Picked up the grandgirls at Global Mall. Always great to see Ashley!

We went straight to the Perimeter Mall Goodwill area. Picked up breakfast at McD and ate in front of some stores that had tables set up.

We spent about two hours looking through all the children’s clothes to find warm, long pants the girls could wear. They have about the same waist size, but Penelope is several inches taller. The Goodwill by Perimeter Mall is the best in the ATL as far as I’m concerned.

I bought nearly $100 worth of clothes.

We got a tremendous haul. We were all very happy. I let them buy some toys and also came home with a new little Huffy bike, for only $7!

Came home and cut all the tags off. Then washed and folded everything. Set it on hot to kill germs.

The girls enjoyed playing with their new toys.

Heard from the mortgage man. Looks like we’re better off hanging in with what we refinanced five years ago.

Had a talk with FBC Atlanta about some washer/dryer machines.

While I was flossing my teeth this morning, one of my crowns came loose. Kind of freaked me out. Immediately called my dentist and set up a time to come in tomorrow morning. Hopefully, all he’ll have to do is clean it up and reglue it.

Also heard from my tax guy. He said I was better off to try and pay off my house asap.

Drizzly weather.

Spent time brushing the girl’s hair.

Went back to Azalea and put Everly to sleep.

I spent about an hour working with Penelope and her new little bike. It’s tiny so she can put her feet down easily. It doesn’t have any training wheels.

Penelope did some workbook time. Not much. She wasn’t very enthusiastic about it. Neither were the other mission kids!

Listened to Harry Potter in Spanish on the way home. Still need to do my Duolingo work before the night is up.

I took a ride around Stone Mountain this evening. I’ve never seen the Christmas tree on Stone Mountain with clouds beneath it. Beautiful.

We are in birthday mode! Ashley is the birthday girl in only three days!

Studied Spanish.


Highest score I’ve every gotten on Clozemaster.

I changed the height of the netball goal for the girls.

I always enjoy my time with the girls.

I modified Kathy’s CPAP mask and one of her carpal tunnel wrist braces.

I was feeling really tired today, even though I went to sleep super early last night. Kind of felt like I was coming down with something. I tried to rest some this afternoon.

Helped the kids at the mission with their homework. Full house. I was there till after dark.

Gassed up my car. I always tell the girls, “I reckon I better get gas unless one of you wants to push.” I laugh and laugh. It was down to $1.70 last week.

Checked the mail at my office.

Got groceries on the way home. If you haven’t tried the pick up service at your grocery store DO IT!

After getting my roof check from my insurance and talking to my bankers at PNC, I decided to look into seeing what the deals are for my mortgage rate. I saw this this morning.

Listened to Harry Potter in Spanish.

Just released Verbal Surgery -806- “Wake Out.” It’s one of my best editions ever.

When I posted the episode on Facebook (which I don’t look at anymore) I noticed a post from my buddy Jim Pirtle who was in Savannah. Called him straight away to see if he was in the area. He was already back in Texas. Bahd luck.

Studied Spanish. It’s astonishing to me how many basic facts I am still learning.



Did my brain training. I’m happy that I still do very well even though I’m not practicing every day.

PNC bank holds my mortgage. I gave them a call this morning to verify my appointment at 1pm.

Recorded a new episode of Verbal Surgery called “Graveyard Circus.” It’s a good one!

Had a great discussion with my buddy Anthony.

Went to my office to pick up checks. Then to the bank to deposit them.

At 1pm I went to PNC bank to get the insurance check for my roof repair co-signed. It took just over two hours to get that done. It was stressful because they were asking for documents that I had BUT didn’t have a hard copy of. I was very surprised by that because I had specifically asked the PNC people before I came what exactly did I need to bring. No mention of any printed copy was ever mentioned. still, we were able to work everything out. I thought Lisa did a great job getting it all squared away.


Then went back to my Bank of America branch to deposit the check.

Wrote an email to my roofer to let him know I was ready to get the repair started!

Blew the driveway and deck when I got home.

Did the grocery shopping. I’ll pick the order up tomorrow after working at the mission.

I woke up a little after 6am. I feel like going to sleep and it’s only 7pm! That banking stressed me out.

Studied Spanish and did my brain training.

I haven’t practiced my breath work in six days. I did well this morning. Made me feel like all my work hasn’t been in vain.
I went to Stone Mountain to talk with my friends around the world.

Talked politics and humanitarian aid with my buddy Dan in Dallas.

Left a message with my fellow NoZe brother Chris in Colorado. He had his son with him this weekend and couldn’t chat. He’s a great Dad.

Also left a message with another NoZe brother David Hill in San Francisco. He was giving his son a haircut at the time!
Had a fun talk with my friend Elia in Italy. He’s a fan of my podcast.

Bob is one of my best friends. He lives in Scotland. We talked about the state of hypnosis conferences around the world and about the election results.

Left a message with one of my heroes Paul Vigil. He wrote me back a very kind note that made me feel special. He is the best close up magician in the world!
I spent over two hours on the phone.
Listened to Harry Potter on the way home.

I talked with my Mom while I ate lunch. Great to catch up on family news.
Watered my plants. It takes more water now that I have moved my outside plants in for the winter.

Watching the Queen’s Gambit on Netflix. Great series.

Penelope and Everly spent the night with us last night. They went to sleep in our guest bedroom, but around 11:30pm came downstairs to sleep with me. Little sweethearts!

