7.31.2026

another day off...not as productive today....I signed up for a month of newspapers.com and am surfing looking for past nuggets from relatives lives....talk about stalking from afar....

I'm turning feral...found a cockleburr in my hair after weed-eating....
2019 watching Shark Week in my shark jammies....🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈 life. is. good.
2018 received an adorable shark pillow from a coworker. (heart emoji)
2015 starting Katie's Grandpa Bernard pillow...our baby girl is growing up...started her checking account today and signed up for classes for Junior year.....

7.30.2026

my day off....30 minutes Japanese walking, hoop, 2 Netflix docs, reading, working on Jimothy's Black & White Neighborhood Quilt...and an afternoon nap.

day 2 of Kevin replacing his own brakes on Toyota truck. he looks so professional on his little round rolly chair. he could've used this so many times over the years, but he has it now.
2024 working on The Scrappy Scrapbook Quilt. ...the old sweat shop. this project has evolved from using up fabric "The Scrappy Quilt" with extra pieces I'd cut for Scrappy Snakes and changed my mind....to "The Scrapbook Scrappy Memory Quilt" where when it's done, I'll write the story of the fabric... projects I used them for, whose clothes they were, where they originated from. (2026 I haven't done this yet....)...making a scrap quilt...cleaned out boxes of fabric...from special projects, worn out clothes...projects I just never did. this blue plaid shirt was leftover from making a memory pillow from one of my dad's shirts. ❤️
2023 if I were to be buried....THIS. buried with coin in mouth to pay my fare across the River Styx.
2023 homecoming carnival with girls.
2022 Happy Birthday Party Day, Millie and Violet!
2022....so my Shark Week finally started on Thursday...
2017 Indianola Balloon Classic.
2013 The ol' Avalanche cleans up right nice.....getting ready for tomorrow's big adventure!
2011 met Highway Patrolman Skoglund on the way home...tired drivers & drunk drivers must share a lot of the same driving patterns...and then I couldn't find my proof of insurance...
Schweig, du bloder Trottel! if Larry McMurty can be trusted, it means "shut up, you silly fool!
2009 I just sold my harvest for 9855 coins! Yeah! had family fun time playing Family Fued...KJ drug out the old Super Nintendo....talk about memories! have the day off......will I clean the pantry? a closet or 2? hang at the pool? take a nap? hmmmm....

7.29.2026

today I walked at trail while Rip was being groomed, because that's just who I am now. I also walk while Kevin is at chiropractor appts. hitting my Walk Fit goal every. single. day. kinda proud of myself. not really going above and beyond and could be way more careful with what I eat, but change is hard. every day is a new day....

and working on Jimothy's Black and White Neighborhood quilt....listening to Dateline in car driving to and fro...reading a book about the Murdaugh family....lots going on in my little world.
2024...had quilts win first and third at homecoming quilt show....making a fabric/denim quilt (that is on our bed 2026...) crocheted rag rug #1 in use. made from old flat flannel sheets. inspired by flea market conversation with my former boss Amanda.
2023 pretty sure my dog is a Bigfoot. lookit these stick sculptures. that's an X, friends.
2023 planning cryptid Creature Feature 2 2024 quilt with zombies and Wednesday Adams... zombies
2021 Relda wasn't home when we went to play, so Papa built her new barn we found today (and a pig and cow/calf pairs) and fixed her swing.
2009 Adventureland
2017 making Breanna t-shirt quilt...and found a book from my Grandpa Vermal's childhood! watched Jared bullriding...
2014 omg, someone just shushed Matt Moneymaker!...Honestly, Universal Survey, I'm not going to answer the phone. no matter how many times you call....Chiefs bathroom progress...old stuff...new stuff...
2011 so I guess we're going to see The Smurfs 3D @ Chillicothe...

7.28.2026

today on Izzy's birthday, she and Zerelda came to hang out while mom and dad went after groceries.

there was a boredom issue, so a Polaris ride was requested. I think we had fun. and of course, I had to write a little book about it. when inspiration hits...
2022 and there is a Bigfoot windsock hanging in my tree....
2017 Jared Campbell is your cowboy....
2014 Chiefs Training Camp.
2013 any day is instantly better with cake! thanks, Koren Wills!
2012 survived a day of shopping in the city with Katie Dailey & Vivian Allen....
2011 Kj has ordered his books for fall semester! with only a minimum amount of parental nagging....
2010 KJ's dorm sheets & stuff arrived today...I guess he really is going to college...
2009 come visit Tallulah Jane's Ponderosa...a new farming game....hooray for me! I just sold my harvest for 6496 coins! Yeah!

