Today Is Saturday, August 2, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 For a veggie tonight we had broccoli. No need to post the rest. Today I went into the library and got a book to read, BANKSY. I have wonder exact who Banksy. Does the secret of Banksy makes who he or she is. I'm starting to think there is a possibility more than one Banksy. Plus I put in request for a book from enter-library loan. I want to read, THE DIARY KEEPERS. After the library I went to our local fairground and a group of us did art. We worked on paper mache. Our community was having 3 on 3 basketball. 

Around the place I did some general chores and mop the bathroom floor. 

Coffee is on.

Today Is Thursday, July 31, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 Clouds are mighty in our sky. Look like a storm might be heading this way. If it lightening, sure hope there is plenty of rain. It quite dry here. No need for any fire. Doesn't matter the type. Look like the rest o the week it might get a little cooler. In the 70's. Most of this week it been in the 90's. 

My last post. I wrote about what going on with our MEDICAID, under Trump regime. One think I like to clear up is, that I'm not on Medicaid. I'm on regular MEDICARE. At this time I won't discuss this program. It was just to hot to make much for dinner. So fried up beef patty, pork and beans, with some cottage cheese.

Finely had chance to go to lap circle, at library. Most of the ladies was crocheting. I start anther quilt block to embroidery on.

Coffee is on. 

Today Is Monday, July 28, 2025: This Is What Happened

 

I like to share an local article in one of papers, ABOUT THE MEDCAID CUT HERE IN IDAHO.and here is my comment to the facebook page about Idaho Medcaid...There’s no doubt that our healthcare system needs improvement—but cutting people off Medicaid will only make things worse.

Here in Idaho, qualifying for Medicaid is extremely difficult. The income limits are tight:

A single person can’t earn more than $1,800/month.

A two-person household is limited to $2,433/month.

A family of three: $3,065/month.

And four people: $3,598/month.

These numbers alone show how many working families fall through the cracks. Even if you’re working full time, you may still earn just enough to not qualify—but not enough to afford private insurance. And that’s just the income side. There are resource limits too. Depending on the program, your home and assets might be counted, and when a person dies, the state can come after their estate to recoup costs paid by Medicaid. That’s a scary reality.

In most of my adult life, I’ve had no health insurance. When the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) passed, it was the first time I had some sense of medical security. It was a turning point. I’ve never understood why the U.S. doesn’t have some kind of single-payer system, where people can buy in by paying a percentage of their income. That way, we could share the responsibility—and people wouldn’t have to fear losing everything just because they got sick.

Maybe I’m being a little self-centered—I know I’m scared of losing what little we have. But I don’t think I’m alone in feeling that way. Kicking people off Medicaid doesn’t fix our system. It makes the gaps wider, and the safety net smaller. I don’t pretend to have all the answers. But I do know this: we can’t afford to let people slip through the cracks—especially in rural communities like ours.

I'm linking the BONNERS FERRY FACEOOK PAGE. Not sure if it will work or not. But by some of them comments. Some people think it funny that people is loosing there medical insurance.

I just need to learn to pace myself. Not sure if I over did and hurt my hip. The next day I felt fine. Plus I tried to cut back on my MELOXICAM. See the last time I saw my doctor. I told my doctor I didn't think the Meloxicam was all that effective. I still hurt. She suggest I go off of it for a few days. And see where my pain level was. By the third day my pain level was sitting at 8.5 to 9. A few time I was about ready to go to the emergency room. So I got back on the Meloxicam, and the worst my pain has been was 3.75. I can mange on that. Actual I have fairly high pain tolerance. Plus on my left side I have Osteoarthritis. Then there lack of muscle tone. If my muscle tone was tighter it would help my joints.

Clean the toilet, and start anther quilt block. Now for the embroidery blocks I have just passed over the half way point. On number 7 out of 12.

Today Is Sunday, July 27, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

Not sure what happened. I was in horrible pain. My hip! I kept buckling as I walked, or it felt like my hip was so loose in the socket. It was dangling like broken puppet.

I got most what I want done today, it was light day. The only thing I still need to wrap up my weekly part of my bullet journal for August. So today I made the bed, made the print on my next quilt block, and choose some embroidery floss. This up coming one is a kitchen table scene. And mowed our back yard.

