Roscoe's Story

In Summary: * As evening slowly slides toward night, I'm listening to one of my favorite news talk radio hosts as he wraps up his show. Stories that are catching most of my attention these days on the Internet involve the US expanding the old Monroe Doctrine, Alberta's move toward independence from Canada, Greenland moving away from Denmark and into the sphere of US protection, and stories that deal with folks aging successfully through their 70's and into their 80's and 90's.

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= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 143/86 (69)

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

Diet: * 08:10 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 09:55 – bowl of blood soup, and white bread * 17:00 – fresh watermelon

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:50 – bank accounts activity monitored * 05:55 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 08:50 – start my weekly laundry * 12:30 to 14:00 – watch old game shows with Sylvia * 15:30 – pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials * 19:00 – Tuned into the last hour of the Joe Pags Show on local news talk radio

Chess: * 15:10 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Having just taken the night meds, and the brain already slowing down, I can reliably predict a quiet evening ahead. Listening to relaxing music now, shall work on the night prayers, then start shutting things down around here.

Prayers, etc.: * daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.90 lbs. * bp= 142/85 (66)

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

Diet: * 07:10 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 07:30 – 1 banana * 10:30 – plate of pancit * 12:45 – 1 fresh apple * 14:00 – 2 fried eggs, bacon, fried rice

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 07:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:30 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 12:00 – watching an NFL Wild Card Playoff Game, Bills vs Jaguars * 15:05 – after the Bills won, turned off the TV and turned on the radio, tuned to B97 – The Home for IU Women's Basketball, broadcast from Bloomington, Indiana, for pregame coverage then for the radio call of tonight's NCAA Women's College Basketball Game, Indiana Hoosiers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes.... And Iowa wins 56 to 53. * 18:00 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials

Chess: * 12:15 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * From the two Big Ten Conference Basketball Games I followed earlier today (IU losing an exciting game to Nebraska, and Purdue winning an even more exciting game over Penn St.), through working on all my pending correspondence chess games, this has been one smooth and satisfying Saturday. Listening now to relaxing music as evening gives way to night, my plans include wrapping up my night prayers and heading for an early bedtime.

Prayers, etc.: * daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 222.56 lbs. * bp= 151/91 (64)

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

Diet: * 08:00 – 1 peanut butter sandwich, 1 banana * 10:05 – fresh apple chunks * 10:30 – cole slaw * 13:30 – bowl of stew

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 07:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:30 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 10:00 – I'm tuned in to The Flagship Station for IU Sports ahead of this morning's NCAA men's basketball game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Indiana Hoosiers. Start time is scheduled for 11:00 AM Central Time, but I'm listening earlier to catch pregame coverage as well the call of the game itself. * 13:00 – After the IU loss to Nebraska, I've switched over to another Big 10 game. Now listening to the radio call of the Penn St. Nittany Lions at Purdue Boilermakers game. * 15:15 – follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, read, write, pray. * 18:00 – listen to prayers and podcasts at Pelican+

Chess: * 14:45 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Most likely tonight's Peach Bowl Game, with the IU Hoosiers playing the Oregon Ducks, will last well past my regular bedtime. However, I'm gonna try to stay awake long enough to hear the whole thing. We'll see how that works out.

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= 222.56 lbs. * bp= 137/81 (67)

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

Diet: * 06:15 – 1 peanut butter sandwich, 1 fresh banana * 07:30 – fried bananas * 08:05 – fresh pineapple chunks * 14:00 – home made stew (liver, chicken, vegetables) and white rice

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:30 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 15:00 – listening to “The Jack Riccardi Show” on local news talk radio * 17:00 – now listening to “The Joe Pags Show” on local news talk radio * 18:00 – tuning in to a local ESPN radio station for pregame coverage and the call of tonight's Peach Bowl Game. GO HOOSIERS!

Chess: * 15:30 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * This has been a quietly satisfying Thursday. Actually, this has been a quietly satisfying week so far. Many little problems that I saw here in the Roscoe-verse when the week started have resolved themselves in positive ways. For that I am truly thankful.

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= 220.90 lbs. * bp= 136/83 (65)

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

Diet: * 06:00 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 06:50 – biscuit & jam, hash browns, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes * 08:45 – 1 banana * 10:30 – fried chicken * 12:00 – beef chop suey, egg drop soup, steamed rice * 14:50 – garden salad

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:30 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 12:00 to 13:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:15 – read, write, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials * 15:00 – listening to “The Jack Riccardi Show” on local news talk radio * 17:00 – now listening to “The Joe Pags Show” on local news talk radio * 18:00 – tuning to a Bloomington, Indiana radio station ahead of tonight's women's college basketball game between the IU Hoosiers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the best pregame coverage followed by the radio call of the game. After the game ends, I'll be listening to relaxing music and finishing my night prayers before heading to bed.

