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Sunday, August 16, 2026

The Map That Changed Overnight

The Map That Changed Overnight Thomas woke before sunrise with one thought already waiting for him. The tree. More specifically, the little map carved into its bark. Yesterday, leaving it untouched seemed like the right thing to do. The carpenter had taught him to observe first, disturb nothing, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 15, 2026

The Marker That Belonged to Nobody

The Marker That Belonged to Nobody Thomas waited until the following morning before returning to the stand of longleaf pines. The survey stake had occupied his thoughts all night, not because it was mysterious, but because it was impossible. He had spent forty years working with county plats, state... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 14, 2026

For Those Reading the Story

I have never written anything that has the amount of conversation that this story has. I'm trying to make it readable and interesting while using as much back and forth talking.as the story can take. I'm looking for serious critique, and if you find a place where I messed up, spell it out so I can... Sign in to see full entry.

About Yesterday

I knew I was having a problem, but I had under estimated the size of the problem. I've been on the phone all morning, and after an hour or two, they have come up with a procedure that is relatively new, but has had great results. Now, all we have to do is get the insurance company (Humana... a... Sign in to see full entry.

The Survey Marker That Faced East

The Survey Marker That Faced East Thomas spent the better part of the next morning studying the blank ledger. He wasn’t reading it; he was thinking about it. The carpenter had said something that refused to leave him alone. “Never write anything you didn’t see yourself.” The more he thought about... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

A Funny Thing Happened

I spent most of this day at a Gainesville college clinic that specializes in Parkinson's. They were very good, and gave me some tips to keep on maintaining what skills I still have. That was the good part. As I was talking to the doctor, another doctor came. They both checked me out and then the... Sign in to see full entry.

Well, this day didn't go as planned. I'm going to wait until tomorrow to post much about it. Life can be interesting some days! V Sign in to see full entry.

Good morning. I have to run to Gainesville (Florida) to see a specialist about my Parkinson's, so I will post more of my story when I get back late this afternoon. There is a remote possibility I will be admitted there, but I anticipate being back about 5 pm. When I get back, hopefully, I will be... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Hmmmm... Hades or Florida?

Take this only as the joke I intend it to be, but we are heading up to 99-104 today... so the wife and I are heading out back while it is 'only' 88. The dogs love being out there with us, and the trees supply lots of shade. We shall return! Sign in to see full entry.

If you are following this on a daily basis, this is today's entry. If you want to read the entire story at once (or as far as I have it done), go here. V ************ The Ledger No One Was Supposed to Keep Thomas and Linda waited until the following afternoon before returning to the carpenter’s... Sign in to see full entry.

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