Monday Coffee Talk

 January 26, 2026

Sip, Smile, Start Fresh

Good morning, friends! Grab that cup of coffee or tea and let’s get this Monday up and running with a few tidbits of this, that and the winter storm. :((

Lord, I don’t know what tomorrow will ask of me, but I know You will be there before I ever arrive.

4/26

Another Monday and all's well at the little Bungalow by the Bay.   I do love winter, yet like everything else in life, there's means and extremes, this weather is very extreme for us living on the Texas coast.

Memo: Yesterday

5:00 p.m., Sunday — It’s 30° now, the rain has finally stopped, and everything outside looks cold and wet. We’ve got the water dripping and the cabinet doors under the sinks open, just in case.

Maegan and Louie brought the generator yesterday, so it’s sitting on the porch ready to go if we need it. This afternoon Maegan called from New Orleans Seafood and offered to bring us some gumbo. As much as I hated to turn her down, Mr. D had fixed us a big breakfast‑brunch and we were still stuffed!

Wayne (younger brother)  called a little later to check on us. He’s north of us and getting snow, but thankfully he still has power. Since he runs on propane, he’ll stay warm even if the lights go out.

Monday 5:00am 27* and all's well.

It seems we've had a lot of "to-do's" since the first, ir'a been a busy for weeks, more for Mr D than myself. I believe we're at the end of the list and hopefully this week will be more relaxed as soon as this awful weather clears out. Temps are  going back into the 20's tonight, hopefully that will be the end of it.

Let's Play Wordle!!

A lot of my family have become Wordle Warriors.  A family text has been established consisting of 8 members, each of us will share our wordle for the day.  It's so much fun to see how many tries it takes each of us to get the correct word.  If you're not familiar with Wordle, it's a daily word game posted by the New York Times.  It can be a brain work out. 

😀

Did You Know?

Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient tombs that are still edible. Sweet eternity!

Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t. Nature loves plot twists.

Monday Motivation

“Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.”

Mondays aren’t the enemy—they’re the reset button. Think of today as a fresh page in your story.

This winter storm has felt like a weight hanging around my neck. The forecasters have been sending out warning after warning—enough to send anyone into anxiety overload. Now the storm is right on top of us, and I’m holding my breath that the power stays on. We do have a gas stove, so if we gather in the kitchen and living room, we’ll manage just fine, inconvenienced, but okay. Still, the worry about needing oxygen keeps me on edge. Even with the generator sitting ready, I can’t seem to fully relax. There is one scripture that keeps me grounded:

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

These words, written by the inspiration of God, given to Isaiah, have pulled me through so much.  Thank You Father.

On Christ, the solid Rock I stand,

All other ground is sinking sand,

All other ground is sinking sand.

 

It’s my prayer that no one has been adversely affected by the winter storm sweeping across the country.

Stay safe, 

Stay warm.

Until Next Time