Y2K

Twenty years ago today, the world was waiting to see if our computers would stop functioning as we moved from 1999 to 2000.

They didn't.

Colts

The Colts lost the final game of the season-- another game they probably should have won.

They collapsed in the second half.

The Babe

One hundred tears ago today. the Yankees bought the contract of Babe Ruth from the Red Sox.

The rest, as they say.......

Books

I had a quiet Christmas yesterday.

Now I have to get back to trying to aell my books.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all.

Ears

An aide I've had for years has begun cleaning my ears with Q-tips.

I have no idea why.

Impeachment

Ive been watching lots of impeachment stuff this week.

I still don't know what will happen next.

Mixup

There was a mixup yesterday, and no aide came until 6pm.

It was no fun.

Colts

The Colts are out of the playoffs.

They had too many injuries and lost too many games they should have won.

Snow

We had a big snow last night, and another is coming tonight.

I hope my place doesn't lose power.

Not Sunday

Sunday's family dinner is off.

Both my sister and her daughter are ill.

Sunday

My family is getting together at my sister's house Sunday.

Hopefully it won't snow.

College Hoops

Top-ranked Louisville lost last night.

That's the fourth or fifth number one team to lose this season already.

Cold

It's getting cold.

My aide this morning had trouble getting the key in the outside box,  Overnight, the box iced over.

Colts

The Colts lost again yesterday, likely ending their playoff chances.

Too bad.  They just had too many key injuries this year.

Big 10

The Big 10 football championship game is tomorrow night.

I'm picking Ohio State, but pulling for Wisconsin.

Mouse

I'm doing better handling the mouse.

It goes in spurts.

IU

IU's undefeated  basketball team beat a ranked team last night.

IU might be ranked next week.

Shirt

I'm wearing a shirt today that is far too big.

I don't know where I got it, but it's annoying.

Colts

The Colts are 6-6 after another loss yesterday.

With a solid kicking game, they could be 8-4, or even 9-3.

Thanksgiving

I had  a quiet Thanksgiving-- lots of football.

It was nice.

Upset

Top-ranked Duke was beaten by Stephen F. Austin in college hoops last night.

It was a huge upset.

Mouse

I've been having trouble manipulating my mouse lately.

This happens sometimes.

Colts

The Colts lost last Thursday night.

They are still in the playoff hunt, though.

Cavities

The dentist found two tiny cavities yesterday.

This dentist seems to have better technology than others I've seen.

Dentist

I go to the dentist today.

Yuck.

Impeachment

The Democrats may have had a breakthrough in the impeachment hearing this morning, but they may regret it.

To properly defend against Ukraine charges would require going through the 2016 Democratic campaign corruption and Deep State opposition to Trump.  In a Republican-controlled Senate, such a trial could spend months detailing the Left's corruption right through a presidential campaign.

BSU

Ball State lost a football game 45-44 Saturday.

Wow.

Colts

The Colts finally blew a team out yesterday.

They did it by running the ball, which is fun to watch.

Impeachment

I'm watching the impeachment hearings.

So far, I see nothing.

IU

IU football is actually ranked this week.

Good for them.

Evansville

Evansville beat top-ranked Kentucky in Lexington last night.

The Purple Aces only beat Ball State last week by four points.

Colts

The  Colts lost a game Sunday they should have won easily.

Not good.

Kim

My sister Kim had a heart attack Friday night.

Hopefully, she'll go home today.

Chhristmas shopping

I've finished my Christmas shopping.

All that remains is to have Amazon send it.

Chilly

We are in a cold few days.

It's that time of year.

Lincoln

On this date in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected president.

Had he known what was coming, partially by his own hand, I wonder if he would have run.

Sneezing

I've been sneezing lately, and so have my aides.

I guess it's the weather.

Colts

So, the Colts lost another winnable game yesterday, and Jacoby Brissett was injured, though it doesn't seem too serious.

The Colts could fairly easily be undefeated so far this season-- and almost as easily, winless.

Football

I'm planning to watch Purdue, Notre  Dame, and IU football games tomorrow.

