September 7, 2026

                Good morning.

                Yesterday started out as a normal morning here at the homestead with homemade coffee. I pretended to watch the so-called news and as usual I would turn the sound off when the commercials come on. We pay for the TV service so why do we need to see the commercials.

                As usual I did have a rest period about 8:30 and then I did my bible reading.

                Later in the morning we headed to the Cracker store for lunch. While on our way we received a text from Patrick wanting to know where we were, so we texted him back saying we were driving to the Cracker store. We thought the text was odd and we were wondering if Patrick and Karla had come to our house after we had left.

We left the house about 15 minutes later than usual and there were no handicapped parking spaces at the cracker store. We found an open space and we parked there. Before we got out of the car, I saw a man standing at the door of the cracker store and it looked like Patrick. This man walked over to our car, and it was Patrick, they had decided to surprise us and have lunch with us. Food and service were good.

                After lunch / breakfast (some eat lunch, some eat breakfast) we came home and looked the new truck over. It is really nice.     We visited for a while and then they went over to Karla’s brother’s home.

                Shortly after they left we went into town to get a battery for my favorite wife. She had a clock that needed an odd battery. On the drive home it began to rain. It rain almost a hole minute and I even needed to turn the windshield wipers on. Wow!

                After the shopping adventure I again rested before my favorite wife, and I went to the back yard where we washed the pot hound Tres.  I think he liked it.

                I was then allowed to wash the clothes. I did venture outside to set and enjoy the hot afternoon, and I occasionally checked on the washing machine and dryer. Donna was in the house working on a watch and clock, she did not sit outside with me yesterday.

                As I sat outside, I got a call from an old friend back in Missouri. Bruce was just checking in as he had heard that I had gone to the emergency room a few nights ago. He wanted to know if I was ok and I am. It is good to hear from an ole friend.

                Yes, we had supper and then sat around until time for bed.

                Today the cleaning lady was supposed to come over but she isn’t feeling well and will come later in the week. I did venture out this morning and went to the Star coffee place where I purchased a cup of real coffee.  As for today, I assume we will do nothing all day as it is a holiday.

                Have a safe and Blessed day and be nice to at least one person. We keep you in our prayers.

                Donnie a clothes washing person the Ford

September 6, 2026

                Good morning.

Yesterday; my day started as it should, at 5:15am. My dog Tres was nice enough to let me sleep to my normal get-up time. I start the day off with a cup of homemade coffee and some so-called news. I had thought about working on the berry bed, but when I looked out back I saw the sun shining on the bed so that ended that.

I did attempt to put together a short article for this blog and as I was finishing the data entry I noticed on the security camera that the number three berry bed was now in the shade, so I decided to attempt to remove dead vines and weeds. This took longer than I thought and I did a fairly good job in the removal of the unwanted. The bed looks empty now.

Work completed, I put the tools away, and I cooled down and took a shower.

It was decided that we would go out for lunch at a restaurant that we have only been to one time. The food and service were great. Back home my belly full I leaned back and rested      while my wife was doing some rearranging. This morning I had trouble finding a can opener due to yesterday’s rearranging.

Later than usual yesterday afternoon we went outside to enjoy the hot afternoon, and it was hot. It was predicted that we could get some rain and there was rain in the area but not at our house. We did see a rainbow from the rain that others received.

                When I took the photo of the rainbow, I noticed the clouds over our house lit up by the evening sun set.

                Today’s activities; probably lunch at the cracker store and then…

                I guess I should stop for now, we hope you have a blessed day and that we all stay safe in all we do. We are keeping you in our prayers.

                Donnie the Ford

September 5, 2026

                Good morning to everyone, and we hope you have a blessed day.

                It is Saturday and we have no big plans for the day. I mowed the front yard a couple days ago and the back yard doesn’t need to be mowed, so we will not have Alex over to work today. I had thought about trimming some of the black berry bed, but the sun is shining on it now so that work is out.

Speaking of the sun, we have had a couple days with temperatures less than 100 but that said, we will be back in the 100s today.

My favorite wife and I went into Waco yesterday and we headed for a store she likes at about 10:15. To get into the store she likes, we go through other stores doors to get in, but they were not open. Many of the stores at that mall do not open until 11:00. So I decided to go to the small food store and see if we could get a couple items. I like their frozen pizzas, and we also got a couple of other items. That done, I headed back to the store that Donna likes. Yes, I am allowed to use my favorite wife’s name.

This time we were able to get in and she did some shopping. Back at home I did my reading from the bible and Donna went through a closet straightening up and getting rid of some items.

A little after 4:00pm, a friend came over and we eventually went outside and sat. One big discussion was about things in the bible. I find it interesting how we can read the same words and possibly view them differently. I do enjoy a good biblical discussion.

Outside, when we finished sitting, we reentered the homestead and I prepared a pizza for our supper. I must say the pizza was good or I was very hungry as I ate a lot.

Well, I am stopping for now, we hope you have a blessed day and that we all stay safe in all we do. We will keep you in our prayers.

