is based on Jane Austen. And I found a flower-press. Open it, and looks like it has been barely used. I remember pressing flowers when I was younger.

After the Good Will. We notice an antique store on the street corner. Decided to take a look through it. Both of us came out empty-handed.

The last stop was Walmart. For me, it was practical items. Spend around $30.

My anxiety has been up a bit today. One is over “Your Idaho Health.” It is a royal pain in a donkey. I will apply for Medicaid. I guess one can’t argue with city hall.

I found out Bart and one of his daughters is showing up for Thanksgiving. His wife and his other daughter aren’t coming. It bothers me that they are not coming along. Their oldest daughter, my oldest granddaughter, is on the Autism spectrum or neurodivergent. I know loud noise and crowds can be overwhelming for her, Claudia.

I know what it feels like to be excluded. It bothers me when someone is excluded or shunned. I know there is nothing I can do. Plus, I’m only guessing.

Murphy and I went to the senior center. They serve their Thanksgiving dinner. Pie and all.

Today, I took part in SKYWATCH, THURSDAY ART & DINNER DATE FRIDAY FACE-OFF.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Wednesday, November 15, 2023: This Is What Happened.

A day of ten-minute chores. I still need to figure out my Idaho Health Care. Idaho didn't want to be part of "Affordable Care Act" or "Obama Care." If it was called "Trump Care," Quite a few people here would be for it.

Let's see what did I do today. Finish up laundry from yesterday. I have paid my online subscription to Grammarly.

Work in my art journal.

I did some organizing my creative supplies.

I cooked up some ground beef, and we're having taco salad for dinner.

I'm sure I did a few other things. I'm figuring out what else I did today.

Oh, now I know. I have been going through my photos on this laptop. I want to put the images on thumb drives and send them to my sons.

Took part in a blog hop called HOST BY SANDEE. I need to practice more on linking to blogs. A few times I tried, but it didn't work.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Tuesday, November 14, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 Usually, I don’t blog in the morning. I guess in my head, I want something to happen. Not necessarily bad. But something.

I got the paperwork done for energy assistant. Well almost. I need to review it and see if I need to include anything. Drop it off at the community action center as we’re heading into town. A lease energy assistant bureaucracy isn’t all that hard or even stressful.

Now, my Idaho Health Insurance is part of the Affordable Care Act. I would like to see everyone be under Medicare. Everyone should pay a certain percentage of their income to a one-pay system. I don’t try to get a free ride in life. But getting a break or saving is another story.

I am still waiting for someone to call me back to help me through the insurance. Suppose I don’t hear from them today. I will give the person a call back on Wednesday.

 I have managed not to pull out my hair while talking to my credit card company. Fingers crossed, I got it all straightened out.

I have paid off the remaining balance of $40.02. Some of my old number was hacked, and my new number got entangled.

I got some extra blank ATC (Artist Trading Cards) and will drop them off at a local art gallery. Bonners Ferry only has one art gallery. Well, a lease in downtown.

Hubby is still sore and hurting from being up a ladder. I feel sorry. I don’t like to see anyone hurting in physical or mental pain. But I didn’t expect to retire and become a caregiver. I did say, “through sickness and health for better or worse.” I know I didn’t say obey.

Right now, he is resting in bed. His main issue is arthritis.

Thursday, the 16th. I’m taking Regis down to Sandpoint. I’m asking for $10 in gas. I will break about even fuel with cost. As I have retired, I figure one tank a month for running around.

He will get his horror movies. I have reserved some DVDs on art. I will also get two other DVDs to watch. Not documentary, I enjoy watching documentaries!

Coffee is on

Today Is Sunday November 12, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

I have never took part in “Sunday Selection” I guess River is RUNNING IT NOW. If I understand it. One post photo, that one has on file. Actually looks like ELPHANT CHILD runs. I guess it doesn't matter.

I been going though some of my photos. Putting them on thumb drive. Sending an thumb drive to each of my sons.

Trying to get an 8MB one, or I should say I'm trying to order set of them though amazon. For some reason I'm having issue with my credit card.

