December 16, 2025

                Well, we have Another cool morning although it is not as cold as it was yesterday, but it is jacket weather. I have gone and taken Alex to school this morning I did get him there on time and this week is their finals tests week.

                For some reason, I have been thinking about the use of nicotine and tobacco. In the olden days and I'm talking about 30 years ago I used to smoke a pipe. That was during the time when we could still smoke in the office at work. I quit smoking the pipe and switched to chewing tobacco which means I was addicted to nicotine.

                I find it odd when I see somebody smoking a cigarette, I do occasionally see somebody smoking one of those electric cigarettes or whatever they're called and blowing a puff of smoke or steam out but when I see somebody with a cigarette in their hand, I think boy that's odd.

                Anyone who is using tobacco on a regular basis is an addict. Addicted to the nicotine is just like other people who are addicted to different drugs. Now I quit more than 20 years ago and I'm glad that I did. I know that it is difficult to get out of an addiction even intelligent people have trouble getting out of an addiction.

                First a person must truly want to change, and the addiction keeps them from wanting to stop.

If they decide that they want to stop, they should set a date to stop. It isn't easy to stop.

When the addict decides to stop and have set a date, they should tell all their friends and family. There are a couple reasons for others to know. The addict will be in a bad mood, madder at times than a mashed cat, others need to be expecting this anger.

The fact that others know, they will ask how this person is doing and encourage them and also not get upset if the person is angry. It really helps when others are on your side and asking about your progress.

When a person tries to stop the addiction without informing others, most likely says "I doubt if I can stop" and they will possibly go a day or two then back into the addiction.

It isn't easy! I said when I quit, "if they tell me I have a couple months to live the first thing I will do is go buy me some chewing tobacco." You think I wasn't addicted!

I will stop preaching for now, we hope you have a good day and stay safe In all you do.

Don the Ford  

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

December 15, 2025

                It is a cold morning here in Hewitt, it is 28 degrees at the Ford's homestead, but the so-called hot house is above freezing at 40 degrees.

                I have been commenting on the tree leaves and that they are turning into fall colors. Well, yesterday morning I came to the Ford's old desk and when I looked at the security cameras I was then surprised. There were leaves on the driveway along the garage door and around the swing. I do have a photo for my enjoyment.

                I was able to remove most of these leaves, as I did not want then to blow into the garage.

                Sunday was a do-nothing day as we sat around with nothing to do. When you can't get up and walk around the house and you are basically stuck to a chair, that is a boring day. The TV had nothing worth watching and it was too cool to go outside. I did go to the Cracker store and purchased some food to go.

                I did go out and push the trash can out to the street early this morning and it was a good thing as the trash truck came by early to get the trash. While I was outside moving the trash can I noticed that our flag was hung on the light at the top of the pole. I attempted to use the rope and get the flag unhooked but I could not. That means I will need to bring the pole down to get the flag unhooked. That is not easy, but it is something that I can do.

                I don't need to take Alex to school today so I again have little to do. I might go to the store to get a couple of grocery items but other than that nothing doing.

                I did have some problems with the printer yesterday, but I requested help from our son Patrick, and it is now working again. I still have a problem that I will look into as it does not seem to print the color red as it should. All the ink levels appear to be close to full, wow there is always something to get my attention.

                Our last bible study meeting for this year (2025) is tonight, and I would like to go, but I don't like leaving my favorite wife alone at night, even though she says it is ok.

                Well, allow me to stop for now and I will wish you a good and safe day.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

December 14, 2025

                Good morning from the Fords to you, we hope all have a nice day, and think about the real reason for Christmas. The temp this morning is in the 40s but it is supposed to get cold tonight, even below freezing.

                I went into town yesterday and purchased a couple grocery items, and that was possibly the most interesting thing I did all day. A friend dropped by and brought a couple items that she had baked. These items she brought will be eaten after a meal or as a snack as they are sweet. I had some this morning with a cup of coffee.

My favorite wife and I did venture outside to the driveway about 3:00pm where the sun was shining and there was no breeze. It was very warm and the neighborhood was quiet. A friend from across the street came over and sat with us for a while, most of the discussions were about recovery from surgeries as the neighbor had heart surgery.

Different topic: I do have a photo of the orange leaves that are still on our trees.

There are still green trees and trees with red leaves in the neighborhood.

We are supposed to get some freezing weather Sunday night and that might cause the leaves to start to fall. I better cover the outside faucets before the cold weather comes. 

Well, I did help my wife change into a different set of PJs. Yep, she is all cleaned up and looking good.

Today I might go to the Cracker store for our lunch as they have a real good Pot Roast, which both my wife and I enjoy.  

I will stop for now, we hope you have a good day and please stay safe in all you do, as you are being nice to others.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

December 13, 2025

                We wish you a good morning and a very nice day. Today is my favorite granddaughter's 19^th birthday, and yes as Alex says, "she is your only granddaughter".

                Today is Saturday and at this point in time I have no big plan. I did a couple things yesterday. I took a list and went shopping for some groceries and there were other items on the list besides food. I did get a couple of frozen items that I thought my favorite wife might like. I guess I could say my wife is picky when it comes to food. I did warm one of the frozen meals and she liked it. I hope the others are also enjoyed by my favorite wife.

                The sun was shining yesterday, and I needed to water the items in the hot house. The temp outside was mid 60s and when I went to the hot house the temp inside was 100 degrees. The sun heats it up better than a heater or heat lamps. I did get all the plants watered even though it was excessively hot inside.