It's  a Hoosier thing.

Perfect

I went to my urologist for my annual bladder scope this morning.

Everything is perfect.

Game Seven

Game Seven of the World Series  is tonight.

I'm picking the Astros.

Bummer

Yesterday was no fun.  My main TV went out,  and I got some bad family news.

Bummer.

49ers

I watched the undefeated 49ers for the first time this season yesterday.

They are really good.

Football

There are some pretty big college football games tomorrow.

Ohio State and Wisconsin should be fun.

Birthdays

We have several October birthdays in my family.

Today, I think, is my niece, Renee-- or my niece, Shreve.

Novel

I'm revising one of my novels.

We'll see what happens.

World Series

The World Series starts tonight.

I'm picking Houston in five games.

Go Cards

Ball State is still undefeated in MAC football.

Fun stuff.

Colts

The Colts play again this weekend.

If they win they can solidify their place as a top team.

Youtube

I  was having problems watching videos on Youtube-- actually, the problem was hearing them-- but lately it's been just fine.

Who knows why.

Debut Novel

I just read about a writer who has gotten a seven-figure deal for a debut novel.

Wouldn't that be nice?

Bathroom Issues

I had a hard time in the bathroom last night.

It's okay now, though.

Ball State

Ball State is 2-0 so far in MAC conference football.

Go Cards.

Rain

It's a chilly. rainy day.

Typical for October in Indiana.

MY THREE SONS

One of my aides is from Nigeria, and lately he's been humming the theme song of MY THREE SONS.

It's terrific.

Squirrel

I saw a squirrel right outside my apartment yesterday.

It was pretty neat.

Cold

Cold weather is finally on its way.

I'm pulling for a mild winter.

Colts

The Colts, playing without their three top defensive players, beat the Chiefs last night.

They now have to be considered a top tier NFL team.

Remotes

I have two TVs, and I did have two working remotes, but now I just have one working remote.

An aide stepped on one, and it hasn't worked since.

Bugs

I'm seeing bugs in my apartment.

Even though it's been hot outside, I guess they know it''s getting time to come in for the winter.

Starship

Elon Musk unveiled his Starship rocket last weekend.

It looks like something out of Buck Rogers.

Go Irish

Notre Dame might be on its way to a one loss football season.

That could get them back in the playoffs.

Colts

The Colts lost yesterday to the Raiders.

It wasn't a good loss, as the Raiders aren't a really good team.

Agents

I queried some mire agents yesterday.

Think good thoughts.

Impeachment

I'm reading a book about the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson.

It seems appropriate.

Baseball

Baseball is coming down to the playoffs.

My Pirates were eliminated long ago.

Fall

It's officially fall now.

I'm already seeing Christmas commercials.

Colts

The Colts won again yesterday.

They should beat the Raiders Sunday, too.

Aide

My regular aide called off again today.  The company covered the shifts.

The aide does this fairly often.

UFOs

The Pentagon, according to reports,  is now saying some UFO videos are real.

Amazing.

Books

I'm contacting literary agents again.

I have ten possible projects.

IU

IU got blasted by Ohio State Saturday.

It's what IU football does-- win non-conference games and lose conference games, often by wide margins.

Colts

The Colts won yesterday, but Adam Viinatieri is still struggling.

This could be the final season in a legendary career.

IU

IU plays Ohio State tomorrow.

Good luck to the Hoosiers. 

Hot

It's going to be hot  today.

This might br the last hot streak until next spring.

9/11

Eighteen years ago today I was living near Muncie.

And the towers came down.

Youtube

Sometimes the audio on Youtube videos is good, and sometimes not.

Odd.

Colts

The Colts lost their season opener.  Again.

It was a good game, though.

Better

I'm feeling better.

We may have done the meds incorrectly.  The pill bottle says take 3 times a day, but we've only done it twice a day tops.  Maybe that's why the stuff is lingering.

NFL

The Packers and Bears kick off the NFL season tonight.

The case can be made that these two teams should open every season.

Irish

Notre Dame won its first football game Monday night.

They have to get better, though.

