Roscoe's Story

This is my story and I'm stick'n to it.

In Summary: * You know, listening to live radio broadcasts of college football games is so much fun! One of the guys calling for Kennesaw St. tonight gets SO EXCITED every time his team scores or makes a good play!

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.79 lbs. * bp= 111/68 (64)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:20 – toast and butter, applesauce, 1 peanut butter sandwich * 12:00 – pizza * 15:30 – 1 fresh apple

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:50 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:00 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources * 11:30 – trim beard * 11:45 to 12:45 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:00 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources * 17:40 – tuned into the Kennesaw St. Owls Radio Network ahead of their Conference USA Football Game tonight vs the FIU Golden Panthers.

Chess: * 08:40 – moved in all pending CC games


by Roscoe

In Summary: * This was a day for moving chores around. The main Monday chore, as always, my weekly laundry, was accomplished in good time. A few other chores that I'd tentatively set for today will be taken care of later this week. I did cancel a few Internet-related services that I rarely use and don't really need, saving me ~$35.00 per month. And that's a good thing.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.79 lbs. * bp= 143/83 (67)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:50 – toast and butter, mashed potatoes * 08:00 – baked chicken * 10:30 – sweet rice * 15:20 – whole kernel corn, sweet rice

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:50 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 10:30 – start my weekly laundry * 12:30 to 14:00 – watch old game shows with Sylvia * 14:10 – folding laundry while following news reports from various sources * 18:00 – listen to relaxing music while quietly reading.

Chess: * 20:50 – moved in all pending CC games


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In Summary: * Today I decided to move away from Amazon Prime for delivery of products. That company's delivery has become too unreliable, sending me mixed messages regarding when I can expect delivery of items, whether or not I'm allowed to cancel inbound shipments, etc. In the future I'll be using Walmart+, a company I've found to be much more reliable than Amazon Prime.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 216.83 lbs. * bp= 132/78 (70)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 07:40 – cottage cheese and applesauce, 1 peanut butter sandwich * 09:45 – baked chicken, mashed potatoes, baked beans * 16:10 – 1 fresh apple * 16:30 – sweet rice and hot chocolate

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 06:50 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:00 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 12:30 – cut my hair * 13:20 – pray, read, write, follow news reports from various sources * 18:00 – listening to Gregorian Chant, writing and quietly reading.

Chess: * 12:25 – moved in all pending CC games


by Roscoe

In Summary: * A normal Saturday in October: college football games, monster movies, and little else of any consequence.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 216.83 lbs. * bp= 131/79 (68)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 08:15 – 1 banana, 1 peanut butter sandwich, 4 boiled eggs * 09:30 – toast and butter * 13:30 – cottage cheese and applesauce * 16:30 – baked chicken, baked beans, mashed potatoes, whole kernel corn

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 07:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:50 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 12:05 – now listening to the Radio Network of the Michigan Wolverines as they broadcast today's college football game between the Wolverines and the Washington Huskies * 14:30 – after the Michigan win, I've now tuned into the Hoosier Sports Network to listen to this afternoon's game between the Michigan St. Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers. Go Hoosiers! * 16:30 – watch old game shows and eat dinner at home with Sylvia * 17:10 – back to football. * 19:00 – tonight's Svengoolie

Chess: * 12:50 – moved in all pending CC games


by Roscoe

In Summary: * A successful Friday is wrapping up. Assembled paperwork this morning that I'll need to prove my point to the IRS when I call them next week, and remained calm. Some days that type of situation would stress me terribly, but not today. Peace of mind is so nice.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 219.25 lbs. * bp= 126/76 (64)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:15 – toast & butter, 1 banana * 08:35 – ½ peanut butter sandwich * 10:30 – 4 boiled eggs * 12:30 – Beef chop suey lunch plate, fried rice, chicken strips * 17:15 – 1 fresh apple

