Today Is Saturday, May 30, 2026: This Is What Happened.

Let just blame it on unseen force in the cosmos. Every time I thought of doing an post. Some thing came in way. The last one we had major storm come though, with lot of wind, lightning and thunder. When I was young I thought someone in the sky was rolling potatoes around in sky. As I'm older and I guess wiser. That's what I been told. Well the potatoes would be bruise to know end.

Did an load of wash today, and notice I was pretty much out of laundry sheets. I try to be friendly to our environment. I order 120 sheet back in November, and now I need to reorder them again.

I did mange to see the eye doctor. My cataracts aren't even close for removable. But I do need glasses.

Ms DV left me this comment, a little over the week ago, Very good post, Dora. I agree that if you don't vote you can't complain. I really like the family photo. I also enjoy seeing the photos east and west. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a wonderful weekend.

Thank you, for the comment on my post. Sadly I don't think there is a solution on getting people to vote. I do think compulsory voting might be to be consider strongly. I took moment to do a google search on COMPULSORY voting. I did have making my great grand mother Dora and her sibling using A.I Here is a LINK to my post of the clowns.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Friday May 22, 2026: This Is What Happened.

It been some time since I wrote a post of any length. It seems like a blog hop is an great way of doing a blog. BLOG HOP....A blog hop is an online networking event where bloggers in a similar niche write posts on a common theme and link to each other’s sites.

I decided to give FRIENDLY FEEL IN. for some reason I believe I done this before. But it been more than a decade. So here goes.

1. I would be willing to pay more for CREATIVE SUPPLIES.

2. I refuse to spend money on PORN AND POLITICS.

3. My finances since we paid up our rigs insurance for the next six months. is is a bit chaotic.

4. 4. A fun fact about me is that I can find something positive, even if the day seems like crap.

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I decided to answer to question form past blog post. At this time I'm going to answer a question from, HELS , and her question is Is voting compulsory in local elections? Voting isn't compulsory any place in the United States, to the best of my knowledge. I know people who never register to vote or cast ballot. Most of them claim to be anti- government. Personally I find this being pro- government. The reason they are freely letting people rule there life. What I notice they use government program. And if their government benefits gets cut they wine the loudest. OPIOION TIME...I FIND THOSE WHO VOTE IS MORE ANTI-GOVERMENT THAN THOSE WHO VOTE. THEY'RE LETTING WHO EVERY CONTROL THERE LIFE.

Our county of Boundary county has about 8,500 register voters. And in our we had roughly 3,500 voter show up to cast a ballot. So about 28% showed up.

I don't have any issue of of register to vote, and showing identification. OPIOION TIME.... I WOULDN'T HAVE ANY ISSUE HAVING COMPULSORY VOTING, AND ALSO HAVING VOTING THOUGH OUT JAIL AND PRISON SYSTEM.

I mention about people using the government benefits. We use social security, Medicare, and heating assistant.

I'm a fan of history, of all genres of it. So last night I was looking though my dad Grandmother on his paternal side. Not going into her history much. But I looked up the town she was born VanHornville, New York. I was wondering the history of the name VanHornville. Her two siblings was born in Dowagiac, Michigan.

My Great Grandmother Isadora (Dora) is the one in dark blouse, her sister Jeannie is in light blouse, and her brother Charles in the back. 

Not sure which a.i program I turn my great grandmother, and her sibling into clown.

VanHornville... The surname Van Horne is Dutch, meaning "from Hoorn" — referring to the city of Hoorn in North Holland, Netherlands, one of the great Dutch trading cities of the Golden Age. Horn in Dutch refers to a horn-shaped peninsula or cape of land. So Van Hornesville literally means "the town of the man from Hoorn, Netherlands" — a tiny New York hamlet named after a Dutch city across the Atlantic.

Dowagiac Michingan...The name Dowagiac comes from the Potawatomi Indian word Ndowagayuk, meaning "foraging ground," reflective of the area's abundant supply of wild game, fruit, vegetables, grain, and medicinal herbs.

I'm hooking up with FRIDAY FACE

Murphy and I went at lunch at senior center, and we got three bags of groceries. It helps. Did one load of wash, and general cleaning. Worked on my essay about journals. And did some creative journaling. About the youngest Granddaughter birthday party back on the 9^th of May.

