1/2/2026

Pennies Woke up looking back and then looking forward. Seems like that’s a pretty normal start to my days. But this morning it was the idea of pennies. Back when I was a boy, the idea was presented that if I’ll just take care of the pennies, then the dollars would take care of themselves. Doesn’t make sense, but then it does. And not just about money, which is obvious, or should be. But it’s…

12/31/2025

A beautiful sunrise Stayed up late last night reading until way up in the morning. I have no idea when I put the book down and went to sleep. I do know that it was still dark outside. And then when I rolled out, the sun was just starting to light the eastern sky outside the bathroom window. A beautiful sunrise. Today is like the last steps up to the precipice that marks the end…

12/30/2025

Dirty Pages I guess it’s ok that I let Daisy sleep on a blanket next to my feet on the bed when Heather is out of town. She just parks there, tired from the day, and doesn’t move until it’s time to get up, which for me, is about 5:30. Especially this time of year when I feel sorta ok “sleeping in.” Yeah, I think it’s ok. She was Heather’s idea anyway. I’ve read a…