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 12:30 to 14:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 14:40 – stock newly arrived grocery order * 15:15 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, listen to relaxing music * 19:00 – tuned into Minnesota Golden Gophers Radio Network ahead of their college football game tonight vs the Nebraska Cornhuskers

Chess: * 09:55 – moved in all pending CC games


by Roscoe

In Summary: * Today started out as a low-energy day for me. And the pace never really picked up. Glad I started work on my chess games early, and glad I kept close to my prayer regimen. Also glad tomorrow's Friday.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 137/81 (68)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:10 – 1 banana * 06:30 – scrambled eggs and bacon * 13:00 – Plate of pancit * 16:15 – 1 fresh apple

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 12:00 to 14:00 – watch old game shows on TV and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 14:35 – cancelled Benedictus magazine subscription, saving me $8.00 / mo. Will start using Light of the World meditations this Advent, when I no longer have access to the Benedictus. * 16:10 – listening to relaxing music and reading

Chess: * 09:30 – moved in all pending CC games


by Roscoe

In Summary: * A good day, all things considered. Best part of the day may have been sticking so close to my daily prayer regimen. Wish I knew how to do Gregorian chant properly. Would be nice to add that to my nightly Compline. May want to work on that.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 217.49 lbs. * bp= 137/83 (68)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:20 – toast & butter, 1 banana * 07:20 – 2 breakfast tacos * 10:30 – big bowl of chicken / pork stew * 12:00 – chicken strips & honey * 15:45 – chef's salad

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:50 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 12:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:00 – listening to relaxing music, reading, writing * 16:00 – listening to The Liz Wheeler Show * 17:00 – listening to The Joe Pags Show * 19:00 – listening to Gregorian Chant while quietly reading

Chess: * 11:45 – moved in all pending CC games


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In Summary: * I don't really follow Conference USA Football, but I'm glad I found the game between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Liberty Flames. The Flames are leading now at the half, 20 – 6, but I can sense my brain starting to fog. So I'm turning off the radio and starting to get myself ready for bed.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 218.15 lbs. * bp= 134/82 (61)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:20 – toast & butter * 07:00 – applesauce * 09:45 – 1 ½ pb&j sandwich * 12:00 – bowl of chicken stew * 16:10 – 1 fresh apple

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:10 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 12:00 – 15:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 15:30 – searching for college football games to follow today * 15:45 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, listen to relaxing music * 17:45 – tuned into the radio station of the New Mexico St. Aggies ahead of their Conference USA College Football game vs. the Liberty Flames

Chess: * 10:40 – moved in all pending CC games


by Roscoe

In Summary: * One simply successful Monday is nearly in the books. Nothing particularly noteworthy to report. And no complaints. A nice way to start the week.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 134/83 (62)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 06:35 – 1 peanut butter sandwich, applesauce * 08:45 – bowl of lugau * 11:30 – fried chicken, white bread and butter * 13:30 – 1 ½ big Whataburger sandwiches * 16:15 – 1 fresh apple

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:30 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 05:40 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap * 11:00 – start my weekly laundry * 17:30 – last of the laundry folded, hung up, put away * 19:15 – listening to relaxing music, and quietly reading until bedtime

Chess: * 14:30 – moved in all pending CC games


by Roscoe

In Summary: * I woke much earlier today than is my normal on Sunday morning, but compensated for that by taking a much longer morning nap. That early waking and the long morning nap balanced each other out, and I moved through the day quite well.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.79 lbs. * bp= 124/76 (68)

Exercise: * kegel pelvic floor exercise, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups

Diet: * 09:00 – 1 pb&j sandwich * 11:00 – baked fish and vegetables * 13:00 – little sausages * 15:30 – chicken and pork stew * 17:15 – bowl of ice cream

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:00 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, write, surf the socials, and nap: the aforementioned, plus occasional chats with the wife, constitutes the majority my Sunday. * 19:00 – listening to relaxing music and quietly reading until bedtime.

Chess: * 13:30 – moved in all pending CC games


by Roscoe

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