So I've been enjoying one of the most relaxed Independence Days I can remember.
Nice and quiet.
The most challenging thing I've done is eat the feast my wife prepared for our midday meal. Stuffed pork belly and SO many side dishes. I helped by policing up the kitchen while she took a well-deserved nap after we finished eating.
I don't expect much in the way of neighborhood fireworks tonight. We've had off and on periods of rain all day long and they're supposed to continue through the night. So I'm planning to catch the Macy's Fireworks Show on TV this evening.
Then prayers, then bed.
And the adventure continues.
posted by Roscoe
In Time for Independence Day
Replacing the Texas State Lone Star Flag, which I've had flying for awhile is my new American Flag. Just in time for the Fourth of July. I mounted it on my front porch pole a few minutes ago..
Happy Birthday, America!
posted by Roscoe
A quiet Wednesday winds down.
The only work of consequence I got done today was cutting up a big branch in the back yard this morning that came down a few days ago during a recent big wind, then stuffing the pieces into the big green organics bin for the city to haul away tomorrow.
And the adventure continues.
posted by Roscoe
“We're not spring chickens anymore,” she told me. “Neither one of us.”
I had just shown my wife the little note book I use to track my daily health metrics: body weight, and blood pressure. And I'd pointed out how both my body weight and my blood pressure have been so much better over the past week or so, especially over the last few days, than they have been even a few months ago. Then I added, “But I feel like crap. So weak. And it takes me so darned long to recover from even the smallest amount of work.”
“As long as we have our health,” she said, “that's the main thing.”
Yeah, ... after thinking about our little talk a few minutes ago. She's right.
posted by Roscoe
I shall label today “Clumsy Monday.” Because that's what it's been in the Roscoe-verse.
From stumbling around this joint, barely avoiding falling, throughout the day. To spilling a full cup of coffee on my work desk. I've still managed to get the day's main chores taken care of. And at least I've managed to not break anything... yet.
When days like this come my way, past performance has shown that my best course of action is to lay low, take it easy, and hope for a better day tomorrow. So that's been my plan.
Hope your day's been good.
The adventure continues.
posted by Roscoe
“It's Baseball Time in Texas,” I heard the announcer say.
I've just tuned into the Texas Rangers Gameday Show ahead of the Rangers game this afternoon vs the Seattle Mariners.
posted by Roscoe
Late-afternoon Saturday finds me physically sore, physically exhausted, but satisfied with the amount of work accomplished this morning. Before the worst heat of the day set in I was able to spend a couple of hours mowing the back yard. If past performance is any guide, tomorrow should find me in less pain than now, and with higher energy levels. But I'm resigned to be “zombified” for the rest of this day.
posted by Roscoe
Free Atlantis is clearly my favorite social platform. Though I maintain a presence at several others, I spend more time at Free Atlantis than any of the rest.
Carrying a tag line of “Free Speech – Intelligent Conversation – Good People – Fun” it truly is all of that and more.
posted by Roscoe
Well, THIS came as a surprise! The following message from one of the chess clubs I belong to was received earlier today.
Congratulations on being the winner of your group in the 2nd round of Casual Chess section, 245th GameKnot tournament!
3rd round will start on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025.
A few minutes prior to getting this message I had joined another chess tourney in a different chess club with play to begin in that tourney on 13 July. The time controls for correspondence chess play at both clubs is usually 2 days allowed for each move.
So, it appears there'll be plenty of chess going on here in the Roscoe-verse through July and likely August, too.
The adventure continues.
posted Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 at ~02:00 PM
posted by Roscoe
A surprisingly productive Wednesday, this. Spent 2 ½ hours mowing the front yard this morning. The whole front yard. Of course, I was ridiculously wiped out afterwards. And I expect to need at least 2 full recovery days before working on the back yard. So, Saturday for that? Maybe, we'll see.
In other news, the new placement of computers back here that I talked about last night is working out quite well.
Tonight's escapist relaxation will be listening to a Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles MLB Game. First pitch is scheduled for about 5 minutes from now.
posted Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 at ~5:28 PM #QNJUN2025
posted by Roscoe