Today Is Wednesday, September 13, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

I should get right to the news of my retirement amount. Looks like it will be $463 a month. Over the phone, the lady from Social Security read my work history amount from 1981 on. It was low amounts throughout my work years.
I become teary-eyed depressed, and feel like I failed. I didn't make more money.
The highest wage I made was over $16 an hour. It is not right what is paid people who take care of others, mainly the vulnerable.
But it is what it is.

If I understand, I get an extra $35 off my husband's social security for being married for a long time.

At this time, there are a few things I can do to help us along. I lowered my mobile phone down to $35 a month. I have an internet phone, which costs us $43 a year. Which I consider my landline. I know I get some taken off of the internet bill. In most other safety net programs, we have too many personal resources. As in bank accounts, stocks, bonds, and IRA (Individual Retirement Account)
Some might suggest we spend our resources down. That is fine. But if the government thinks one spends resources deliberately to get help for a safety net program. You could possibly be charged with fraud.

I managed to get in a walk this morning. For a week, my hip seemed to be seizing up. Yesterday, I got another roll done in the quilt I'm working on.
I went to my art group class down at our local fairground. It was a lovely day, with blue skies. A squirrel was up in a tree, and he/she knocked some tree bark on my art.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Thursday, July 27, 2023: This Is What Happened

I got the ball rolling for my social security. I set up an appointment for my interview with social security in mid-September. I have a lease of two regular paychecks coming. Possible a third one. The third one will be less than $75.

After the amount of social security is determined, we can apply for other programs to help us along. But it takes one to three months to receive their first retirement check. We're ahead on all of our monthly bills.

Today Murphy and I loaded up some ole fence posts and hauled them up to the land field. Or some would say "The Dump."

I did this and that, like embroidery, reading, and working on mosaic pieces. I need to catch up with my bullet journal.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Monday, July 24, 2023: This Is What Happened.

Read some blogs before I went to work. Only started work this afternoon. I had to take Regis for his acupuncture and his toradol injection.

Then he had an old stationary bike I hauled up to the dump. Thursday will likely be my last day. Got my finger crossed.

Plus, before I went to work. I had fun in an art journal.

I was working on some family history; 1st cousin 3 times removed. I learn from my cousin, Della.

Her husband, George Moore, was part of the ORPHAN TRAINS. And hope to learn more.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Sunday, July 23, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

My town had its first “First Chalk the Block.” Our art gallery, TEASCARLET, put it on. It was pretty simple and found. One goes over to her gallery and gets some chalk, and finds a spot sidewalk. And do your masterpiece.

I hope to get more photos to share. Friday, Regis and I went and did our sidewalk art. Hopefully, this will be an annual event.

Yesterday, Saturday, Murphy and I visited the City Beach in Sandpoint to celebrate our number 2 granddaughter, Maud. Birthday, and now she is five. This fall, she will be in kindergarten. Both sets of grandparents were there. I

I even took a quick swim in the lake.

Murphy and I went to the store and grabbed some things. I’m not sharing all that I bought but three miles. The price of a small can of tomato paste of about 4oz (0.1183 liters) was .79¢. 1 gallon of whole milk (3.7854 liters) costs $2.98, And 25 oz (0.7813 liters) of dish soap costs $2.83. 

I don’t want to seem like I’m jumping the gun. This should be the last week of work for me. 

Coffee is on, and stay safe. 

Today Is Tuesday, July 17, 2023: This Is What Happened

 

I took Regis to his Regular doctor; this should be my last time. I take him. Then, afterward, I went into town and met Quenella Under The Sun. I had a blueberry turnover and iced tea made of ginger and pineapple. It was good. But before, I meant Quenella. I park at the City Parking Lot and walk past TEA SCARLET GALLERY. And want to find out about CHALK THE BLOCK.

Our pick-up goes in Thursday morning for a go-over. We all heard about a colonoscopy. But our pick up is having exhaustoscopy. So I had to change my work days. Plus, Sawyer and his wife Betty are talking about coming up. I believe this weekend. But I could be wrong. And it might be the following weekend.

So Liz is letting us use her car for a day. We will take pick-up on Wednesday evening to the mechanic about the time they will close. So they can get started on it in the morning. I want to return back Liz's car as soon as possible. It will be parked in my driveway. Both of us will be stuck in town all day.

The doctor's nurse called. And let me know I'm out of my NETWORK for my medical insurance. So I had to get hold of my insurance company. Which I find it nerve wreaking. I need to ask my doctor to send a referral under Gap, and I can't find a good site to explain what a gap is.

