Day 241 of 2026

Early this morning at 12:12 

was the peak of a 96% partial lunar eclipse.

 It was visible here in Indiana.

 Shortly before midnight 

it occurred to me to look up how to photograph it. 

I took quick note of the equipment I needed and the settings to try. 

I went to the driveway and set it up. 

I got two photos that were fairly clear. 

I'm happy with my quick try.

 

Day 240 of 2026

USA State Flowers. 

The puzzle includes a list of each state and what the flower is. 

The puzzle itself it so beautiful. 

I have had my eye on it for years. 

I finally saw it at a sale price I've never seen before.

 

Day 239 of 2026

I was hoping to finish the puzzle tonight,

 but I did not make it before my deadline. 

I did get it finished about 45 minutes later. 

Full picture coming soon.

 

Day 238 of 2026

It was a quick trip to the store after dinner. 

We only came home with a couple extra things. 

No, seriously, just two things - tomatoes and bananas. 

It would be hard to make a BLT without tomatoes.

 

Day 237 of 2026

I like to work my puzzles by color or specific area or subject. 

I started with the reds and dark pinks. 

I'm now moving through the blue/purples. 

The pieces here are a bit washed out because 

I had to get out a daylight lamp in order to pick out the pieces I needed. 

This room does not have afternoon light, 

and you know my left eye needs lots of light to see. 

I'll try to get a true to color picture when I finish it.

 

Day 236 of 2026

It feels too early for mums 

but if they are not purchased soon after they appear in the store, 

they will be gone. 

I get them at Costco and they are about twice as big

 as any others I have seen for the same price.

 

Day 235 of 2026

Fireball and I had a good day. 

One of the things we accomplished was filling five bags

 with clothes for donation. 

Neither of us is done yet, 

but this is a good start and gives us 

confidence and momentum.