QBs

The Colts signed Brian Hoyer to a good deal and gave Jacoby Brissett a nice extension.

Good moves.

BSU-IU

Ball State plays IU in football tomorrow.

Go Cards!!!!!!!

Colts

Tonight is the first Colt game after Andrew Luck.

I'll be interested to see how much Jacoby Brisset plays.

Better

I'm continuing to get better.

It's a slow process.

Books

I have many queries out to literary agents.

Hopefully I'll start hearing back after Labor Day.

Luck

Andrew Luck has retired.

I think the Colts can still win games, but the Super Bowl is likely gone for a while.

Yodir

My aide Yodit is back.

That's good news.

College Fooball

Ball State opens its college football season against IU next week.

The Cardinals have actually done well against the Hoosiers in recent years.

Yodit

I thought my aide Yodit might be back tonight.

She's not.

Phlegm

I've had lots of phlegm  in my throat the past couple of days.

No fun.

Colts

So. the Colts lost again this weekend.

They seem to be improving.

Colts

The Colts have another preseason game tomorrow.

Let's see if they can win one.

Good Sleep

I got a good rest last night.

More progress.

Progress

I did my normal stuff yesterday.

It's progress.

Meds

I got some medicine for my coughing fits from the doctor yesterday.

I think it's already working.

Doctorr

I'm going to the doctor today.

I wasn't asked. just told.

Colts

The Colts lost  their first preseason game last night.

They usually do.

Tough Week

Ir's been a tough week so far.

I'm feeling a little better, though.

Sinuses

It's been an uncomfortable few days.

My sinuses are acting up.

Again

My daytime aide company blew another shift today.

They knew last week the regular aide wasn't coming today, and still didn't fill it.

Cold

I've been cold the last couple of days.

I even had chills in bed last night.

Shoes

I got some new shoes recently that have both laces and straps because I thought the straps would keep them on better.

They do, but the laces come untied easily.

Luck

Andrew Luck has a calf injury.

Not a good start.

Trades

Today is the trading deadline in major league baseball.

It should be interesting.

Again

My daytime aide company blew another shift today.

We're getting back to the bad old days.

Cookout

We had at family cookout at Jeff and Susan's house Saturday.  It was great.

Jon, Angela, and Callie have moved back to Indiana from Texas.

Again

As of now, my daytime aide company is failing to staff the first two shifts today.

It's becoming almost predictable.  Again.

Carpet

The apartment complex cleaned my carpets Monday.

So, that's out of the way.

Mueller

I watched the Mueller testimony this morning.

It was sad.   Mueller is clearly past his prime.

Novel

I queried a literary agent Sunday about one of my novels, and she asked to read the manuscript.

We'll see what happens.

Apollo 11

I watched a new documentary on the Apollo 11 mission last night.

It had lots of good footage,

Photo

I have a picture of my family on the end table beside my couch that's regularly laid flat and not set back up.

Don't know why.

Heat

We have a heat wave over the next few days.

Yuck.

Aide

One of my favorite aides has quit my daytime aide company.

Too bad.

Yodit

My main aide Yodit will be gone for a few weeks.

I will miss her.

Baseball

I watched parts of 5 baseball games this weekend.

Pretty fun.

MLB

The MLB season picks up today in earnest after the All-Star break.

My Pirates are in the thick of the playoff chase.

Youtube

My computer acted up yesterday.  I was trying to watch videos on Youtube, and I could get the music, sort of, but not the speech.

Strange.

Weather

We/re having a very hot week.

Who knows what the weather in Indiana will be six months from now.

All-Star Game

Tonight is the major league All-Star Game.

I predict several home runs.

Lights

I have some aides who turn the lights on in my apartment in broad daylight and fail to turn them off when they leave.

Strange.

Aides

Two of my main aides are back as of yesterday, which is good.

One of them is a new grandma.

July 4, 1776

Happy Independence Day!!!!!!!!

Aides

I've been without two of my main aides for a while.

Hopefully, they'll be back soon.

World UFO Day

Today isWorld UFO Day.

They have days for all kinds of stuff.