I watched the election returns and read Harry Potter in Spanish.

The girls had fun with sidewalk chalk and shaving cream.

Big news of the day is that Joe Biden was elected president. I hope he can bring healing to our shattered nation.

Studied Spanish.

Rode my bike 13.17 miles. That’s the most I’ve ridden in quite a while. I just haven’t felt like getting exercise. I don’t like getting cold.

Beautiful.

I’m enjoying watching the Queen’s Gambit.

Released a new episode of Verbal Surgery “Mind Shower!” We all need to freshen up after this election!

The election keeps going!

Mild weather today!

Paid bills.

Full Sun Moon!

Beautiful clouds!

Ashley!

Everly noticed that my chair was starting to rip. Spent time sewing it up.

Took the grandgirls to Stone Mountain. We played on logs.

We counted the rings on the tree. It was 52 years old!

You can see the sap in this shot.

We went to the carillon side of the mountain.

Largest carillon in the world with 732 bells!

This was right before Everly fell in and I yanked her out.

I hung them out to dry. Perfect weather to get them dry out quickly.

Shoes never did dry out. They are in the washing machine now.

Penelope was fishing.

Shot.

They enjoyed leaf fishing.

Gorgeous day.

Awesome polypores.


Studied Spanish.


Grandgirls are spending the night this evening.

I listen to the Spanish version of Harry Potter every day. Last night, I also started reading the chapter I’ll be listening to. I don’t do it all the time, but it’s fun to see what’s coming up and study the vocabulary.

Got to Global Mall right on time.

Not sure what this sticker originally said.

Always great to see Ashley!

Got a headache and felt really nauseated after I picked up the girls. I may have to give up coffee again for a while.

Studied Spanish.

Last of the Scary Pumpkin guts.

Took the grandgirls to the Library Park.

Found this little nut. I wonder what made the hole?


Big squirrel nest, I reckon.

Beautiful clouds.

Some of the kids drew this at the mission.

Got all the homework done pretty fast today. They enjoy doing art projects.

Called the PNC bank in Doraville to set up an appointment on Monday to get the insurance roof check countersigned. PNC has my mortgage.

Listened to Harry Potter on the way home.

Beautiful sun.

Went by my office to pick up the mail.

Beautiful Full Sun Moon this morning!

Ashley always looks so beautiful each morning.

I thought this sticker was funny.

Scary pumpkin continues to melt.

Cleaned out the little Eureka vacuum.

Called the PNC bank about getting them to co-sign the check for my roof repair. I’ll probably go over there on Monday. Too hard to deal with the grandgirls and do that. Not fair to them.

The girls went to Walmart after we ate breakfast to get candy for the kids at Azalea.

We had fun at the Stone Mountain playground area.

It really is astonishing just how intrepid Everly is. She’s just barely three and is climbing up to the top of what is designed for 12 year olds. Zero fear. Penelope is much more cautious, but I’ve been very proud of her increasing courage.

Everly loves spinning in this. I tried it once. Completely freaked me out.


I spin her a few seconds one direction, then go the other way so she doesn’t get so dizzy.

I’m always studying Spanish when I have some down time.

Helped the kids at the mission with their homework.

Worked on math mainly.

Penelope and Everly enjoy playing with the other kids. EV was sleeping.

Once all the homework was done, we had the candy throw. Penelope was my partner today. She really had fun! Me, too.



When Miles got home, he helped throw some too.

Got gas. Nearly .25 cheaper in Stone Mountain than in Chamblee.

Picked up the groceries on the way home.

Studied Spanish while I waited for the groceries to be put in my car. I was about thirty minutes early for my time slot. I’m starting the mission earlier in the day because of the time change and the weather.

Went by my office to check the mail.

Interesting to see the election results.

Had a good night’s sleep.

I checked the weather and thought that these storms were interesting.

I was thinking about my British friend when this pulled alongside me.

Full sun moon!

I’m trying to figure out how to estimate F to C temperatures.

This is what our temperatures looked like in Centigrade.

Short chat with my buddy, Anthony. He introduced me to a group he was working with.

Picked up the grandgirls at Global Mall.

Great to see Ashley!

Cooked the girls pancakes when we got home.

I studied Spanish. Finished up the lesson after I got home. I’m really learning a lot.

Ordered groceries. Big list. Big money.

Text from our board members.

Helped the kids at the mission.

Heading home in the dark now.

I’ll talk to our insurance guy soon to see if there’s something better out there. But at least we know we’re covered.

Went by the office to check the mail.

I got the check from my insurance guys for my roof. It’s about $4,600. I have to have it countersigned by PNC who holds my mortgage. I went by to see what their hours were. Wasn’t on the door.

Deposited the checks I picked up at the church.

Released a new episode of Verbal Surgery -804- “Rocks in Socks.” So good.

Enjoying reading Inevitable.

Studied Spanish.

Beautiful, clear day.

Brain Training.

I’m really enjoying my new phone.

My carnivorous plants need to have a dormant season. I got them into their outside tray and took them outside. This evening I decided to bring them back in because it’s so cold.

Scary Pumpkin returning to the elements.

I enjoyed a great chat with my buddy Anthony. I actually called him twice between other calls.

Had a counseling session with another buddy of mine going through a rough time.

Recorded a new episode of Verbal Surgery called, “Instant Me!”

Did a study on Tae Kwon Do. I’m doing a version of Verbal Surgery called “Talk Kwon Do” soon.

Came up with some new titles for the show.