Haven't really used my card since I been back from San Francisco. I like to keep my credit use down to minimal.

Looks like going to call the bank tomorrow.

Murphy and I went roof of our home, and fixed a leak. Got my fingers cross we got it. I don't mind going up and down the ladder. I just don't care about going from the roof to the ladder.

Fixing the roof is messy. And no fun!

Wrote two letters.

I believe most of tomorrow what I got plan is stuff that should take less than 15 minutes, for each thing. But they need to be done.

Like set up appointment to see about my Idaho health, our medical insurance. It based on income. I've been trying to fill out forms. And they keep sending me over to Medicaid. We don't qualify for Medicaid. I'm guessing I will have to apply for it and knowing I won't be accepted. Waste of time on my part and person on the other end.

Than I'm going to stop in at Community Action Center. They take care of energy assistant. I know they need proof of income. Social Security income one brings in the reward letter. Telling the amount they receive. I didn't get my reward letter. Guessing the reason is; that applied in middle of the year. But I do have official letter with the amount I get from Social Security. Hopefully they will take it.

After visiting with my therapist. I stop by Liz and visit for bit.

Finished reading “The Diary of Olga Romanov” and now waiting for my next read, “Letters to the Earth: Writing to a planet in crisis” Our library is getting it from the “International Library” but when that is the question.

Today left over photo are from game camera.

Coffee is on

Today is Saturday, November 11, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

A short post. Been raining most of the day. No mail, it Veteran day. A lease here in the United States.

Yesterday post. I want to share one of artist trading card I got. From six year old.

Did some sewing on a quilt sashing. I call it the framing.

Since we got back for San Francisco area, we seem have one repair after anther. Not sure if mention the roof leak. We thought it was around the bathroom vent. Look like we were wrong. So there is strong possible that we will try to fix it tomorrow.

Strange things since I retire. I someday get my date and days of weeks mix up. A lease I don't get years and month twist, yet. I recall when I was kid I marked the dates off the calendar.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Friday, November 10, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

Woke up to snow, wet snow that is. Not even a inch. (2.54)

Thought Larch is an interesting tree. How it looks sort of like an fir tree. Although it leaves change to beautiful color of gold. And in the fall the leaves will fall to the ground, and blanket the ground in their needles. Nice setting among pines and firs around here. It also great firewood to burn.

Cloud here is mixture. I understand storm will be coming though. Mostly rain. Just not ready for snow. Although I don't have the power to stop it.

Add a banana to my pancake mix. Murphy microwave slice of ham.

Went to the dump bins. I know not political correct. But one thing I can say I wasn't mentally in the mood to go there. But I seem to force myself into such a chore. It done and finished!

Going to work on firewood in basement, sometime today.

Sometime, not sure when I will show my journal I made in art insight class. It took me a while since I start on it. I was stump on what I want to fill it up with. It base on books I'm reading.

CHARLOTTE BROTHERS is cousin of mine, plus an Author. She wrote a serious called A YEAR IN CHERRY BROOK

In one of the books there was an character an “Mrs. Kent” and this is how I picture her.

Today I'm hooking up with MY CORNER OF WORLD SKY WATCH FRIDAY FRIDAY FACE OFF

and I will stop in at a few of my coffee drinkers.

Coffee is on.

Editor Note...Tried to remove chalk giraffe, more I tried I end up with double print. But it lovely giraffe.

Today Is Thursday, November 9, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 This is should be a short post. But I have thought that before and end up going on and on. Woke up about six thirty this morning. Mountains were fogged in. Temp 32 degree (0) 

In a little bit I will be going to Sandpoint. Tomorrow I will catch you up on my shopping adventures. Or possible Saturday. 

Today I'm taking part in THURSDAY ART AND DINNER DATE, and today theme is "Trains" On my father side, I know a lease three generation worked for railroad. My dad retired off the Union Pacific, he worked the fright train.

Our community is having a artist trading card exchange. This is one that I got the other day. A nine year person did. It got an age on back of card of nine years old. No name. I do sign the back of my cards, although I don't add my age.