(written on the 13th from notes taken previously) I was up a bit later today, which was probably good given the lack of sleep I've been getting. I spent some time organizing my van, mucked and dragged, checked the house for water intrusion after the nutty storm last night (looked pretty good 🙏), and then … Continue reading 2026-07-08 (Wednesday) — If You Play With Fire… 😕

(written on the 13th from notes taken previously) The drive from my parking spot into Casper proper was a little more adventurous than usual. There was a section of the freeway that was closed, and then a major road was also closed for a parade (a late 4th of July parade maybe? 🤔), but Google … Continue reading 2026-07-07 (Tuesday) — Diverting a Deluge

(written on the 13th. Sadly, I didn't take notes for today, and it's been a week so here's my best recollection) I finally did it. I finally took actual, dedicated time today to work on my education book (as opposed to just writing notes when ideas pop into my head as I have been), and … Continue reading 2026-07-06 (Monday) — “Accidentally” 😶

I was up a bit later this morning, probably because I made the rather intelligent decision to scroll YouTube for an hour or an hour and a half last night after getting back from the fireworks. 😶 I didn't Journal. I didn't consume light. I did the exact opposite. 😅 Was it any surprise then, … Continue reading 2026-07-05 (Sunday) — Rejoiceth In *The* Truth. 😊

(written on the 5th from notes taken... last night?) For whatever reason, it was a little harder this morning to feel light. I had to fight harder to get and keep the light, feeling heavier for no obvious reason. I spent some time listening to Conference, chatting with the Big Guy, and writing in my … Continue reading 2026-07-04 (Saturday) — Cornholio!

(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