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Tuesday 08/Feb/2022

This Tuesday is ending quietly and well: drinking green tea, and reading chapters in a delightful book that's been keeping me company lately, “Midlife Witch Hunter” by Shannon Mayer. Spending a few minutes today with some brother Knights left me feeling happier, more self-confident, and more certain about a decision I've been trying to make for months. And winning a CC tournament game this evening with a nifty Queen-Bishop checkmate put a smile on my face, I've got to admit. Yeah, it's been a good day. Discuss...

Prayers, etc.: • 05:10 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel • 09:50 – Sacrifice – a Virtue Signal • 15:15 – the daily meditation from Magnificat; and a daily meditation from Benedictus • 15:30 – Today's Bible Readings at Mass – according to the Novus Ordo Rite of the Catholic Church. • 15:40 – Exodus 39-40; Mark 16; This is day 39 of 365 in my Bible Reading Project. • 19:45 – Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity; and the Tuesday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum. • Tonight's Rosary before bed will be the Sorrowful Mysteries.

Diet: • 07:15 – 1 banana, ½ peanut butter sandwich • 09:00 – quesadilla • 13:00 – 1 chicken pot pie, 1 orange, • 13:30 – snacking on raisins and peanuts • 16:15 – cooked vegetables and rice • 17:30 – ice cream

Chores, etc.: • 05:05 – listen to KTSA • 09:30 – Tucker Carlson: Crumbling Regimes Always Do This • 10:30 – place grocery delivery order • 10:45 – SusPence – Just Human ep. 52 on Rumble • 12:15 – watch old game shows • 13:30 – The Dan Bongino Show ep. 1701 • 16:00 – Newsmax TV • 16:45 – met with brother knights over at STM to sign a group birthday card for our Parish Priest • 18:00 – local news and weather • 18:30 – Wheel of Fortune

Chess: • 18:15 – moved in all pending CC games

Posted 08/Feb/2022 ~ 20:55 Central Time

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by Roscoe

Monday 07/Feb/2022

Prayers, etc.: • 05:00 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel • 12:00 – Manly Abilities – a Virtue Signal • 14:15 – “Touching Jesus in Our Suffering” by St. Paul VI – a meditation from Magnificat; and a reflection on the life of St. Romauld, today's daily meditation from Benedictus • 14:40 – Exodus 37-38; Mark 15:21-47; This is day 38 of 365 in my Bible Reading Project. • 15:15 – Today's Bible Readings at Mass – according to the Novus Ordo Rite of the Catholic Church. • 21:05 – Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity; and the Monday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum. • Tonight's Rosary before bed will be the Joyful Mysteries.

Diet: • 07:30 – ½ peanut butter sandwich • 10:00 – big omelet, 3 pancakes • 13:40 – 1 orange • 16:00 – baked potato, steak, ice cream

Chores, etc.: • 06:00 – listen to KTSA • 09:00 – routine Doctor appointment • 10:00 – take Sylvia out for breakfast • 13:00 – start the weekly laundry • 16:00 – watch Newsmax TV • 18:00 – local news and weather • 18:30 – Wheel of Fortune • 19:00 – research the latest news re: Philippines entry requirements • 19:15 – Have added an experimental comments section to this blog. Look for Discuss... to appear down at the signature line at the bottom of each post. Click that and see what happens. It may not be fully functional yet, but you're welcome to give it a try. • 19:50 – updating paper planner, notes cards, etc.

Chess: • 20:00 – moved in all pending CC games

Posted 07/Feb/2022 ~ 21:55 Central Time

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Sunday 06/Feb/2022

Prayers, etc.: • 06:00 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel • 09:30 – today's Rosary was the Glorious Mysteries prayed in public with my KofC Council before Mass. • 10:00 – Today's Bible Readings at Mass were read at STM where I was the Lector this morning. • 19:20 – “Put out into deep water” by Fr. Walter Ciszek – a meditation from Magnificat; and a reflection on Mt 13:24-30, today's daily meditation from Benedictus • 19:30 – Exodus 35-36; Mark 15:1-20; This is day 37 of 365 in my Bible Reading Project. • 19:40 – Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity; and the Sunday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.

Diet: • 05:45 – 1 pc. lemon meringue pie • 07:45 – steak, fried mushrooms, grits • 12:00 – steak, baked potato, mung bean soup with pork • 15:00 – 2 more pieces of pie

Chores, etc.: • 06:20 – Convoy – a “Returning to America” episode • 13:00 – started following today's NASCAR Race Day Coverage and briefly napping • 19:45 – load the weekly pill boxes

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

Posted 06/Feb/2022 ~ 21:05 Central Time

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Saturday 05/Feb/2022

Prayers, etc.: • 04:30 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel • 13:45 – Today's Bible Readings at Mass – according to the Novus Ordo Rite of the Catholic Church • 14:45 – “Finding Rest in His Loving Heart” by Archbishop Luis Maria Martinez – a meditation from Magnificat; and a reflection on the torture and death of St. Agatha, today's daily meditation from Benedictus • 18:20 – Exodus 33-34; Mark 14:43-72; This is day 36 of 365 in my Bible Reading Project. • 18:45 -Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity; and the Saturday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum. • Tonight's Rosary before bed will be the Glorious Mysteries.