7.27.2026

I am merrily sketching and cutting and pinning quilt blocks for Jimothy's Black and White Neighborhood....this is the fun part. the creative part. my favorite part....

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2025 at the lake, did an "it's closed" stop at House of the Dead.
2024 homecoming carnival with the girls. 1st place on a Marie quilt, and 3rd place on Cryptid Creature Feature quilt at Quilt Show.
2022 Retirement Day No. 4. baking Snickerdoodles.
2021 working on The Creepy Corner.
2020 Covid19 means you can't go to the hospital to meet your baby sister, but we tried to keep them busy... Today Is Baby Millie Day.
2019 ghost hunt Odd Fellows.
2018 Farrar Overnite.
44 Odd Things You Don't Know About Me (2016 edition)
1. Do you like blue cheese?yes
2. Have you ever smoked? no
3. Do you own a gun? No
4. What is your favorite flavor? French Vanilla
5. Do you get nervous before Doctor visits? no
6. What do you think of hot dogs? grill 'em!
7. Favorite movie? Cold Mountain
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Caffeine
9. Do you do push ups? No
10. What’s your favorite piece of Jewelry? mom bracelet Katie made me in first grade
11. Favorite hobby? watching campy Syfy movies
12. Do you have A.D.D.? No.
13. What’s the one thing you dislike about yourself? just one?
14. What is your middle name? Lynn
15. Name three thoughts at this moment. don't want to go to work. don't want to go to work. don't want to go to work.
16. Name 3 drinks you have regularly. Water, Pepsi, sweet tea
17. Current worry? $
18. Current annoyance right now? my job
19. Favorite place to be? with my family
20. How do you ring in the new year? sleep
21. Where would you like to go? Eureka Springs, Arkansas!
22. Name three people who will complete this.
23. Do you own slippers? No
24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? gray
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? flannel
26. Can you whistle? Yes
27. What are your favorite colors? pink and gray
28. Would you be a pirate? I wish I was brave enough
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? whatever
30. Favorite girls name? Tallulah Jane
31. Favorite boys name? Johnnie Turner
32. What’s in your pocket right now? no pockets
33. Last thing that made you laugh? Zombie Shark
34. Best toy as a child? Barbie with tea set
35. Worst injury you have ever had? broken toe
36. Where would you love to live? French Quarter
37. How many TV’s do you have? 4
38. Who is your loudest friend? Rachel
39. How many dogs do you have? 4
40. Does someone trust you? yes
41. What book are you reading at the moment? Where the Dead Walk
42. What’s your favorite candy? Payday
43. What’s your favorite sports team? Chiefs.
44. Favorite month? October.
I have to start watching Sister Wives live.....the dvr keeps cutting off the last 30 seconds or so and it drives me crazy that I am missing something!
from Grandma Pauline's grade card 1930: If You Wish to Succeed in Life Be Cautious, Be Faithful, Be Industrious, Be Neat, Be Honest, Be Just, Be Kind, Be True, Be Courteous.
a quote from my Grandma Pauline's Third Grade grade card in 1930: "The young man who smokes cigarettes need not worry about the future; he has none."
2013 had all 3 of my kids home for a bit today! πŸ™‚
2012 Katie Dailey & Vivian Allen were at one of the KC Walmarts that was evacuated for bomb threats....they could've died. I could've been sleeping on the couch. tune into Fox4News at 9.....Kj won't go to work till I do...can't take the peer pressure! Oh Happy Day! The Girl Scout Fall 2010 Catalog arrived today! guess I have to leave Frontierville & go to Workville....
2009 "No, Mom, no! It's like you're a monkey..." Katie Dailey. just something special for my little girl....in her first apartment...on YoVille...

