John Guthrie

Figuring things out, just like everyone else.

21 February 2024

Things are hectic. I accidentally lost yesterday's article, and today was busy.  Hal’s sister Phyllis arrived today for a 7-day visit. We haven't seen her in several months, so this time she's staying longer. Phyllis has to adjust to the weather here after

19 February 2024

I remember when we lived around Washington, DC, and the annual joke was that if we made it through Presidents Day without a snowstorm, that winter was finally over.  I found my old Kindles yesterday. I thought about a new one, but luckily, I found both. I charged their batteries,

18 February 2024

Finally, I feel better today. It's not 100%, but it's markedly better than the last few days. My sinuses aren’t congested as severely as they were, so I can breathe better, which helps me feel better. Every year, I go through a phase like this.

February 17 2024

I felt under the weather again today, and it seemed worse than yesterday because I was so tired. My sinuses continued to alternate between stopping up or dripping uncontrollably. I went back to bed for several hours in the afternoon and slept until congested sinuses woke me up.  I felt

16 February 2024

After another night of poor sleep, I feel exhausted when I wake up. I felt cold during the morning, and that’s never a good sign. I stayed home today to rest because the mini refrigerator I ordered arrived. At last, I could put my insulin and some orange juice

15 February 2024

I woke today feeling refreshed and slightly melancholy after yesterday's terrible incident in Kansas City. As a nation, we have gone off the rails and are hurtling towards disaster. I don't attribute this to any imaginary god. Instead, it is a reflection of how selfish we

14 February 2024

Valentine's Day went wonderfully for us. We had our pedicures at the neighborhood spa this morning, followed by a fabulous Greek lunch at one of our favorite spots. Hal did some shopping, and for a change, he bought several items. We came home in a great mood, only

13 February 2024

The sun is finally back!! It seemed like the dreary weather was never-ending, but I was surprised by the bright sky this morning. I had a terrible night of sleep, so our only trip was to the grocery store.  I am edging closer to another attempt at blogging. My biggest

12 February 2024

I endured another Super Bowl last night. When I say endured, I mean I did not watch a single commercial or any of the endless pre-and-post-game nonsense. I glanced up occasionally at the muted TV to see if, by any chance, football was taking place, and that was how I

11 February 2024

Gray. Dreary. Raining. These three words describe the day here. I feel OK physically, aside from congested sinuses and the resulting headache. Somehow, I feel different today. I can't quite understand why, but I decided to stay home, which was OK with Hal. I resisted the urge to

10 February 2024

Sometimes, nothing is better than relaxing in bed on a Saturday morning for an hour or four. When it is raining or snowing outside, it feels even more incredible. Today was one of those days for me. We had no plans for the day, so it was an excellent, peaceful

Does Anyone Actually Watch The Game Anymore?

Super Bowl Sunday is nearly here. An American tradition that transfixes the nation every year. While there is a small minority like me who watch the game, it seems like everyone else wants to watch the commercials. Personally, I couldn’t care less about the commercials. I mute the TV

09 February 2024

The latest health update is that I caught up on sleep last night. My blood sugar seems stable, but my head feels congested, like someone is inflating a balloon inside my skull.  There wasn't much happening around here today. I finally picked out a mini fridge from Amazon

08 February 2024

I didn't sleep well last night. I felt uneasy, but there was so much on my mind that I couldn't blame any one thing for how I felt. I was awake until 0600 this morning. I didn't feel tired until 0530 or so. I

07 February 3024

Today was my monthly visit to the nail spa for a pedicure. As a diabetic, foot care is critical to delay the onset of neuropathy. Because I have numbness in my toes and it isn't easy to bend over, a pedicure is an excellent way to take care

Yoda Was Right

Yoda was right. In life, we make choices all the time. We attempt new things, but we fail to learn a lesson that Yoda taught.  Life is tough, but we carry on. We fail at things until we succeed. Failure is the stepping stone to success. Let's help

Think Before You Type, Think Again Before You Edit, And Think One Last Time Before You Publish

Negativity is a sneaky thing. I nearly succumbed to it earlier when I started a story. As I hammered away at the keyboard, I thought I was the crusading journalist type of writer, but that wasn't the case. I was writing from anger, jealousy, and darkness, which is

06 February 2024

Time is a funny thing, “timey-wimey,” as The Doctor once said. Never argue about time with The Doctor.  Today is Mom's birthday, or it would have been. I remember her every year at this time, and I always use this picture to remember her.  Mom was orphaned at

05 February 2024

Today was tax day for both Hal and myself. I’m happy that things turned out better than they did last year. After we left H&R Block, we went to check out eyeglass frames since I have an exam next month that might change my prescription. When we

04 February 2024

We enjoyed our Sunday here. Sleeping late is always a nice treat. We only made one trip to BJ’s for necessities like tissues and toilet paper. Tomorrow promises to be another beautiful day, and since it is Monday, most people will be at work or in school.  If we

Kentucky Blues

I was born and raised in western Kentucky and learned to be a UK Wildcat fan early. I remember watching games on TV with the sound turned off so we could listen to Cawood Ledford call the game on the radio. There wasn't anything else to do during

03 February 2024

I'm feeling much better today, and I'm grateful. Once again, we're planning to go out today, and hopefully, we will. The idea of a nice casual lunch somewhere sounds wonderful after eating nothing but my delicious cooking for a week. If we go out,

02 February 2024

Friday started as a disappointment because I woke up feeling under the weather. We scrapped our plans to go out today to be on the safe side. My head was congested, and I felt exhausted since I woke up this morning. I hate feeling sick, but I know I must

Adios, WWE and Wrestling

I was a casual wrestling fan for years but was not obsessed with it. There were periods when I would watch, followed by months of not caring. I occasionally enjoyed some of the characters and storylines, but recently, I found the stories were stale and uninteresting, not to mention repetitive.

01 February 2024

January is behind us, slowly fading into the mists of the past. My 60th-year journey continues today with a busy schedule, especially in the morning.  I took Hal to a medical appointment at 0900 because he had to have lab work done. Afterward, I stopped at the bank to get