Mr. Branson sleeping. He’s been fighting falling asleep for about 30 minutes. He’s such a handsome sleeper!

NYT Games - Aug. 8, 2026 - Strands - Perfect! Connections - Great! Wordle - Great! Sudoku - Solved in 2:41! How did you do?

Full Body Power - tough workout today but I did it! This was one of those workouts where after I thought “it wasn’t pretty but I did it!” It truly was tough!

Let’s try some FunkyTown Donuts! This months donut flavors: Pistachio Watermelon, Blackberry Cobbler Bullseye and Hot Honey Corn Cake! All delicious flavors! Check them out at Sundance Square in Fort Worth, Tx! These flavors are only for the month of August! Also this month the Peach Blueberry and

NYT Games - Aug. 7, 2026 - Strands - Perfect! Connections - Great! Wordle - Great! Sudoku - Solved in 3:01! How did you do?

Uhm… chopsticks for what?!?!! I love finding ways to eat things where I don’t have to dirty my fingers!

NYT Games - Aug. 6, 2026 - Strands - Perfect! Connections - Solid! Wordle - Impressive! Sudoku - Solved in 3:23! How did you do?

Morning Musings: Solar Panels re-installation - part 2 edition! The solar panel guys have returned to complete the installation of our solar panels after our new roof was installed! One more step before everything is complete - blowing insulation in the attic where the roof was removed!! Then that

NYT Games - Aug. 5, 2026 - Strands - Perfect! Connections - Perfect! Wordle - Impressive! Sudoku - Solved in 2:52! How did you do?

Morning Musings: Full night of rest edition! Felt good getting a good nights sleep. Although I probably shouldn’t have started answering work emails on my phone at 7am! I know better!

NYT Games - Aug. 4, 2026 - Strands - Perfect! Connections - Perfect! Wordle - Great! Sudoku - Solved in 2:27! How did you do?

Morning Musings: late night edition… well it was a late night for us last! We’re usually in bed by 9p and last night we didn’t get home until 11:30pm!!! I’m worn out this morning!

NYT Games - Aug. 3, 2026 - Strands - Perfect! Connections - Perfect! Wordle - Great! Sudoku - Solved in 2:54! How did you do?

Morning Musings: late night last night edition. Rough night last night after treating myself to an after dinner evening sweet (milkshake.) Paying for it this morning but I’ll be ok!

NYT Games - Aug. 2, 2026 - Strands - Perfect! Connections - Solid! Wordle - Impressive! Sudoku - Solved in 2:50! How did you do?

Parking Lot Chronicles: poor time management edition! Trying to do too many things before getting to Costco (including needing gas in my car!) Luckily Costco sells gas! Are you a “half full tank - need gas ASAP” person or a “Oh, my ‘Fuel Low’ light just came on - I need gas!” person? I think you kn

NYT Games - Aug. 1, 2026 - Strands - Perfect! Connections - Perfect! Wordle - Great! Sudoku - Solved in 2:31! How did you do?

Day 40 - Full Body Strength! This workout was hard last week - it’s still hard! I can do hard things!!!! 6 minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) finisher - uurgh!!!

Morning Musings: solar panel re-installation day! It’s a hot day! Should be over 100°F (37°C) today! The installers were at our house at 6:30am to avoid the heat!

NYT Games - Jul. 31, 2026 - Strands - Perfect! Connections - Perfect! Wordle - Great! Sudoku - Solved in 4:15! How did you do?