But I don't want to leave my area, for medical. If I don't need to. Once this is straightened out for this current issue. I need to see if my insurance network Is local. I'm sure they're issues with one-payer systems.

Like many, my youngest son is battling brain cancer. And he is doing fine. But after seeing him, I'm struggling with depression. I feel so helpless. I'm functioning. August 2, I will bring it up with my therapist. But I have been using the tools I got from my therapist. It does help.

I won't be going to the art class on Wednesday evening. So like others, we will do art at the fairgrounds. I plan to work on one of my three projects at home.

Today photos of what I might be doing Wednesday evening in creative line. Or just off the internet.

It has been a while since I did any music. Today I'm featuring JOHN DENVER., Who is originally from NEW MEXICO. And the song features COUNTRY ROADES TAKE ME HOME.

Today Is Friday, July 14, 2023. This Is What Happened.

 

I can do a complete blog post. We should all keep our fingers crossed. As I share what going on. Regis got a new caregiver. Just waiting for the papers to be through. It should be toward the end of the month.

Regis likes exploring old cemeteries and graveyards. There is an old one in Colburn, Idaho. Which isn't really a town anymore. As far as I can see last burial was in the 1940s. A lot of tombstone has been pushed over or sunk into the ground. Plus than a lot of old trees fell, and plenty of brush. Also, there has been talk about putting goats in the graveyard. To take care of the brush.

As I explored, I looked up through the trees and took pictures of the skies. So I'm taking part in SKYWATCH FRIDAY. I like the look of the sky through the trees. There is plenty of great photos of skies from other bloggers.

I'm only working two days a week. A caregiver has been found in Regis and just waiting for the paperwork to go through.

On odd days I have been walking in the morning. And then, on even days, I do my exercise. Recently I have been on the stiff side. I feel my walks are taking me longer than they should.

Just recently went to the library in Sand Point and got some DVDs. Going to post only some of them this time. I did get a movie, KEEPING MUM. I like two of the actor and actresses in the movie. Which is ROWAN ATKINSON and MAGGIE SMITH.

Still reading Benjamin Franklin.

I finished up anthers embroidery block for a quilt that will be for my granddaughter. It has been going too slowly going. But I do have trouble focusing. I tend to jump from thing to thing. Rarely getting anything completed. Sitting a timer and making myself focus on what every I'm doing.

Been working in my art journal. The other day we all did a CUBISM at our art group. The eyes, nose, and mouth were done by other artists. The mouth was done by a girl who is about 8 years old. 

To check out other creative people, please visit these two sites. LUNCH and FACE OFF.

Some evil was happening with my laptop, and one of the staff members returned it to normal.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Friday June 30 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

Short post. I got a notice from both Regis's social worker and therapist. They got a new person to come into Regis's home.

The only thing that needs to be done is. To do the paperwork to change companies. It should be mid-month. About that same time, I will call up social security and get the ball rolling on that.

I'm choosing a band called FICTIONIST.  Which is out of UTAH. The song I'm picking is CUT STRING KITE and LYRICS.

I plan to read, which includes blogs, and work on an art journal.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Wednesday June 28, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

I tried to kill two birds with one stone. I missed! My plan was to take Regis to walk in clinic down in Sandpoint. To get his welts to look at. And also get his acupuncture. Well, the doctor was sick. I will cover the clinic and see the doctor is in tomorrow.

We did manage to get to the library in Sandpoint. I got three DVDs; here are the DVDs I chose to watch. ART 21, seasons one and two. SALVADOR DALI. And also GIRLFRIENDS

I was going to take a photo a day. Well, I'm starting up again. I thought of start count. I'm not. As many of you know, hubby and I have been taking down the garden fence.

Plus, I will get back to reading my book, Ben Franklin.

This evening hubby and I wrap a fence around one of our fir trees. So the deer won't eat it. Dinner tonight was yellow hominy, turkey legs, and Mashed Potatoes.

I felt like putting the camera neck strap in front of the lens,

WYOMING is where my pick for a singer or a band comes from. SHAWN HESS is who I like to bring to your attention. I couldn't find much on him. Here is one of his songs, FRIEND. Looks like he is not well known. Hopefully, my little mention of him gets some notice.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Monday, June 26 2023, This Is What Happened.

 I spent almost a week with brain fog, which was no fun. Sunday evening, I started to normalize in my head. Today the brain fog is gone.

Regis went and got his new kitty. He is going to name his Ozzy after Ozzy Osborne. He is a fan of Ozzy.

