Today Is Saturday, August 1, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 

Thought I would take break, and share my day so far. It be came windy here. A wind storm is coming though. There talk about cutting power for fire prevention. Last I heard there 3 wild fire in my area. They don't need to grow anymore. Our air quality is moderate.

Last time I was at the senior center at the grocery give away. I got 2 pounds of strawberries. So Murphy and I cut them up, and preserved them.

Kept a few back to ear. Plus I like to take two piece of bread put peanut butter on it, and put slice strawberries on peanut butter, and slap the two bread together.

Been once again clearing my table. I swear there a magnet so powerful, that it pulls every thing there. But a lease I'm putting things actual where they need to be.

Got a small pile of creative items.

My friend Quenella is looking at a place in city limited of Bonners Ferry. She lives now up Katka mountain. In cabin with no plumbing or power. She does have alternative energy. But at her age it just to much. She will be 79 at the end of the month. A little later on I will give her a call, and see what happened. This place she seeing today is in the same neck of the woods, that Loiltia lives at.

Now it time to see what comment I will be sharing. The lucky person is. MARY. And from her comment I like to take a step farther....Oh now I understand what you were talking about with the Medicare. I have Medicare too and I get extra help through Medicaid to pay for the premiums, and any co pays and deductibles. See Murphy has an doctor appointment on the 6^th, and I will make an appoint to the care management. Department to see what my choices, and if I'm missing anything.

See Medicaid expects to be paid back. They will put attachment on your property for any back medical bills. I want to make sure I don't get sign up for Medicaid. Not saying it will never happen.

Actual Medicaid is very expensive program. The little I learn that Medicaid usually only recovers one percent if that.

Our medical system is awful, and trump isn't going to make it any easier.

Coffee is on.

 Oh, my Lugh. It been almost two weeks since I posted anything. Now to figure out what I to blog about. I guess I will start with the weather. It been hot here. It hasn't made a 100 degrees. But it mainly been in the upper 80's and lower 90's. So for dinner we been doing T.V dinners. I'm sick of them.  It look like Sunday the temps will drop, hopefully we can cook regular meal. 

Still working on under the stair well. I got bag of trash and box of few items to go off to the thrift store. Then there pile of items, not that many. But it can be used. Like a heating pad, a simple spiral notebook, and few treasure that that granddaughter might like. 

The other items are going into a so called box. There items that has legal and family importance. Which will be filed. Some will go though a shedder. Which I will order in the first part of August. Unless I find one at a thrift store. 

Well they almost got our new water line in. After that we will be able to have our premiums removed from our Medicare. It will give Murphy and I an extra $400 a month. 

Today Is Friday, July 17, 2026: This Is What Happened

 

Wildfires is in the area. I know some is northwest of me, and south of me. Not sure of the other direction at this time. Yesterday our area had quite a bit of smoke.

This morning it rain and settle the smoke a bit. But the 2 main fire they didn't make any ground on. Plus it grew. People are displace. Haven't heard about any homes lost yet.

I might as well stick this here. I'm going to build off of IRIS last comment she left on my blog...Seems life is complicated everywhere. As my friend says, "easy, everyone can do"... I think the term easy or hard is in the eye of the beholder. When things go to smooth I start to wonder what will break down next. One could say I have weakness in my faith.

I been taking up some folding chairs out of the basement. One will be haul to the dump boxes, next time we go. The other will be washed off, nothing wrong with them. My guess we will keep them. If not they can be donated to the thrift store. Sure I wish the cleaning under the stairs was going a little quicker. But in whole I'm satisfied.

Went to the senior center for lunch, and got 2 bags of groceries. And 2 hummingbird feeder.

Going to Spokane for my granddaughter Alice birthday. She going to be 8. Murphy asthma is better better, but it still giving him issues. The 6^th of August, he has an doctor appointment. I want to ask a doctor about a nebulizer. They sell them on line. But if I can't get a prescription for medicine to put in it. It will be pretty much a waste.

