September 22, 2026

                Good morning…

                There was some rain in the area yesterday, but we did not get any at our house. We did get the wind, and we have a few sticks in the yard and when the wind began blowing, we had some acorns rain down from the trees.

                I did go to the rehab yesterday, and they made me work my ankle a lot. Heck, I have a list of things I need to do here at the house for my ankle. There is never any rest of us ole senior people.

                As I was leaving to go to bible study yesterday evening, I noticed the air conditioner truck pull up in front of a good friend’s house. I thought “he will not be at bible study tonight”, but he did get there, he was a little late.

                Bible study went well but I do not like the room our class is in. We have too many men for this small room. There is no space between the chairs at the tables and I do like a little extra room in the classes. Other than that, the class was good. During the lecture we usually take a few notes, and I quickly learned I had lost the pin which I had brough with me, so no notes were taken by me.

                Back at home after the bible study, my favorite wife and I did have a bowl of ice cream before I headed off to bed.

                Today I need to take Alex to school, and I have a bunch of papers here on my desk that I need to go through and take care of. I will not comment on the fact that Fall starts today.

                Have a safe and blessed day, and we will keep you in our prayers.

                Donnie Ray the Ford

September 21, 2026

                Good morning to all we hope your day starts well. School is out today so I will not need to take Alex to school.

                Yesterday was a nice day, we went to the cracker store for lunch, and we did need to wait for a table. I believe if we went about 30 minutes later, we would not need to wait to be seated as the crowd seems to dissipate about 11:30.

                Back at home we did very little in the way of work I didn’t even wash the clothes so I will do that today. We sat on the front porch for a while as I wanted to read, and I like to be outside. It was hot and I did get to read, but after a while I became sleepy and we headed back into the house. About 4:30 we again went outside and sat, this time at the driveway with the big ole fan blowing.

                The smell of something dead was still in the air. I did check in our plants to see if there was something dead in them, but I found nothing. The dead smell would come and go with the wind. We are not sure where the smell comes from, and no, it is not from the trash container, I checked.

                Let’s look at today: I have an appointment with rehab today for my ankle and we have the cleaning lady coming to our house, I need to get the clothes washed and it is also Bible study night. Seems like lots to do.  

                We hope you have a blessed and safe day, and we are keeping you in our prayers.

                Donnie the Ford

September 20, 2026

                We wish you a good morning even though the sun isn’t up yet.

                Major events from yesterday: I did get started early pulling weeds from the flower bed in the front yard. I worked at the weed removal until the sun began to shine on me and I then stopped. I then procured the battery powered string trimmer from the shed, and I removed some more vines that were coming onto the walkway and the porch.

                Do I have a photo of a blooming flower?

                The bloom is from a vine in the Jasmin bed, it is not supposed to be there, but it was pretty and very small.

                As I was working outside early in the morning, I heard what sounded like gun fire off in the distance. I then assumed it was dove hunters attempting to kill some doves. In the olden days I would do that but now days I don’t see any need to harvest the doves.

                Speaking of doves, they are enjoying the crushed pecans on the street in front of the neighbor’s house. The pecans fall on the street, and the cars crush then so the birds have lunch. The doves also seem to enjoy the bird bath in our back yard.

I put the tools away and since I was hot and sweaty I decided to continue some outside work and I watered the number two and three berry beds. I had watered the number one bed the day before.

That work completed, I decided to attempt to cool down and take a shower. I was able to get some bible reading completed before we headed out to Waco for lunch. Our lunch was very good and as usual the service was also good.

Lunch was completed, we then drove further into Waco as I wanted to purchase a bottle of adult beverage, then we headed for home.

Back at home I did nothing, and my favorite wife worked on some fall decorations.

Later in the afternoon we did set outside and the neighborhood was very quiet as usual with only a few drones flying over.

There is a smell of something dead in the area and we have been smelling it for the last two days. The smell goes and comes due to the wind. I have asked a couple neighbors if they have smelled it and only one neighbor who is next door to us said she had.  We do not know where it is coming from our exactly what the smell is.

Today’s probable event: lunch at the cracker store and I hope to get to read more from the Charlie Kirk book. I am about halfway done with the book.

Ok, I am stopping now so you can get started. We hope that we all have a blessed and safe day and we will keep you in our prayers.

Donnie the Ford

September 19, 2026

                Good morning to all as we pray for a blessed day for us all.

