Roscoe's Story

In Summary: * Indiana scores first. A field goal near the end of the 1st quarter puts us up 3 – 0. Throughout the game thus far the teams appear to be evenly matched. And there's a lot of football yet to go.

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. Details of that regimen are linked to my link tree, which is linked to my profile page here.

Health Metrics: * bw= 219.03 lbs. * bp= 136/84 (69)

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

Diet: * 06:15 – crispy oatmeal cookies * 08:00 – Ensaymada * 10:00 – lasagna * 13:00 – more lasagna * 13:45 – casava cake * 19:00 – 1 large chocolate milkshake

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 13:00 – watching old eps. of Classic Doctor Who. * 15:00 – listening to The Jack Riccardi Show * 17:30 – following pregame coverage for tonight's National Championship College Football Game. * 18:30 – listening to ESPN Radio for the call of tonight's game.

Chess: * 10:45 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Another quiet Sunday winds down. Looking ahead to the upcoming week I see one phone call I'll need to make tomorrow morning, two other calls I'll probably need to make on Wednesday, and other than that ... smooth sailing. After a good night's sleep, which I anticipate having, Monday morning will find me ready and willing to take it on.

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. Details of that regimen are linked to my link tree, which is linked to my profile page here.

Health Metrics: * bw= 219.03 lbs. * bp= 143/85 (67)

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

Diet: * 07:45 – crispy oatmeal cookies * 09:00 – lasagna * 10:20 – toast and butter * 13:10 – egg rolls, spinach, egg plant, pancit, white rice * 15:45 – Ensaymada

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 06:30 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:45 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 08:00 – pray the The Propers of the Day according to the 1962 Roman Missal for The Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 18th, 2026. * 08:30 – follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials * 12:30 – watching NFL Gameday on NFL Network * 14:00 – watching the Texans / Patriots Game on my phone because that's the only way my NFL+ membership lets me follow the game * 17:19 – game over, Patriots win, 28 to 16. * 18:00 – listening to relaxing music

Chess: * 13:10 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Happy Birthday to me. Today I am 77 years old. And I've had a good day. Thanks to all who sent me Happy Birthday wishes. It's been a quiet Saturday in the Roscoe-verse. I followed two Big Ten Conference Basketball Games this afternoon: Indiana losing to Iowa, and Purdue beating USC. Last night's sleep was a short one, so I plan to turn in early tonight, hoping for a better, longer Saturday into Sunday 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. Details of that regimen are linked to my link tree, which is linked to my profile page here.

Health Metrics: * bw= 218.59 lbs. * bp= 146/90 (65)

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

Diet: * 08:15 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 10:05 – 1 cheese sandwich * 12:45 – snacking on saltine crackers * 16:15 – home made vegetable soup, fried fish, white rice

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 11:00 – watching Saturday morning cartoons * 12:00 – tuned to The Flagship Station for IU Sports for pregame coverage and then for the radio call of the NCAA men's college basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers. * 17:00 – now tuned into another Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Purdue Boilermakers at USC Trojans * 18:00 – had a nice “Happy Birthday” video chat with my daughter. * 18:30 – back to the basketball game * 19:30 – listening to relaxing music

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

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * I've been thinking lately about Art Bell, and how I wish he was still with us and doing his show. Earlier this evening I followed a link sent by a friend on another social platform, and I've been listening to the Dark Journalist. SO MUCH like Art! When I thanked her for the link, she suggested another channel that a lot of Art's fans follow. Yes, I'll check that out too. Later. :)

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. Details of that regimen are linked to my link tree, which is linked to my profile page here.

Health Metrics: * bw= 216.83 lbs. * bp= 134/82 (68)

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

Diet: * 06:20 – crispy oatmeal cookies * 07:30 – 1 cheese sandwich * 09:40 – garden salad * 10:30 – more cookies * 11:45 – Mongolian beef, steamed rice, egg drop soup * 15:35 – 1 fresh apple

Actvities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 11:45 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:00 – watching Human Events with Jack Posobiec on RAV * 14:00 – now watching America's Voice Live on RAV * 15:00 – listening to The Jack Riccardi Show

Chess: * 10:25 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Since late afternoon I've been listening to favorite talk show programs and noticing the world out my windows getting steadily darker. It won't be long now before I take the night meds, switch off the radio, work on the night prayers, and close out this Thursday.

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. Details of that regimen are linked to my link tree, which is linked to my profile page here.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.90 lbs. * bp= 137/84 (63)

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

Diet: * 06:10 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 07:20 – chicken and vegetable stew * 12:20 – 1 big, meat-filled breakfast taco * 13:20 – lugau rice & 1 boiled egg * 17:00 – 1 fresh apple * 18:00 – snacking on saltine crackers

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:00 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 15:00 – listen to The Jack Riccardi Show * 17:00 – listen to The Joe Pags Show

Chess: * 13:00 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Listening now to the IU Hoosiers pregame show ahead of the women's basketball game between the Washington Huskies and the Indiana Hoosiers. Tipoff is about half an hour away. When the game ends I'll work on my night prayers and head to bed soon after.

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. Details of that regimen are linked to my link tree, which is linked to my profile page here.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.90 lbs. * bp= 126/79 (66)

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

Diet: * 06:40 – ½ Whataburger double-cheeseburger sandwich, bacon, oatmeal * 11:45 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 12:15 – 1 bowl of liver and vegetables stew

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:10 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 14:20 – watching old eps. of “Classic Doctor Who” on Pluto TV * 15:20 – now listening to “The Jack Riccardi Show” * 17:00 – tuning now to B97 – The Home for IU Women's Basketball to listen to the pregame show then the call of tonight's women's basketball game between the Washington Huskies and the Indiana Hoosiers.

Chess: * 12:40 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Listening now to the pregame show ahead of tonight's basketball game, Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana University Hoosiers. Listening to the call of that game, then finishing my night prayers will occupy me as long as I plan to stay awake. Hopefully a good night's sleep will follow.

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. Details of that regimen are linked to my link tree, which is linked to my profile page here.

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 141/85 (64)

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

Diet: * 07:50 – 1 cheese sandwich * 09:00 – fresh watermelon * 12:15 – 2 steak burger patties with mushroom, peppers, and onions gravy, white rice * 16:20 – fresh watermelon

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:10 – bank accounts activity monitored * 06:20 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 12:00 to 13:15 – watch old game shows and eat lunch at home with Sylvia * 13:45 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 16:00 – catching the last hour of the Jack Riccardi Show * 17:00 – have tuned the radio to The Flagship Station for IU Sports ahead of tonight's NCAA men's college basketball game between the Michigan Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers.

Chess: * 15:45 – moved in all CC games

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by Roscoe

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