(written on the 13th from notes taken previously) Today was a pretty awful day. 😞 Instead of going to bed last night, I wasted time on YouTube until probably 3:30 in the morning when I shifted from simply wasting time to sliding into that stinkin' thinkin' where you just can't see the consequences of your … Continue reading 2026-07-09 (Thursday) — Life In the Churn

(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!