Aide

My regular weekend aide took this past weekend off, and my daytime aide company only covered three of the six shifts,

Not a good performance.

Agent

A NYC literary agent asked to read one of my novels yesterday.

We'll see what happens.

Hot

It's finally hot this week.

Welcome to summer.

Hawaii

I sent my photo to my friend in Hawaii Monday.

I hope he didn't have nightmares.

Aide

I have an aide here now who's never been here before.  I had to tell her everything.

She's done fine, but it's annoying that the company does this to me.

Go Bucs

My Pirates won a game yesterday after trailing by 3 runs in the 9th and again in the 11th.

Incredible win.

Again

My daytime aide company blew another shift today.

It's frustrating.

Rain

Another rainy week this week.

It's boring.

Tums

I've started taking Tums at night.

It seems to work.

Aide Stuff

My morning aide is coming early this week and next because her kid is going to summer camp.

Life is odd.

Cheryl

I had an aide I hadn't had in a while today.

She is very good.

Flag Day

Today is Flag Day.

You don't hear much about that, anymore.

Agent

I have a literary agent emailing with me about doing a nonfiction book about space exploration.

We'll see.

Acid

I vomited in bed again last night.

It's a combination of acid reflux and sinus drainage.

Aide

A new aide who's been here a few times tells me I need to get married.

She's sweet.

Noise

This apartment complex is becoming a noisy place.

It's annoying.

NFL

I see Le'Veon Bell is with the Jets now.

I bet the Steeler defense is eager to get hold of him.

Writing

I'm writing a news article this week.

Then I can get back to my novels.

Power II

The power went out on my TV again last night.

The problem seems to be in the power bar.

Power

The power went off on my TV last night.

Yodit got it turned back on this morning.

Back To Normal

The TV in my office worked fine this weekend.

All is well.

TV Stuff

Here's the deal.  MLB Network never did come on the TV in my office yesterday, but when I went into the living room and turned it on, everything was fine.


Who knows what happened.

MLBN

My MLB Network is currently frozen.

Very odd.

Langford

Romeo Langford is officially leaving IU for the NBA.

He could've used another year in college.

FUTURES

I have an article in the FUTURES journal out now.

I didn't get paid for it, but it might lead somewhere.

Pioneers

I'm reading a book called PIONEERS, about the founding and settling of Marietta, Ohio, the first settlement in the Northwest Territory, which became the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

It's a good book.

Aide

Last evening and this morning I've had an aide I had years ago.

It's been nice.

Storms

We had more storms this morning.

I didn't lose power, though.

Aide

One of my main aides was in the hospital last weekend.

Hopefully, she'll be fine.

Pirates

My Pirates are hanging in, four games over ,500.

Josh Bell is on a tear.

Storms

We had more storms yesterday, and I was concerned about losing power again.

I didn't.

Powerless

I was without power for about 8 hours last night.

It was no fun.

Bathroom

I had to pee in the middle of the night last night.

It was the first time in years.

Snow

I saw over the weekend that commencement ceremonies at the University of Colorado were held in snow.

Wow.

Jon

My brother Jon and his family are moving back to Indiana from Texas this summer.

It's great news.

Friday

I didn't post here Friday because the Internet was in my apartment.

I gather it was a router issue.

Sinuses

I'm having sinus issues at night, which leads to acid reflux issues, which has led to vomiting the last two nights.

It's something I deal with, especially when the weather changes.

Weather

We're finally into a weather regime that should hold into October.

It should help my sinuses.

Projects

I have several projects out to various literary agents.

Hopefully, something will connect.

Aides

So far, I haven't heard anything about a change in aides this week.

We'll see.

Aides

My daytime aide company is failing to cover shifts again today.

It's unfortunate and unprofessional.

500 Month

We're int Indy 500 month.

I guess that's still the way most people know about Indiana.

Colts

I see the Colts signed Spencer Ware yesterday.

He's a good back.

Shoes

The shoes I ordered from Amazon last week came Sunday, which surprised me.

They feel good.

Lugar

Richard Lugar died yesterday at 87.

He did an email interview with me once.

