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

Our Granddaughter now need to do an painting of there Grandpa. This one done of me by Wendy. She thought I should be wearing a crown. I'm hooking up with FRIDAY FACEOFF

I also playing WORDS ON FRIDAY. This is such fun challenge. And here is this week words....1.squad  2.cemetery  3.flowers  4.painted  5.cross

and/or:

1.barely  2.money  3.eat  4.freedom  5.courage

Plus they also have a color, Heavenly Blue, which was chosen by Charolote

Here is my story...

If you go east across the field one will come to the backside of the old part of the cemetery. Lot of the stones are worn thin, and the markers fell over or been knock over by time or those who want to do vandalizing. A few year back they rise some money to do some general cleaning, barely. People who was part of the squad who did community project. Brought there yard tools. I think Jim Cross brought his chain saw and a pick up to haul out some trees that fell.

So it was five years since they worked on cemetery. So one Thursday afternoon they decided to have coffee, at the Old Tulip Cafe. This little cafe was started by Vandenlock. I believe the Vandenlocks was one the first family buried in the old part of the cemetery. As they sat and had the coffee and some had a little bite to eat. As they start to discuss on working on the old part of the cemetery. One of the waitress over heard what they was discussing. She got up the courage to interrupt them. And ask them if they though of doing a dinner fund raiser and auction at the cafe. This town been good to the Vandenlocks and also they been good for our town. “They do have good eats and my cousin Linda, painted the new sign just on the North end” Said Mary. Mary neighbor Nancy volunteer to come in this up coming week, and talk to Mr Vandenlock about using the cafe to do a fund raiser.

In a few days Nancy came down the hill to the cafe,and she told Mr, Vandenlock about what the local Squad their ideals about cleaning and do repairs on old part the cemetery. She mention what they did about five years ago. She told Mr Vandenlock they didn't think they could clear up and do the repair but they hope they will be able to do more then they had in the past.

The photo was A.I generate over on NIGHT CAFE for the story.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Thursday, November 20, 2025: This Is What Happened.

It's all good. Just quick note about what going on. Start to clean one are of the basement. And we been having gas company come in and look at replacing our gas furnace.

It been a long time since I took part in RAIN'S KITCHEN GARDEN ART. Let start with an new recipe I found though LOW CARB. And I had Chat Gpt put in imperial measurements. Here is link to the recipe, CHICKEN CASSEROLE COMFORTING ONE POT. Also I had Chat GPT break it down using one 4 chicken thighs and bake in the oven. I also looked up using oysters, the seafood ones. They can use but cooking time would be quite different. One can over cook the oysters, and they would be come rubbery.

As for so called gardening. We haven't done anything for a while. The biggest issue is deer.

This week theme is Hang out. I made mine into ART TRADING CARD SIZE. 2½ by 3½

Editor Note: Took a photo of the Chicken Casserole with anther camera, with different SD card and for some reason those picture won't load. So the ATC card was taken with a Lumix camera.

Now, I decided to a list of thirteen things that start with letter C. And my take on each word. Over at DV ARTIST in one of her post, she mention a site called, NIGHT CAFE. So I thought I would play around with some of my words, that start with the letter C. Now for the link to 13 THURSDAY

1. Cooking...Husband and I both like to cook. Last night for dinner we had barbecue ribs. With bake potato, and a green salad.

2. Candy....I like candy. So I must have a sweet tooth. I have made candy before.

3. Cranberries...I like the whole cranberries over the jell ones. I like a little pecans mixed in mine.

4. Cash...I don't use cash much. Usually I pay with debt card.

5. Clone...If I had my self cloned, we would have to live in separate residents. Or it could get ugly.

6. Cinnamon...I like to cinnamon stick, when I was younger. I must ate a lot of my mothers. She told me it would dry up my blood.

7. Cricket...I like the sound of a cricket. I fine it peaceful.

8. Casket....I have no desire after I die. To be buried whole and laid in casket. Much to big, and there a fear of waking up in casket. Not dead.