Sunday, July 12, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 

Let use MARY comment she left yesterday on my blog. My daughter has asthma so I know it can be scary. I hope Murphy is feeling better. It's sad when the two parents can't get along even though they are no longer together, for the kids.

I also have asthma, mostly mine is from anxiety. Hubby has an appointment with the doctor on the 6^th of August. When we go in. I plan to set up an appointment with there social worker who helps people with medical insurance. In some ways they Co parents just fine. The parents stay united on the rules with the girls. If one parent says yes or no. The other parent stays firm. But the girls might not know what going on. But I'm sure they will figure things out. I know I did. There a good chance my mother might traded sex with a plumber.

When my cousin Rue got her divorce. It seem some in the family had there opinion why. Rue had gotten the role as the instigator. They came she let her self go. Well I don't look like I just got out of high school.

I don't have the complete story and I didn't live with them. So I will leave my judgment to myself.

Today I went and visit Liz. She moved into the low income apartment for senior and disability. She got a great location.

Afterward I stop at the local store and got about $30 worth of food. I use cash. I'm waiting for a few checks to clear. Some how my math and banks does match up. I'm not to worried about it. I like to keep the finances on level playing field.

My big chore for tomorrow is yard work.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Saturday, July 11, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 

Things was chaotic here. But I'm gaining ground.

Not sure if I should discuss hubby health issue or Children relationship. Let go with Children relationship. Because C comes before H.

As I mention that Sawyer and Betty is divorced. There no factor to what I'm going to say. It's how I feel. Their playing tic for tac. Or I also call it. Cause and effect....The trouble the marbles can really run out of control. One will do something and then the other one will do something, and so forth. With me as possible bullet in chamber. Or the big hall. The other thought it would play in favor of one or the other.

Every event, has three sides. Your side, my side, and the truth. I asked each one why they got divorced. Well Sawyer and Betty said in there own version why. I'm positive with no question things was left out. For a while I asked both what the marriage counselor said, two different version.

I figure it best for me not to go down for a while. If I go in August, it will be for a shorter time. Statement time...It irritates me when a person refuse to look on the other point of view of anything.

Murphy asthma was acting up. He took him self to the Emergency room. They give him treatment with a nebulizer. And gave him some steroid and antibiotic. He had a hard time maintaining. He even had issue with his balance.

I'm gain ground. Chaos does take a break. I'm thankful if chaos doesn't run 24 hours day, or three hundred sixty five days a year,

I did enjoy time with my granddaughters. Maud spend the night at a friend. Wendy, her dad and I went to some type of jungle gym thing. We also did fireworks, and I did go to the Unitarian service over in Ashland.

THE WORLD IS NOT SOMETHING TO LOOK AT, IT IS SOMETHING TO BE IN. 

Coffee is on. 

Today Is Thursday, June 10, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 

I decided to take part in Wordless Wednesday, My granddaughter Maud and Bree was up for a visit. And we built a big bird nest. It look like Big Bird could set in comfortably. CLICK HERE to view other or even to play. 

Not much going on today, no rain. Yesterday I pretty much felt like a stiff. But I did mange to get a few things done.

It been slightly breeze most of the day. No big gust. Did load of whites, and mopped the kitchen and dinning room.

The other thing I got my husband flip phone restarted.

HELS, asked me about our senior food box...A senior food box sounds like a great idea. How often is it delivered and what sort of food goes into it? It comes once a month, shortly after the third. But one need to pick it up or arrange someone to pick it up for you. Every month it slight different. But it has a range of food. This month he got some can salmon, and chicken. Then also we got some can carrots, peas, black beans, rice, and some other things. They say the value is about $50. It looks like all fifty states does this is one google “Senior food box program and your state” it should pop up.

Although each month is slight different. This month we got tomato juice, which I like a lot.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Tuesday, June 9, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 Right now I'm washing up some blanket and one shower curtain. It needs to be rehemmed. I'm not sure if I will actual keep it. But the basement cleaning is coming right long. I although I wish it would go faster. But it going. 

It been raining off and on all day. Not sure when start I got up an pee around 3 this morning. Look out window and it was raining then. We need to rain.