Shoes

I bought a pair of shoes on Amazon yesterday.

Hope it works.

Addendum

To be fair, my daytime aide company did offer to send an aide yesterday afternoon who had never been here.

I read that email after writing the blog entry.  I declined the offer.

Aides

My daytime aide company is not covering the first two shifts today.

Bad business.

Wheelchair

My new wheelchair is really comfortable.

I think it has more padding than the other one.

Go Bucs

My Pirates are right at the top of the National League.

I wanted to write that while I could.

Fast Delivery

The wheelchair I ordered Wednesday came yesterday.

That was fast.

Wheelchair

I took the electric wheelchair out for a little bit last evening.

It was the first time this year.

Animals

I saw a squirrel and a cardinal outside my patio yesterday.

Pretty cool.

Aides

My daytime aide company failed to cover the evening shift yesterday.

My nighttime aide came a bit early.

Sanders

Bernie Sanders is getting a big deal on FNC tonight.

That should be interesting.

Sinuses

My sinuses are acting up today.

It's a bummer.

Aides

I have an aide who leaves a mess in the kitchen sink, and the next aide gripes to me about it.

It's annoying.

Blown Shift

My daytime aide company blew another shift yesterday.

My nighttime company covered it.

UVA

Last year, top seed UVA lost to a 16 seed.  Last night, they won the national championship.

Good for them.

Virginia

I'm picking Virginia to win the NCAA title.

It should be a good game.

Spartans and Cavaliers

I'm picking MSU and Virginia to play in the NCAA championship game.

We'll see.

Fun

I'm watching baseball and looking forward to the NCAA Final Four.

It's a fun time.

Spring

Spring seems to have sprung.

It's about time.

Baseball

My Pirates blew a game they should have won yesterday.

Bummer.

NCAA Hoops

There were some great games in the NCAA tournament this season.

The Purdue-Virginia game was as good as college basketball gets.

Purdue

Purdue is in the Elite Eight.

They beat Tennessee in a terrific game last night.

Mia

Today is my aide Mia's birthday.

She says she's getting old, but she's young enough to be my daughter.

IU Hoops

IU lost in the NIT last night.

Too bad.

Aide

I had a substitute aide Saturday evening who had never worked with me before telling me how to eat.

Annoying.

NCAA

The NCAA tournament had some good games over the weekend.

It's fun to watch.

Purdue

Purdue won its first NCAA game last night.

Go Boilers.

Baseball

The major league baseball season opened in Tokyo yesterday, but won't resume here until next week.

Silly.

Brackets

I'm not doing the NCAA brackets this year.

I'm just not into it.

IU Hoops

IU plays tonight in the NIT.

They might win that tournament.

Agent Interest

I have a literary agent interested in a nonfiction book proposal.

Keep good thoughts.

Deer

I had spaghetti and deer meat for supper last night.

It's good stuff.

Rsin

It's a rainy day today.

But it could be worse. Snow may flurry tomorrow.

Updates

My computer is constantly pestering me with updates.

I wish it had updates up its CPU.

Mouse

I go through periods when it's hard for me to use the mouse.

I'm in one of those periods now.

Fan

I actually have my fan on now.

Imagine that.

IU Hoops

IU looked strong last night.

They still have a shot at the NCAA tournament.

Snow

More snow is due later today.

Can you believe that?

Mornings

I'm watching THE ROCKFORD FILES and the old MAGNUM, P. I. in the mornings.

They were great.

Hickenlooper

John Hickenlooper of Colorado is running for president.

There used to be a kids show on here hosted by Harlow Hickenlooper.  I always thought they made that name up.

Cold

We have another cold week ahead.

Presumably, this will be the last one this winter.

Missed Shift

My daytime aide company missed another shift today.

My other aide company covered it.

Marching Along

This is the last day of February, which is always good.

We can have some nice days in March.

IU Hoops

IU won another big game last night, beating Wisconsin.

It took double overtime, but they did it.

Power

There were lots of power outages around here Sunday.

I'm glad my power stayed on.

Weather

We had snow, sleet, high winds, and sunshine yesterday.