Diet: • 06:10 – 1 pc. lemon meringue pie • 10:45 – another piece of pie • 13:00 – 2 Arby's RB sandwiches • 18:00 – 1 Arby's RB sandwich

Chores, etc.: • 05:00 – The Dan Bongino Show – ep. 1699 • 06:00 – Saturday morning cartoons on MeTV • 09:00 – Just Human – on Rumble, relistening to Kyle's ep. 50 • 11:00 – watching college basketball, IU vs Illinois • 13:00 – 2nd game, TX tech vs W. Virginia • 15:00 – 3rd game, TX A&M vs Mizzou • 19:00 – Svengoolie

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

Posted 05/Feb/2022 ~ 21:10 Central Time

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by Roscoe

Friday 04/Feb/2022

Prayers, etc.: • 05:00 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel • 15:00 – Today's Bible Readings at Mass – according to the Novus Ordo Rite of the Catholic Church • 15:20 – Exodus 31-32; Mark 14:17-42; This is day 35 of 365 in my Bible Reading Project. • 19:00 – “Clinging to Truth and Justice” by Saint Caesarius of Arles – a meditation from Magnificat; and a reflection on the life of St. Andrew Corsini, today's daily meditation from Benedictus • 19:30 – Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity; and the Friday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum. • Tonight's Rosary before bed will be the Sorrowful Mysteries.

Diet: • 07:30 – ½ peanut butter sandwich • 09:00 – applesauce • 09:30 – snacking on peanuts and raisins • 11:30 – 2 pcs. of black licorice Twizzlers • 13:00 – shared an appetizer plate of fried mushrooms, cheese sticks, and chicken tenders; and a chef's salad with ham and turkey • 15:00 – chicken and broccoli • 17:00 – 1 pc. of lemon meringue pie

Chores, etc.: • 06:00 – listen to KTSA • 07:30 – follow various news sources • 09:10 – When Grannies Attack – Steve Green's Right Angle • 09:30 – The Secrets of Zucker's CNN Lover – ep.103 of The Liz Wheeler Show • 11:00 – watching Dana Loesch on The First TV • 12:15 to 13:45 – early dinner with Sylvia at Jim's • 14:00 – update computers • 16:00 – Newsmax TV • 18:00 – Local News and Weather • 18:30 – Wheel of Fortune • 20:00 – college basketball,

Chess: • 15:30 moved in all pending CC games

Posted 04/Feb/2022 ~ 21:10 Central Time

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by Roscoe

Thursday 03/Feb/2022

Prayers, etc.: • 06:00 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel • 10:15 – Today's Bible Readings at Mass – according to the Novus Ordo Rite of the Catholic Church • 10:25 – “So they went off...” by Saint John Paul 11 – a meditation from Magnificat • 10:30 – a reflection on the life of St. Blaise, today's daily devotion from Benedictus • 12:30 – Exodus 29-30; Mark 14:1-16; This is day 34 of 365 in my Bible Reading Project. • 20:15 – Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity; and the Thursday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum. • Tonight's Rosary before bed will be the Joyful Mysteries.

Diet: • 07:30 – ½ peanut butter sandwich • 08:30 – 1 orange • 10:10 – snacking on peanuts and raisins • 11:30 – chicken pot pie, fruit cocktail, ice cream • 14:30 – bowl of cooked vegetables and shrimp • 18:00 – 1 peanut butter sandwich

Chores, etc.: • 06:30 – watching local TV to follow the ongoing winter storm • 08:20 – Steve Green's Lightning Round LII • 08:50 – Here Comes The KHive – The Liz Wheeler Show • 11:30 – watch old game shows • 13:30 – follow news from various sources • 16:00 – watch old eps. of NCIS • 18:00 – local news and weather • 18:30 – Wheel of Fortune • 19:00 – college basketball, UCLA vs Arizona

Chess: • 14:00 – moved in all pending CC games

Posted 03/Feb/2022 ~ 20:50 Central Time

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Wednesday 02/Feb/2022

Prayers, etc.: • 05:15 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel • 11:10 – Today's Bible Readings at Mass – according to the Novus Ordo Rite of the Catholic Church • 11:25 – Exodus 27-28; Mark 13; This is day 33 of 365 in my Bible Reading Project. • 16:30 – daily devotion from Benedictus; daily meditation from Magnificat • 22:00 – Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity; and the Wednesday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum. • Tonight's Rosary before bed will be the Glorious Mysteries.

