Roscoe

Random thoughts:We're under a Winter Storm Watch here in San Antonio now and until Monday Noon. Bitter cold Sunday night and Monday night with wind chill temperatures below zero until midday Tuesday. Dang!Prayers, etc.:04:30 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel11:30 - Mk 7:31-3718:00 - 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 an...

Random thoughts:Weather forecast on my wake-up radio was scary. Rain, freezing rain, snow and very cold over the next several days. Record breaking cold. San Antonio is NOT used to this kind of weather.I'm so glad I've switched my Pharmacy back to Walgreen's from Humana's mail-in service. The folks at Walgreen's are MUCH more efficient and reliable!Prayers:05:25 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel14:20 - Mk 7:24-3019:10 - Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, m...

Random thoughts:And another good Wednesday in this time of Covid is now in the books.Prayers, etc.:05:30 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel14:40 - Mk 7:14-2319:40 - 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 Wednesday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium Christianorum.20:00 - The Hour of Vespe...

Random thoughts:Did more research into the current state of Shortwave listening, added two new CC tournaments, got a new Kindle book: all in all, a pretty good day.Prayers, etc.:06:15 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel15:25 - Mk 7:1-1320:50 - 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 Prayer...

Random thoughts:What a strange day it's been! The main chores were taken care of, but a couple new ones popped up. One of these is being handled smoothly, and the other... time will tell, but I'm hoping for the best.Prayers, etc.:04:15 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel11:10 - Mk 6:53-5618:05 - 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 responsibil...

Random thoughts:No Superbowl watching in this house tonight. Sylvia and I watched old movies instead.Prayers, etc.:05:20 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel10:50 - Mk 1:29-3920:30 - 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.20:45 - The ...

Random thoughts:Wiping the hard drive of my laptop and loading it with a fresh installation of the operating system took much longer to do today than when I've done it in the past. Of course, that laptop is an older machine now. Prayers, etc.:08:15 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel17:42 - Mk 6: 30-3419:20 - 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 ha...

Random thoughts:Today brought new things: set of coveralls, shortwave radio antenna, it was another good day.Prayers, etc.:05:30 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel17:10 - Mk 6:14-2920:30 - 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.20:4...

Random thoughts:Health metrics (body weight, blood pressure) were both surprisingly good this morning. And I feel great. This does make me happy!Speaking of health, I had a surprise tele-health visit with my primary physician today. He was testing new software on his end to use for these visits. Anyway, he said I looked good and sounded good. And he approved of my decision to hold off on getting a covid vaccine for a at least six months or so. It was a good visit.Don't know how often I'll use it...

Random thoughts:Much of this day's activities involved financial matters. None of it bad in any way, just things that took time to research and sort out.Last night's time of silence (no TV, no radio) was so nice I may repeat it tonight. Prayers:06:00 - Prayer to St Michael the Archangel 15:15 - Mk 6:1-619:45 - 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 hav...

Random thoughts:An evening mostly spent with no TVs or radios playing, just enjoying the silence and the company of my own thoughts, has been so relaxing. I'll need to do this more often.Diet:08:00 - 1 grapefruit 08:30 - bowl of oatmeal10:45 - small garden salad 11:00 - meat loaf,  bread 13:00 - bacon, fried eggs, toast, ice cream 17:15 - salmon, spaghetti, mushrooms, and artichokes Prayers, etc.:06:30 - the Ten Commandments of God10:30 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel12:45 - Lk 2:22-3218:1...

Random thoughts:SW and MW DXing tonight was fun. Pulled in Radio Havana Cuba SW pretty clearly, but who wants to listen to Cuban Communist propaganda? And that was just off the portable radio's whip antenna here in my room. Wonder what I'll find when I hook a better SW antenna to the radio?Prayers, etc.:12:20 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel15:10 - Pater Noster19:10 - Jn 12:24-2619:50 - Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my gra...

Random thoughts:Today is Septuagesima Sunday and begins what could be called a Season of preparation for Lent. A season of voluntary penance and fasting.Prayers, etc.:06:00 - Prayer to St. Michael the Angel09:30 - Mk 1:21-2818:45 - 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 Associ...

Random thoughts:Starting my Saturday with Classic Cartoons and mild software frustration. That software frustration caused by human error - mine. I made the dire mistake of touching fingers to keyboard while not yet fully awake.The SEC/Big12 Challenge covered by ESPN this afternoon sure has been providing some exciting basketball games!Prayers, etc.:08:30 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel10:00 - Mk 4:35-4111:00 - Fr. Richard Heilman's homily for today19:45 - Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of C...

Random thoughts:It's been a long day, but a good one. I have no complaints. I'm looking forward to a good sleep and a good tomorrow.Prayers, etc.:06:00 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel10:55 - Mk 4:26-3421:00 - 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 Friday Prayers of the Association of the Auxi...