9. Chicken...I like the darker meat over the white meat. One of my water color classes we did chickens. And I did 2 of them.

10. Clove...I like the taste of clove.

11. Chain...I recall chain letters. I once took part in kitchen towel and it was set up like a chain letter.

12. Chump...I have fell into the category as chump, and was deceive and taken advantage of. Made me feel foolish.

13. Clumsy. I even trip over my own feet.

Here is words I use on Night Cafe...cricket, peaceful, Casket, Dead, Waking, Chicken, watercolor, class

Coffee is on.

Today Is Friday, November 14, 2025: This Is What Happened

 

I decide to challenge myself and take part in WORDS ON FRIDAY. I have to admit, this one was slightly challenge. More than others I've done.

technique  2.think  3.taught  4.way  5.completely

and/or:

1.learn  2.write  3.exist  4.reading  5.without

It was time to think about what we taught in our life time. Each one of us had familiar life and education. That we all learn math, reading, and writing. What the old people would call the basic 3 R's.

Then there were those who decided or was encourage to step out of the box. To think deeper. Completely exam all side of what every was in front or even behind them. This made some uncomfortable, that they challenge the status quo.

A few time the local of Council would call meeting to talk about those who dare to challenge the status quo. The main concern was how will this effect the way of life, in the tribe. But then on the other side of the coin what new things will be learn and see a improve way of being.

The council wanted to bring in those who dare to step out of the box. Come and speak to council, and answer any question they may have. To get better understand of how they exist.

So the first question went to Mun, who seem to know about fire and cooking. They understand that he knew other technique of cooking with fire. Mun explain different woods that put out different temp of heat, and explain how to make a oven for baking and controlling the draft. The other two brought in their expertise.

Tow, address the council chamber. And explaining if we don't teach our youth to think and explore different opinion, that we could be ate up. Not physical! So without doubt we need to change and move forward.

The council ask the Secretary to announce to hold a meeting at the big round house, east side of the creek. On 2^nd day of the full moon, when the sun shine between the apple and apricot tree.

Murphy and I had lunch at the senior center. Murphy sister Faith drove up from Post falls. I believe in near future we will check there out. They serve meals only two days a week. In there food give away I figure we got about $70 worth of food. I've done a few everyday chores around the place. It been raining most of the day. One of my friend let me try laundry Detergent Sheets. What I tried I was quite pleased. So I ordered some off amazon. Question time...Have any of you use these sheets, and what is your thoughts?

Let see I did up some pages for December in my bullet journal. And put last night dishes in dishwasher. I guess for now I'm going to be more aware of the time I spend looking at my screen time.

This is a painting my oldest granddaughter, Claudia did of me. So I'm linking it to FRIDAY FACE OFF.

Unless something odd goes on in my world. I will try to post again on Thursday the 20^th.

Coffee is on.

Thursday, November 13, 2025: This Is What Happening

Strange how things stumble about. In Intuitive art we talked about changes we need and want to make. I'm happy at this time blogging 3 days out of the 7. Not saying it won't change every. Things do change.

One thing I feel I “NEED” “MUST” and “WANT” to change is my time on social media. Mainly streaming on television. But what I “NEED” “MUST” and “WANT” to change my social media time, I do not know. Or Dora does know either. Then I don't know the steps I need to take to make my goal. Then Dora don't know the steps she need to take to make her goal. I'm not sure of what my end goal should be when it comes to social media. Dora isn't sure of what her end goal shall be.

No question that she spend to much time on social media. It hinders for getting things done.

When we worked a little bit in our journal, the writing part we wrote about things we see fit to change in our lives. I did set of so-so called stairs. Step by step we get closer to our goal. I know we all falter. I'm not sure of even my first step.

In art we played with watercolors. Did a strip and pre-wet some paper. Made a roll of trees. Even tried to make some deciduous trees. I did enjoy doing this technique.

