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

In Summary: * And another fine day in the Roscoe-verse winds down. There was much good food eaten today, a great visit had with the daughter-in-law and her fiance, and some excellent college football games followed. As bedtime approaches I greet it with a satisfied smile.

Prayers, etc.: My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 141/85 (70)

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

Diet: * 06:30 – 1 peanut butter sandwich * 06:50 – suman * 10:30 – red velvet cake * 12:00 – rambutan * 12:30 – bbq short ribs * 14:45 – cheese enchilada plate at Las Palapas Mexican restaurant

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 – tuned into the Lokheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Rice vs Texas State * 14:15 – DIL and her fiance stopped by for a visit on their way to the airport, we took them out for a meal as their flight was delayed * 16:40 – back home now, tuned into the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl, Navy vs Cincinnati, score is tied, 7 to 7, nearly halftime. * 18:58 – ... and the Navy Midshipmen with the Liberty Bowl, final score 35 to 13. * 19:00 – now tuning into the Duke's Mayo Bowl, Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Mississippi St. Bulldogs.

Chess: * 17:40 – moved in all pending CC games.

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * So many good things today: received notice that I won a chess tourney, wrote about that here, and my Indiana Hoosiers won the Rose Bowl Game, and I have SO MUCH of my favorite food to eat. It's a blessing to enjoy all those good things, but it's also tiring. Once again, an early bedtime seems to be in order.

Prayers, etc.: My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 221.79 lbs. * bp= 140/86 (73)

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

Diet: * 08:45 – 1 banana, whole kernel corn * 09:30 – 3 cheese sandwiches * 10:15 – casava cake * 10:50 – pandusol * 12:00 – red velvet cake * 13:50 – fresh apple chunks * 15:45 – 1 fresh grapefruit * 18:15 – casava cake

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:30 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 07:45 – bank accounts activity monitored * 09:00 – listen to ESPN Radio * 10:00 – watching the Rose Parade * 11:00 – listening to the Orange Bowl: Oregon vs Texas Tech * 14:20 – ... and Oregon wins, 23 to 0 * 15:00 – now following the Rose Bowl Game, Alabama Crimson Tide vs Indiana Hoosiers * 18:30 –... and Indiana wins, 38 to 3

Chess: * 16:45 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

In Summary: * Another good day, with more quality family visiting than we've had for a long time. With the Miami / Ohio St. game currently in the 3rd qtr., I'm wondering if I'll be able to stay awake through the rest of the game. Eyes are getting heavy and the brain's starting to fog.

Prayers, etc.: My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 222.2 lbs. 100.80 kg * bp= 150/86 (67)

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

Diet: * 06:30 – 1 banana, 1 peanut butter sandwich * 11:35 – plate of pancit * 15:00 – steak, home made vegetable soup, mashed potatoes, white rice, fresh fruit, cake

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 05:30 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 07:45 – bank accounts activity monitored * 11:23 – tuned into the ReliaQuest Bowl, Iowa Hawkeyes vs Vanderbilt Commodores, the game already in progress, Iowa leads 7 to 0 in the 1st qtr. * 11:30 to 18:00 – daughter-in-law and her fiance came over and spent the day visiting. He and I “sort of” watched Duke beat Arizona St. while doing “chores” to help the women as they fixed us a big meal. * 18:30 – listening now to NCAA Football, the Cotton Bowl Game, Miami Hurricanes vs Ohio St. Buckeyes

Chess: * 11:20 – moved in all pending CC games

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by Roscoe

Tuesday

In Summary: * I love this Season! College Bowl Game Season! Today I've been following 3 Bowl Games: the first two of my day were very exciting and entertaining: the Independence Bowl won by Louisiana Tech, and the Music City Bowl won by Illinois. My third of the day, the Alamo Bowl, has just started and I'm gonna do my best to stay awake for the whole game, though I fully expect to do a fair amount of dozing while listening to the call of the game over my Bose Radio. Not a bad way to end a good day.

Prayers, etc.: * My daily prayers

Health Metrics: * bw= 220.02 lbs. * bp= 135/81 (68)

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

Diet: * 06:40 – 1 banana, 1 peanut butter sandwich * 10:45 – pork belly, whole kernel corn, mashed potatoes * 15:48 – steak burgers with mushroom gravy

Activities, Chores, etc.: * 05:00 – listen to local news talk radio * 06:30 – read, pray, follow news reports from various sources, surf the socials, nap * 07:45 – bank accounts activity monitored * 13:00 – listening to the Reliance Technologies Independence Bowl, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs * 16:50 –... and Louisiana Tech wins, final score 23 to 14. * 17:00 – tuning now into the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl, Tennessee Volunters vs Illinois Fightin' Illini, the game already in progess with Tennessee now leading 7 to 0 in the First Quarter. * 20:00 – ... and the Illini win one VERY Exciting game! 30 to 28 * 20:04 – now switching over to the Valero Alamo Bowl: USC Trojans vs. TCU Horned Frogs

Chess: * 14:50 – moved in most (all but 4 games, and in each of those remaining I have 4 days reflection time still on my clock, plenty of time cushion, no pressure) pending CC games

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by Roscoe