The Subaru at quarter tank of gas. So it got top off. It cost us $48.50. Plus we had lunch at the senior center.  They had salvaging, end up with three bags of groceries. And we finely got our senior food box. It sure took enough time to get though the bureaucrat red tape. For a family your income needs to be under $2,705. They say the value is about $50 a month. It does HELP

Coffee is on. 

Today Is Friday, June 5, 2026: This Is What Happened

 

Quite windy outside. But I have the slider open to feel the air move. We didn't even get an inch of rain for the month.

I thought this might be a good time to answer the question of HELS, and her question. What are laundry sheets? There compress sheet with laundry sheet, for your washing machine. I been quite happy with the ones I been using. 120 sheets last me for about six months.

I been working on cutting back my carbon foot print. Using less plastic. I'm think of looking at using bleach sheets. But in honest I don't go though bleach all that much. One of my complaints about the senior food give away is the plastic involved, and carbon foot print. It gets me that they except us as citizen need to watch their carbon foot print. But when I go into a store, there plenty of plastic.

I still want to look up the plumbing effect and laundry sheets soap. I've been happy with my laundry sheets.

Had to get the brake fix on the car. Nothing cheap with owning a car. I live to far out in the country, for public transport. I been trying to mange going into to town. And making the trip less costly. I notice gas came down a little in price here. .20¢ a gallon.

I didn't go to my water color class last Wednesday, because I had gone in earlier and didn't want to make second trip in to town.

Murphy and I went to town, and our first stop was the library. I made an appointment with tech lady, We need to do get my husband phone, up and running again. The 20^th or around then. I'm heading to Medford Oregon.

Then we went to the senior center, and we had a Turkey dinner with all the trimming. I like to give the yams high praise. I don't know what they use for spices. I will ask. So dinner will be lighter, as in the amount of food.

We didn't get our food box, but they had quite the crowd. It in the walk in cooler. I will get Monday or Tuesday. But we got three bags of food although. I grab a purple cabbage weigh in at 3.6 pounds or 1,632 grams.

Last time I was at art up at Greta place. We did blind contour drawings. We drew each other with out looking at our paper, and not lifting up our drawing instrument. Afterward we pass our journals for about 1.5 minutes we got to do what every we want to them.

It was quite interesting and fun.

I'm linking to FACE OFF

Coffee is on.

Today Is Sunday, May 31, 2026: This Is What Happen.

 

I decided this is my lazy day. Or maybe cause it the day of rest, I use the moon cycle. So I have done less then I do though out the week. Just not set up to have a true complete day off. Dishes are still on the counter. But I will make the bed. Oh, hubby and I trim grass under the Alpine fir.

Tomorrow. I have a few things, I would like to accomplish or get stab at. The two main things I would like to accomplish is going and see what we got for spices. I know they're a partial filled jars, and such. I just want a more of correct count. The other things is things to do in town. On the car I need a tire on my left front. My spare is exactly the same tire. So you can see where this might be heading. I want to change my two tires around. I'm try to buy time. And go to the safety deposit box there some paper need to get and put in. And stop in at store. There a sale on bacon.

As for the stab part is to do some yard work in front, and or work under the basement stairs.

Coffee is on.

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 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.

Today Is Sunday, April 26. This Is What Happened.

 

This is my first time taking part in, SUNDAY STEELING. And here is the five question I will answer to the best of my knowledge.

1. Has anyone ever told you they would love you forever? I don't recall. In our wedding vows. I know there we said until death do us a part. A few times I thought of killing my husband. The only thing saved my husband, the thought of him resting peace, which at time he didn't deserve at that time. 

2. Who is the last person you were in the car with? My husband, we been together 43 years. 

 3.  Do you have big plans for tomorrow (Monday)? I wouldn't call them big plans. I still need to do my weekly plan in my bullet journal. How long do you typically spend in the shower?

4.  How long do you typically spend in the shower? I would guess some where around 5 minutes. Growing up we had a shower time limit. Or my mother would go basement, and turn off the water. She even did on her husband. But when she was not at home. Then showers was longer.