I'm wrapping up my journal/writing prompt. I should be able to stop in at our local dollar tree, and get a piece of tag board, go to our local library and get the rest of the prompts printed out. I feel one thing I need to do is to space out some prompts. There no reason this shouldn't be done by thanksgiving. Which is the 27^th.

I know tomorrow. I know I will be taking part in face off. Other than that I know nothing.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Wednesday, November 12, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

Today Is Wednesday, November 12, 2025: This Is What Happened.

So far this month has gone fairly smooth. We decided to have our gas furnace looked over, and looks like there some possible major issues. Our furnace is like 20 years old. But what got to me. The service guy was really hard pressure to sell us new unit. So we got a hold of few other places that deals in heating systems. A new unit starts around $4,000, and that not counting labor either. If we didn't have the duct work in. We would have to add anther $2,000. For us we need to skip central air, that would add to price tag. Anther $4,000. Glad we have the option to pull out savings. 

Like I said I got hold four other furnace places. Maybe there is chance I get repaired for under $1,000. I doubt if any of like to be pressure in something we don't need. This company who tried to pressure us in new gas furnace. Also came and looked at my sister in law Faith. Her home is less five years old, and they tired to push her into getting a new furnace.

Since it Wednesday, I thought I would to part in WORDLESS WEDNESDAY. As you can see we have gold and yellow carpet of leaves in our front yard.

We went to town and did some small errands. We stop at the senior center, Faith is coming up on Friday. Joining us for lunch. So I went and sign up for Friday lunch. At our senior center they like for people to call before 10:30 in morning. To see how many will be eating. For some reason people can't wrap their brain around this. A few times they ran short on certain dish. It disrespectful to those who are doing the meals.

In the pass this is how they served food. Each of the tables have numbers on them. And randomly they would call numbers, and that table would go up and get their plate of food. Now they go down the sign up sheet. I talked to some of the board members. They hope calling from sign up list will be a short term thing. And go back to calling the tables.

I think tomorrow I will have a chance to blog about these subject. To much screen time, intuitive art journaling, and writing/journal prompts.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Thursday, November 6, 2025: This Is What Happened

 

Quite please how the day went. Got my to do list completed. The main thing I want to complete was to mop the foyer, and both bathroom. The floors was quite dirty.

They're a 12 hour bake sale at Super One. We ended up spending $72 dollars. Plus found a package of pork chops with $6.00 coupon off. So for 2.12 pound a chops would of gone for $12.68, and we paid $6.68. I also got $20 back in change, $15 of it will go to the senior meal donation. I ate there on Wednesday and had all that much cash on me. Usually for the water color class I do on Wednesday I put in $3 in the pot. So Murphy and I will be eating lunch of Friday.

I'm cutting up my second round of journal, story, and or writing prompt. If you like to contribute I would be appreciate it. The first prompt I cut out this evening was “Include Imargery of Crystal-clear vs. Cloudy ice. Consider questions of memory, isolation, truth-seeking, and emotion barriers. Now for the last one I cut out. “The Tenth Generation-Write a short story about a child under a curse that lasts ten generation. How do they stuggle with their community's rejection, and is there a way to break free?

I hope to get anther set of 60 done. Then I will move on to my art prompts.

For a veggie tonight dinner, we had beets.

Today Is Wednesday, November 5, 2025: This Is What Happened

 

Let see how my day went. Let start off with the election the United States had. The city of Bonners Ferry vote for council members. I live out side the city limited. So I didn't vote. I have no really complaint those who get in. The only thing I wish they were younger people holding the office.

A few grumbled at the senior citizen about having democrat socialist elected as the New York City mayor. I doubt any of them knows the difference between Communist, Fascist, Nazi, and or Socialist. I don't know if I can give a good explanation or not. I think a people forget the words Democrat and Nationalism.