Donnie the Ford

September 4, 2026

                Hello and good morning to you and no one else!

                Although I did not see it there was a very small shower in the area this morning. I checked the rain gage and there was no water in it, there was however a wet spot on the driveway at the end of the car port, indicating a very light sprinkle.

                I was able to take Alex to school this morning, and I do plan to go to the store for a couple of items, one of which is an air filter for the air conditioner. Other than that, no big plans for the day.

                Yesterday in review; I did get the front yard mowed, and it was cloudy which made the work a little less stressful. My favorite wife and I went to the restaurant for supper and both the food and service was very good. We both had meals that not only provided a good supper but there is enough leftovers so that we could have lunch today. Wow, two ole senior persons have enough left over food for lunch and they will not starve…

                When we arrived home from supper yesterday, we sat outside on the driveway for a few minutes. I have a photo of where we normally sit on the driveway, and the Tres who supervises our outdoor adventures along with a lawn mower which is for sale. We will accept all bids for $200 or more, or best offer.

As we sat there it started to sprinkle so we assumed that it might rain and we moved to the front porch. As soon as we moved the sprinkles stopped but there was a nice breeze for 96.2% of the time. As usual the neighborhood was very quiet.

Well, I need to get started and do something other than enter data. We hope you have a blessed day and that we all stay safe in all we do. We keep you in our prayers.

Donnie the Ford

September 3, 2026

                We are having a cloudy good morning here in Hewitt this morning, and we have a chance of some rain this afternoon.  

                Yesterday in review: all the normal activities like resting, reading the bible, and reading the Charlie Kirk book. I did attempt to repair a water pot that is used to provide water for Tres and the squirrels. That was unsuccessful so my favorite wife and I went into town yesterday afternoon where I purchased a plastic oil pan Which I plan to use for the dog's water.

                Back at home we sat outside on the front porch, there was a good breeze, so we didn't need the fan, the neighborhood was quiet as usual.

                Once we were back in the house, I prepared supper for us, and we kicked back and didn't do much for the rest of the evening until time for bed. I went to bed at about 9:30, I woke up about 10:20 and my leg was bothering me, so I got out of bed and since it kept bothering me it started worrying me. Being an old person and knowing that strokes happen I called our son Dave and we went to the emergency room. We spent about 4 hours there and the diagnosis was Left Leg Paresthesia. (an odd feeling or tingling in the leg that could be caused by a sciatic nerve) That kind of messed up last night’s sleeping.

                Today I do not have any big plans, I might mow the front yard since it is cloudy, and we could get some rain this afternoon.

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

                Donnie the Ford

September 2, 2026

                Good morning to all.

                Not a lot going on here today; I am a little under the weather, so I am not attempting to produce much of an article.

                We hope to get some rain but that isn’t looking too good for us yet, but the daily temp is supposed to be less than 100 and that is good.

                We hope you have a blessed day and that we all stay safe in all we do. You are in our prayers.

                Donnie the Ford

September 1, 2026

                Good morning to all and our day is starting out well.

                We got through yesterday without too many problems, the doctor visit was ok, they gave me shots at the bottom of three of my fingers to help with the trigger finger. Two seem to be improving already and one is taking its time. I did get to enjoy some bible reading yesterday but I did not read from the Charlie Kirk book.

                My favorite wife and I went into Waco yesterday afternoon about 3:30 and the traffic was heavy. I have spoken of this traffic in the past and it occurred again yesterday. As we approached a traffic light I pointed out to my favorite wife. “That the number of vehicles in front of us will probably take four light changes before we get through”. In the past at this same traffic light and about the same time in the afternoon I was in line and the light did change 4 times before I got through. It happened again yesterday.

                We stopped at the chicken salad store and purchased some meals to go for our suppers. Back at home we sat outside enjoying the afternoon.

                After supper I was allowed to go out back and provide some water for the three black berry beds. There is a lot of weeds and dead vines that still need to be removed. With the possibility of some cooler weather and some possible rain I might be able to get my ole tired body outside and work on the beds.

                Today, I took Alex to school, and I am working on this article. I do plan to go to the store for a few grocery items this morning and do my bible reading. Who knows what else an ole senior person might do.  

                I will stop. We hope you have a blessed day and please stay safe in all you do. You are in our prayers.

                Mr. Donnie the Ford

August 31, 2026

                Good morning to you all, I have already taken Alex to school, and I have been to the doctor’s office. I received three shots at the base of three of my fingers for trigger finger. My appointment was scheduled for 8:35 and I arrived early due to the short drive after dropping Alex off at school at 7:30. I was finished and out of the building before 8:35. My fingers are somewhat numb, and the shots hurt a little but not too much.

                No plans for today, part of the front yard needs to be mowed but not all of it.

                Sunday was a lazy day for me other than the housework I was required I mean allowed to do. I vacuumed the floors and washed two loads of clothes. I was allowed to cook supper, also known as putting items in the microwave.

                Well, I need to rest from all this creative writing, I will stop and take a break. We pray that you have a blessed day and that we all stay safe in all we do. You are in our prayers.

                Donald the Ford