BILL RUSSELL

The Celtic legend died yesterday. I started watching the NBA when I was in grade school back in the 1960s. Back then there was only only the Sunday Game of the Week to watch, & more often than not the Celtics played, so I became a lifelong Boston fan. So, I remember Bill Russell's playing days, plus his 2 years as a player-coach. One of the things I admired about him was that--despite his 6'9" frame--he seemed to regularly beat Wilt Chamberlain, & the Celtics became a dynasty during his reign.

HIP HIP HOORAY!

I'm gaining more mobility & strength every day. I've pretty much discarded my walker, depending on my cane & even walking very short distances without any support. [Very, very short distances.] I've started taking a short walk outside every day. Yesterday I walked over to the neighbor next door & back. [Don't fret. Lois accompanies me.] Lois says that I'm about ready to tackle--not literally--the basement stairs, so we can start watching Netflix on the TV instead of on the laptop in bed. Speaking of TV . . . 

WHAT I'M WATCHING

Lois & I finished watching Longmire. Now we're watching Virgin River. As I've stated before, this series does contain a river but virgins are few & far between. I also watch Minty's "Ten Things You Didn't Know About . . . " on YouTube every MON. If you're a movie fan, you should check it out. And I've been watching at least one YouTube by The History Guy every day.

WHAT I'M READING

I finished reading "Spring 1865," which covered the last campaigns of the Civil War. Despite the fact that I was raised south of I-70, I've always been a Union sympathizer. Now I'm reading "Finding Everett Ruess:  The Life & Unsolved Disappearance of a Legendary Wilderness Explorer." 

RESOLUTIONS 2022 REVIEW

> Lose at least 12 lbs. C-. That's probably a generous grade. I lost 5 lbs in July. My goal is in jeopardy.

> Cross 2 things off our bucket list. B. We visited Key West with Lois' sisters Kathy & Anita in FEB. This included time at Dry Tortugas NP. We're planning a Hawaii cruise for OCT-NOV.

> Have fruits & vegetables at least 4X/week. A

> Walk at least 4X/week. D-

> Publish my 365 day devotion book. A. Done! I now have paperback copies in stock, & soon I will be publicizing how to access this book. 

> Write & publish another 365-day devotion book. B. I'm into July.

GPA = B-

NEW RULES OF LAUNDRY *

* Compliments of Reader's Digest, Dec. 2021/Jan. 2022

> Wash everything in warm water.

> Wash everything on the express cycle. 

> Skip the bleach. 

> Try to line dry, at least sometimes.

> Skip the fabric softeners.

> Play ball! Using wool dryer balls can reduce drying time by up to 40%.

TRENDING

"Democrats quickly redefine 'loss' after losing congressional baseball game." Babylon Bee

UNDENIABLE PROOFS OF CLIMATE CHANGE *

* Compliments of Babylon Bee

1. It is hot. If you go outside & it's a bit toasty, you can't deny it any longer:  the climate is changing.

2. It is cold. If you go outside & it's a bit nippy, you can't deny it any longer:  the climate is changing.

3. It is raining. Rain is absolute proof of climate change.

4. It is not raining. A lack of rain is absolute proof of climate change.

5. It's a pleasant day. A nice day outside? In Minnesota? CLIMATE CHANGE.

6. It's not a pleasant day. A not-so-nice day outside? In California? CLIMATE CHANGE.

7. It's snowing. It has literally never snowed before cars were invented. Climate change!

8. It's not snowing. It has literally never snowed before cars were invented. Climate change!

9. It is summer. When it's summer, it's hot, proving the climate is changing.

10. It is winter. When it's winter, it's cold, proving the climate is changing.