Typical Indiana weather.

George Washington

Today would have been George Washington's 287th birthday.

Too bad we don't specifically celebrate it anymore.  He was a remarkable man.

Zion

Duke lost last nigh after Zion Williamson was injured when his shoe blew out.

Very odd.

Machado

Manny Machado just signed a 10-year, $300 million baseball contract.

I wonder bow much Babe Ruth could have gotten today.

Futures

I was notified yesterday that an article I wrote will be published in Futures journal.

I'm not getting paid, but it might lead somewhere.

IU Hoops

It looks like IU's basketball season is pretty much over.

Too bad.

February

We're now halfway through February.

That's good.

Sinuses

I have a sinus headache today.

It's probably the weather.

Queries

I sent queries to a few literary agents yesterday.

We'll see what happens.

Dogs

I'm watching the Westminster Dog Show, as I do every year.

I love seeing all the dogs.

Mom

Today would have been Mom's 85th birthday.

I still think of her every day.

Aide

The aide I usually have Friday was in a traffic accident on her way here this morning.

I'm told she's fine.

Virginia

The political situation in Virginia has gone crazy the past few days.

Incredible.

Telluride

I'm seeing a television commercial for the Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado.

I've been to Telluride, and I'd love to go back.

Novel

It seems abortion is coming back as a major national issue.

That might help my novel currently at a literary agent.  It involves the politics surrounding abortion.

Patriots Win Again

Well, it was an interesting Super Bowl.

I kept waiting for something to happen.  Nothing much ever did.

Super Bowl

I'm picking the Patriots in the Super Bowl, but I hope the Rams win.

Patriots 38, Rams 28.

Jackie Robinson

Today would have been Jackie Robinson's 100th birthday.

I have his autograph.

So Far, So Good

I made it through the first night of the bitter cold in good shape.

About 25 hours to go.

Baseball

Baseball spring training opens in a couple weeks.

You wouldn't know that by the weather here.

Winter

This is going to be a long, cold, potentially dangerous week.

Hopefully, it'll be the worst of winter this year.

Pro Bowl

The Pro Bowl is this weekend, but I don't watch it.

It's not good football.

IU Hoop

IU's basketball team is having trouble shooting this season.  Some of the best shots in the world are in Indiana high schools, but IU can't shoot.

Odd.

More Snow

Another big snow might hit Saturday.

This is why January is my least favorite month.

NFL

The NFL had twp great playoff games Sunday, but they were both marred by bad referee calls at critical points.

Too bad.

GRAVITY

Saturday night, I watched a movie for the first time in a long time-- GRAVITY with Sandra Bullock.

It was unconvincing sci fi.

NFL Picks

I think it'll be the Patriots and the Saints in the Super Bowl.

I hope it's the Chiefs and the Rams.

Mom

We are approaching the fifth anniversary of Mom's death.

I think of her every day.

More Snow

I hear we're in for another big snow Saturday.

Yuck.

IU Hoops

IU basketball lost their third straight game last night.

They need to get back on the beam.

Too Bad

Unfortunately, the Colts lost Saturday.

They had a great turnaround season, though.

GO COLTS

I predict the Colts will beat the Chiefs tomorrow in a heart stopper, 31-27.

Waiting

I'm still waiting to hear from the literary agent about my novel.

These things take time.

Nigeria

I think one of my regular aides has gone home to Nigeria for a visit.  I also see on the news that Nigeria is experiencing another outbreak of ebola.

Yikes.

Clemson

Clemson whipped Alabama in the national championship football game last night.

They beat Alabama about the same way they beat Notre Dame.

Colts

The Colts won their playoff game Saturday.

They play the Chiefs next.  I think the Colts will win again.

Weather

We're looking at a few mild days ahead.

If we get through January without much cold and snow, we might be in good shape.

IU Hoops

IU basketball gets back on the court tonight against Illinois.

The Hoosiers are really good this season.

Murphy

My brother Jeff and nephew Ben brought Ben's dog over for a visit Monday.

Murphy is a great, beautiful black Lab.