Looked at price of larger trash can. I was shocked. Seem like can't find any under $50.

I though PENGUIN. Sunday five had some great question, and I decided to visit all who left comments.

1: What blog made you laugh this week?  There a lot that make me smile. I don't know where she finds them but I like “SHE WHO SEEKS” She finds interesting meme.

2: What blog made you think this week?  MATHEIKAL. He write on many topics. To me they all make me think.

3: What have you read this week?  I will continue reading, The Enchanted April, by Elizabeth Von Arnim

4: What was the best thing you have eaten this week?  At the senior center, Spare ribs, Baked Potatoes-with cheese, sour cream, bacon. Biscuits, and fresh fruit.

5: What was most relaxing for you this week? When moon changes I take it easy. Or I slow my pace way down. I don't have servants so I need to pick up after my self, and make my bed.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Friday, July 25. 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

A lot going on today posting. First I'm going to play WEDNESDAY WORDS ON FRIDAY. I wish I knew other people who played this. Although I don't play every time. Today words are INCLUDE-LICK-BERRY-APPLES-RESPECT-ELBOW-FORK-MEASURE-KNIFE AND DREAM.

The sign by the fork in the road been there from the days of Queen Beatrice and Queen Mary region which was more then 1,000 years ago. The sign was still visible. My guess that someone from one of the village came and re-did the sign. Or possible even put up a new one.

Behind the sign was due North, and they was plenty of forest land, it been said that they were a fairy kingdom. They had three apple trees growing, and 2 of them had magical powers. Although the village people was leery of trying them. They thought the devil had hand in it. The other apples was fine. Which one.

On the west bank of Keyport river both village came and celebrate Lughnasadh. Before they could past the gate to entry in special area, to take part in the ritual. They had rub a cream that was made of toad fat, tooth of a gopher, and whisker of bob cat. They had measure the cream very careful, and no more then half of almond shell. To be rub on the left elbow.

As the villagers camp on west bank of the river. They would wonder up in the hills. And pick the berries and bring them back, and put them in barrel and had the youngsters stump on the berries and made juice. No one actual knew they had psychedelic powers. But the grown up would drink the juice during the celebration of the ole god of Isime. The bond must had strange powers over the people mainly the older ones. They would set around the fire and go into a dream like trans and someone would start talking. Then someone else start talking, some made sense and other didn't.

Not sure how this start once the planet of Mercury was in plain sight everyone had to put there knife on the flat stone right next to the elm tree. All showed great respect.

As the parents was tripping out on the juice, as the children thought it just was plain nasty. They could lick there fudge-sickle, and watch there folks make a fool of them self. They didn't want to be include in such ole nonsense.

I had plan to get this up earlier. And possible even take part in a few other things. Such as sky-watch and nature. The summer heat can make one sleepy. It does me. A lease I can keep up. Not loosing what I got done. Ate lunch at the senior center. We had meatball sandwich.

Finely got a quilt block done. Sure taking me long enough time. The rate I'm going my granddaughters will be in there 30s. I will be in my mid 80's. A more reasonable rate is to get embroidery blocks done. 2 to 4 weeks. I'm connect this to FRIDAY FACE OFF.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Wednesday, July 23, 2025: This Is What Happened.

Had trouble focusing today. Darn ADHD! Although it been worst. A lease I didn't start project and wonderer off. 

Murphy and I went to the senior center for lunch. The ribs they had the meat just fell off the bone, and melted in your mouth. But before that we stop at the thrift store, and drop off a 2 pairs of men boots, and some glasses.  Didn't buy anything at the thrift store. Although I saw some acrylics paints. I there still there tomorrow, will buy them. And donate them to our weekend art group. After lunch stop at Super one, and got some chicken hind-leg parts. .79¢ a pound. But it came in 10 pound bag. So we divided them up, and frozen them for upcoming meals.

Coffee is on. 

Today Is Sunday, July 20, 2025: This Is What Happened.

Last Thursday. I pretty much sat on my behind. Since I don't have servants. I still did those light every day chores. Like making the bed, and picking up after myself. Sure I was bored. Although it felt good.

