Roscoe's Story

In Summary: * Finally! The last little bit of the day's (the week's) laundry is folded and put away. That particular chore is over until next Monday.

Spent an hour this afternoon doing yard work, cutting branches in the back yard and stuffing the big green organics bin for Thurday moning's collection.

Opening pitch for tonight's Rangers game is less than half an hour away. It's good to have the boys back in Texas. Last week when they were on an extended road trip to the left coast, all their games were scheduled too late for me to follow. Now that they're playing at home, I'm confident I'll be able to stay awake for at least the first half of every game. Heck, I may be able to last the full nine innings.

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 228.51 lbs. * bp= 139/79 (73)

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 04:24 – 1 banana * 05:15 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 10:00 – steak with mushroom gravy * 12:00 – 3 yeast donuts * 17:47 – dish of ice cream

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 03:20 – wake * 04:00 – bank accounts activity monitored. * 04:15 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 09:25 – start a load of laundry * 10:00 – listen to Oldies, Hits from 1965 * 12:15 to 14:15 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Slvia * 14:30 to 15:30 – yard work, cutting branches in back yard, stuffing the green organics bin * 18:15 – listening to 105.3 The Fan, DFW's #1 Sports Station, while folding laundry and waiting for tonight's MLB game to start.

Chess: * 18:10 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Well, well. I've found another MLB game to keep me company during this Monday evening. The Baltimore Orioles are playing the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Pete and the game is just about ready to start.

In other news, as it's Monday I did get half my weekly laundry done. Time was restricted this morning as I had a business meeting at my bank to prepare for and attend. Meeting went well, btw, and I'll finish the other half of my laundry tomorrow.

Now, I've got the Rays / O's game to get to. I expect it to end at a perfect time for me to get to bed.

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 229.94 lbs. * bp= 152/86 (63)

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 05:40 – 1 banana, 1 peanut butter sandwich * 09:30 – sweet potato with butter, two boiled eggs * 14:00 – garden salad * 15:40 – dish of ice cream

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:00 – wake * 04:50 – bank accounts activity monitored. * 05:15 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 08:00 – start a load of laundry * 10:30 – listening to relaxing music while folding laundry * 11:15 – go to the bank, took care of business * 13:10 – listening to the Cardinals / Reds MLB game * 15:25 – and the Cardinals win, 2 to 1. * 17:10 – now listening to the Orioles / Rays MLB game.

Chess: * 08:30 – moved in all pending CC games.

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * And a quiet Sunday winds down with the Rangers losing to the A's, 5 to 2. Earlier today I watched a very exciting IndyCar race run ovee the streets of Markham, Ontario. And after that I watched some PGA Tour coverage before tuning in this baseball game.

I have yet to finish the night prayers, but there will be plenty of time for that after the game ends. Then an early bedtime will be in order, hopefully followed by a restful night's sleep.

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 231.49 lbs. * bp= 156/90 (63)

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 06:10 – 1 banana * 07:40 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 13:50 – steak with mushroom gravy, garden salad, green beans, whole kernel corn

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – wake * 05:50 – bank accounts activity monitored. * 06:15 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 11:00 – watching IndyCar Racing from Markham, Ontario, Canada * 13:44 – Congrats to Marcus Ericsson, winner of today's IndyCar Race on the streets of Markham, Ontario. * 13:55 – now watching coverage of PGA Tour Golf from the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship * 14:25 – tuning in now to [105.3 The Fan](), DFW's #1 Sports Station, for pregame coverage ahead of this afternoon's Rangers / A's MLB Game

Chess: * 12:33 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * A quiet Saturday winds down. Even though it was only a preseason game, the Chicago Bears victory this afternoon made me smile. The Bears were my father's, now long deceased, very favorite professional sports team and I know that he'd have been happy with their win today, too.

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 232.59 lbs. * bp= 143/85 (61) bp

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 07:20 – 2 HEB Bakery cookies * 09:20 – 1 cooked sweet potato w. butter, 1 banana * 13:45 – meat loaf, white bread * 19:00 – dish of ice cream

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 01:20 – up with insomnia * 04:30 – bank accounts activity monitored. * 04:45 – back to bed * 06:15 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 11:15 – yard work, back yard weeds * Noon – watching the Bears / Browns NFL Preseason Game * 15:05 – and the Bears win, 34 to 10.

Chess: * 15:58 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Listening to the Colts / Patriots Preseason Game was really enjoyable. I had to leave the game at half time with the Patriots ahead 10 to 6. (I was just too sleepy) The Colts wound up evening the score, and the game ended in a 13 to 13 tie.

Tonight I'm going to try listening to another NFL Preseason Game, Buccaneers vs the Jets. Since I don't have to be up early tomorrow morning, maybe I'll be able to finish this game. We'll see.

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 229.39 lbs. * bp= 148/85 (63)

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 04:40 – 2 HEB Bakery cookies * 05:25 – nacho chips with cheese & meat sauce * 07:45 – 2 more cookies * 09:10 – 2 cinnamon rolls * 11:10 – steak, sausages, fried eggs, grits * 16:00 – a dish of ice cream

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 03:10 – listen to local news talk radio * 04:00 – bank accounts activity monitored. * 04:10 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 11:00 – watching MLB Now on MLB Network * 11:15 – eating a BIG lunch at home * 12:30 – listening to 104.3 The Score, Chicago Cubs Baseball, for pregame coverage ahead of this afternoon's game vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. * 15:55 – ... and the Cubs win, 3 to 0.