7.26.2026

corn sweat driving up temps....extreme heat warning...96 feels like 117

2025 at the Kansas Lake House...
2024 Pepsi tastes better in a glass bottle. change my mind. We had fun at homecoming, especially izzy! She rode the merry go round twice and loved it!!
2023 I love when Violet calls🩷🩷🩷
2015 yep....I am gullible. I really wanted to believe it for a few minutes.....then reported the message. Hello Deb..... My name is Roberto sampera from Menlo Park CA, I work for Facebook company.and you? I was asked to contact you by the Facebook C.E.O Mr Mark Zuckerberg and he ask me to pass to you some good news. Before i proceed i will like to know if you have heard or been informed about the ongoing Facebook Promo going on ? CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU DEB Am happy to inform you that your name was selected among our 10lucky winners you won your self the whoop sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATE DOLLARS YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT DEB......YOU WON $500,000.00 I want you to know that this Facebook Promotion is not a Joke or a Scam and we also want you to know that this Promotion is 100% Real and Legit and the FBI and the HOMELAND SECURITY is fully aware of it,So there is nothing to be worried or scared about..Is that understood? what do you feel about this news you just heard? Sounds too good to be true you mean you don't believe this? What do I have to do? you have not to worry Deb because this is for real Before we proceed on the claim you are to provide some vital information about your Self HERE IS THE INFORMATION BELOW FULL NAME: AGE OCCUPATION HOME ADDRESS: MOBILE NUMBER: EMAIL ADDRESS: All your information has been forwarded to the claim department hold let me get back to you.... CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU DEBRA YOUR INFORMATION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY THE CLAIM DEPARTMENT!!! CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED MODE OF PAYMENT FROM THE THREE OPTIONS STATED BELOW: Γ‚ 1) ATM CARD 2) CHECK Your option has been forwarded to the CEO office for him to sign and approve the CHECK you give us Few hours to get back to you Hello ma'am your winnings certificate is ready Your winnings check will be forward to the Fedex because they will be the only one who can bring your winnings check to your door step without no delay and it require Delivery fee $500 for the FEDEX delivery fee then your winnings get to your door step 24hrs after the fedex confirm it's payment Chat Conversation Endage.
band trip 2012 Trenton pool
2010 late nite Monopoly is going to kick my butt at work today....
2009 Katie and Moriah pool day.....home from Wal-Mart....whatta way to spend a paycheck...No Surrender throws a concert....stage, lights, camera, action!!! I liked the concert. I'm not sure what most of the songs were, but it was good & loud!

7.25.2026

We had an excellent turnout at today’s Mercer Homecoming Quilt Show! With a record-breaking 127 entries, this year’s show was a tremendous success.

I entered 6 quilts. won a white ribbon on Scooby Doo Gang quilt! Kevin picked them up before Izzy blew out the candle on her cupcake.
Congratulations to all of our winners! πŸ†πŸ‘ Check out the results below and help us celebrate these talented quilters! King: Third Place - Deb Dailey Quilt Show Winners
Izzy's party was here, just us. She seemed quite happy with her gifts. I altered Z's shorts TOO big. (insert eye roll here) but she assured me they were just fine. she is such a sweetheart. she made Izzy a bag full of homemade gifts....scratch art, magnets, pictures.
we went up town this morning for car, tractor, and quilt shows, and flea market where we found a local hand crocheted something for the new grandbaby. we went back for the ice cream social, and Kevin tried a fair baked potato.
2024 Christmas in July ⛄πŸŽ„πŸŽ…πŸ€Ά Bell Ringers are out.
2024 scene: lunch buffet. Cashier: 2 seniors?
Kevin: what are you calling seniors?
Cashier: 60, sir.
me: no. we're only 59.
Cashier: close enough.
deb: (sighs) (whispers) close enough.
2024 ...and my chair broke.😠 while I was sitting in it.πŸ™„at the tractor pull 🚜
2022 Adventure Backpack got new patches today...
2021 ✔ McPike Mansion off the paranormal bucket list...getting our kicks on haunted Route 66...."Kiss my shiny metal ass." 7 Gates of Hell. Newsflash: we. survived.
2018 #walkingrisers #pigbarnlifeπŸ– comments: a water hole?? you had rain?? - is that shit water from a riser? LMAO - me: It is real water. Just a mysterious mud hole....too many questions. Too. Many. Questions. πŸ˜ƒ
2015 I'm gullible. I'll fall for just about anything 'cause I always think there's a chance. I'm the girl who fell in love on a school bus when her eyes met the eyes of the guy across the aisle, remember? the girl who had 3 beautiful super smart children. and the cutest damn grandbaby in the world. miracles do happen! and maybe this ol' gal is due another one. deep down I knew it was horseshit from the git go. but an old gal can dream, can't she?
2011 an epic Pokemon battle rages in our livingroom...
2009 no parents allowed till 9:30....so we'll go back (maybe....if we don't get too wrapped up in our ghosthunting shows....) KJ has headed uptown for the entertainment, Katie & I will soon follow. I am excited.....she's not so much. deb has the whole damn weekend off!!!!

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