(written on the 5th from now it's taken previously) I was up late today, and it was hot early. 🥵 Except that it... wasn't? 😅 I was roasting to death, but the temperature was only in the '80s, and to dry heat. But I felt like I was suffocating, back in the Midwest Arkansas heat. … Continue reading 2026-07-03 (Friday) — The Winds of Change

(written on the 5th from notes taken previously) I was up quite early this morning, spending a good while on my journal catch-up efforts and again making more progress. 🙏 I'm grateful for that. 😊 Oh! I keep forgetting to mention that my microwave works! 🙃 I used it for the first time... last week … Continue reading 2026-07-02 (Thursday) — Divide and Conquer

(written on the 4th and 5th of July from notes taken previously) I was up later today after my super late night last night, though not late enough to get a good night's sleep 😅. In fact, I had a little bit of a genealogical hangover. 🙃 I think I got up somewhere around 8:30? … Continue reading 2026-07-01 (Wednesday) — God is Bigger 🤍

(written on July 3rd and 4th from notes taken previously) There's not really a whole lot to write about today... a bit like yesterday. I was up and driving relatively early again this morning, and gratefully, I was able to get into town in time to take care of some errands before heading over to … Continue reading 2026-06-30 (Tuesday) — We’re Coming, Hiram, We’re Coming!

(written on the 2nd and 3rd from notes taken previously) Got up later today and had one last message from that first reconnection friend wishing me well. Listened to some uplifting music and chatted with the Big Guy a bit to try and start off the day with some good light. 😊 Spent a little … Continue reading 2026-06-29 (Monday) — Just Another Ranch Day

(written on the 2nd from notes taken previously) I woke up this morning to a few uplifting messages from my reconnection friend and took some time to reply to her again and to ask her if she'd like to remain connected. I also reconnected with another friend of mine whom I met, gosh, 15 years … Continue reading 2026-06-28 (Sunday) — Bunny Rays of Light

(written on the 27th and again on the 2nd from notes taken previously) I was grateful to be able to sleep in today. I've been struggling to get my journal written, as any of y'all who are regular readers have noticed. 😅 That's mostly been because I've been hanging out with people until way late, … Continue reading 2026-06-27 (Saturday) — He’s A Digger

(written on the 27th and 2nd from notes taken previously) I'm grateful that I was lighter this morning than I was last night. I don't know how common it is for others (hopefully not common), but the role-playing in my mind (and often verbally when I'm alone) that I engage in is something that I … Continue reading 2026-06-26 (Friday) — Short Circuit the Cycle?

(Written on the 1st from notes taken previously) I was up and on the road relatively early, and gratefully undisturbed through the night. I'm really grateful to Wyoming for having these parking areas along the side of the highways. It really makes it easy for those of us who are self-contained. 🙏 My route today … Continue reading 2026-06-25 (Thursday) — A Little Templing, and a Reconnection

(written on July 1st 😅... from nose taken previously) I was up early, as I needed time to scout out the hike before even going to pick the kids up. But just choosing to do that brought with it a little bit of a dilemma: One of the rules for hiking is that, at least … Continue reading 2026-06-24 (Wednesday) — Pipsicle Slide Adventures