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Monday, April 20, 2026

Monday, April 20

4:44 a.m. - Yesterday was okay.  In the morning I got some yard work done, and I worked o the pool and hot tub a little.  In the afternoon, I basically was inside reading my book and watching television.  I should have taken a walk, but the wind picked up and it was cold again.  And I ate too much food, but I did eat healthy for the most part.   In the evening, Cole called, and I helped him with a lease for an apartment in California where he's living now.

Today should be a nice day for the weather...in fact, rain isn't in the forecast until Thursday night as of now.  I'd really like to see the pool filter working, or at least find out how it is damaged now, and what I need to do to get it running again.  I'd really like the school week to be quiet, but that's probably wishful thinking.  I'm thinking about getting the camper out to West Lake Park this weekend, and so far the weather is looking promising.  

Things to do for School

  • make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

    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.
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Sunday, April 19, 2026

Sunday, April 19

 6:28 a.m. - Yesterday I did a stretch routine in the morning, something I hadn't done in awhile, and then I went outside I the cold and and wind to mow the yard.  After that, Amber and I got ready to go to the wedding of a family member of Rhonda's.  The wedding was at Sacred Heart Church - a traditional Catholic church that was built in 1909.  I hadn't been in there for a long time, and I found the building interesting.  I'm amazed how ceremonial and ornamental the Catholic religion is to practice its faith.  While I'm currently reading the new testament, I find myself where in the new testament, people were encouraged to follow the practices that the Catholics have.  And then I attend a service at Carmen's church or a service at RUMC, and they are all so different.  And yet they all seem to declare that they follow the same message, and they all follow the teachings and life of Jesus Christ.  The wedding reception wasn't scheduled in a different venue in East Moline at the Bend Event Center until 4 p.m., so we all headed over to the Isle of Capri to play some slots - and lose.  We had a nice time, though, and we killed time to get over to the event.  At the reception, the bride and groom had requested no children, which was really weird to me.  It felt a bit like a formal office party combined with a wedding without kids running around and having fun.  It was a very nice reception, though, and I am a big believer that the bride and groom should have the wedding day that they would like to have.  We rode with Jack and Rhonda, so we said our goodbyes and headed home around 7 p.m.  So the day was productive in the morning and a nice time with family for the rest of the day. 

And today...the weather is so weird.  I'm looking out the window, and there's frost.  And Theresa Bryant is saying the temperature is 35 degrees!  Sheesh.  I think the only official thing on my schedule today is to visit with mom and dad.  I would also like to do some work on weeds in the yard and maybe take a hoe to the flower bed and break that up.  I'd also like to do some reading. 


Things to do for School

  • make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

    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.
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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Saturday, April 18

5:41 a.m. - Yesterday was another one survived in a week that was a long one.  It was a half day with students, and I spent much of the morning working on a 504 plan that I need to complete soon.  After the students were gone, we had a professional development afternoon.  Well, they did, and I watched.  Mrs. Saey, Mrs. Emery, and Mr. Goben did the whole thing.  I'm still the odd man out when it comes to things for the new building, but that's okay.  After all, I'm not actually going to be part of that team, so why should I be part of it.  After getting home, Amber and I went up to the local eatery and had supper and then played some slots at our local casino.  After that it was home to watch TV coverage on yet another round of storms.  There were again tornadoes and storms around, but we pretty much had rain and wind.   And then the Harrisons arrived for a bit while Darrin and Kenzie went out for some supper.  We watched Gator Boys, and then we watched the movie IF.  I really liked the show.  I also got a surprise call from Cole from our in California and he gave me an update on life.  He also needs me to help co-sign for a rental lease on an apartment.  I guess that's something he wants me to work on this weekend.

Today I'm going to spend some time working on the hot tub, the pool, and maybe the yard if the grass will dry out.  And then I'm spending the afternoon and evening with Amber and Jack and Rhonda as we go to a wedding and wedding reception.  I'd also like to get in some exercise...that's something I've been slacking on.  

Things to do for School

  • make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

  • register for IHSA stuff - after May 1
  • renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
  • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
  • April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m. - CANCELLED
  • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
  • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
  • May 6 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • May 8 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • May 11 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein; 9:40 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • July 3-5 - Possible Trip to Bear Creek Cabins near Decorah - https://www.bearcreekcabinsia.com/store-campground
  • 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
    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
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