February 16
@just4him (322038)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
February 16, 2026 9:50am CST
Good morning. By the end of the day there won't be any snow left. Our high for today is 55. Unreal for February.
My day started at 2:30 this morning. I already have the laundry done - I still need to put it away, the dishes run through the dishwasher, and the garbage taken down before 7 AM. The truck is usually here before then, but hasn't shown up yet. The dumpsters are full. I also have the Olympics on behind me as I write.
As for the rest of the plans for today, I'm writing. I'm taking a break after finishing a highly emotional chapter. I need to regroup and there's no better place for me to regroup except here with you.
I will also bring you the story about Scarred, my first book. It won't be a review or the blurb, but how this book came about and why it took 32 years to get published.
So, while I calm my mind, let me find out what you're doing in your world. What are your plans for today?
Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me. This is the new book cover for Wilderness Challenge. I realized it wasn't completely aligned the way it should be and asked Velma for a new cover. Velma is my AI. I had her leave the spine blank since she can't get it right no matter how much I try. Oh boy, looking at this cover like this, it needs more adjustments. The dog is wrong.
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@DaddyEvil (168034)
• United States
4h
Good afternoon. It is 63F with a cold wind blowing at 12:45 pm and cloudy skies. (We had a heavy fog when I took my morning meds at 5 am but the fog burned off.) We have lots of tree pollen so I have a stuffy nose this morning.
I did dishes, cleaned counters and have my clean laundry on my bed beside me. It needs to be folded and put away.
I hope you're enjoying your day.
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@ptrikha_2 (49135)
• India
4h
Is 55 F more than expected for you?
Good work on books.
2.30 is too early to start for a day unless you have to go for a flight.
Well, have a nice day ahead.
It is past 23.30 and sleep time here.
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@just4him (322038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28m
Yes, it's much too warm. We don't normally get warmer temps until March and even then 50 is on the warm side.
I hope you have a good night's sleep.
@Deepizzaguy (118349)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1h
I am currently working on sharing news stories as well as completing surveys on this President's Day and carnival in Lake Charles today which concludes with Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) tomorrow.
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@just4him (322038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
32m
I enjoy your news stories. It shows the compassion of the people.
@2ndchances24 (11712)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
2h
2:30 In the morning is super early to be up working on stuff
but depending on when you went to bed may have a lot to
do with why you get up so early, cause I do the same thing at
times when I go to bed early, just so I can get things done.
The weather here is feeling really good these days finally
I think we can say the hard freeze is over & just chilly
mornings for a few weeks & then SPRING will be here.
That's when I start getting things in motion for the fish &
the cabin like getting my front door on that has been waiting
since last year, will be the 1st thing done then on to the
awning over the front of the cabin to have a place to do
other work we need to get done for this year.
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@just4him (322038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1m
Sounds like you have a lot going on when Spring gets here.
@snowy22315 (203011)
• United States
5h
I like the cover just getting work done on my tires and picking up a couple of things.
@RasmaSandra (94303)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
41s
Best of luck to you with the book. My Monday was taken up with blogging.
@LooeyVille (30)
• United States
3h
I got up at 4 am most of last year. I'm staying in until 5:30 now