Chess: * 10:00 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * After a full day with good central air conditioning (for which I'm very grateful) I'm listening to audio pregame broadcasts ahead of tonight's Colts / Patriots NFL preseason game. It remains to be seen if I'll be able to stay awake well past my regular bedtime for the whole game, but I should be good for at least the first half. We'll see how it goes.

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 228.40 lbs. * bp= 142/83 (65)

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 05:15 – 2 HEB bakery cookies * 06:30 – 2 cinnamon rolls * 12:30 – beef chop suey and fried rice

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 03:10 – listen to local news talk radio * 03:55 – bank accounts activity monitored. * 04:10 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 12:30 to 14:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 14:20 – listening to WSCR, Chicago's Sports Station, ahead of this afternoon's MLB Game between the Cubs and the Nationals. * 16:45 – turning away from the Cubs / Nationals game with the Nationals ahead 6 to 0, and now following audio pregame broadcasts ahead of tonight's Colts / Patriots NFL preseason game.

Chess: * 10:37 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * The week I recently spent without central air, being able to air condition only two rooms in the back of this house with window a/c units, that week is thankfully over. Six hours ago cool air began blowing from vents throughout this house and, my-oh-my, in the immortal words of Jackie Gleason, “How SWEET it is!”

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 227.63 lbs. * bp= 133/81 (70)

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 05:10 – 1 banana, 2 HEB bakery cookies * 07:34 – 1 ham & cheese sdandwich * 13:50 – meat loaf, mashed potatoes, gravy

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 04:45 – bank accounts activity monitored. * 05:05 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 13:30 – following the MLB Game, Cardinals vs Phillies * 15:40 – and the Cardinals win, 7 to 1. * 15:50 – follow news reports from various sources, * 17:50 – listening to relaxing music, and reading

Chess: * 06:30 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Listening now to the pregame show ahead of tonight's MLB game between the Guardians and the Tigers, and looking forward to tomorrow morning when a/c contactors will be here to, hopefully, get the a/c in this house back in working order. I am SO looking forward to that!

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 225.53 lbs. * bp= 128/76 (67)

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 05:20 – 1 banana * 06:10 – 2 HEB bakery cookies, 1 ham and cheese sandwich * 08:10 – 1 small milk cheese cake * 10:30 – 2 more cookies * 12:15 – meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, whole kernel corn, fresh mango

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 04:45 – bank accounts activity monitored. * 05:05 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 10:45 to 11:45 – yard work, cleaning weeds out of the flower bed in front of the house, got bug bit * 12:15 to 13:15 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 15:45 – now listening to WTAM 1100 Cleveland's News, Talk & Sports Station, for general sports talk ahead of tonight's MLB Game between the Guardians and the Tigers * 17:10 – MLB has just activated their audio feed bringing me WTAM's Guardians pregame show ahead of tonight's game.

Chess: * 16:15 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Listening now to the Boston Red Sox pregame show ahead of their game vs the Toronto Blue Jays. Hopefully, I'll be able to hear the full game before sleep sends me to bed.

The regular Monday chore, my weekly laundry, is all done. Everything washed, dried, folded, and put away. So I finish the day with that measure of satisfaction, and the knowledge that tomorrow morning will find me caught up and ready for the new day.

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 224.76 lbs. * bp= 143/84 (69)

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 04:05 – 2 HEB bakery cookies * 04:45 – 1 banana, nacho chips w. cheese & meat sauce * 10:30 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 14:40 – 1 barbacoa taco

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 02:30 – listen to local news talk radio * 03:15 – bank accounts activity monitored. * 03:35 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 10:20 – start my weekly laundry * 13:00 – listening to relaxing music while folding laundry * 15:00 – listening to The Jack Show * 16:30 – listening to WEEI 93.7, Boston Sports Radio, ahead of tonight's MLB Game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays

Chess: * 12:45 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * And another quiet Sunday winds down. No outside chores were even attempted. The only inside chore was continued tweaking of the BK-20 Pro air cooler unit that I've set up in my room, trying to keep it running at maximum efficiency.

Prayers, etc.: * I have a daily prayer regimen I try to follow throughout the day from early morning, as soon as I roll out of bed, until head hits pillow at night.

Health Metrics: * bw= 225.53 lbs. * bp= 146/88 (69)

Exercise: * morning stretches, balance exercises, kegel pelvic floor exercises, half squats, calf raises, wall push-ups, BP breathing exercises, pilates

Diet: * 05:45 – 1 banana, pizza * 11:45 – more pizza * 13:00 – bowl of home made vegetable soup * 15:20 – 2 HEB Bakery cookies

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:00 – wake up * 04:45 – bank accounts activity monitored. * 05:15 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * Noon – listening to general sports talk on 105.3 The Fan, DFW's #1 Sports Station, ahead of this afternoon's MLB game between the Orioles and the Rangers * 16:20 – Well, heck. The rangers are behind 10 to 3 in the 9th inning, and I can't see them pulling a win out of their hats. So I'm turning away from this game to find something else to occupy my time. * 17:00 – follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials * 18:00 – listening to relaxing music

Chess: * 07:03 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe