DG:  11:00 am thereabouts. Finally got out of bed.  Stayed up late watching new History channel show on Barbarians. I, like many of you probably, thought Barbarian was just a name given to mean ruthless people in general. However, the truth is it was a name given to people outside of the Greek and Roman Empires, people that resisted coming under the rule of those cultures. Names such as Hanibel, Spartacus, and Ghengis Kahn to name a few were leaders of such people’s. As I was watching I felt a kinship to the barbarians as I too am being ruled by a people who I totally disagree with, as I am sure there are others, however it would be impractical for us to band together and go to war. We would be defeated in an armed conflict even though most of those fighting on the side of the government may agree with our premise unlike the soldiers of Rome who shared Rome’s view of those who resisted.  Ours must be an accumulated war of ideas. 

Well, good lunch.  Prime rib Cob salad. 

Clothes are in the dryer and I’m thinking about going back for dessert. 

Got a couple of pictures of Des Moines. 

Must be a government building of some sort. The city is much larger than this picture implies however it was not convenient for me to be using my phone at that time. 

TV is not working. Fairly large lounge for a Love’s. Heck, I think this is the first Love’s I’ve seen with any kind of lounge. Love’s are like convenient stores with truck parking, however they all do have showers.  I mentioned to the young gentleman at the counter that the TV was not working and was told he would reset it. I thought he meant soon but as he did not give me a set time I guess it’s up in the air. 

I am avoiding going back to the truck just yet as the outside heat would require running the engine to run the A/C and that uses fuel which cost money so I will take advantage of Love’s A/C for as long as practical.  

Annie – Mom and dads anniversary today.  It would have been 53 years.   Wow!  

Mom and I went back to the quilt shop and got fabric for Maddi’s quilt.   I think she will like the colors.  It’s going to be butterflies on a white background.  

Afterwards we came home and I made more bread for Mom and Gladys.   

Now I’m off to bed.   Doctor gave me new medicine that’s making me sleepy.   I’ll probably beat Precious to sleep tonight.   

Goodnight y’all. 

DG:  I miss my navigator. I had trouble finding a place to park for the night. We’ll be together again soon. Love you sweetie. 

Well, more ramblings tomorrow.  Good night and God bless.