Week of February 1, 2026 – Ice, BBQ stew, freezer replacement, clean horns, & Tulips.

(Above: A ride through the field (in a golf cart) with Padre on the morning of February 2, 2026. Un paseo por el campo (en carrito de golf) con mi padre en la mañana del 2 de febrero de 2026.)

2/1/2026: Today began in the low 20s (icy), and warmed into the low 40s. Very sunny. Breezy.

2/2/2026: Today began in the mid 20s and warmed into the low 50s. Very sunny.

2/3/2026: Today began in the low 30s and warmed into the low 60s. Sunny.

2/4/2026: Today began in the mid-30s and warmed into the low 70s. Sunny.

2/5/2026: Today began in the mid 50s and cooled into the low 50s before cooling further as evening came on. Cloudy morning followed by sunny afternoon.

2/6/2026: . Today began in the low 30s (very frosty) and warmed into the low 60s. Very sunny.

2/7/2026: Today began in the low 40s and warmed into the high 60s. Quite sunny.

Final Note: A couple interesting thoughts came to me this week, both in response to the still-novel foray into a new hobby. Firstly, I find it interesting how dancing has increased my appreciation for tempo. In applying this to songs I’ve already learned, it seems to clean them up, giving them a neater finish that they did not have before. Secondly, I mentioned recently that if the studio was closer, I would probably be there every night for a group class. It is good to recall, though, that being left wanting is a better state of affairs than over-satiation and to desiring less. In short, being left a little hungry after a meal is far more favorable than gorging one’s self to the point of bursting.

Now, returning to the note on improved tempo, here is Tip Toe Thru the Tulips, one from 5 years ago, and one from yesterday. The former version isn’t bad, but to my present ear, it now sounds a tad “squishy”. The new version is much cleaner and “snappier”.

1 thought on “Week of February 1, 2026 – Ice, BBQ stew, freezer replacement, clean horns, & Tulips.”

  1. Divergent experiences this weak, from great meals enjoyed in a warm abode to what started to turn into the routine of enduring subfreezing temperatures. I no doubt prefer the former, the juxtaposition offered context though that increased my overall enjoyment in the end. As for the music, I appreciate the concept how a significant change in one area of a person’s life can influence one’s broader scope of experience and in this case expertise. Understanding this, one can utilize this concept to ones advantage, because significant changes do not only come in positives ways and this knowledge can help prompt further change if needed.

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