                Yesterday was a kickback and do-little day. I did get a few items from the grocery store, and I did water the potted plants in the back yard and I also waterer the #1 berry bed as it looked very bad.

We sat outside with a friend yesterday afternoon with the main discussion being the stinky smell. It would blow in with the wind and then go away. I even called the city about the smell and they did send a truck out to check it out. We at this time do not know what it is, and it isn’t there all the time just when we get a breeze.

                Today I need to pull more weeds from the flower beds out front but that is real work and I am not good at real work.

                We will likely go into Waco as I want to get a couple items and maybe have lunch. I need to get started and let you rest. Have a safe and blessed day, we will keep you in our prayers.

                Donnie the Ford

September 18, 2026

                We would like to say good morning to you, and a good day to that other person.

                Yesterday’s events; after dropping Alex off at school and returning home I did get on my knees in the front yard, this time I was attempting to pull weeds from a flower bed. I worked until the sun started shining directly on me. I will need to get on my knees again to continue the process as there are more weeds to be removed.

                After a cool down period and a shower, we went into Waco and visited three stores where we purchased nothing. My favorite wife was looking for a dress that she could wear to a wedding, but she did not find what she wanted.

                We did go to the sandwich shop but the lady who usually takes our order, her car was not there so I just drove on. A lot of the reasons we go there is because we like that lady, and the sandwiches are good.  

                Back at home I worked on my bible study for next week. Later in the afternoon we went out for supper, and we should say the food and service were very good. We returned home and we sat outside for a while. We have noticed that the birds are beginning to use the bird houses again that hang on the car port. The birds all seem to vanish after the baby birds grew up and the houses were not used but now, they are returning.

                Today’s possible events: go to the grocery store and get a few things and then wait and see what else happens.

                Have a safe and blessed day, keep us in your prayers as we keep you in our prayers.

    Donnie the Ford

September 17, 2026

                Good morning to you and as for me, I have plans to work in the yard this morning.

                Let’s look at yesterday for a moment. My favorite wife and I went out for breakfast, and it was good as usual. Back at home we had some time to rest and do my bible reading and bible study homework.

Later, I went to the human vet (aka doctor) and they checked me out for possible rehab. It was determined that my knee is ok for now, but my left foot needs some work. I have a lot of arthritis and bone spurs in that ankle. I will start some rehab next week.

                Back at home we sat on the front porch and talked about the quiet neighborhood, and the cat bird was making some noise down the street from us. That bird makes other sounds too. I did get a cold drink for both of us and on the way back to my seat, I also took a photo of a cactus bloom.

                This morning I have taken Alex to school, and I am working on the flower bed out front. I want to remove the grass and weeds that are in the beds. I have worked for a while and I did get a bunch of grass and weeds pulled but I still have a bunch to do. When I got done, I took a shower, and then our plans are to go into town and attempt to purchase some clothes. I might also go to the booze store and get a bottle of adult beverage.

                I need to go through papers on my desk and get rid of some and do what’s necessary with the others.

                Enough from me, have a safe and blessed day and keep us in your prayers as we keep you in our prayers.

                Thanks

                Donnie the Ford

September 16, 2026

                Good morning to all, it is somewhat cool this morning (78) even though we are supposed to again have a high temp of 101.

                I will attempt to keep this article short as there were few interesting events yesterday. I do want to comment on one thought. When I was a kid, I heard people talk about a “cat bird”. This bird was supposed to sound like a cat. I had never heard it myself until yesterday.

My favorite wife was in the garage going through some fall decorations and I went out to talk with her. As we were talking, I heard what I thought was a cat. I looked around in the garage and there was no cat. I kept hearing it, so I walked out of the garage and looked around, still no cat. The sound stopped but I kept looking, it had sounded like a small cat to me. Then I heard it again and this time it sounded as if it was coming from a tree. I heard the cat sound then another sound coming from the same tree. When I heard it a couple more times I then believed it was coming from a “cat bird”.

            Later in the afternoon when my favorite wife and I were sitting outside, I took the so-called smart phone and I asked Google, “is there a cat bird?” and Google said there is, and it described the bird. Wow, AI helping even old people learn new things.

            Today, my favorite wife and I plan to go out for breakfast this morning and this afternoon I have a doctor’s appointment to see if I need some rehab on my knee and or ankle.  