                My favorite wife and I went outside and set for a while in the afternoon sun. It was warm and not breezy, so we enjoyed the quiet afternoon. We returned to the house after about an hour outside and that was when a couple of friends and neighbors came to visit. The ladies sat in the front room talking and I went to the ole office.

                Today, I might go into Waco to get a grocery item, and I would like to go to Arby's and get some lunch sandwiches, but they have done away with the 2 sandwiches for $7.50. The last time I went there each sandwich was $7.50 each.

                I have a photo of some blooms that are in the flower bed in the front yard. Don't look at the weeds, just look at the blooms.

                Well, I guess I should take a break and relax after all this data entry. We hope you have a good day and that we all stay safe in all we do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

December 12, 2025

Good morning from us to you, we hope everyone has a good day.

                Nothing exciting happening here at the Ford homestead. We sat outside for a while yesterday afternoon in the warm sun and while we were out there a couple of neighbors dropped by. It was noted that since we are all older people the topics of our conversations were mostly about aches and pains or medicines.

                  Our favorite granddaughter has her birthday tomorrow; she will be 19 years old. We do not know if they have a party planned for her or not but if they do, we will not be able to go.

                I do need to go to the store today and get a few things, I have made a list and hope to be able to find the items.

                Different topic: I get tired of seeing the same things on the TV every day. Now part of this is that when I am doing nothing other than sitting there, I watch too much so-called news and they do repeat the same topics. One channel will show something that is breaking news and later in the day we see the same breaking news. It is only breaking the first time they show it.

                Well, I think I will stop for now and make a cup of coffee then get on the ole recliner and watch the news on TV.

                We hope you have a good day and that we all stay safe in all we do.

                                                Thanks for your prayers!

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

December 11, 2025

                Good Thursday morning to you, we hope your day is starting off well and that it is an outstanding day for you.

                Big plans for today: I have changed the sheets and pillowcases from our ole bed, I started washing some items in the washing machine, I have vacuumed the floors, and I will need to go to the store for a few items. Wow, who knew The Don could do all those things.

                I took Alex to school this morning on the early schedule. I learned that the school opens the doors at 7:30 and that is the time he is required to be there. He is practicing target practice for ROTC.

                The rehab lady has been here this morning, and she is now gone; my favorite wife seemed to do good with the exercises today.  

                I might go to the George restaurant and get some lunch for us today. I have been thinking some fish for lunch might be good.

                Well, I don't have anything interesting to tell you so I guess I will stop and let you go, we hope you have a good day and stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

December 10, 2025

                It is no longer morning here at the Fords homestead, so I will wish you a good afternoon. My day started off kind of badly as I had a small problem with vertigo. I did my exercises that the doctor showed me how to do and I got back to normal in a short while.

                Things I have done today: I went to the bank and checked on a couple things then I went to Ollies and purchased some things for my favorite wife (various batteries). She is working on things that have batteries like candles, angels and other devices. She can do that kind of work without getting out of her chair.

                Speaking of getting out of a chair, she is getting much better moving from one chair to another or getting in and out of the bed.  

I also bought her a soft rubber ball which she can use in her daily exercises, and a box of candy which is now close to her chair.

I vacuumed the floors and then I cleaned the vacuum as it did not seem to be getting everything. This is a battery powered vacuum, and it needed a good cleaning. Yes, I went outside to clean it, I may not be very smart, but I knew it would have a lot of crud inside of it and I don't need it in the house.

I fixed lunch for my favorite wife and myself, and it wasn't great. We have some frozen meals that we can warm in the microwave, and most of them are not that good. I have a pizza in the freezer which I might attempt to fix for supper. Pizza and salad could be good.

A friend dropped by for a short time just to see how we are doing.

                Well, I guess I should get the pizza out of the freezer so I will stop for now. Have a good rest of the day and be safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

December 9, 2025

                We have another cold, good morning here in Hewitt, we hope your day is starting with warmth.

                Yesterday was kind of another day of same things with nothing exciting happening. My favorite wife thought we had some straw that we could put in the manger, but I went and looked and found nothing. Later my favorite wife got in her wheelchair, and I took her out to the garage, and she did not find the straw.

                I decided to see if I could buy some straw, so I went to Wally World, and they did not have any straw. Then, after stopping at the Star coffee place and purchasing a cup I headed into Waco to the Hobby store, and they had some straw. They had about 6 or 8 check-outs and the lines were very long, it seemed as if everyone was there shopping.

                Heading home I stopped and purchased a gallon of unsweet tea for my favorite wife. Back at home I put some straw in the manger, and I think it looks better now.

                We had sandwiches for supper, and the meat was left over from the food Dave and Alex brought to us Sunday.

                I decided to not go to Bible study last night as I do not want to leave my wife home alone at night. I will leave her alone for a while during daytime but not at night. If there was an emergency she would not be able to do much, maybe she could move around a little in the wheelchair but that isn't easy on the carpet. I have been doing my bible study homework, and I would like to go to the meetings. As I have stated before, I can see the lecture on the computer the next day.

                I need to get Alex and take him to school this morning and the person from rehab is supposed to be here about 11:00am.

I have a photo showing that the trees in the front yard are starting to turn color.

                Well, I guess I should stop for now. May we all have a blessed day and that we all stay safe in all we do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.