Looking West.

 

 Looking East

On the way home I stop and got two photos of early afternoon sky picture. Here is the LINK

Coffee is on.

Today Is Wednesday, May 20, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 

Not surprise, but dis-pointed how our local primary election. Went on May 19^th. I won't go much into it. But a few small facts. Those I want to send to Boise, our state capital to represent me didn't make it.

State Senator result for dist one...Hendron got 56.8%, Woodward got 43.2%. Now for our representative who goes to Boise. Razor got 64.%, Lowman got 36%. And the other representative got J Sauter got 53.9%, M Sauter 46.1%. Plus those who goes to Washington D.C is follower of Trump. My county election to me went my way.

This morning I went and had my tire checked. Got some supplies. Gas still at $4.69 a gallon. And going to eye doctor in Sandpoint later on today.

Today Is Monday, May 18, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 

Gee, my blogging been off. We're fine. I keep hoping something exciting would happen. But no, my life is quite boring. At my age seeking thrills. Really doesn't appeal to me.

Today I went paid our rigs insurance for the next six months, $572.63. And also put gas in my car. It was just under half empty. $40.23. It would cost about $80 to fill it up.

Idaho Primary is tomorrow.

Coffee is on.

Today, Is Monday May 11, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 

Decided to start with Sunday Five, and I know it is Monday. If you want to check out others please click here at PENGUIN

1: Where are you going this week?  I know I will be leaving town this Thursday to go to see the surgeon, who did my boob reduction. I will stop in Walmart and get a few items. I don't see spending over $10.

2: What will you do this week? I have a few things plan, not saying I will totally complete any of them. Here is three things I hope to take a stab at or complete...Mop, toaster, and yard.

3: Will you watch the sunrise one morning this week? I would say the odds are real good to see the sun come up.

4: What will bring you joy this week? Lot of things will bring me joy. My husband asthma getting under control.

5: Who will you tell that you love them this week? My family.

Today Is Sunday, May 10, 2026: This is What Happened.

 

I did go to my Granddaughter birthday party yesterday. But I first want to start with RIVER question. Why are there chains on your lawn? Can you rake the lawn before mowing?
I hope three weeks at a time isn't too much for you, the travel time can be tiring too, though I know you are younger than me. I know I couldn't do it, I can manage a few hours with the twins once a week and their mother is still there the whole time too!
It would be nice if your new neighbors can keep an eye on your house and get your mail.

The simple answer was at times I can be stupid. I know one should walk the yard to look for items that could cause damage to the lawn more. We had a chain that braced up a rock. And I don't recall the reason it was removed, and toss in yard. Not taken care of.

We have an riding lawn mower, and I ran over the chain and it was caught up in the deck, where the blades are at. We got the chain out.

Had a great time at Bree party, she got a lot of gifts. And she was one happy girl. Lot of kids there.

My son Sawyer came up from Medford Oregon. And both also my son Bart and his wife was there, with there 2 girls. So glad I had the chance to see my entire family in one spot.

Beef here is so expensive, and the senior center is serving Beef Stew, and with biscuit, and apple crisp. As I'm in town I need to drop of my water bill. Pick up some photos to give to Qunella, and make an appointment with someone to help me with a techie problem I'm having. Other people took photo on phone and send them to me. I like to put get them on google photos.

During last week, I was working on photo book for my sons and there family Christmas gift. I had fun playing around with this photo. The man in the background is Charles Stansell (1864–1938), the 3rd great-uncle of Bart and Sawyer. 
The woman in the light-colored blouse is Jeannie Stansell (1861–1941), their 3rd great-aunt.
The woman in the dark blouse is Isadora “Dora” Stansell (1852–1923), their 2nd great-grandmother.

Estimated date: circa 1895–1905.

Wednesday, I need to go to the doctor who did my boob reduction Thursday. This should be my last appointment. My friend Qunella mention about going down to Sandpoint to get a few things. I wonder if she want to take a trip that day.

This last week I did a little art. Not sure if my friendly little monster, had his quotes. And the flowers, in my watercolor class. 

“Community is not a fix box-it's layered”

We are stitched together by spared space. But we also choose which space we stayed in”

“Belonging is fluid identity is relational”

“At times that the same person can appear in the same box”

I'm taking part in SUNDAY IN THE ART ROOM.