He got some welts over his body. I took him to the nurse for his regular shot of Toradol. Since we were in the clinic. The nurse could take a look at the welts. They were clueless and had to wait for the doctor to take a quick peek at them. The doctor took a brief look. But she wants us to come back at 10 tomorrow. The medical people sometimes. That we all drop what we're doing. Hell, they don't change their life around. 

I'm doing a minor rearrangement of this week's schedule. It is going to work out.

I went to our library to get some help on our electronic device. When it comes to these computer things. I'm still in primary school. I didn't know I was hooked up to the cloud. Our tablet won't; the lady who helped me says it looks mechanical.

I did manage to work on my story...Here is what I got written today...So Sunny filled out the paperwork and had them zipped to the Sharvon board. With zipping papers, it is faster than what they used in the past, e-mails or fax. But what takes up the time is. The board is going through the papers and the investigation.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Saturday. June 24, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 Yesterday I was tired after work, and I want to post about Regis and my day. The big thing we applied for was a kitten at the local animal shelter. He likes Marble. It seems Marble takes to him. He is thinking of changing his name to Vanish. But Marble is a good name for this kitty. It's up to Regis what he names his pet. Now we're waiting for the board to approve his application.

Editor Note: Regis got approved for his new kitty. 

Hopefully, it will all work out, and Monday, we can pick up Marble.

BRAIN FOG has been hanging around. Tuesday, during my time in therapy, I was doing EMDR. I feel exhausted from the session, but the exhaustion lasted a little longer this time than usual.

Yesterday Regis had an appointment with his Psychiatrist. I forgot about it.

Today at the read-in, it started at 11, and I thought it was at 12. Good golly! It almost sounds like I'm losing my marbles.

I remember going into the library and seeing if I could get a book through the inter-library. The book I asked for is called IMMUNE NATION.

Today's reading at read-in...

Benjamin Franklin, by Walter Isaacson

Lillies Of The Fields, by William Barrett

Jessica First Prayer, by Hesba Stretton

Life Recovery Bible.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Friday, June 23, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

I had every intention of taking my camera with me when I walked. But I forgot about it. Although there wasn't much in the clouds this morning.

When I got home from work. I notice some fluffy clouds over the mountains. These clouds might be over the international board of the United States and Canada.

I usually don't work on Friday. I switch my Thursday for a Friday. If I wasn't so tired, I would share my day.

It's all good.

We all made the sun in art last Wednesday. If my count is correct, there were nine of us. One lady called her sun rays Jesus rays. I'm sure they didn't want me to shoot off my mouth. It is art, not about faith or politics.

My sun rays say, "It Doesn't Matter The Size Of The Sun's Ray We Shine."

Editor Note...I don't have any trouble with the philosophy of Jesus of Nazareth. But I have some issues with the ultra-conservative Christian churches. 

I'm hooking up with SKYWATCH and LUNCH BREAK.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Tuesday, June 20, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

It has been some time since I post anything from Genomelink. I'll be covering three of my physical trait. By my genes, I should have a shorter eye-tail. I'm clueless about what they're talking about.

It also said I'm more likely to nap during the daytime. It is super rarely I will take a nap. If I feel I need to take a nap. It should be between 10 and 11:30. If I take a nap, later than that. It messes with my sleep and no gain. I do better if I keep this sleep pattern. To bed between 9 and 10. Up between 6 and 7.

It says I have a higher amount of cellulite. How do they judge the amount of cellulite? But I have plenty of cellulite. I don't know compared to others. It doesn't matter.

The work went well. There hasn't located a caregiver for Regis.

Today's Musician is Jane and the Pistol Whip; here is their WEB SITE, and here is one of their songs, HEY HEY HEY. Looks like other musicians did that song. But here are the LYRICS.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Thursday, June 15, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

Added a little more to my walking distance this morning. Finished up some laundry and made the bed. I start up fat secret again. I need to work on being more persistent. My ache and pains are mainly from being overweight.

Regis's cat Buddy is resting peacefully under one of our maple trees. He has been good for Regis. He got him as a kitten in 2007. So they have been together for 16 years, if my math is correct.

Before I went to work, as I was taking my walk. I start to think of no Buddy when I go to work. But he was suffering.

Regis and I went to Sandpoint. The first stop was the Goodwill. Spend a little more than I should of. Shame on me. I usually have a list of what I want or need. Not this time.

