Still awake.

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Six o' five, as I start this.  A bit of work, some gaming, and a blood sugar check.

Dishes.  I got a bunch of things in.  Things I... thought I might end up having to throw away.  And, may still, or gift.  Half gallon jars.  And some quart jars.  Had been using them for kefir... Which... with some thing arranged, I may get back to... that really helps with... the body, and the gut.

Anyway.  Those jars had been half full of pretty gnarly stuff for a long time.  The color schemes were horrific.  It looks like something tried to consume what was there, but what was there fought back.  It... got rough.  But, they cleaned out quite well, to be honest.  Just wasn't sure that would happen.

I did several big dishpans of dishes.  Just soaked.  Enough to fill the machine and start a wash, but not all of it.  Though I wanted to give the jars another rinse run, and had other things to add.  Should make for a reasonable load after this one finishes.  Very good.  If I can get the last loads in, and through, put away what has been done, I'll be good for a bit.

Then I'll leave it open for a few days, so I can shower regularly, daily, for the next three to five days.  Then... get back to what is left.  Slowly chipping away at a very long list, large amount of things needing washed.  This has been a rough winter.  So I am behind.  But... the dishwasher... while I can't keep up with it?  When I can begin, it truly does triple or quadruple my speed in getting dishes done.  And, does as good a job as I would by hand.  Or... close enough.

I started with those pods.  But, after a bit of research?  I went to cheap powder.  It works just as good, if not better.  And, I can adjust how much I add, plus add some to the basin before I start, to give it a good double wash.  And, yes, that does as good, if not better.  And, no, you don't need to completely fill the compartment, unless the dishes are really rough.  Otherwise, I just do half the soap bin.

Oh, I just need to get the laundry over to the dryer.  I ran a final dry spin with what was in there.  Have clothes from the accident last night ready to go into the dryer.

As well, I did some things in the game, final things.  Cleanup, you might call it.  There are still two bosses I can't quite get.  I need to get a longer cord, so as to connect the console to the router.  I suppose I could figure out how to get wifi.  But I hate wifi.  First, it is totally insecure.  Second, it lags badly.  And... lots of other reasons.  Then I may attempt to get help with the last two bosses.  Haven't had much luck with that.  Already tried.  On one boss, the help doesn't.  And the other boss, no help seems available, ever.  Ugh.

Very good.  Not a lot of work, but some.  As Well, I am hoping to clear off the coffee table, sort what is there, then get that in for the other tv and the old consoles and blu ray and dvd players.  The stand arrived.  I just need something to put the stand on.  Won't set it on the floor.  I do have a wall mount, but that room... it just doesn't work.  So... a stand will have to do.

Do I even need an extra tv?  Who knows.  If something happens to this one, or I have a visitor, or... whatever.  It's only 43", and 1080p?  Or such.  But it works.  Sound sucks, as it does on all tv's these days, though too probably always was that way.  Even radios, in the day, were loopy.  The speaker stands are in, too.  But... one thing at a time.  I can only do just so much.

My mother just called.  She sounds pretty rough.  The flu, or something, has her in rough shape.  So if you are feeling generous, some prayer for my mother would be greatly appreciated.  I'll be praying.  When you hit a certain age, and definitely pass it, these things really are harsh.  She's doing pretty good for her age, even when she is ill.  Given the givens.  I told her to call back, if she gets better... or worse... or just needs to talk.  That I would keep my phone near.  Worried about the old girl.  And, more.  I do understand what sickness, on ill health, on age means.  Even if it doesn't kill you, it really does a number on you.  So... yes, pray if you would.

Well... on to... a few other things?  Oh, blood sugar is down to 88!  Very nice.  No, I don't feel ill.  When it gets that low, from eating the right foods, and over a longer time?  It's very good.  No problems at all.  I am fasting, some.  Intermittent, eating more once a day than even an eight hour feed shift.

I had wanted to cook the salmon.  Wasn't sure it thawed yet though.  I'll... have it tomorrow.  Maybe first thing.  Then, lamb chops, then a steak?  Something like that.  Oh, and salad... just need to mix salad dressing, or dressings.  Some italian would be very good too.  Salmon on salad, with italian dressing, would be quite a smart dinner.  Steak, with salad and ranch or blue cheese dressing, would be snappy as well.  Yes... I am hungry.  I just can't do much, and it's... nearing bedtime.

Good morning, and probably good night.