Today This Friday, May 8, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 

I plan to blog yesterday. But I was dragging though most of the day. I took the wrong set of medication. I took my evening pills in morning. I did mange to do my usually chores.

I had set bounds with my son when it comes to watching the kids. I told him, that I would be willing to come down for three weeks. And then I will go back home for two weeks. If needed Grandpa or I would come back for anther three weeks.

Actual I would like to figure how both Murphy and I could go down the same time. We worry about someone squatting in our home. The closes house is empty. Then the next closes place is a quarter mile away.

Going to my youngest Granddaughter Bree birthday tomorrow. Not sure if Murphy going or not. He been having issue with asthma. Personally I think he should go to the doctor, and get around of steroid or a shot. But majority of the time, one can only suggest. After the senior center I will come back and wrap up the birthday present. I will stop in at the thrift store , and find birthday card. Usually they're under .50¢. I find price of cards ridiculous. I need also stop at bank and get $20. For Grand children birthday we're donating $20 for them to get there book printed and or publish.

The other day I was mowing the lawn, and ran over a chain. And it got sucked up in the blade area. Last time Murphy mowed the lawn, he did the same thing. I even went and picked up the other chain, and for some reason, I didn't see the other one. Got one of the boxes that was full of bedding done, under the stairs. Monday I will move on to anther box.

Now for the good news. I notice someone is moving into the place next door. Notice a kid walking across the drive way. We don't leave all that much. But hopefully when we're gone they can watch our place, and pick up our mail.

Coffee is on

Today is Tuesday, May 5, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 Just got up, well maybe 10 minutes ago. The sun been up way before me. Murphy asthma been acting up. Also the pine pollan is in full force. So we been staying inside. Not a happy camper. 

Later on I want to talk to Sawyer. He want us or one of us to come down to Oregon to watch the kids. He and wife got divorce. One of the issue they had, was him working. I don't know all the details, and don't want to know all the details. But quite a few times he had to leave work, and come home. Sawyer doesn't bad mouth his ex, he mention a few things here and there. He has said the company he works for is pretty laid back, and other places wouldn't tolerate someone having to leave..

I need to remind him Grandma and or Grandpa, don't have the energy, And there is a difference between parenting and grandparenting. But the ideal spending some time with my grand children excites me. 

But we need some type of boundaries on before I go down. Plus I'm looking forward going to Oregon possible. 

Maybe this afternoon I will get chance to mow the lawn. But I need to do a few things at home before we take off to the senior center. Like go though some sheets, we have to much bedding mostly sheets, and they could be donated to the thrift store. And I need to re talk to the eye doctor. I know I have cataracts and I need them see where there at. Not sure the reason why but some the Optician send people down to Coeur d' Alene for eye surgery. And I rather go to the one in Sandpoint. It closer and he does a good job. 

Coffee is on. 

Today Is Saturday, May 2, 2026: This Is What Happened.

I have hunch this is going to be fairly short post. Yesterday I put photos in for a photo book. I know I mentioned that I did two subscription with CHAT BOOK. This Is the first time having issue to get them printed. I been trying to get it to print since a little bit after dinner. Not sure if the issue is my internet speed.

I'm guessing Tuesday if things don't work out for my photo book. I will go into the library a little earlier. See usually we eat lunch at the senior center on Tuesday.

Not sure why I'm tired today. I even had half cup of coffee in the afternoon. I thought of taking a small nap. But if I nap it throws my sleep off.

I really didn't do all that much. Nothing major. Murphy and I took some trash over to the transfer station. We took 10 bags of garbage. I'm not sure how much trash we make.

Hopefully I'm a little more awake. Gas here is between $4.45 and $4.80 a gallon. I try to keep my travel down.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Thursday, April 30, 2026: This Is what Happened.

 

I made the choice to take part in Thursday 13, which we list 13 items. I'm listing 13 things that start with the letter B. And my thoughts on each of them. Here is the link to other PLAYERS

1. BLUETS-The other day I ran into a word. I didn't know what it meant. It flower that grow low to the ground.

2. BEEF-I like all kinds of meats. Beef is quite expensive but one of our store is offering ground beef for $3.98 a pound.

