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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Sea Gypsy!

I am having 'The Murders On Staines Road' re-vocalized on Audible. You had two poems in that story. You have changed your 'nom-de-plume' since then. I will also be changing the cover. How do you want your 'credit to:' line to read? Thanks! V Sign in to see full entry.

Allegedly, we are heading back into another warm spell, and I can't wait. Jerry and I took a quick trip over to Live Oak, about twenty-five minutes from here, to pick up some more cement blocks and another twelve-foot 4x4 to shore up the last primary beam under the house. We were looking at our work... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 28, 2022

It's only fitting that I feel somewhat "blah' on such a 'blah' day. I feel alright, but I can't seem to find the motivation I need to go outside on the overcast, cool, and damp day that I see out my window. It's 55 with a high of *only* 57 expected. That's a significant departure from yesterday's... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Yeah, it's been a day. I kind of expected that this would happen, but I thought it would be a while down the road. In going back over the manuscript of 'Caregiver,' many memories rose up and bit me. It was Lisa comforting me for once instead of the other way around. On this day in 2018, I realized... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Sometimes. Sometimes I get frustrated with things beyond my control. Sometimes. Sometimes I get frustrated with the people in my life. Sometimes. Sometimes I get frustrated with my wife. Sometimes. Sometimes I forget the wonderful woman God sent to me when I needed her most. Sometimes. Sometimes it... Sign in to see full entry.

Food For Thought. Most of us have been dying since we got here, and we forgot to enjoy the view. Live fully. Sign in to see full entry.

We've had a long streak of days with pleasant temps and no rain, but it looks like Monday will see the end of both of those streaks. Nothing drastic in either situation, but changes are in the near future. We are nearing the end of the 'house-raising' project as well. Last night, we spent about an... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 25, 2022

Young men love risk because they can’t imagine the consequences. Sign in to see full entry.

I'm a little behind this morning for about a dozen different reasons, but I will get everything caught up by early afternoon. I spent a lot of time walking and talking with my wife last night about various topics, but the loss of her aunt last month got heavy on her mind. We spent a few hours just... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Such wisdom. Don't underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering. – Pooh, "Pooh's Little Instruction Book" Sign in to see full entry.

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