Category: Daily Routine

Why We Need Friends

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Five Reason Why We Need Friends First, a personal note: When I awoke this morning, my first thoughts were of my late wife, Benita. We were married on December 28th, 1974, at the Calvary Baptist Church in DeSoto, Texas. She passed away on April 12th, 2018. Forty-nine years ago today, I was getting ready for… Continue reading Why We Need Friends

Unwrapping Christmas Joy & Beyond

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Christmas Has Come and Gone Beloved friends and family, As I sit down to pen this post, the echoes of festive cheer still resonate in my heart. Yes, it’s true – Christmas has once again graced us with its magical presence, and just as swiftly, bid us adieu. The flurry of excitement, the joyous reunions,… Continue reading Unwrapping Christmas Joy & Beyond

Blueberries and Green Tea

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Today is Saturday Today is Saturday, December 4, 2021. It’s the 338th day of 2021. There are 27 days remaining in the year. The temperature was a cool 70 degrees with fog and drizzle. I’ve already been to my local Starbucks for morning coffee and writing. I’m now back at the house. Breakfast Outdoors In… Continue reading Blueberries and Green Tea

Using the Time We Have

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Today As I write it is Friday, December 3, 2021. It’s the 337th day of 2021. There are 28 days remaining in the year. The temperature was a cool 61 degrees with fog and drizzle when I left the house for my drive to morning coffee and writing at Starbucks. The selfie is from today.… Continue reading Using the Time We Have

How My Adult Children Keep an Eye on Me

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Thursday, December 2, 2021 Today is Thursday, December 2, 2021. It’s the 336th day of 2021. There are 29 days remaining in the year. 46 degrees greeted me when I left the house this morning for coffee and writing. Today’s Selfie The selfie is from today. The Wallpaper on my iPhone is my granddaughter’s picture.… Continue reading How My Adult Children Keep an Eye on Me

The Christmas House

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Christmas and Holiday Movies ’tis the season for watching Christmas and holiday movies. On of the fun traditions I had with my late wife was watching Hallmark Holiday Movies. It brought out the child in both of us. Fun describes the viewing. The Christmas House This week I continued the tradition. The movie watched was… Continue reading The Christmas House

Routines of Life

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Monday, November 29, 2021 Today is Monday, November 29, 2021. It is the 333rd day of the year. There are 32 days remaining in 2021. It was cool 39 degrees when I awoke. Routines of Life My day began with me carrying out trash. Taking my morning prescriptions followed. After a short drive, I’m enjoying… Continue reading Routines of Life