My shelf I order came, and the following day. I clean out corner, and ran vacuum cleaner quickly over that spot. Ended up temporary placing all my art supplies on the bed. The next day I place it all on the shelf. Ended up a few things going to the thrift store. This isn't what I'm totally happy with. But at this point I'm pleased and not disappointed.

I'm also slightly please that I was able to put some money on one of the bills. Wasn't much but every bit moves it down.

Talking about the thrift store. I knew there was a two pairs of hubby boots setting in box, in the shed. I had him look at them. He said they are to narrow for him. So they will be placed in the tote for the thrift store. This week I plan to go though the shed. I know there more to take to the thrift store. I don't need it.

For lunch hubby and I split a Chinese dish we got from the senior center. It cost retail $7.00. Friday they ended up with 600 pounds of food to give away. I did a bag up for my friend Lolita and took it to her place. The bag had bag of mandarin oranges, and cherries. Then also a box doughnut holes, blueberry scones, and 2 things of cheese.

This week sort of on my agenda. The food truck will be in our community. It been a while since I been to it. But I want to get those extra bills paid down. They will be here on Wednesday. I'm glad someone complain that they were giving out bad food. Lot of it just need to be toss. I don't mind cutting out spots and such. Even low income people should be respected. Then on Tuesday and Friday they be food give away at senior center. Plus Wednesday they serving spareribs, baked potatoes, corn on cob, biscuits, and fresh fruit. I like to go visit Liz and there also the dump run. I'm sure I can find things to do.

Editor note...The bad food out of the food truck was in the past, and they correct the issue.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Wednesday, July 16, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

Tomorrow is my moontha. Like a sabbath. Just going to do not much of anything. I wish I could honestly say I wasn't going to do anything. But what I need to will take less half hour. A little pick up in the morning, and in the evening, after dinner.

I been quite busy. I was hoping to get in a lease 20 minute of reading. It not in me. I think I will be able to 10 minutes or few pages.

I went to senior center this afternoon. Learn to make a bag to hold some plastic bags. Sewing up the side seams, we did what is called a french seam. Last time I did one, was back in school. Once the teacher, started me on one. It all came back.

Today Is Monday, July 14, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 

The sun was behind the smoke as it went down last night. We had a wild fire about five miles from my  place. We couldn't really see much, no flames or heavy smoke. Look like it burn about 20 acres, which now is 25% contained. No homes was lost. But some out-building where lost. Not sure the cause of the fire.

Niece Edith and her husband Hans. Hans mother Qamra and her daughter Eirween had to be advocated. I don't know when the last time Qamra left her place. There quite a story behind these two. Actual it sad. Qamra mother died in state mental hospital. Looks like Qamra is following some of the same pattern. The local paper did an article on the FIRE. And posted on line. Our print paper comes out on Thursday. They might know the cause. (Niece Edith Photo)

Usually at night we open the windows, to let the cool air come though the house. With the smoke we didn't open the place. So the house never had chance to cool down. I got up around 7 in morning and it was fairly warm already. Looks like we will be having some cooler temps and rain. I just hope there enough rain to combat for possible lightening.

We did a few things. Took care of some paperwork. I know I mention it in my last post. But I got some file, then there where small amount I toss in a garbage can. The other bit needs to be put in the safety deposit box. Murphy and I tried to fix some sprinkles. I think we should just go buy one. We went to the senior center we had lasagna, with lamb. Plus green beans, toast, green salad, peaches.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Sunday, July 13, 2025: This Is What Happened

 

Not sure why I been on the tired side. I been sleeping good. But lets blame it on the heat. Right now it 10 in morning, and 80 (26). Looks like most of next week, we won't see temps up in the 90's (32) After the sun goes down. The temps drops.

Haven't been doing any projects. I wouldn't say I haven't been doing nothing. There always those general chores. Right now I got clothes in the dryer. And Murphy and I clean up after breakfast. We had french toast and a sausage patty.

In the creative field I been catching up on pages I've done in my art journal, never completely finished. I came up with an ideal what to do with the papers in bottom of my dresser drawer. Not sure if I will get to it today. But I want to have it finished before Wednesday. It should take less then 15 minutes. I'm guessing about 12 minutes.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Saturday, July 12, 2025: This Is What Happened.

 I had plan to do a decent post. But it to hot and the heat has wipe me out. 

Coffee is on.