24 Sep 2020, a day in progress

Status: Sheltering in place, we have plenty of food and supplies.

Read something: No matter how loud they shouted, many Soviet citizens thought such exercises (in free speech) absurd. But they hid their real thoughts because speaking (Out) honestly (in a crowd) was dangerous. The Soviet dictatorship created a fear society that failed the “town square test”—can EVERYONE express themselves freely, publicly, without fear of punishment? Can we speak freely without checking for a BLM protestor confronting us wherever we are? Can we have a sign like Blue Lives Matter or All Lives Matter in our yards without fearing damage to our homes? Three-warning-signs-of-ideological-totalitarianism



Plans: Let the NodeMCU’s and the dehumidifier run until September.

  • 04:00 Built second sensor that will live OUTSIDE attic enclosure.
  • 08:00 Eating Breakfast and planning the day.
  • 09:00 Walk around the block.
  • 10:00 Installed sensor into the attic and programmed Home Assistant.
  • 11:00 Lunch
  • 12:00 Vacuuming the house.
  • 13:00 Nap
  • 15:00 Breaking down boxes and taking out the garbage.
  • 16:00 Dinner
  • 18:00 Watched a movie on the abuse of personal data and its affect on Democracies.
  • 20:00 Blogging and getting ready for bed.

NodeMCU ESP8266 Wi-Fi SoC

NodeMCU

NodeMCU Status: Our air conditioner is limping with a oil logged evaporator until we replace the unit in October. The thermostat is also limping along because of leaking batteries. I’m using these NodeMCU’s to measure the temperature and humidity throughout the house and turn on / off the power to the thermostat.


Feelings: As Christians we are compelled to look after the Widows and the poor. Just how we do that in this climate when there is so much energy fighting the democracy I don’t know.


Tomorrow: Friday.

Retirement: Need to build a budget, are spending is too close to our income. Back to shopping for groceries in person, 800/Month is TOO much on a retired budget.

Project Engineering: Hiding our temp sensors inside fake plants.

Purchases: USB Cables

Repairs:

Religion: We were called to read Luke and comment on the author.

Family News: Mom’s in the hospital.

Arts:

  • Health: 220Lbs, too heavy.
  • Swollen feet have collapsed, no more potato chips!

Travel: Florida travel looks within reach.

Taxes: Waiting on Land taxes.

Pi News: I’ve been working with “Home Assistant” software, the Pi’s themselves are in good shape.

Media: No Instagram posts today and we’re off Facebook.

Injuries: No injuries.

Accomplishments: None.

From the book “Triggers” by Marshall Goldsmith
Did I DMBT make my wife feel loved? Yes
Did I DMBT help my wife today? Yes
Did I DMBT be happy? Yes
*Did My Best To