Chess: * 16:05 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Today's main challenge has been trimming down my blogging style (mostly eliminating links, etc.) to make it more compatible with FB's posting requirements.

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= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 137/81 (69)

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

Diet: * 06:15 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 07:00 – pizza * 08:25 – 1 banana * 10:15 – 3 boiled eggs * 12:00 – mashed potatoes, cole slaw, fried chicken * 16:20 – fresh pineapple chunks

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:30 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:00 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 12:00 to 13:00 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 14:15 – waiting patiently for tonight's Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team playing the Maryland Terrapins. The game is scheduled to start at 17:30 Central Time. I'll try to tune into Bloomington, Indiana's “Hoosier Country 105” radio station at least an hour ahead of time for the best pre-game coverage. And I'll stay with this radio station for the call of the game. * 15:15 – listening to “The Jack Riccardi Show” on local news talk radio until time to switch stations for IU pre-game coverage. * approx. 20:00 – after the IU game, I'll listen to relaxing music while wrapping up the night prayers, then get ready for an early bedtime.

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

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Have spent several hours this afternoon / evening setting up a new Facebook & Messenger account. This was much more complicated than I remember it being before when I had such. At any rate, now it'll be easier getting pictures and news from the family back in Indiana.

Prayers, etc.: My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.90 lbs. * bp= 140/85 (67)

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

Diet: * 06:00 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 08:00 – fried bananas * 10:30 – 1 fresh banana * 12:00 – pizza

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:30 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:00 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 12:00 – watch old games shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:00 – listen to news reports from various sources * 19:00 – have spent hours setting up a new Facebook / Messenger account * 19:30 – listen to The Joe Pags Show * 20:00 – listening to The Lars Larson Show

Chess: * 13:25 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Had a scare in the early evening: thought I'd deleted the folder with all the archives, files, templates, etc. related to maintaining my blogs. Thought I'd lost it all. Then I found it all. Right where it should be. That was more than a little scary!

Prayers, etc.: My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 129/79 (68)

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

Diet: * 06:00 – 1 peanut butter sandwich, 1 banana * 07:00 – 3 boiled eggs * 12:45 – 1 plate of pancit, mussel soup, white rice * 14:30 – garden salad * 17:30 – fried bananas

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 04:30 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:00 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 08:05 – start my weekly laundry * 12:45 – watch old TV Shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 14:15 – listen to relaxing music and work on my chess * 16:00 – listen to The Jack Riccardi Show * 17:00 – listen to The Joe Pags Show

Chess: * 15:30 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Another quiet Sunday winds down. Nothing major in the Roscoe-verse to mention. I am happy to note, however, that my blood pressure has been steadily dropping down to numbers that will make the doctor and his staff happy. At 20:00 I'm listening to an IU men's basketball game, currently at halftime, and I may or may not finish the game before putting head to pillow. IU is comfortably ahead and I'm confident they'll win this one. And I would like a good Sunday night's sleep before facing my Monday morning. So... we'll just see.

Prayers, etc.: My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 123/77

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

Diet: * 07:40 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 09:00 – suman * 10:10 – red velvet cake * 13:20 – garden salad, stuffed dumplings * 14:10 – 1 fresh apple, 1 orange

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 08:20 – bank accounts activity monitored * 08:30 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 09:40 – listening to the Colts' Pregame Huddle Show ahead of their game vs the Houston Texans this afternoon. * 12:00 – have switched over to Hank FM to catch the entirety of this afternoon's Colts vs Texans game. * 15:15 – and the Texans win, final score: 38 to 30. * 16:30 – Listening now to B97 – The Home for IU Women's Basketball ahead of tonight's early NCAA women's basketball game between the Maryland Terrapins and my Indiana Hoosiers. I'll stay here for the radio call of the game. * 18:55 – ... and the Terrapins win this one, final score: 82 to 67. * 19:00 – I'm tuning in to The Flagship Station for IU Sports ahead of tonight's NCAA men's basketball game between the Washington Huskies and the Indiana Hoosiers.

Chess: * 16:12 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * When I woke this morning I was surprised to find news of Maduro's capture, and throughout the day I kept following news reports about that and what it might portend. Lots of reports, lots of opinions. Then I caught an NFL game late in the afternoon, and a Saturday night monster movie is coming right up.

Prayers, etc.: My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 221.58 lbs. * bp= 129/80 (71)

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

Diet: * 07:20 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 09:00 – red velvet cake * 12:00 – refried beans, fried rice, steak, guacamole, sour cream, nacho chips, sliced vegetables * 15:00 – 1 fresh apple

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 07:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 07:30 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 15:30 – listening to the NFL on Westwood One, early in the 1st qtr. of the Carolina Panthers vs the Tamps Bay Buccaneers Game * 16:25 – ... and Tampa Bay wins, final score 16 to 14. * 19:00 – time for the Saturday night Svengoolie.

Chess: * 15:55 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe