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WEEK of February 1st, 2026 through Saturday the 7th.

SUNDAY February 1st:   I took Andrea's laundry over to her before going to church and she gave me another bag of stuff to wash and dry.  I was a bit early for church, and talked with Marlene in the lobby until the earlier service ended.  After church, Marlene, Linda and I went to LaPorts for lunch.  I had the turkey dinner, and brought about half of it home.   MONDAY the 2nd of February:  I got up somewhat earlier than usual and got ready for my day.  I had made a list of things I needed to do and it helped a lot.  First, I tried to reach Andrea to work out a time to drop off her clean clothing.  I left a message.  First I went to NorthWest Bank and caused the check from Dr. Schler.  Then I went to the Kenan Center and turned in my vouchers for the free tickets to THE LITTLE PRINCE.  Then I went to the Dollar Tree for a couple of items I needed, and then to Panera for a drink and then to my chiropractic appointment, a...

WEEK of January 25th through January 31st, 2026

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SUNDAY: Shortly after I got up, I noticed hat it was snowing outside. I decided it would be best to stay home from church because there is a prediction of a storm for today and tomorrow. I figured I would watch it online and using the extra time I would have used to get ready and drive to church for a couple of small tasks that I have put off. I accomplished those. A couple of minutes before 10:45, I found the service on YOUTUBE. By this time Peg had texted me to say that our speaker, Josh Lynn, was stuck in Dallas, since his flight was cancelled. He made a video last night and sent it to Pastor Craig and it was shown during the service. I  got a phone call from RED CROSS and I cancelled my appointment tomorrow and made one for February at the Dale Association. MONDAY the 26th:    In the  morning, I spread out all of my UNITED HEALTH CARE INFO along with UNIVERA information.  I made phone calls to both United and Univera and two calls to EPIC and also a ...

WEEK of Sunday, January 18th, 2026 through Saturday January 23rd, 2026

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SUNDAY: Church was very good. Unfortunately, Glenda slipped on ice in the parking lot and fell. When I got to my seat, she was holding an ice pack on her knee. After church we gathered to pray for her, along with two elders. A couple of the ladies asked about going to lunch but I said I did not think we should since the heavy snow predicted was supposed to start at one p.m. It was not snowing at all when I left church. I decided to get some take out food for lunch. I got a meal at KFC and a drink at Paneras. After lunch I took a nap. I called Linda Porter in the early evening. She is doing well. We prayed together for her sister Elaine, and her alcoholic son Alan, and Melanie (her daughter who will not speak to her). I also called Glenda to see how she is doing. She has sone pain in her knee and her daughter suggested that she use a walker for a few days. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...

Week of Sunday January 11th through Saturday 17th, 2026

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SUNDAY the 11th of January: Church was very good. After, Marlene, Linda, Glends, Carol and I went to lunch at Applebees. I ordered the chicken sandwich special but I neglected to ask for grilled rather than "crispy" chicken so my meal was not as good as it usually is. I had broccoli instead of french fries. Before our meals came, Linda, Marlene and I figured out some problems on our cell phones. Linda and I had been unable to text each other because she had my cell and home phone in the wrong spot. Marlene just needed to update numbers. I spent the rest of the day at home. I worked on homework for Tuesday morning Bible study, took a nap, then read the first chapter of Hebrews and Ezekiel and then watched a video of the first chapter of Ezekiel. Then I found some 1970s worship music on youtube. I spent the evening watching PBS. First, the start of a new season of MISS SCARLET, then the first episode of Season Six of ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, and then Season O...

Sunday January 4th through Saturday January 10th, 2026

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SUNDAY: I watched MEET THE PRESS this morning before leaving for church because I was inerested in what might be said by both sides regarding the Trump administrations arresting the leader of Venezuela and his wife. Church was good. When it was over, five of us (me, Marlene, Lori, Glenda and Carol) went to the OLIVE LEAF for lunch. I had a burger and seet potato fries, and then I went to PANERA and got a drink. When I got home, I took my trash out to the street and shoveled a path down the middle of the sidewalk. I decided that I should let Bonnie McDermott Olscamp that Barb had passed away, since Barb, Bonnie, Chicky and I were friends in junior high school. However, a little bit of research led me to find out that Bonnie passed away in December of 2024. I called Elaine to tell her about both deaths. She knew both Barb and Bonnie. I found the movie TELLING LIES IN AMERICA on Pluto TV. I found a sympathy card and also a picture of Barb and I taken several years ago, and got t...

SUNDAY December 28th, 2025 through SATURDAY January 3rd, 2026

SUNDAY December 28th: I spent the entire day at home. I did not do much of anything. Andrea messaged me that she is still not feeling great, her cough has returned and she said she would not be going to church. Later on, Lori messaged me saying that there were hardly any people in church. Peggy called and we talked for a few minutes. They went to a TITANIC EXHIBIT in Schenectedy. She told me that HIGH WINDS are expected tomorrow afternoon here in Lockport. The only time I stepped out my front door was to take my trash and collectibles to the street. MONDAY: I got out of bed close to eight a.m. to find that both my trash and collectibles containers were tipped over. The trash truck was closeby and the guy turned my trash can upright and dumped it in the truck. I quickly got my boots and coat on and went out and took my collectible container out behind the house, there is plenty of room for the next two weeks, and then I started picking up the stuff that had blown out of other...

SATURDAY, December 21st through SATURDAY December 27th, 2025

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SATURDAY the 21st: When I woke up feeling lousy, I decided to try to make an appointment at WELLCARE, the local urgent care center on Transit. I made an appointment for one forty. I made CHEx MIX in the morning. I left early for my appointment and went to PANERA for a drink. There was a long line of people waiting to order so after a while, I grabbed a large cup and and got a drink at the self serve spot. Then I went to WELLCARE, where I had to wait a long time before going in. I was praying that I would not get the same male nurse that Andrea had, the one who does not touch or go near the patient. Anyways, the female PA said I have a sinus infection and called in a script to WalGreens. I figured it would not be ready for a while, and when I drove by Walgreens I saw about six cars waiting in the drive through lane. I texted Peg to tell her that I will not be in church tomorrow, and she called and asked me if I needed anything. She agreed to pick my antibiotic up. It was not long before...