63°F SE8mph SR0647(0547) SS1905(1805)

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee good

St Emily De Rodat shows us how one simple service to God can expand into a multitude of good

Today we remember Hazel C, wife of Joe, may she rest in peace.

Read Daniel 7: The Beasts & The Judgement
RIAY Day 262: The Joyful & Luminous Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 374 Gospel Reading

Friday morning, how’d we get here so fast this week? Another wall of wainscotting is in place. Next, the cabinets need to be removed from the wall for relocation. Congestion and cough persist; it is getting old. Gathering the items that will go to Iowa tomorrow. Ebony needs another bath. Floors need vacuuming. Laundry calls. Home today, unless there’s a baby run. The man is headed to the golf course; I’m thinking it will be alone this morning. Been contemplating the death of Charlie Kirk and the reverberations it is creating. In all honesty, I did not watch/listen to his podcasts regularly. I knew little of him other than his willingness to meet face to face, answering questions about faith. I admire people’s willingness/ability to do that. From what I have seen, he was respectful but firm. It has been interesting to watch things unfold this week. In fact, surprising. May he rest in peace, may his family find peace, and may the investigation answer people’s unanswered questions.

How are things in your corner of the world?

Know you are prayed for.

61°F SSE6mph SR0646(0546) SS1907(1807)

Morning Offering given

Village waking to the hum of highway noise this morning

Coffee good

St Joseph of Cupertino, patron of Aviators, who in his great love for God often levitated.

Read Daniel 6:The Lion’s Den
RIAY Day 261: The Joyful Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 373: Good Reading

Good Morning!
Coolness in the air here this morning, turning to warmth by afternoon.
Morning finds me in the office with copy jobs to do and later deliver. Hoping to complete them before I pick up workshop workers. That way, I can deliver on the route with no backtracking. In case you didn’t know, I have a thing about backtracking. My day is hopefully one big circle ending where I started.
DD#1 begins her move to the new house this weekend. DD#5 has also moved. Gosh! Life is constantly changing. I do not know if my address book can take all this.
Yes! I still keep a paper address book. You should too, cause when the electronic crash comes, and it will come, you will have what you need. Name, address, phone, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Remember to write in pencil! But then, I also still have a house phone with a stretched-out cord that contains little nicks in it because someone went behind the basement door to sit on the steps to have a private conversation that no one in the kitchen can hear.
One of these days, I hope to return to the family history pages. Not happening just yet. Too many hidden expenses in the household budget to not pick up a few extra $$ when I can. I am still NO DRIVE Fri, Sat, Sun as much as possible. But my fun $$ fund is almost depleted, and the house repair budget looks dismal as well. Let us not talk about the vehicle budget after so many deer hits. So, that means copy jobs, little jaunts, etc. Unless, of course, I win the lotto (which I did, btw, $4), which reminds me of the time I sent winnings to each of my children. Still makes me laugh.

Know you are prayed for

62°F S5mph SR0645(0545) SS1908(1808)

Morning Offering given

Village is peaceful except for the one bird that got up too early and is singing too loudly.

Coffee good

St. Robert Bellarmine‘s commitment to Christian learning is what we strive for in our quest to follow God.

Birthday greetings to Nancy P, who turns 70 today, and to Sellah A, who turns 17. My aunt and my g’daughter.

Read Daniel 5: The Writing on the Wall
RIAY Day 260: The Glorious & Joyful Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg 372: The Commandments and the Desires of Jesus Christ

Looking forward to another easy day. I’ve needed them. Congestion continues to lessen. Fever is gone. Cough better, but still a killer.

Copy jobs completed and ready for delivery. New one waiting for pick up.

Know you are prayed for.

61°F SSE5mph SR0644(0544) SS1910(1810)

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

Coffee strong

St. Edith of Wilton models how devotion to God surpasses worldly attention.

Today, we say Happy Birthday to Faye S and Mary W, both celebrating 70 years.
We remember Leland Slater (my biological father), who died in the Gila Wilderness while guiding a hunting party in 1989. May he rest in peace.

Better today; congestion is almost gone, lungs are clearing out, and temperature is normal. Will spend another day doing as little as possible. This sleep issue persists, so that’s what I’ll do: sleep as much as possible.

Read Daniel 4
RIAY Day 259
Meditations for Each Day pg. 370:Christ’s Work in Us

OUTAGAMIE, WINNEBAGO, CALUMET, DODGE, KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE, RACINE, FOND DU LAC, SHEBOYGAN, WAUPACA, & WAUSHARA will no longer be covered by Common Ground Insurance due to rising health care costs and unexpected shifts in the use of health services beginning Jan 2026. According to Common Ground, these unexpected shifts are an increase in the use of health services and a decrease in the use of health insurance. These shifts make it hard for Common Ground to operate sustainably. Currently, there is a 2,263 shortage of doctors in WI. Currently, there are no RN to Patient staffing regulations in the State of WI.

Know you are prayed for.

60°F SE8mph SR0643(0543) SS1912(1812)

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee good

St Catherine of Genoa‘s suffering and labor among the sick demonstrates that mystics can also be practical workers for God.

Birthday greetings to Jean & Judy, Happy 72nd!

Read Daniel 3: The fiery furnace
RIAY Day 258: The Sorrowful Mysteries

I am better, not great, but better. Still have a temp, but the chest congestion is almost gone. Have spent the past 2 days sleeping, as in sleeping most, if not all, the time between hacking. No desire for food, and if I drink any more water, I might just burst.

I’m putting “The Sound of Silence” by Karen Hall on my book list to be read. It was recommended by a friend, looks interesting.

