Daily Reading Efforts - July 2026

7/31/2026

7/30/2026

7/29/2026

7/28/2026

7/27/2026

7/26/2026

7/25/2026

7/24/2026

7/23/2026

7/22/2026

7/21/2026

7/20/2026

7/19/2026

7/18/2026

7/17/2026

7/16/2026

7/15/2026

7/14/2026

7/13/2026

7/12/2026

7/11/2026

7/10/2026

7/9/2026

7/8/2026

7/7/2026

7/6/2026 (51 pages)

Arnold Palmer (Pages 50-80) - 154pp
Terrific Five Star Customer Service: Learning About Excellent Service From Special People (Pages 65-84) - 129pp

7/5/2026 (40 pages)
Chamique: On Family, Focus, and Basketball (Pages 172-185) - 189pp

How To Be Like Mike:  Life Lessons About Basketball's Best (Pages 232-245) - 318pp
Is God Speaking To Me?:  How to Discern His Voice and Direction (Pages 5-16) - 60pp

7/4/2026 - Nothing

7/3/2026 (35 pages)

The Perfect Season:  Why 1998 Was Baseball's Greatest Year (Pages 84-111) - 271pp

When Faith Is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians (Pages 112-118) - 270pp

7/2/2026 (78 pages)
The Question That Never Goes Away: Finding Meaning in the Midst of Suffering (Pages 45-72) - 156pp

Turnstyle: The SABR Journal of Baseball Arts (Vol. 4) (Pages 129-145; Kindle)
What Remains Of You (Pages 1-13; Kindle)

When Faith Is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians (Pages 92-111) - 270pp

7/1/2026 (75 pages)

How To Be Like Mike:  Life Lessons About Basketball's Best (Pages 178-231) - 318pp
The Question That Never Goes Away: Finding Meaning in the Midst of Suffering (Pages 41-44) - 156pp
When Faith Is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians (Pages 75-91) - 270pp

Miles and Miles - 6/25/26 to 7/24/26

June 25 - July 24 - 6.2 miles running - 19.583 miles walking - 26.847 miles walking (Apple Health) - 0 miles cycling (using 9 miles = 30 minutes) - 0 meters rowing (0 of 11 days) - 99 minutes elliptical (3 of 11 days) - 103,587 steps - 3 of 11 gym days

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June 25 (Thursday:  Day 1) - 33 minutes on Precor Elliptical (Weight Loss; 384 calories; 5,814 strides) - 1.2 miles walking (Apple Health) - 3,087 steps
June 26 (Friday:  Day 2) - 1.7 miles walking (Apple Health) - 3,858 steps

June 27 (Saturday:  Day 3) - 3.1 miles running at Polish Pickle Run 5K (Bremond, TX) - 31:45.31 (chip) - 4.9 miles walking (Apple Health) - 15,922 steps

June 28 (Sunday:  Day 4) - 4.4 miles walking (Apple Health) - 10,843 steps

June 29 (Monday:  Day 5) - 33 minutes on Precor Elliptical (Weight Loss; 381 calories; 5,740 strides) - 1.8 miles walking (Apple Health) - 4,645 steps

June 30 (Tuesday:  Day 6) - 4 miles walking on Spring Creek Greenway Trail (1:01:40 / 15:25) - 1.9 miles walking (Apple Health) - 12,404 steps
July 1 (Wednesday:  Day 7) - 2.313 miles walking at Knox Junior High Track (35:44.43 / 15:27) - 2.31 miles walking in Springwoods Village (34:31 / 14:57) - 0.777 miles walking (Apple Health) - 10,866 steps
July 2 (Thursday:  Day 8) - 33 minutes on Precor Elliptical (Weight Loss; 386 calories; 5,882 strides) - 2.6 miles walking (Apple Health) - 6,137 steps
July 3 (Friday:  Day 9) - 2.8 miles walking (Apple Health) - 6,880 steps
July 4 (Saturday:  Day 10) - 3.1 miles running at Lucy Park parkrun 5K #58 (Wichita Falls, TX) - 15:45:11 (out) - 16:40:06 (back) = 32:25.17 - 1.12 miles walking in Alvarado (17:03 / 15:13) - 1.14 miles walking in Itasca (17:28 / 15:19) - 3.84 miles walking (Apple Health) - 16,946 steps
July 5 (Sunday:  Day 11) - 4.87 miles walking on Spring Creek Greenway Trail (1:13:16 / 15:03) - 0.93 miles walking (Apple Health) - 11,899 steps
July 6 (Monday:  Day 12) - 3.83 miles walking in Springwoods Village (58:00 / 15:09)

Dana Lyn Daugherty (1963-2026)

Dana Lyn Daugherty
Aug 20, 1963 — Jan 26, 2026

Dana Daugherty, 62, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Danville, PA surrounded by loved ones. 