5. What were you doing at 7 AM yesterday (Saturday)? I know I was up. Having my morning coffee. I'm a morning person. 

Here is some other players who also took part in SUNDAY STEELING

The weather act like it want to rain. Quite blustery off and on though out the day. I want to get out with the weed wacker. Work on the raspberry patch. I hope I get chance tomorrow.




Went to town and got some grocery, spend $32.81. Also notice gas also went up. I don't see going to town until Tuesday. I will top off the tank then. I also went to down town, and did some walking.




I been hooked on the TRANSCENDENTALISM. I still waiting for A PALE VIEW OF HILLS from our local library, which they're getting it though the inter-library program. After that I'm going to read, WALDEN. But in mean time I'm reading a magazine. Usually if I'm in waiting room, I will read a magazine. I don't have any magazine subscription either on-line or by mail.




Yesterday. And hopefully I can keep it up. I went to one of comment someone left and try to expand on it. So today. One is SUSAN SAYINGS I like quiet when I read and when I study. If I am creating or blogging, I like to listen to music. I didn't know what Smelly Cat was either. Have a great weekend!

I pretty much learn to do things with back ground noise. I'm thankful when my husband buts on his head phones, and goes on his tablet. When I was at my son place in Oregon. I read 3 books and did up some crossword puzzle. Since I been back I haven't did a crossword puzzle.

Coffee is on.

Today Is Saturday, April 25, 2026: This Is What Happened.

 

I'm taking part in Saturday nine. There nice question, base from a song. And here is this week tune, EZRU

1) This song begins with a guy realizing he's home alone. Do you enjoy being all by yourself?

A..I do like my quite time. When I get the chance I turn off everything. But my husband is just opposite he needs back ground noise.

2) He watches the sun throwing shadows on the floor. Which room in your home lets in the most sun?

A...I feel bless I have large window on the east and west side, so I get plenty of light. But when winter comes for me. I lack light on the west side of our home.

3) He sings that he may write a letter to his ex. If you were inspired to send someone a handwritten message, do you have stationery or notecards on hand? What about first-class postage stamps?

A...I have needed supplies to send a handwritten letter. But I do miss having pen pal.

4) This week's band, Better Than Ezra, got their start in Baton Rouge. All the members attended LSU and played their first gig at Murphy's, a bar near campus. When you were in your early 20's, where did you and your friends go to socialize?

A...Mostly house party. In our town they was bar called Mr C. I seem to be there almost every weekend.

5) While the band refuses to disclose the origin of their name, many assume the "Ezra" they refer to is poet Ezra Pound. Do you often read poetry?

A....I didn't read much poetry when I was young. Actual last book I finish was poetry book. I even start to write poems.

6) In 1995, when this song was popular, Michael Jordan "unretired" and returned to the Chicago Bulls. Tell us about a decision you wish you could undo.

A...Sure, I think we all wish we did things different. Most of hind sight is 20/20. Not long go I read the book called “Midnight Library” It was chance for lady had the opportunity to visit different part of her life that might have been. It still didn't come out perfect.

7) Also in 1995, Phoebe Buffay first performed "Smelly Cat." Do you recall what show she sang on?

A....I'm totally clueless. But I will look it up.

8) Legendary New York Yankee Mickey Mantle died in 1995. How is your team doing so far this young baseball season?

A....It been ages since I kept up on baseball, or any sports.

9) Random question: What's in your garage, besides your car (lawn tools, holiday decorations, old paint cans, etc.)?

A...I will only give three item, garbage cans, kiln, and laundry basket.

Here is the other PLAYERS

I decided to look though my comment from yesterday. And take one at random and build a post from it.

Here is the post wrote. Glad you are back. Hope you will show some of your art. Have a nice day.. I'm glad to be back, and I missed my blogger friend. As for the creative things I been doing. Is some writing, stream of conscience. I like to call it free writing. I'm sure I will get some creative time in, during the up coming week. I like to link to Nicole Recipes, COWBOY CAVIAR