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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Thursday, June 11

6:42 a.m. - I don't believe a word that falls from President Trump's mouth - not one word.  Isn't it horrible that we have a President that is that horrible.  I know I don't have a whole lot of life left, but I hope I don't experience some president like him for the rest of my life.  And he still has over two years to continue to damage the country, fatten his wallet, and pardon anyone and everyone who have assisted him in being such a criminal.  

Yesterday was a hodge-podge day.  I got to physical therapy and got on an elliptical, which was good to see.  (My knee sure is stiff today because of it.)  Then the weather forecast was for storms around noon, so I wanted to get home and work on the camper; in the process I forgot to drop off the clothes I have weeded out of my closets at Goodwill.  So I picked up a ladder at school and worked on the camper, and then I headed back to Moline to drop off the clothes, and then I went out to IC Elementary.  There wasn't much to do there, but I tried to accomplish a few things.  Then it was back home - some supper, some laundry, some dishes, and then attempt to watch the NBA Finals.  The Knicks won, and I think they are the better team, even though the big kid from the Spurs may be the most impacting basketball player I've ever seen.  It's amazing how athletic he is and skilled he is at his height.  

And the lowlight of the day...I have been called into jury duty....CRAP!

So today, I have to be at the courthouse by 8 a.m. to report and do my civic duty.  I guess that will determine the rest of my day, and I had an admin meeting scheduled for 9 a.m.  The weather forecast is calling for more rounds of storms today, including a lot of rain and perhaps severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.  So I guess I'm not sure what today is going to bring. 

Things to do for School

  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Get items from Laura Hozak
  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 week - Jury Duty
  • June 17-18 - trip with admin to Springfield
  • June 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
  • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Wednesday, June 10

6:14 a.m. - The weather forecast isn't looking great.  Today and tomorrow the forecasters are calling for storms and heavy rain.  I don't need either of those things.  

Yesterday was quiet and okay.  I went to Aledo and got some pies after doing a little work at IC Elementary.  Then I came home and "worked from home" which included mowing my yard and doing some weeding in the hot weather.  I did try to call 180 where Chase is currently at, and I left a message, but I haven't yet received a response.  I read my book a little, and watched the NHL game, and then it was off to bed.  After the trip to Aledo, I also stopped by mom and dad's and paid them a visit, took them a pie, and viewed the new shower they have.  She's really happy with it, and I'm really happy they have something that is safer and more usable.  

So what about today?  I have PT in the morning, but I also need to do a little work on the camper.  I think there is water problems somewhere again in the back corner.  I have had trouble with it before, and I don't know if the problem is on the roof or on the side.  I still continue to be amazed that campers have a shorter life expectancy than I ever imagined.  I guess it makes sense, though.  How is it feasible to roll around a "moving house" and not expect it to start to have difficulties.  I just wish I would have known all this before purchasing it.  It's going to be really hard for me to get anything out of that camper when we go to sell it. 

Part of my plan for the morning is to also take clothes to Goodwill.  I have four garbage sacks of clothes that I have removed from my closet that I don't wear or rarely wear.  This includes one sack of officiating clothes.  This was a "to-do" item that Amber had proposed for this summer.

I miss Amber, and I hope her week in Florida is going okay.  On the other hand, I really appreciate the quietness that I've had this week.  By that, I don't mean that Amber disturbs the quiet...it's great being with her when it's just the two of us.  The thing is that our house isn't normally "quiet".  And that's not a bad thing at all.  It's wonderful to have our kids and our grandchildren and friends and family members.  But it's also nice to have "quiet".

Things to do for School

  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Tuesday, June 9 - pick up pies at 10 a.m. at Aledo VFW
  • Get items from Laura Hozak
  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford

  • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 week - Jury Duty
  • June 17-18 - trip with admin to Springfield
  • June 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
  • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Tuesday, June 9 - Happy Birthday Darren!

5:23 a.m. - Yesterday was busy.  I had another PT appointment, and then I took a little time to get a haircut and filled the Escape up with gas.  Then it was off to the office at IC Elementary to get a few things done there.  Progress is being made on cleaning and waxing of the building, and I was able to put together an update message for staff and send it out.  I headed home for the afternoon and did some reading before attending the BOE meeting.  Then I came home and watched the Spurs beat the Knicks and went to bed.

Today?  Amber is still in Florida, and I'll have the house to myself this morning.  I think Kenzie has some work to do, and I will make an appearance at IC Elementary.  I also have an appointment to pick up a couple of pies in Aledo, and I think I'll take one of them to mom and dad to share.  Maybe I'll stop by Jack and Rhonda's and give them some as well.  I'm thinking I may stop I the YMCA and sign up for a month of membership too.  I may try to mow the yard today, as the grass is growing fast again after all the rain we have recently received.  The temps are supposed to be very warm, though, so I'm not sure about that.  The weekend weather is looking good...maybe I'll take the camper out to Loud Thunder.  Tonight, the NHL finals will be on.  It's been a great series.

And today is Darren's birthday.  I did a post on Facebook, and perhaps I'll give him a call. 

 Things to do for School

  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Tuesday, June 9 - pick up pies at 10 a.m. at Aledo VFW
  • Get items from Laura Hozak
  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford

  • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 week - Jury Duty
  • June 17-18 - trip with admin to Springfield
  • June 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
  • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT