(written on the 17th) It seemed to get hot pretty early inside the van this morning, which helped to wake me up (that bright summer sun rising early in the morning). The noise certainly helped as well 😅 (apparently, I accidentally shredded one of my headphone cords? so I only had one headphone pumping rainstorm … Continue reading 2026-07-16 (Thursday) — Climate Change 🙃

(written on the 16th) I was up a bit later again this morning. Apparently, my body has decided to shift from being unable to sleep in, waking up generally between 5:00 and 6ish, to sleeping until around 8:00. 🙃 I'm definitely not complaining. 😊 Although I would like to start getting to bed a bit … Continue reading 2026-07-15 (Wednesday) — Just A Blip 🙏

Well, obviously, I wasn't in Casper today, so no Temple Tuesday for me, but that's okay. Once again I was up late, but gratefully, even though there were other things I wanted to do first, I worked hard to put God first. 🤍 Life is so much better when I put him first. 🤍 I've … Continue reading 2026-07-14 (Tuesday) — He’s Definitely Bigger 🤍

(written on the 14th from notes taken yesterday) Up later today again. I haven't gotten up early enough to see Heather off in... a while. 🥺 Nor have I been doing any physical therapy 😬 (which maybe I'm remembering a little more right now because my spine was definitely angry with me today from everything … Continue reading 2026-07-13 (Monday) — Laser in the Dark

(written morning of the 13th) Maybe I should tone down the genealogy blitz. I'm not getting enough sleep. 🙃 Of course, I don't have much of an excuse today, because when I had the opportunity to take a nap, and was even semi planning on, I let myself get sidetracked on other things, but I'll … Continue reading 2026-07-12 (Sunday) — Soaked

(written on July 14th from notes taken previously) Oh my great golly goodness, it was hot today and hot early. Hans said it was 90 degrees by 9 a.m. 😶 🥵 I spent a little bit of the morning with Heather and Hans talking about how to contour the land for good drainage away from … Continue reading 2026-07-11 (Saturday) — Earth Mover

(written on the 14th from notes taken previously) Well, if ever there were an opposite day, today feels like it qualifies. 😊 I was super productive today, and that felt really good after the brutal, self-inflicted blows I endured yesterday. Yes, I woke up late, but that was needed from all the lack of sleep … Continue reading 2026-07-10 (Friday) — Opposite Day

(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