11.10.2023

35⁰F cloudy WNW@9mph SR0650 SS1642

Morning Offering given

Village trucks in parking lot are active

The man working out

Coffee is good

Working my way through an Amazon return. What a nightmare. Chinese companies on there apparently don’t like bad reviews… then, they shouldn’t send inferior products under other names is my response. Their thick wool winter sock description should have read… “thin as gossamer synthetic fiber with 1 wool strand guaranteed to make your feet smell”. Live and learn.

Am thankful the weekend is upon us.

Know you are prayed for

11.09.2023

36⁰F clear W@17mph SR0649 SS1643

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee good

The man working out

Intermittent Fast…doctor scales confirm 7# loss.

Steady day ahead.

1st Thursday Devotion… Act of Reparation to the Wounds of Jesus and the Holy Eucarist. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Thursdays_Devotion#:~:text=The%20First%20Thursdays%20Devotion%2C%20also,to%20offer%20acts%20of%20reparation.

Looking forward to the sunshine.

Know you. Are prayed for.

11.08.2023

40⁰F cloudy ENE@8mph SR0647 SS1644

Morning Offering given

Village waking, traffic moving

Coffee good… what is it about that first cup?

The man still sleeps

Office coming along nicely. Perhaps move in is closer.

Intermittent Fasting-still going fine. I need to walk more. Water consumption is improving.

Bible Study was really good last evening. We talked about the Golden Calf. Discussion was lively. H & C were missed.

I love standard time! My sleep has returned to only 2 wake ups during the night. I wish dst would never return.

1st Wenesday Devotion… https://www.bluearmy.com/devotion-to-st-joseph-obtains-more-than-we-can-ask/#:~:text=The%20devotion%20ideally%20involves%20attending,the%20salvation%20of%20the%20dying.

I love the fall season as well. Shorter days and being home evenings with family. The Fallow (winter Dec 21-Mar 19) season is almost on us. This is nature’s time to rest, slow down, and repair. We humans should do the same. Make this time all about replenishing.

Today should be another easy day. Have 4 must does, and one work on a little.

News of interest… https://dps.iowa.gov/dci-assists-homicide-investigation-and-officer-involved-shooting

Know you are prayed for.

11.07.2023

39⁰F cloudy E@10mph SR0646 SS1646

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee good

The man sleeps

Day 4 of Week 4=354 hrs of intermittent fasting. What is different? My clothes are looser. I’ve lost a few pounds. I sleep longer amidst the nightly wake ups. I dream a lot… strange, funny ones. I seldom feel hungry. My water intake isn’t enough but is better than it was. Joint pain has lessened somewhat. Any discomfort is being offered up for those in Purgatory, especially those who languish there because there is no one who is praying for them.

1st Tuesday… Devotion to St Anthony… just learning about this one. https://stanthonyprayforus.org/tuesdays-devotion-to-saint-anthony#:~:text=First%20Tuesday%3A,the%20Cross%20during%20your%20life.

Bible Study Class tonight. We will learn/discuss “the golden calf.” I find this class enlightening.

Just learned PCCW has started having meetings again. They are on the 3rd Tues of the month in the church hall. I’ll be putting that back on my calendar. No Nov meeting, but a Dec Christmas Potluck is in the works.

I have a slow day today. I am grateful for it. Library is in the works.

Please add MM to your prayer list for mental health issues.

Know you are prayed for.

11.06.2023

56⁰F cloudy W@16mph SR0645 SS1647

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

Coffee good

The man up and moving, feeling better.

Here we are… 1st Monday… Divine Heart of God the Father

I don’t know much about this devotion. If you do, please let me know what you know.

Have an awesome week!

Know you are prayed for.

11.05.2023

35⁰F cloudy S@12mph SR0644 SS1648

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee good

The man sleeps

Standard Time has returned…PTL! Perhaps now life will return to nature. There is nothing new in my thoughts regarding daylight saving time… I still believe it is man’s desire to control everything he touches. While trying to convince others, he is doing this for them.

Mother Nature has one controller… God.

Yesterday’s play at Monticello High was good. Next week, we do Maquoketa Valley’s.

Thanksgiving is in less than 20 days. Have you pondered the blessings of this past year? Perhaps today is a good time to do that.

I will be getting ready for Bible Study class.

Know you are prayed for.