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| Today is another blustery day, our high so far is 53° and the wind is blowing at 19mph from the WNW. I realize that are weather doesn't come close to what others are experiencing in the Mid West and South. My hats off to anyone who can live where you have the chance of being hit by a Tornado or Hurricane. Fortunately we don't see many of those around here and a lot of people say they wouldn't live in earthquake country. Let's face it, if one hits and your home and livelihood are affected then it's bad no mater where you live. I need to get off that tangent, because it would be easy to go down a rabbit hole, Not a lot going on today, I will be taking a friend to his Dentist appointment around 2 and from there I'll go pick up a Prescription from Walmart. Then a little latter this evening I'll go to a Bible Study where we're covering Exodus. It's interesting and I'm glad to have the chance to study the Bible. I'm looking forward to Saturday, when we expect to hear from our daughter about the new job, and how the week went. She said she'd call or come by so that gives us something to look forward to. I'm going to quit for now Remember Life is Good and God is Great |
| Good Morning It's 53° outside and the wind is blowing at 19mph, I know this from my trusty Apple Watch. Sometimes it hard to believe we live in the world of Dick Tracy, with all the gadgets. I took my dog Gracie to the beauty saloon this morning and she's getting a summer cut. When I take her out for our morning walk I will need to wrap her since her hair will be close to her skin. Spring is here and Summer is around the corner, and though there will still be a few more cool or somewhat cold day, I know she'll appreciate the short cut when the heat comes. Not much going on this morning, I did make it to my Bible Study class last night and it was interesting. Several points to ponder, and working on getting a closer connection to Jesus. We (my wife and I) had lunch with our daughter and son. Dax turned 50 on the 26th of March, and I tried to give him a bad time. It rolled right off him and that's good. We had lunch at a Chinese place in Victorville, (my wife says we've eaten there before many years ago I don't remember) and the food was good and tasty. I will look forward to eating there again a lot sooner than last time. We had a good time, we celebrated not only Dax's birthday and my Daughter Ericka starts a new job today. She's says if fell into her lap and has high hopes that this will be the one she rides to the end of her career. Like everything time will tell! I'll be getting a call soon to come pick up Gracie, so I'll end this post and wish everyone who stumbles on this blog a Wonderful Day Remember Life is Good and God is Great |
| The day is gloomy, overcast and partially cloudy, the wind is blowing at 14mph from SW and it's 54° outside. Gracie and I did our walk, and endured the cool weather, but now that it's over, I've hungered down inside and feeling the warmth of the electric heater. Have you ever had one of those problems that won't seem to go away. Dealing with companies and agencies can be daunting. I've been charged by a company for a CT Scan taken back in June of 2024. They say Railroad Medicare has denied the claim. Railroad Medicare says they requested additional information but it was never supplied. The people I've spoken to at Railroad Medicare tell me I shouldn't pay the bill because the company has an obligation to provide the information. The company says RR Medicare turned down your claim and you're responsible. Is this a Catch 22? You're damed if you do and damed if you don't. What is the correct answer? If I ignore the claim it will be sent to a collection agency and additional charges will be made. I've sent a letter requesting that it be reviewed and that process takes about 45 days (I've been told) so If I don't pay the bill because of the time it will take to review the case, I know I'll get calls from a collection agency. I'm still pondering what I'm going to do. More than likely I'll capitulate and pay the bill and see what kind of answer comes back from Railroad Medicare. I've been dealing with this issue for sometime now, and I'm getting tired of it. To whom do I listen too? Time to give things to the Lord Remember Life is Good and God is Great |
| It's been a somewhat busy day. The temperature reached 84° and the skies were clear for most of the day. I was able to make my morning walk around 7am and we covered 2.28 miles. I felt good and I continued to keep walking during the day to get my steps in. I had to take my dog Gracie back to the Vet for a follow up appointment to check that the medication she had given us for her ears had done the job. I spent about 2 hours there while they checked her out and she came out with a clear bill of health. Hurray and it didn't cost an arm and a leg, thank goodness! I have returned from my Bible Study class where we are reviewing Exodus and we're at the 10 plagues. Hard to believe what transpired during these events, it's hard to picture these things happening, but I believe they did! Now I'm letting the day fade away, enjoying the peace and quiet that I'm experiencing. It's nice to have some alone time and thank the Lord for a beautiful day, and all that's transpired. Remember Life is Good and God is Great! |
| Another day another dollar, but who works for that amount of money? Some phrases are not always understandable. Maybe they're just thoughts to ponder. The day is Sunday and I did make it to Church this morning, and a Bible Study class this evening. Both were enjoyable, and informative. I've been reading the Bible for a number of years now, and find it sometimes kind of Black and White. I'm in two Bible Studies and both have been helping me see the Bible in a different light. I've found out things I didn't see by myself, but being guided by our Pastors they are helping to give me a better understanding of the Bible. I do look forward to the time I spend reading the Bible and my prayers to God. It's nice to know someone is listening to my concerns. I am a believer in Jesus Christ and I'm proud to make that statement! I think that's enough for now Remember Life is Good and God is Great |
