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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
In Summary:
* I have absolutely no complaints about this Saturday. In the 2 football games I followed today, both teams I was cheering for won. And one of my all-time favorite monster movies is on TV right now. Hope I can stay awake long enough to see it through to the end.
Diet:
* 06:45 – 1 pb&j sandwich
* 07:45 – toast and butter
* 08:50 – bowl of oatmeal, plate of sausages
* 13:05 – baked fish and vegetables
* 14:05 – 1 dish of ice cream
Activities, Chores, etc.:
* 06:15 – bank accounts activity monitored
* 06:50 – pray, read, follow news reports from various sources, and nap
* 09:40 – tuned into the FOX Noon Kickoff Show to prepare for the College Football Games I intend to follow today.
* 11:00 – time for the opening kickoff, Ohio St. vs. Illinois
* 14:30 – and the IU vs Oregon game has just started
* 19:00 – and now it's time for Svengoolie.