Ebony had her first bath, no issues at all. My mouth was hanging open. Who would have guessed this ferel kitten would end up being such a great companion?

Charlie Kirk has created quite the stir; his death has created another on a larger scale. I liked what he had to say (although I didn’t listen often) because I share the same mindset as he did. There are right and good things, there are flat-out wrong things, and there is a gray area that needs to be examined thoroughly before any decisions are made. 1 Corinthians 6:13
(DR) All things are lawful to me, but all things are not expedient. All things are lawful to me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
(NAB) Everything is lawful for me, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is lawful for me, but I will not let myself be dominated by anything.
1 Corinthians 10:23
(KJ) All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient. All things are lawful for me, but all things do not edify.
(ASV) All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.
(AMPC) All things are legitimate [permissible-and we are free to do anything we please], but not all things are helpful(expedient, profitable, and wholesome). All things are legitimate, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life].
I look at Kirk as admonishing the sinner James 5:20 “Whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” Admonishing the sinner is not to judge but to be supportive in helping others find their way and correct their mistakes.

Know you are prayed for.

beautiful day

spending it in bed

sick

65°F ESE7mph SR0640(0540) SS1916(1816)

I’m ill

Headed back to bed

54°F SSE9mph SR0639(0539) SS1918(1818)

Morning Offering given
Jesus, take me as I am
Summons out what I should be
Set your seal upon my heart
Holy Spirit dwell in me

Village still sleeps

Coffee good

Birthday greetings to Genny C

St Guy of Anderlect teaches us that God’s most humble servants are also often His most gifted servants.

Today Read Daniel 2: Nebechadnezzar’s Dream
RIAY Day 255: the Joyful & Luminous Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 364: The Redemption ask yourself… Do I ever think of all that I have cost Jesus? Personally, no, I don’t. Sigh…sad state of affairs when one thinks about it.

The photocopier is repaired. I’m going to have to photocopy 15,500 sheets to pay for this.
Off early this morning to take a friend to radiation treatment. Then I get to see my favorite people the reflexologist and the chiropractor. I’m very glad it is Friday.

Know you are prayed for.

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Morning Offering
• given for the repose of souls lost in 9.1.1. may they rest in peace

Village quiet

Coffee good

St John Gabriel Perboyre, Martyr, helped abandoned children in China, reminding us that Christian actions speak louder than words.

Today, remember and pray for the repose of Cora Jones’ soul. She had been abducted, and her body was found in 1994. May she rest in peace.

Read Daniel 1
RIAY Day 254: The Joyful Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 363 “The Incarnation”

My response to the editorial…

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I’m confused…

What do President Trump’s and President Zelinski’s physical characteristics have to do with their presidencies?

“Working clothes”… President Trump’s working attire is a suit and tie; President Zelinski’s is military wear.  Both are acceptable and functioning attire.

“The Constitution was written by men who knew what it meant to live in a dictatorship.”…  I’m uncertain about your meaning of dictatorship regarding the men who wrote the Constitution.  Great Britain was and is now a Constitutional Monarchy.

I wholeheartedly agree that the Senate and the House have their heads in the sand, regardless of party affiliation.  I further state that “career politicians” need to be replaced by individuals who are subject to term limits, fixed salaries, and retirement benefits (they have no say over), mirroring those of the majority of Americans.  

I also want future generations to enjoy life where they are allowed to exercise their right to vote as a “legal US Citizen” for the person they personally believe to be the one best suited for the position, based on truthful information they have gathered and formed their own opinion over.  

It is time to do away with hateful innuendos, half-truthed advertising, and turn back to candidates who talk about their qualifications, their experience, their beliefs, and their government plans;  With “NO” follow-up by either party or the news media giving their rendition of what was said.  Americans are intelligent enough to understand what is being said without different factions gaslighting them.

Interestingly, you quote Pablo Casals, who was from Spain and had an affection for the republic until Franco took over.  He then championed “the National Military Tribunal,” which wanted restoration of the monarchy to replace the republic.  Casals believed in fighting injustices, which he believed to be part of “the capacity to care”.

We are all broken in different ways.  We cannot even pretend to know someone else’s intent.  We can mutually find space and agree that the government is broken.  It needs to be repaired.  Let us begin by recognizing things we can accomplish in our area of the world, reaching out with respect to someone else (although personally not enamored with them), who may very well be the beginning of the change we all long for.
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May we all stop and take a moment to pray for the soul of Charlie Kirk, for his wife and children, and yes, even for the perpetrator. May we continue to pray for the two school children in MN, those who were injured, the families of all involved, and yes, the perpetrator.

Take the time to reflect on your life and assess the way you are choosing to live it. Remember your soul purpose is to “Love & Serve God, in this world and the next.” Perhaps now is the time to make the adjustments needed to work towards that purpose.

Know you are prayed for.

56°F ESE2mph SR0637(0537) SS1921(1821)

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful

Coffee aromatic and bold

St. Nicholas of Tolentine reminds us how all travelers who sincerely seek God’s protection will have it.

Read Daniel, the introduction
RIAY Day 253: The Glorious Mysteries
Meditations for Each Day pg. 361, The Creation

“EXPERIENCE IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU DON’T GET WHAT YOU WANT.”
The above is on the board in front of my desk. My old sergeant called everything that no one wanted to experience “A learning experience.”

The crack that appeared last week on the passenger side of the SUV is traveling upwards. Which is much better than across, but I need to make the call for windshield replacement. Also need to call and see when the printer repair will be here. Today, the hearing aid place has my attention, new acrylic tips to go on. Work continues on the kitchen remodel, “slow but sure” wins the race to get things done that were started but not finished.

New yesterday in the garden. They are always so beautiful.

Know you are prayed for.