3. BEETS-I like beets. It has lot of iron in it. It been a while since I had havard beets.

4. BLUE BIRDS-Is Idaho state bird. Really haven't seen many this year. 

   
   
   

5. BIRTH-I gave birth twice. Generally speaking giving birth was fairly easy.

6. BOUNDARY- Is the name of the county I live in. To the east it boarder with state of Montana, and that county is called Lincoln. To the south it boarders Bonner county, still in Idaho. To the west it boarders it Pend Oreille County, which is in Washington. Than our the Northern part goes into Canada.

7. BLOG-I been blogging for 21 years

8. BULLET JOURNAL-Just finish sitting up my bullet journal for May, Here 3 stats from my blog. My blood pressure runs around 125/61. We got 1.50 inches of rain, or 3.81cm. Let look at some money facts. This month we took in $2,143, we came into a small win fall. But this month 26% of our income went to medical.

9. BEULAH-Is an Aunt of mine. She has past, she was 6 year younger than my mom. I use to call her Boo.

10. BUCK-Is an Uncle of mine. His real name is Charles. He was 4 years older than my mom. 

    
    
    

11. BUTTERY-I like buttery pop corn

12. BIBLE-I have never read the bible from front to back. But what I read things that I do question. 

    
    
    

13. BOOKS-I read them. Right now I'm reading the book I had printed. I'm waiting for a book to come from the inter-library program.

Off to art with Greta. Never know what we're going to do. Last time we paint on rocks. I still need to pull some photos off my camera.. It looks like we need a new set 4 tires. Washed white today. And mange to take a walk.

Well today and once again. I end up randomly pick NICOLE. And her is her comment...

Idaho has always been republican and I venture it will stay that way. One of the reasons we left there 17 years ago.

I do recall a time Idaho, the Northern part wasn't all wack out, what I call White Christian Nationalist. It seems like when Reagan came in to office. Idaho got swept by becoming super conservative ideals. I don't know if I will be around to see any changes here in Idaho. I'm worried at this time about these three candidates. HENDRON , CORNEL RASOR , and JANE SAUTER

Coffee is on.

Today Is Monday, April 27, 2026: This Is What Happened

 

Still need to the basket of laundry down to the washer. Our washer and dryer is in the basement. Did a little bit in my May bullet journal. Had to make a few phone calls this morning. I knew I had a doctor appointment on the 14^th, but didn't recall the time. Plus made an eye exam for the 20^th of May. Then just light general work around the place.

The 19^th people of Idaho goes and vote for US senate and our Representative, which I need to study. I have looked over our governors race. For me it toss up between our current governor, and one other. I believe six people is running for governor race in Republican ticket. I just might leave it blank. For my other state and local election I know how I will vote. Idaho is close primary state, and hopefully this can EXPLAIN IT. I'm what other might call a RHINO.

Our state capital is Boise. Here is numbers Republican verse Democrat elect who we send to our State capital. We have 35 Senate seats and they're 29 Republican and 6 Democrat. Now let look at our Representatives which their 70 of them. 61 Republican and 9 Democrat. I ask Chat Gpt if they see any major change in our up coming election for our state....No major shift is expected. Idaho remains strongly Republican, and primaries typically decide outcomes. The main changes to watch are within the GOP (establishment vs. more hardline conservatives), not between Republicans and Democrats. I had to ask about the two northern counties. No major shift is expected in Bonner and Boundary counties.

Both are deeply Republican areas, and your region (District 1) is currently held entirely by Republicans.
Recent signals show the real competition is within the GOP primary, sometimes decided by very small margins.

Bottom line: expect internal Republican shifts, not a Democrat breakthrough.

I'm using this comment for a response. Although I will leave no link. It someone trying I believe to sell me something....center tables from Vibecrafts are designed to fit modern living spaces with ease. Built for everyday use, they offer the right mix of style and function. Explore options that help keep your living room organized while adding a neat and balanced look to your home.

Don't they reliaze this house hold is poor. Or I would rather use the term low income. My furniture and such get used. Even if we had money new cars and furniture is not on top of my list of items. Sure my flooring and counters could be replaced. Silly company don't they relies our take home income most month is at $1,183. And before fall I need to pay the 2^nd half of our property taxes, car, and house insurance. I just don't see them send me anything toward these up coming bills. Silly company.

Coffee is on.