Random thoughts:I do feel good about having completed and filed my federal taxes already. I feel even better about getting four times as much back this year compared to last year. Prayers, etc.:07:30 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel18:10 - Mk 4:21-2519:45 - 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 T...

Random thoughts:Today has been busy with a good variety of activities. I'm very glad that last night brought me one of the best sleeps I've enjoyed in a long, long time. Now, if only I can have another like it tonight...Prayers, etc.:10:50 - Pater Noster11:30 - Mk 4:2-2020:20 - 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...

Random thoughts:Rather than watch basketball tonight as I'd originally planned, I've got some relaxing jazz saxophone group playing. Relaxation is my goal right now.Prayers, etc.:07:30 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel11:00 - Mk 3:31-3520:05 - 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 Tuesday Pray...

Random thoughts:Thinking in threes as I tend to do. Today's three main chores were accomplished in a very timely manner, two of them a bit more challenging that expected, but accomplished anyway.Today, tomorrow, and the next day all close out a bit differently. Today I have college basketball to watch, tomorrow will be a new episode of NCIS, and Wednesday will have an evening Zoom business meeting.As for the last few days of this week, I'll be preparing for the start of two new chess tournaments...

Random thoughts:Had a successful session sorting through recent correspondence, found all the receipts I'd been wondering about.Prayers, etc.:09:05 - Mk 1:14-2019:20 - 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.19:45 - The Hour of Vespers ...

Random thoughts:The bathroom scales and blood pressure machine were very kind to me this morning, both giving me really good numbers.It was too rainy and cold all day to anything outside so I stayed in, played a lot of chess and did a lot of light reading. I can handle days like this.Prayer:09:45 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel10:40 - Mk 3:20-2119:35 - Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to protect my family, my sons, my daughter and her family, my granddaughters and their families, my...

Random thoughts:When I put head to pillow tonight it will be with a certain sense of satisfaction. The yard work this afternoon does improve the looks of this place, and I didn't knock myself out doing it. A phone call from my doctor's office let me know that the liver sonogram I had done a few days ago came back clear. I avoided spending any money today. And there's no need to set an alarm to wake me tomorrow morning. So I expect a better night's sleep tonight than I've had all week.Prayers, et...

Random thoughts:Just as yesterday "felt" like a Friday though it was actually Wednesday, today has "felt"  like a Monday though it's actually Thursday. I wonder what tomorrow's going to feel like. Guess I'll find out.Prayers, etc.:06:15 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel10:00 - Mk 3:7-1211:00 - Pater Noster ...11:50 - Ave Maria ...17:00 - 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 grandchild...

Random thoughts:Last night's massive insomnia left me pretty fatigued all day long, going to bed early. ~ 19:30, heh.Prayers, etc.:04:50 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel11:00 - Mk 3:1-6Diet:10:00 - 2 breakfast tacos11:10 - one little cupcake13:40 - catfish 16:00 - egg rolls and chickenChores, etc.:06:30 - The Art of the Snub08:30 - medical procedures: liver exam, more blood work10:45 - QN post p&s11:00 - updating paper planner, note cards, and budget book13:00 - RS post p&s13:15 - l...

Random thoughts:This evening's Fraternal Benefits webinar (link down below in Chores, etc) was good. Much of what was covered doesn't apply to me, I'm too old to get involved in many of the long term strategies discussed. But the overall theme of financial responsibility hit home. There are some things I really should take care of now and in the months ahead to put my affairs in better order.Prayers, etc.:06:00 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel07:20 - Mk 2:23-2820:45 - Fr. Chad Rippberger's ...

Random thoughts:This is bound to be a week of big changes in America. Regardless of what happens, I choose to remain optimistic. My current situation is stable enough and flexible enough to handle whatever happens. Extremely relaxed and fatigued in a good way following this afternoon's yard work. There's a mighty good chance I'll be putting head to pillow early tonight.Prayers, etc:06:00 Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel06:20 - Mk 2:18-2219:30 - Fr. Chad Rippberger's Prayer of Command to prote...

Random thoughts:So, this was mostly a day of playing chess and following college basketball on TV and NFL football on the radio. And receiving many Happy Birthday messages. How nice!Prayers, etc.:07:15 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel08:15 - Jn 1:35-4219:20 - 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...

Random thoughts:A very good Saturday, all things considered.Prayers, etc.:07:50 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel14:20 - Mk 2:13-17 18:50 - 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 Archbishop Vigano's Prayer for The United States of America; and The Saturday Prayers of the Association of the Auxilium...

Random thoughts:Cat-napping seems to be the order of this day, at least through the morning and most of the afternoon. Good thing, too. It may make up for last night's insomnia. Prayers, etc.:04:20 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel13:30 - Mk 2:1-1219:00 - 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 Arch...

Random thoughts:Apparently I'm going to start using the Pharmacy services of the drug store in my neighborhood now. Hope it works out better this time than it did several years ago when I used them previously. I think it will.Prayers, etc.:09:00 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel10:00 - Mk 1:40-4519:15 - 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 r...