What is it about South Dakota? I remember this from the last time I was here. I wake up so early. It doesn't seem to matter what time I go to bed: I could go to bed early, or I could go to bed in the wee hours of the morning. I'm gonna wake up … Continue reading 2026-05-22 (Friday) — Fully Charged

(written today!!!) Wow! Productive day today! 🙏¹ Every time I looked at the clock on my phone, I was surprised it wasn't later than it was! 😊 The day started off wonderfully, with my attention focused on those things that bring light to my mind and heart--uplifting music, chatting with the Big Guy, Prayer, listening … Continue reading 2026-05-21 (Thursday) — Productivity Alert!

(written on May 30th from notes taken previously) Up early early today. I wish I knew what it was that keeps waking me up so early. Is it just that dawn starts before 5 a.m.? Is it just the light? I don't know. Gratefully, despite the lack of sleep, I had one of my best … Continue reading 2026-05-20 (Wednesday) — Dailies Progress

(written on May 30th from paltry notes taken previously 😅) You know, when you don't write the same day the events occur, nor do you even take notes on the day, when you're not traveling around or doing anything note that's out of the ordinary, it's really hard to remember what actually happened. 😅 I … Continue reading 2026-05-19 (Tuesday) — Just Can’t Remember

(written on the 30th from notes taken previously) I was up early this morning doing my morning dailies... still having trouble sleeping in, even if I want to. Saw Heather off to work and then began churning through my to-do list--going through old emails to clean them out, organizing and cleaning up my van a … Continue reading 2026-05-18 (Monday) — Sneaky Debits

(written on the 29th from notes taken previously) Well, it was decision time this morning. I woke up relatively early, as per usual lately, and called my mom not too long after getting up to chat with her about my thoughts. To go to Utah... or not to go. That was the question. 🙃 I … Continue reading 2026-05-17 (Sunday) — Just Say No to Korean Cars. 😅

(written on 29th from notes taken previously) Poor mama was pretty sick this morning. She had been better for a few days, but now she's right back in the thick of it. 😕 I set my laundry drying before heading out to Haven Hill this morning. I don't remember if I mentioned it before, but … Continue reading 2026-05-16 (Saturday) — The Great Toilet Seat Test

(written on May 27th and May 29th from notes taken previously) I was up early again this morning. I'm just... not getting the sleep I need. Not sure why. I'm waking up naturally. I'm not going to say that I'm super exhausted when I wake up, but I know I'm not rested. Anyway, it was … Continue reading 2026-05-15 (Friday) — A Few Goodbyes

(written on the 24th and 27th from notes) Today was a day of emotional swings as different events unfolded. 😅 I was up really early this morning, which was probably a good thing, since I had an early morning doctor's appointment in Bentonville. Gratefully, traffic was surprisingly nearly non-existent between the hill and Bentonville. Usually, … Continue reading 2026-05-14 (Thursday) — Hefty Swings

(Written on May 24th from notes) It's been too long to remember the day clearly, unfortunately, but I at least have a decent amount. 🙏¹ My first stop after leaving my mom's place was to go to the Walmart neighborhood market in Pea Ridge and then on to Haven Hill where I spent time working … Continue reading 2026-05-13 (Wednesday) — Happy Snake Day!