Diet: • 07:30 – ½ peanut butter sandwich, 1 orange • 10:45 – snacking on peanuts and raisins • 13:45 – fish and vegetables, and ice cream

Chores, etc.: • 07:00 – listen to KTSA • 08:30 – listening to Just Human ep.50 on Rumble via Roku • 10:00 – rec'd phone call from my Dr's office • 10:15 – Time For A Sequal? – Scot Ott's Right Angle • 12:00 – watch old game shows • 14:00 – monitor various news sources, open iHealth covid test kit, study test instructions, nap • 17:00.– Newsmax TV • 17:30 – latest ep. of 1883 • 18:30 – Wheel of Fortune • 19:00 – rewatching Matrix Reloaded

Chess: • 14:30 – moved in all pending CC games

Posted 02/Feb/2022 ~ 22:30 Central Time

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by Roscoe

Tuesday 01/Feb/2022

Prayers, etc.: • 02:50 – my usual “put me to sleep” prayers (1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, and 1 Glory Be) have not been putting me to sleep during this insomnia break. Guess I'm intended to be up. Whatever. • 05:10 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel • 09:40 – Exodus 25-26; Mark 12:35 – 44; This is day 32 of 365 in my Bible Reading Project. • 10:05 – Today's Bible Readings at Mass – according to the Novus Ordo Rite of the Catholic Church • 13:40 – the Daily Meditation from Benedictus • 14:20 – Today's essay from Magnificat • 20:30 – Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity; and the Tuesday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum. • Tonight's Rosary before bed will be the Sorrowful Mysteries.

Diet: • 06:45 – ½ peanut butter sandwich • 10:00 – 1 piece of pie • 11:30 – 1 spam sandwich • 12:45 – Chinese carryout from Panda Express

Chores, etc.: • 02:50 – Up now nearly 2 hours into an insomnia break I can't seem to shake. Wish I could get back to sleep for at least a bit before my 1st alarm at 05:00. • 09:00 – started my weekly laundry • 09:30 – earlier today I paid my most significant loan, mailed the rent check, and transferred funds to the Philippines • 10:30 – Compliant – a Virtue Signal • 11:00 – Dana Loesch – on First TV • 12:30 – watch old game shows • 14:45 – Bannon's War Room: Pandemic – ep. 1607 • 16:00 – local news and weather • 16:30 – Newsmax TV • 18:30 – Wheel of Fortune, followed by college basketball on ESPN

Chess: 17:00 – moved in all pending CC games

posted 01/Feb/2022 ~ 21:00 Central Time

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by Roscoe

Monday 31/Jan/2022

Prayers, etc.: • 05:00 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel • 15:00 – China Chickens Out! – a Virtue Signal • 19:10 – the Daily Meditation from Benedictus • 19:30 – Exodus 23-24; Mark 12:18 -34; This is day 31 of 365 in my Bible Reading Project. • 20:30 – Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity; and the Sunday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum. • Tonight's Rosary before bed will be the Glorious Mysteries.

Diet: • 12:30 – after fasting prior to having blood drawn at my doctor's office this morning, I have a big buffet meal at Golden Corral with Sylvia • 17:30 – cooked vegetables • 18:45 – 1 slice of pie

Chores, etc.: • 07:15 – setup an auto pay plan at one of my banks • 07:45 – sent Fallout notice to Assembly Google Group • 14:00 – Whew! Finally home. The power went off in my neighborhood this morning ~ 08:15 and remained off until about 09:45. I spent the remainder of the morning having routine test and lab work done downtown at my doctor's office. Then I went out to lunch with Sylvia and have just now returned home. Think I'll decompress for a bit before moving into the rest of this day. • 16:00 – sent baby announcement to Assembly Google Group • 16:10 – follow news from various sources • 17:30 – Truckers vs. Mandates – a Crossroads conversation with Joshua Philipp • 18:30 – Wheel of Fortune • 21:15 – leisure reading until sleep

Chess: • 08:00 – moved in all pending CC games

Posted 31/Jan/2022 ~ 21:10 Central Time #Blog #DailyNotes

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Sunday 30/Jan/2022

Prayers, etc.: • 05:20 – Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel • 11:40 – the Daily Meditation from Benedictus • 11:45 – Exodus 21-22; Mark 12:1 -17; This is day 30 of 365 in my Bible Reading Project. • 20:45 – Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my great grandchildren, and everyone for whom I have responsibility from any demonic activity; and the Sunday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum. • Tonight's Rosary before bed will be the Glorious Mysteries.

Diet: • 07:30 – 2 pcs. lemon meringue pie • 11:00 – 1 pb&j sandwich • 13:30 – 1 spam sandwich • 14:30 – chef's salad • 15:30 – ½ piece of lemon meringue pie • 20:30 – 1 more piece of pie

Chores, etc.: • 07:30 – follow news from the Philippines • 10:30 – load weekly pill boxes • 11:00 – watch college basketball, Ohio St. vs Purdue • 14:00 – preview show for this afternoon's Chiefs vs Bengals NFL game • 15:00 – and now, the game, (and more pie, and a nap) • 17:00 – and now the 2nd game, 49ers vs the Rams • 20:40 – As the 2nd game ends we know the Superbowl game will be the Bengals vs the Rams. Huh. How 'bout that!

Chess: • 11:15 – moved in all pending CC games

Posted 30/Jan/2022 ~ 21:45 Central Time #Blog #DailyNotes

by Roscoe