Posted 12/8/21 “…if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” Romans 12:8 Happy Wednesday everyone! 🙂 I really don’t have a lot to discuss today although many, many topics yet need to be delved…
Author: Mark Applegate
What’chu Talkin’ ’bout Willis?
Posted 12/6/21 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7 Time, it keeps on a tickin’, eh? At least we are no longer in…
More Number Nonsense
Posted 12-3-21 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3 Did I mention that I like numbers? I also love weekends (and my job too…) Today’s date: 12-3-21. AKA 12321 Every experience with dementia is different. There are…
Christmas Music is Just Another Thing that is “On the Clock”
Posted the first day of Advent (December 1st)…also a numberphile’s happy date 12/1/21…I could play those notes on the piano! 🙂 If’n the date was a song, it would sound like the beginning of Fur Elise. Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy…
Many Thanks
Posted the (Cyber) Monday after Thanksgiving (11/29/21) “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”-Matthew 11:29 I am thankful for all of you. I forgot to remind you of that before I left for Thanksgiving break, but it was…
Beowulf: Two Ogres and the Dragon of Dementia
Posted 11/24/21 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. –Mark 11:24 Happy Thanksgiving Eve, friends and family! 🙂 Can’t you just smell the cornbread and turkey already??? We have an infinite number of things about which to be thankful and I count you as one…
Snoozed: Mom and/or You as You Read My Rambling Today
Posted 11/22/21 “By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones.” -Hebrews 11:22 Hi all! Happy Monday to ya! (Aren’t they all???) Just dropping a quick post today, knowing that if I had more time it would be…
Minnows, Mom and Me
Posted from I-44 Friday I unfortunately don’t have time for a post today. I’m driving back from St. Louis after doing the clinical study that I mentioned last week several times. If you hear a crash as I type, call 911. 🙂 Good news: I had 3 hours inside of various sound chambers in the…
Ex-Shawshank Re: Dementia Day 611 (1 Year, 246 days): Andy Griffith, Here We Come!
Posted 11/17/21 Just a head’s up to those who follow my ongoing saga: We just got a text alert that there will no longer be restrictions on our visits. We just show up, get screened at the front, stay masked and distanced, and do what we used to beyond that. 🙂 The distanced part will…
Shawshank Re: Dementia Day 611 (1 Year, 246 days): It May Be Super Small and Full of Cap’n Crunch, but You are Welcome to it When I am Done With It
Posted 11/17/21 “‘We played the pipe for you, and you did not dance;we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ –Matthew 11:17 As I mentioned Monday, this is going to be a challenging week, time-wise, so I will jump right in. Brain donation. It is super important. No, don’t have to do it now, while you…