| WEIGHT - I'm tired of getting on and off the scale and watching it make the climb. I realize I'm not the only person fighting this battle. I'm sure there are more than a million people out there (general population) who know how hard it can be to maintain or lose a few pounds. At one point I reached the 200 pound mark, but after going through 3 major surgeries, I dropped down to 158 pounds. I've been dealing with the sea saw, up and down going on 8 years. I know that's not a life time but for me it feels like it is! I've never really dieted, we have (my wife and I) given it a few half hearted attempts, but non stuck and non really helped. We have both carried more weight than we should have, but it's so easy to let things slide! I now weigh in at 165, and I'm doing my best to maintain, but the want, is to lose. I'm not a couch potato, I take my dog out for a walk every day going 2 to 3 miles. I drop Gracie off after a mile and half, (she has a heart murmur). I continue to walk during the day and I get 10,000 to 14,000 steps in a day. You would think the weight would just fall off of me, but that's not the case. That's the reason for the blurb! I do try and watch what I eat, and I do my best to keep the in-between snacks down to a minimum. I need to quit all snacks but I'm human and I find that hard. Sounds like a personal problem, and it is! I haven't said much but I did get a few things off my chest! Unfortunately it won't equate to the loss of weight because what was on my chest was just AIR! That's enough for now Remember Life is Good and God is Great |
| Another day has passed by and I've been getting somethings done on this app. I been increasing my posting of different writings. Some I wrote back in 2014; It is my hope when I get everything updated I will start writing again with current material. There's always something to look forward to. I have written some stuff that has been posted, and I'm looking for ward to getting back on an even keel. The weather has been beautiful today, the temps have been moving up and may hit 80 by the weekend. Can't ask for anything better than that. Living in the High Desert gives us the opportunity to feel many different temperatures. In the winter they drop into the low 30's and sometimes into the 20's and come summer 110° and above are normal, but not daily though sometimes they are consecutive. We've learned to enjoy whatever the day brings and think the Lord that were able to enjoy it. That's all for now Remember Life is Good and God is Great! |
| The time is 7:10 pm and the day has been good. I started the day by reading the Bible and My Daily Bread, then I striped the beds and put them in the wash, once they were run through the washer and dryer the beds were remade and I had help from my wife. The rest of the morning I spent having breakfast and getting ready for my appointment with my podiatrist. Having Type 2 Diabetes allows me to have a podiatrist to keep my feet in good shape. After the appointment I stopped at Walmart to pick up a prescription, and a Birthday Card for my son who will turn 50 this year. I picked out a good one that said Older People should be addressed as Sir and on the inside it says One should always show respect to your elders. I'm plan on writing You've reached the halfway point best of luck during the next 50 Years! Brings a smile to my face. I took Gracie (my dog) out for our walk - better late than never - I dropped her off after a half mile because she has a ear infection, and the wind was blowing at 12mph and it was a cool 61° while we were out. I did 2 miles and then came in for lunch. my wife received a sign she ordered saying "Twisted" which she hung up on the fence in the back yard above our picnic table. My wife likes Twisted Junipers and we have 29 of these strategically placed in the front and back yards. I made a run to the store and then came home and showered and started adding some additional stories to my portfolio. The sun has called it quits for the day and darkness has arrived. It was a beautiful day the Lord has made, and I feel blessed that I was able to enjoy it! Remember Life is Good and God is Great |
| I've said that more than once, or twice, but I'm here to say I'm going to give it another go! On the home front things are going well. My wife Lou has added some 2x2 foot pavers to our back yard, 8 are going east to west in straight line out from the patio. Then she has 4 on each side that are in triangle pattern plus she has several others in total we have 14 pavers all surrounded by crushed rock. Working outside is what gives my wife pleasure, and she does have our place looking very good. I'm not one to spend a lot of time outdoors working, not my cup of tea though I've been known to give her a hand. I spend time in the mornings walking, trying to get in at least 2 miles, and try in the remainder of the day to add to my step count outside in the back yard trying to get minimum of 10,000 steps and try to get up to 14,000 steps when possible. I've been attending a new Church and have been enjoying the people and the Pastors. I've also started attending the two Bible Study classes they have during the week. I'm doing my best to try and get a better understanding of the Bible. Sometimes I can see the picture, but at other times It's just black and white. I know and feel the Bible is alive and the stories are worth studying, but it's work. The weather today has been cool 35° this morning when I got up, and it was 39° when I took my dog Gracie out for our morning walk. The sky is clear and the temp has risen to 54° at 12:14pm. The forecast for the rest of the week has the temp going up to 80° by the end of the week. Hopefully that will come about because I'm ready for some warmer weather! That's good for the day Remember Life is good and God is Great |
| The trouble with trying to reconnect is; it's not as simple as it sounds. I've moved my writing, to my computer room, actually a bedroom where I have my computer. I'm trying to isolate myself from the TV going in the next room. Actually I have three computers and I'm not using any of them to their fullest potential. Actually two of the computers have been deemed out of date and I can't get them updated, because they're old. I think that's a direct reflection on me. Like my computers I've aged and can no longer keep up with the changes. I realize this sounds like a personal problem, and it is! I'm doing my best to stay abreast of these changes. A lot of what I do is repetitive, and I work within these perimeters. I do enjoy writing but I also feel there's more to life than sitting here. It's easy to lose yourself in what you're doing. If you're having difficulties with an app or some other problem time flies, and before you know it several hours have passed by. I want to create new peaces along with continuing this blog. Only time will tell if I'm able to follow through. I'm willing to give it a try and see where it goes. That's all for now Remember Life is Good and God is Great |
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