I think Carl Yung summarized Communism and Nazi pretty good. “Two Evil Twins”

Paid all the utilities this morning. And the credit card. Late morning I went into town and first stop was the print shop. And I had a poster board that was 22 by 28 inches. I'm still working on my writing prompts. I will do one more sheet of writing prompts. Question time...Can I please have a writing prompt and or journal prompt.

I also ask them the cost of having some stickers made up. I was thinking of using some of my artist trading cards done up as sticker, and giving them as Christmas gift for my Granddaughter.

Then I walk over to the place I pay the water bill, and drop it in the box. Then over to post office and mailed the rest of the bills off. And drove up to senior center and had lunch. It was watercolor class. Some of us did chickens, and some did mouse. I did the chickens.

I'm always trying to be the best I can. I doubt I will be a top notch person. But nothing wrong with trying. So a few things I like to share how I did in October.

October Weather & Habit Tracking Summary

Morning Temperatures (11 AM – 12 PM):
I recorded the late-morning temperature 13 times this month, which means I kept track on about 41.9% of October’s days.
The average temperature for those readings was 35.1°F, showing that most mornings were on the chilly side.

Evening Temperatures (7 PM – 8 PM):
For the evening period, I managed to record 14 times, or 45.2% of the month.
The average temperature came out to 47.4°F, noticeably warmer than the morning readings — a nice reflection of how the days cooled off slowly as October went on.

Overall Average Temperature (AM + PM):
Combining both morning and evening readings, the overall average temperature for October was 41.5°F.
Even though I didn’t record every day, these numbers give a good picture of how temperatures shifted from cool mornings to mild evenings.

Breakfast After 8 AM:
I ate breakfast after 8 AM on 23 out of 31 days, or about 74.2% of the month.
Apparently, I’m more of a late-breakfast person!

Water Intake:
My goal was to drink over 32 oz of water daily, and I recorded reaching that goal 6 times this month.
That works out to an average of about 6.2 oz per day based on what was tracked — but I know I usually drink more than what gets written down. Sometimes the logging slips, even though the water bottle doesn’t stay full for long!
It’s a gentle reminder that recording habits can be as important as building them.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Thursday, October 30, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 I had every intention to post yesterday. I tried to load up a few photos, and guess what. It was a "No Go" I got out an UBS card reader and my photos load just fine. Yesterday I had plan to take part in WORDLESS WEDNESDAY. I been sewing an wallet. Hubby Wallet is holding on by 23 threads. A lease it not one.

Today I went to the store for a bake sale. Guess what it next Thursday. I told the checker my dementia, been acting up. Both the checker and I had a laugh.

Coffee is on.  

Today Is Tuesday, October 28, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

Not sure why I feel off today. I been having a gnarling headache. I even skip my sewing class for wallet. I plan to do the next four steps tomorrow.

So most of the day I been doing brainless crap. A short time ago I went though one of my S.D cards and now I'm transferring the photos on this lap-top.

Had lunch at senior center, a roast pork, served with peaches and pares, mashed potatoes, with gravy, garlic bread, and roasted carrots.

Some conversation amazes me. At one table people was talking about the good ole day. And what wrong with younger generation. Which I find is totally fantasy. I'm born at tell end of the baby boomers.

As an individual. I didn't grow up in the ideal world. Sometime it was right down scary and horrible. I'm thankful there was more good days then bad.

I moved and ate with Nancy and Torin he served in the navy for 22 years. Nancy a little older than me.

She got her notice that their cutting out her snap benefits. She didn't get all that much. She told me the main reason she on the program. For energy assistance it was lot easier. But she wasn't sure if there will be help paying for heat, during the colder months. In the past we used energy assistance and it usually covered 3 to 6 months of heat. At this point it look like the funds for energy assistance is on the back burner. It could start up after the shut down. But the Maga regime has no issue of kicking the poor to curb.

Well Nancy got her Medicare advantage figured out. She ended up paying around a $100 a month. At first they quote her I believe it was $250 a month. Which cover less then before. 

