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Later than usual. 

Thanks 

Donald Ford 

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

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NARBNL

April 9, 2026

                We hope you are having a very good morning I mean having a very nice day.

yesterday: I wanted to cut weeds in the ditch, and I got some of my tools ready but  a friend provided me with some info about insurance. I have wanted to get some less expensive insurance on the vehicles and house. I began gathering the info I needed to provide for the insurance estimate, like how old the roof on the house is. It took me some time to get all the info and then my printer was not working. It seemed as if everything was taking too long. I finally got the printer working and was able to provide all the info and sent it to the agent. I was told I would get a reply today, and they have but I have not had the time to review them yet.  

                I did get to water the flowers in the pots and the berry beds yesterday. I was also able to watch the bible study lecture on my computer, but I still have a bunch of bible study homework to do.

After sitting outside with my favorite wife for a while it was decided that I could go and get some to-go food for our supper. Supper finished I have started on this soon to be uninteresting posting.

 

                Today: my favorite wife had two doctor appointments, the first starting at 8:45 and the second 9:25, they are both in the same building and on the same floor. We made it to both and the second was supposed to start at 9:25 but we had finished the appointment and left the building at 9:25. We then went to the store where I purchased an item. Back at home I rested for a while then I went out to the back ditch where I worked my old body for too long. 92 years ole people should not cut weeds and I should not either.

                We have just returned from supper and both the food and service were good.  We are now sitting outside, and I have the laptop here finishing this morning’s report.

                We hope you have had a good day and have a safe and good night.

Don the Ford

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

NARBNL

April 8, 2026

                It is a good morning, and the sun is bright and warm.

After getting Alex to school in a safe manner and returning home, I took a short break and then I headed to the store to get some groceries. Groceries acquired I headed for home and put the groceries away. Yes, I did get some ice cream.

My favorite wife went to rehab yesterday, and I was allowed to sit in the waiting area for an hour while she having fun working out. As I sat there, I realized that I did not have my cell phone. When the rehab was over, we decided to go into Waco for a couple items. We headed for home to get my cell phone and then we went into Waco.

First, we went to the cheap store where my favorite wife purchased some batteries.  Then we headed to another store where I purchased a couple frozen pizzas, then we headed for home. Back at home I decided to go to the dollar store and get a couple of batteries for our dog’s shock collar. I do not need to shock him to get his attention. The collar makes a noise before it shocks or, it just makes a noise. The noise caused Tres stop doing whatever he was doing and listen to me.  

My favorite wife and I did sit outside for a while yesterday before I was allowed to make supper for us. I do know how to use the microwave so yes, I can keep us from starving.

Today there are no big plans, I might pick up some clothes from the cleaners, I might check on price for car insurance, I might cut some weeds from the ditch, I did get Alex to school on time and safely even though the road was blocked by fire trucks and police vehicles.

I hope you have a good day and that we all stay safe in all we do. Lets try to be nice to at least one person today. Yep, I am stopping dictating and taking a break.

Don the Ford

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

NARBNL

April 7, 2026

                Good morning to all.

Yesterday we did get the yard work completed. I still want to clear the weeds out of the ditch behind the house. Alex our yard man, does good work. My favorite wife and I did sit outside for a while before I went to bible study.

We had a good bible study meeting last night, but we only had 7 in our class. The small group meant everyone needed to participate and there were many good comments.

                Note: I have sent a check to the IRS on the first of March. I used USPS certified mail hoping to know that the check had made it to the IRS. I went to the post office twice over a three-week period trying to get delivery information, but no such information. Yesterday I got a bank statement showing that the IRS had cashed the check.

I did get Alex to school this morning without any problems; he had his uniform on as they wear the ROTC uniforms on Tuesday. I need to go to the grocery store this morning, and my favorite wife has rehab this afternoon. Wow, I need a rest before I do any work so I will say have a good day and please stay safe in all you do.

Be nice to someone, they might be nice to you.

Don the Ford

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

NARBNL

April 6, 2026

                I just Looked outside and it appears we are having a good morning here in Hewitt TX.

                Yesterday's events: really did not do a lot yesterday we did head over to the cracker store for Launch. There were plenty of people there ahead of us the wait time to get seated was supposed to be one hour it was actually about 40 minutes before we got seated. I did see an old friend as we waited to be seated. A fellow that used to be in the Volunteer Fire Department with me. His name was Jerry and he seems to be doing really good even though he said he was 82 years old he still gets around just fine.