            Ok, have a safe and blessed day and we will keep you in our prayers.

            Donnie the Ford

September 15, 2026

Another very warm good morning to you. As I understand it, a normal high temperature for this time of year is 91 degrees and yesterday it was 102.

I was able to get Alex to school this morning on time and safely. The school traffic in Hewitt it is crazy in the mornings, it is like being in Dallas TX at rush hour.

Yesterday we did get the two storm doors installed, yes, I do have photos of both doors. The work seemed to be done well and we're happy with the new doors. Tres is not happy as he can not push the back storm door open and go outside.  

                Photo one front door photo two back door.

I mowed the front yard even though it was very hot, and I did vacuum up some of the leaves from the back yard.

My favorite wife and I did not do a lot yesterday, heck we did not even sit outside yesterday afternoon. I had bible study last night, so we ate supper earlier than usual as I needed to put everything away before I went to the bible study as it starts early.

Bible study has changed this year; the men have the lecture first and then go to class and the women go to class first then have lecture. Personally, I do not like it this way, but I will try it for a while.

Today’s main event is taking the dog Tres to the vet. Wow always too much for an ole senior person to do.

We hope you all have a blessed and safe day; we will keep you in our prayers.

Donnie the Ford

September 14, 2026

                Good morning to all, we are expecting another 100-degree day and if we do they say we will set a record for 100-degree days in September.

                What did “the Don” do yesterday? He was allowed to take his favorite wife out for lunch. The food and service were both good. Returning home he was allowed to rest for a while and then head out to the grocery store for a few items.

                Returning home and the grocery items placed properly in the cabinets or refrigerator, I again took a short rest before it was suggested, “that I might need to vacuum the floors”.

                Floors vacuumed, I then started washing the clothes. The major work in washing is that some items need to be properly placed on hangers and then placed properly in the closet, which I did.

                We did go outside to set at about 4:30 and as usual it was hot. I did need to check on the clothes in the dryer a couple times while we were outside. Conversations covered many things and the big one seemed to be when we were kids. How do old people remember things from that meny years ago?

                Today we are supposed to get the new storm doors installed so I will need to get our dog to stay in the garage and not attack the installer.

Parts of the front yard need to be mowed, and I am not sure if I will attempt that or not. Bible study begins this evening, and I am not happy with the lecture being first and the group meeting being second.

Well, I will stop and try to do nothing for a while, we pray that you have a blessed and safe day; you are in our prayers.

Donnie the Ford

September 13, 2026

                Good morning to all, we hope you have a blessed Sunday.

                Yesterday was another old person’s day, you know not doing a lot of interesting things. How interesting is it sitting in the ole worn-out recliner thinking I would like to go outside and do some yard work, but it is too hot, so I get the exercise device and exercise while still sitting in the ole worn-out recliner.

                My favorite wife started to work on a wreathe on the front porch, changing the color of the flowers from spring and summer to fall colors. I dragged my ole body out of the house and removed some debris from the front yard and even though that is not difficult work I did get hot and sweaty.

                “We”, meaning my favorite wife and I, did go to a friend’s house at the end of the block with a gift. We only stayed a few minutes and then we returned to our home where we cooled down for a while before heading outside with another friend to set in the heat. As usual, the big ole fan provided us a breeze.

                One topic that I provided was about a leaf on the street. I noted as I was removing the debris from the front yard there was a single dead leaf that was moving down the street and it made enough noise that it sounded like someone was walking. Yes, there was a small breeze moving the leaf and the neighborhood was as usual very quiet. Other topics were fire trucks, drones, and cars that look alike.

                Our friend had parked and gone into a store and when she came out there was a man attempting to get into her vehicle. She asked what he was doing and he apologized as he had gone to the wrong vehicle, his was parked next to hers and the vehicles were identical.

                Today our big plans will be to take it easy, stay safe in anything we do. We pray that 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 12, 2026

                Good morning to all, we did get some rain yesterday, there is 1/8-inch water in the rain gage. My favorite wife and I sat on the front porch as it was raining and we enjoyed the rain. Do I have a photo of the clouds before the rain arrived? Yes.

                Yes, that is my finger on the left side of the photo.

                Yesterday’s activities included driving into Waco, shopping at a store, eating at the sandwich place, shopping at another store and driving home.

