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

 

Saturday 9

Welcome to Saturday 9,

hosted by Sam.

A meme of 9 questions posted every Saturday.

Up the Ladder to the Roof (1970)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it HERE.

1)           Many people are uncomfortable with ladders. Some feel unsteady on the steps, others have a fear of heights. Then there's the superstition that warns against walking under ladders. Are you afraid of ladders?

No, but these days I do have respect for them.  I don’t do ladders anymore. As for superstitious, I’m not!

2)         In this song, the Supremes advise us to go up the ladder to the roof to be closer to Heaven. While poetic, that's not really why most homeowners climb onto the roof. They're more likely replacing shingles or cleaning the gutters. Have you ever been on the roof of your building?

No, we had a new roof put on last year and they sent a drone up that sent down a video of their work. I got to see the top of the house, does that count? lol

3)         The record was the Supremes first and biggest hit without Diana Ross. When Jean Terrell replaced Diana as lead singer, the two ladies appeared together at a press event to launch this new iteration of the Supremes. Have you ever met your replacement at a job, or perhaps the person you replaced?

I knew the person I replaced well, when I retired my position wasn’t needed anymore, as the bookkeeping department became off-site in downtown Houston.  My retirement was forced but I was compensated well AND I was ready 

4)         Mary Wilson was a member of the group when it was formed in 1959 and stayed through 1977, when the Supremes officially disbanded. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American stays at a job 3.9 years. Looking over your job history, how long did you typically stick with an employer?

I was at my last job for 30 years.

5)         The third Supreme performing on this record was Cindy Birdsong. After the group broke up for good, Cindy finished nursing school and practiced at UCLA Medical Center. When did you last interact with a nurse or nurse practitioner?

At my last doctor visit a few months ago.  

6) In 1970, when this song was popular, TV shows about doctors like Marcus Welby, MD and Medical Center ranked high in the Nielsen ratings. Medical shows are still popular today, with Grey's Anatomy entering its 22nd season and The Pitt earning critical accolades. Do you have a favorite TV doctor?

I’ll always love Dr. Marcus Welby

Marcus Welby, M.D.

TV series 1969-1976

6)         Also in 1970, when this song was popular, audiences were lining up to see the movie Love Story. Without looking it up, complete the film's most famous line:  "Love means _______________." 

Never having to say I’m sorry  ???

7)         Slumberchums™ were all the rage among pre-teens in 1970. These sleeping bags had attached pillow "heads" that made it look like you slipping into sleep inside a plush bear. When did you most recently sleep in a sleeping bag?

I don’t remember, it’s been a long time.

8)         Random question: Did you take a multivitamin this morning? If yes, did you swallow it or chew it?

I did take my vitamins this morning—swallowed them with a sip of water. I take several supplements each day, so it’s become part of my morning routine.

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Until Next Time