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10/29/2024

More a shocking graphic than a verifiable fact, this site show how big a it would take to hold the projected amount of for 2018.

America buys 300,000 tons of candy during Halloween.

10/22/2024

Good morning.
This post is unlike any I've ever done. However, sometimes, reality is not what you've hoped for. This is one of those cases.

I’ve never been good at remembering names of my students or other people. Over the past two or three years, not remembering other nouns has escalated.

I had an Outpatient Neuropsychological Evaluation. As a result of that, I've been diagnosed with G31.84 Mild Cognitive Impairment.

I already do many of the suggestions to slow the process. I’m adding other items to my “to do list.” Listing my background, the results of the evaluation, and suggestions for the immediate future required 9-pages of paper to print.

My goal is to do all I can to slow the increase of cognitive impairment.

The majority of my “Facebook friends” are students I was privileged to teach. I have wonderful memories of those times. I will fight to hold onto my memories of my students, my friends, and my relatives.

If you've read this far, blessings on you!

Chuck, Coach Downing, Chief Chuckaroo, Doctor Downing, Professor Downing

10/21/2024

In the USA alone at Halloween, over 40,000 tonnes of chocolate is sold every year. That's about 60% of the weight of a space shuttle or 40% of a blue whale!

Globally 7.5 million tonnes of chocolate are set to be enjoyed in 2024. That's more than 20 aircraft carriers or five oil rigs! Chocolate is the world's favourite sweet treat and more is sold over Halloween than any other time of year. So when it comes time to celebrate Halloween, it’s no wonder that the weight of chocolate sold over Halloween is nearly as much as the Titanic!

Ever wondered how much chocolate is sold on Halloween? It's probably a lot, right? like, £1 billion worldwide? Maybe £2 billion? Halloween chocolate is incredibly tasty, but it couldn't be more than £3 billion, could it? Well, Halloween candy sales are a little bit more than that. Annual sweet sa...

10/14/2024

Average sized pumpkin weighs 13 lbs (6 kg). Pumpkin weighing as much as a hippo named the world’s heaviest. Minnesota grower Travis Gienger squashes his rivals with massive 2,749-pound (1,247kg) gourd.

04/08/2024

Birds of paradise in our front yard 

04/02/2024

My MRI results conclusion.
"No acute intracranial findings."
In other words, there aren't any serious brain issues.
Thanks for your prayers!
Next on the agenda is an appointment with a Neurologist.
Chuck

04/01/2024

Today's post is " Timeless Truths. Keep Your Distance - A Post Lenten Message"

Jesus gave us the “rules” to live by. They are completely contrary to “the norm” of the world. Keep Your Distance Distance from someone—near...

03/31/2024

Special Easter Post. He is Risen!

Read on to see why I chose this picture of the empty tomb. Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went ...

03/30/2024

A day late, but still appropriate.
Expressions of Faith. A Cross and A Curtain

A Cross & A Curtain A Cross On several levels, Good Friday as a name for the day Jesus was cru...

03/28/2024

Half way through the UTV trip in the Valley of Fire outside of Las Vegas on Tuesday morning. BUMPY isn’t close to the reality. Oscar (next to Leanne) is the owner of Adrenaline Tours was my driver. Steve (previous owner) drove for Leanne Downing and our granddaughters.

03/18/2024

Spring has sprung on the patio in our back yard.

03/04/2024

2024 Elections Comments - Part 2
The focus is on the USA's current condition.

California's primary is March 5 of this year. This is the second of two parts on the upcoming election. Part 1 was posted on March 2: ht...