                We had a real good server, the food was excellent, we both enjoyed our lunch and our time there together. Back home it was an easy and relaxing day. A friend dropped by and she brought a couple pieces of cheesecake with her which turned out to be really good later after supper.

                A young lady whose grandmother lives next door to us came over with a gift for my wife and me. This young lady is 11 years old, and she does a lot of nice artwork, and I have a photo of the gift that she gave us. This young lady will likely become an artist. The sun set is very pretty, and I do note this photo isn’t as good as the drawing in real life.

Even though it was cool 72° outside, we decided we'd go sit out yesterday afternoon late in the day. While outside we had another friend sitting outside with us he seemed to be attempting to warm himself in the sunlight.

                Today we plan to get our yard man Alex over and do some yard work.

I will stop and take a break from all this dictating, 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.

NARBNL

April 5, 2026

                It is Sunday morning, Easter. Please consider the meaning of Easter and how it can alter your life.

                Today is April 5^th, and 57 years ago my favorite girlfriend became my favorite wife, and she has put up with me all that time.

                Yesterday: Patrick and Karla came to our house, and we all went into Waco for lunch. It was raining but we made it to the restaurant, the food was good and the service was good.

                Back at home I took a short nap before Patrick and Karla arrived, but it seems as if I should have taken a long nap. As we sat there, I would just drift off to sleep for a minute or so. Finally, I got up and got a cup of coffee and then I was able to stay away and focused on discussions.

                Later when they left, I looked out in the back yard and saw a limb that had broken out of the tree and was lying behind the hot house. Photo to follow.

                As you can see it was large and near the hot house. I cut the small limbs off the log and then cut the log in half and put them on the trailer. A 92-year-old man should not be required to do that kind of work, and I shouldn't either.

                I have another photo of a black berry that is starting to grow outside the #3 berry bed. It is about 8 feet away from the #3 bed and against the ole tree stump. I doubt that we can dig it up so that it may be the start of the #4 berry bed.

                After all that work and taking photos, my favorite wife and I did venture outside and enjoyed the cool windy afternoon. There was no traffic and the neighborhood was very quiet.

                Today: we have no big plans for today we may attempt to have lunch at the cracker store if we can find a parking space. The rain is supposed to have stopped and if it stays dry all day, we will have Alex to come over Monday and mow.

                We hope you have a good Easter, 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.

NARBNL

April 4, 2026

                We are having a good morning here in Hewitt as we wait for the rain to come. For some reason I keep thinking this is Sunday. If it was Sunday, it would be Easter Sunday and it would be our anniversary.

                Let us see what happened yesterday: if my memory serves, I don't think much happened. I did get on my knees outside and removed some weeds and leaves from a couple of flower beds. They do look better and my old body isn't too tired today.

                I checked on the tomato plants, and they all look good, but the squirrels have been digging in the soft dirt.

                My favorite wife and I sat outside yesterday afternoon. We did not have any visitors to converse with.

                Today Patrick and Karla are supposed to come to our home, we will likely go out to lunch. Dave and Claire have not been feeling well so they will not go to lunch with us.

                If we get the rain that is predicted today that would be good, it is supposed to cool down as the day progresses but not get too cold. Alex is out of school Monday so we will try to get him to do some yard work on Monday.

                I will stop for now and we hope you have a good day and that we all stay safe.

                Consider what Easter means to you.

                Don the Ford

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

NARBNL

April 3, 2026

                The day is starting off good, and since it is morning, we think it is a good morning. Hay, this ole person me, was able to get out of the bed this morning so that means it is a good morning!

                Nothing for the Don to do today, Alex is out of school so I will stay home and do very little, or will I try to pull some weeds, who knows what the Don will do.

                News from yesterday: I had previously noted that I had planted 4 tomato plants. Yesterday morning I went out to check how the plants were doing after the rain had stopped and I found one of the plants was missing. The plant had been cut off at ground level and there was a small piece laying there. I do not know if a rabbit or other animal had eaten it.

                My favorite wife and I went out for supper last night and we could not find a parking space near the door. We made it in and the food was good. Back at home we sat outside enjoying the nice weather and quiet neighborhood.

                I need to stop and do nothing for a while. We hope you have a good and safe day.

Don the Ford

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

NARBNL