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31 October 2021

 Song mood: Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles.

I think we need love life as much as Francis Bourgeois loves trains. I love watching his videos on trains. The joy he has about the trains is palpable.


I didn’t do much this weekend. Last night I watched House on Haunted Hill with Vincent Price. Which is more of a psychological horror. Then I watched It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. I realized that I’m not much into gore.

I will probably watch mysteries for the rest of the day. Then tonight, I will probably finish listen to the rest of Cold Hand in Mine by Robert Aickman while walking in place.

It’s been another no bones day. Actually, it’s been a no bones day week. This time of year, I just seem to lose a lot of energy.


Tomorrow is All Saints Day.


I added the ebook: Fool Proof Outlining by Christopher Downing to the list of books I’m studying. I really want to get a writing project finished despite myself.


So far, I lost 2 pounds and am down to 194. I try to do a calorie deficit. I have been limiting the amount of Triscuts and Hummus that I have been eating. At Cosco, I found a box of 2oz packages of hummus. I limit myself to the 2oz hummus and however many Triscuts it takes to finish the tip. Where as before, when I had a tub of hummus, I seemed to not stop eating.

I have to figure out what I am going to do for exercise. I think, maybe I will have to get out heavier coats and put on gloves to continue walking at the lake.


Well, that is me on a Sunday. This week, I will figure out what I am going to write. Make a plan for the project. I will read a lot of books. Have fun with my videos. And just enjoy life for a bit before it gets hectic for the holidays.

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