Hopefully my brain is in gear. Here what on my list for tommorow.

1. Sew on wallet.

2. Go though the boxes under the dresser, and toss out trash and or put in the thrift store container.

3. Fill glue container

4. Ad for facebook yard sale, for firewood.

5. Amazon...order these items...shovel, 5 by 7 sleeve, art dauber, and a bras.

Coffee is on.

Monday, October 27, 2025 — This Is What Happened

It’s raining today. We usually get rain in the spring and fall, and around Halloween, we often see a light skiff of snow here in the valley. Many of the trees have already lost over 75% of their leaves.

My granddaughters didn’t make it up on Sunday. Maud woke up with an earache, and her sister Bree was too scared to travel. With little sleep, Sawyer decided not to drive up. His flight back to Medford, Oregon, left around 7 that evening.

I might as well mention the upcoming SNAP cutoff in November. I’ve been watching some YouTube videos on the topic — you can easily search for “SNAP benefits” yourself. I’m not sure how the algorithm works, but I’ve noticed that most of the videos show Black people losing their EBT benefits (the card where SNAP funds are placed).

Here’s what I found about SNAP usage by race and ethnicity:

• White (Non-Hispanic): 35.4%

• Black/African American (Non-Hispanic): 25.7%

• Hispanic: 15.6%

• Asian (Non-Hispanic): 3.9%

• Native American/Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic): 1.3%

• Multi-race reported: 1.0%

• Race unknown: 17.0%

As you can see, white people also make significant use of the SNAP program.

Now, by age group:

• Under 5 years: 39%

• Ages 5 to 17: 28%

• Adults 18 to 59: 42%

• Older adults 60+: 19%

One last note about SNAP — among the “working poor” who were eligible in 2017, about 73% participated in the program.

What really strikes me is that most of the YouTube videos I’ve seen show Black people supposedly stealing food from Walmart. Hopefully, things don’t get that bad. If someone is truly hungry, anyone — regardless of race — might steal to survive. It does seem like YouTube’s coverage may be a bit biased in how it shows these incidents.

As for my own day, things went fairly smoothly. I vacuumed my car — it cost me a dollar in quarters, but I ended up finding 75¢ worth of change, so it really only cost me a quarter. I also got my laptop issues sorted out — I’m very thankful for the library and their tech help. I copied something from my thumb drive to use in my art journal.

I stopped at the dollar store and spent under $2.00 on a powder puff for a journal page and a piece of tag board. Now, of course, I can’t find the tower I made for my art!

Today Is Tuesday October, 21, 2025: This Is What Happened

 

I been enjoying watching the fall colors, and the tree been letting go of there leaves. When the leaves on the ground, I still like to kick the leaves about. Maybe it the crunch of them.

I drove in a little early today. I usually play scrabble. But the two other players didn't show up. My first errand was to get a poster board laminated. Which was little over $7.00. I'm making my own writing/journal prompt cards. Plus some artist ones as well. So far I have 46 of them. Here is one of them...”A Psychology student interview inmates for a thesis but becomes fascinated by one inmate whose presence shifts the energy of the jail. What begins as studies becomes obsession. Statement...If you would like you could leave a writing prompt in comments”

After lunch at the senior center, we had meat loaf with all the trimmings. I'm taking the sewing class at the center. We're making wallets. Hubby wallet seen better days.

I don't think it been up for two weeks. I live in Maga area. “Idaho Freedom Foundation” had a post on Facebook. Look like most of the comments been pro Sign. Right after we got shot. They held an event for them. I left comment it read as...This is fine if you're a MAGA living in North Idaho to Stand up, Speak our, and Stay bold. But if your on the other side of tracks it's another story.

I been watching THE NEXT GREATEST ARTIST it only last 2 season. Couple of the pieces I seen I wonder if they got the artist out of mental asylum. These judges on the show can make some of the artist cry. Nothing wrong with critic. But no reason to be that cruel or hard that ones ends up crying.