                Today is supposed to be another hot day with temps at 102. About one third of the front yard needs to be mowed but I am not sure I will do that; we will see how the day goes. With no big plans my favorite wife and I might go for a ride out in the country.

                I get a notice on the computer each day showing what mail (post office mail) we will be getting. Today I will get a bill that I will need to pay and a Jury notice. I thought they let old people off Jury duty.

                I will also put the photo of the painting that I could not post on the 10^th. The neighbor’s granddaughter does pretty artwork.

                Ok, I am stopping for now, we hope you have a blessed day and that we all stay safe in all we do.

                Donnie the Ford

September 11, 2026

                We hope you have a good morning even though it is the 25th anniversary of 911. There will be a lot of information about 911 on the news today so I will keep my thoughts to myself.

                My favorite wife and I along with friends went to supper at the Cracker store last night. It is always nice to have supper with friends who have lived on our block longer than we have. As usual we did set outside after returning from supper yesterday.

                Major projects form yesterday; watered the flowers in pots and the berry beds. They predicted rain last night, if we got any I am unaware if it.

                Today we might go to a store as my favorite wife might want to look at clothes.

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

                Donnie the Ford

 

September 10, 2026

                Good morning and good day.

                Today is the day before the 25 anniversary of the 911 attack on America. I was in New York state the day of the attack, I was not in New York City.

                Let’s see if I did anything yesterday. I did go to a couple places to get quotes on car and home insurance. It is interesting how the quotes on the home are basically the same but on the car they vary. I will need to decide what to do in the next couple days.

                My favorite wife and I took a quick trip into Waco yesterday to a grocery store where we purchased a couple items. One item was a bottle of Pineapple wine which we gave to a friend. We had told her about the fact that it tasted good and we wanted her to try it, she liked it.

                We sat outside yesterday afternoon, and we discussed the fact that we talk to each other more when we set outside than we do if we are inside the house. There are just too many distractions inside the house, and the TV is always on. Back in the olden days before everyone had TVs people often kept the radio on all day. I guess having the TV or radio on helps us feel like we are not alone.

                Our neighbor’s granddaughter brough us a painting as we sat outside. She is probably 12 years old, and she has given us other paintings in the past.  

                We are happy to have these good neighbor grandkids.

                Our big plan for today is to go to supper with friends. We plan to go to a different restaurant for supper and that is unusual. We have gone to the same restaurant for supper on Thursday evening for probably a year or two, and today we break the norm, and go to a different restaurant.

                We hope you have a safe and blessed day; we will keep you in our prayers.

                Donnie trying something different the Ford

               

September 9, 2026

The sun is up, it is another good morning, and we hope it turns out to be a good day. Good day defined, “a day that isn’t too hot (aka less than 100) and that has an appropriate amount of rain.” We are praying for that day.

                Yesterday was a normal do very little day. I paid a couple bills and did some housework; we sat outside later yesterday afternoon. I did review the cost of auto and home insurance.

Today I will likely check and see if I can get the same coverage for less money. Other than that, there are no big plans.

We hope you have a safe and blessed day, and we will keep you in our prayers.

                Don the Ford

September 8, 2026

                Good morning to friends, family and others…

                The morning is starting out good, I did get Alex to school on time, and I am back here at the computer entering data.

                Yesterday being a holiday, was a day of rest and relaxation, although all days for ole senior people are basically that. My favorite wife and I left the homestead for a while, we decided to go to the chicken place and get some iced tea. Tea is normally $1.50 per glass but after 2:00pm it is only $1.00 per glass. We waited until 2:00 to go get the tea.

                We then decided to drive around a while out in the country and this time we went east of I-35. We were on roads that I have not seen in years, and some roads I had never been on. The interesting thing about the drive was and area where the grass in the fields was green. Yes, there was an area where it evidently had rained, and the farmland was green. And trust me, the green stood out to us.

                Back at home we set outside for a while and I decided to get the leaf blower and blow some of the leaves into a pile in the back yard. Obviously, I have a photo for my enjoyment. As you should see in the photo, our dog Tres decided to lie in the pile of leaves.

                Our trees are still green, but the pecan tree is dropping these leaves and they make the yard look like Fall is here. The photo below is of a cloud, if you look close at the bottom of the cloud it almost looks like a bomb that has gone off.

                Today’s big plan, who knows.

                We pray that you will have a blessed day filled with much kindness and please stay safe in all you do. You are in our prayers.

                Donnie the Ford

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