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Journal Entry for January 13, 2025 A warm home begins with a warm heart. A warm heart enjoys the good company of warm and trusting friends. Surprising FactsFuzzy socks were introduced in the 1970's and became very popular in the 1980's thanks to new knitting techniques. Flashdance was filmed in l...
01/13/2026
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Journal Entry for Monday 1/12/2026I woke up very early this morning. The first thought that came to my mind was that 2026 means I am not the only one who will be one year older. My house will also be one year older! So, I jumped out of bed and got to work asking Gemini ai to create an image for m...
01/12/2026
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Journal for Sunday, 1/11/206To be clear, I'm no authoritarian on religious matters. Nor am I the sharpest or brightest color in a crayon box, but there are quotes we all find interesting. If it's something that resonates with you, it doesn't matter where the source came from, if it makes good sen...
01/11/2026
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Journaling for Friday, January 9 January is Mental Wellness Awareness Month, National Blood Donor Month, and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. What can you do to make you or your loved ones safer, loved, and healthier in January? Mental Wellness Awareness Month Do you make other people feel value...
01/09/2026
Journal Entry for 1/8/2026 Public Safety Announcement from Local Police Departments Significant road closures today, January 8, 2026, for a T.V. production, possibly related to big projects linked to Taylor Sheridan (creator of Yellowstone). Production was cancelled in December to resume filming ...
01/08/2026
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Journaling January 7, 2026Earliest Personal RecollectionsCurb appeal is a term that has become synonymous with the visual attractiveness of a property’s exterior, particularly as seen from the street. While today it is most often used in the context of real estate, the concept has a rich history ...
01/06/2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2026 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag.texas.gov Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Win by Stopping Samsung from Using its Smart TVs to Illegally Spy on Texans AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a m...
01/06/2026
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Journaling for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 On Monday, January 5th I noticed positive change in Irving, Texas. I stopped to purchase gasoline. The price was the lowest I've seen in years! I felt joy. The price: $2.12 per gallon - Tah Dah! Falling gas prices to me are like pennies from Heaven.---Pat...
01/06/2026
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Journaling for January 5, 2026In preparation for what I need to do this year, I ran across an old notebook. It contained "Affirmations for Your Focus is Your Reality." Inside the Piccadilly notebook were ten affirmations. I decided to focus on three; then comment on what it means to me. My focu...
01/05/2026
Journaling for January 2026 January kicked off the new year on January 1 when Sirius reached its highest point in the sky. In Dallas - Fort Worth, the night sky had its own midnight magic with Sirius, the brightest star visible from Earth. We had clear skies. Jupiter could be seen, the nearly ful...
01/02/2026