Then after, we went to the dollar store. I did much better in there. I had a plan when I went into the dollar store. I order a FLAP FOLDER from Amazon. I noticed the dollar store had them for $1.25. After we went to the library. I got four DVDs. WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD. I thought this was an interesting thing on Google, IS THE MOVIE BASED FROM SCRIPTURE. PICASSO MAGIC SEX DEATH. I like to read the STORY behind an artist's work. Then the other movie is GRAPES OF WRATH. I saw it a long time ago, but I never read the book. And the last movie is NAUGHTY MARIETTA.I know nothing about this; I just saw it in the library and taking a chance at it.

Today the musician is from COLORADO, and this time, something a little different than before when it comes to music. I'm featuring a composer, TREY PARKER.

Today Is Tuesday, June 13, 2023: This Is What Happened

Woke up a little before 6 this morning. Then, around half past six, I went for a morning walk. I did watch some news this morning. As I drank my morning coffee.

Since the morning is usually cooler than later in the day. I manage to get some chores done. Which I'm glad about.

I Had some coffee with Qunella Under the Sun, and we walked over to TEA SCARLETT FINE ART. They're auctioned off collaborative; different people add their touch to it. Now it is up to $500. It's the price range I've dropped out of. But the funds are going to the high school art program.

After Qunelle, I went up to Regis. He had physical therapy. As he was doing his physical therapy, I finished reading Red Badge of Courage. Other than that just a routine day.

The next book I put on my GOOD READ LIST is BEN FRANKLIN: AN AMERICAN. I redid some of my SHELVES and put Ben Franklin under the shelves...Published 2000, Books Between 499 to 1999 Pages. Britain, England, Europe, France, Home Library, Male Author, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, United States, Would like to have a chit chat with, and they might be other shelves add.

A small thunderstorm came, though.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Tuesday, May 6, 2023: This Is What Happened.

 

Smooth day at work. Regis is having anxiety issues. His cat Buddy is on his way out. He thought of taking Buddy up to his parent's burial place. They're buried on his parent's property. Well, the only issue with burying him there is the rocks.

Our place is easier to dig. Plus, he can rest next to our cat Ziggy.

I went to my dentist for teeth cleaning. I'm not a fan of the scraping yuk off the teeth. But it feels so nice afterward.

I saw my therapist and discussed my fear or anxiety about making simple choices. I instead make a choice on something that really matters.

So I got some mental well-being assignments to do throughout the week. Our main goal is for me to learn to be comfortable with my choices.

The last few days, it has been getting warm. But this weekend, it will cool down for a few days.

Today's musician/band comes from NORTH DAKOTA. Today I'm featuring singer BRENDA LEE. Her singing LOSING YOU. With LYRICS.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.

Today Is Sunday, June 4 2023: This Is What Happened.

 Been busy and want to lay off blogging as well. I was shocked at what I could be getting from Social Security. It is what it is. This was only an estimate. I still have the earnings for 2023. Which social security doesn't have yet? They have it in 2024.

This happened to stay home parents. Plain and simple, there is no respect for those who stay home and care for the home front. Plus, I never made enough to cover daycare costs.

So Murphy went out and worked.

So he has his social security. And there is a program out there that can help us along.

My latest page in my art journal. I was trying to make mystic figures of fairies and used a candle to draw and outline them. It didn't come out as I want to. But in general, I'm not disappointed in it. So I will share this post steps as I did this artwork.

Friday evening Lolita and I went on an art walk. The work was done by a local high school. I drove to Lolita's place, and we went in her rig. Unfortunately, I left my camera in my rig. So I got no photo. Hopefully, this become an annual event.

The only thing that was negative though the entire something. Some jerk in a lifted pickup drove by and let black soot exhaust on a group of us, enjoying the art show.

Usually, artists are associated with liberals.

Saturday, we head to the campus of North Idaho College. And watch my granddaughter's dance show. The theme was back in the day.

On the 16th of this month, our town will be putting on a dance show. My friend, Lolita'sligh grandchildren, will be in it.

When I day dance show. I'm not talking about can-can girls.

I have an 829 BOOKS list on Goodreads. I'll finish reading my current read, Klara and the Sun, by Ishiguro Kazou. My subsequent two reads will be Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe. I'm reading this because it is most banned and challenged. I want to see what the commotion is all about. The other book will be Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane.

I know I won't be able to read all of them. I am unsure if I can get them through our local library, Sandpoint Library, or the inter-library loan program.

Very little desire to buy them from a bookstore or online. 

Let's say I read two to three books a week. So it will be over 8 years to read 829 books.

Not many appointments with Regis, so it should be quite week. 

Editor Note...The reason I'm reading Red Badge of Courage. My mom read in school. I'm guess back in the 1930's.

Coffee is on, and stay safe.