Dana was born on August 20, 1963 in Norristown, PA, to Clarence Russell and Anna Hunsicker.  

She graduated from Tyrone Area High School in 1981 and went on to earn a Nurse Aide certificate. She worked in healthcare for many years.  

Dana was married to Bruce Daugherty Sr. 

The couple had 5 children: Bruce Daugherty Jr, Matthew Daugherty (Sheila), Christina Wiser (Chris), Jessica Daugherty, and David Daugherty.

Dana was best known for her love for her dogs and cats throughout her lifetime. She had a special dog named Tucker. She adored and spoiled her grandchildren (Lexie, Emmalyn, Violet, Declan, Ezra, Parker, Madelyn, Myra, Finley, Brayden, and Briliee).

She also became quite fond of keeping and raising her chickens. Dana is survived by her children and grandchildren. 

Dana is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a special Aunt, Phyllis Walk.

A 2 p.m. funeral service for Dana Daugherty will be held on February 2, 2026 at The Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. 

Friends will be received from noon until the 2 p.m. funeral service. Memorial donations can be made in Dana's name to the Central PA Humane Society.

https://www.searerfuneralhomeinc.com/obituaries/dana-daugherty

Limestone County - Eutaw (1/30/22)

 

Mills County - Ratler, Texas and the Renfro Dam (9/21/25)

Mills County - Rural Communities of Western Mills County (9/21/25)

Ice Cream Pints - 2026 - 65 (1 double)

Sunday, January 18 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Peanut Butter Cup (1 pint - 840 calories)
Sunday, January 25 (HEB) - Baskin Robbins / Mint Chocolate Chip (14 oz. - 660 calories)

Monday, February 2 (HEB) - Tillamook / Tillamook Mudslide (1 pint - 770 calories)

Sunday, February 8 (HEB) - Haagen-Dazs / Butter Pecan (14 oz. - 970 calories)
Sunday, February 15 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Mexican Hot Chocolate (1 pint - 690 calories)

Sunday, February 22 (HEB) - Ben & Jerry's / Core Brownie Batter (1 pint - 1050 calories)

Sunday, March 1 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Intense Chocolate (1 pint - 680 calories)

Tuesday, March 3 (HEB) - Blue Bell / Banana Fudge (1 pint - 610 calories)

Thursday, March 5 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Creme Brulee (1 pint - 690 calories)
Saturday, March 7 (Kroger) - Kroger / Rocky Road (1 pint - 590 calories)

Sunday, March 8 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Lemon Bar (1 pint - 740 calories)

Tuesday, March 10 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip (1 pint - 730 calories)

Friday, March 13 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Limited Edition / Cinnamon Cookie Crumble (1 pint - 750 calories)

Sunday, March 15 (HEB) - Blue Bell / Honey Vanilla (1 pint - 590 calories)

Tuesday, March 17 (HEB) - Tillamook / Chocolate Peanut Butter (1 pint - 740 calories)
Wednesday, March 18 (Kroger) - Kroger / Strawberry Surf (1 pint - 470 calories)

Monday, March 23 (Kroger) - Kroger Private Selection / New York Style Strawberry Cheesecake (1 pint - 800 calories)

Tuesday, March 24 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Limited Edition / Houston Astros Peanut Brittle (1 pint - 730 calories)

Friday, March 27 (Speedy Stop) - Blue Bell / Gooey Butter Cake (1 pint - 730 calories)

Sunday, March 29 (Kroger) - Kroger / Tie Dye Burst (1 pint - 420 calories)

Sunday, March 29 (HEB) - Blue Bell / Brookie A La Mode (1 pint - 710 calories)

Tuesday, March 31 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle (1 pint - 740 calories)

Wednesday, April 1 (Speedy Stop) - M&M's / Chocolate (14 oz. - 590 calories)

Thursday, April 2 (HEB) - Higher Harvest by HEB Non- Dairy / Rich Dark Chocolate (1 pint - 500 calories)

Friday, April 3 (Kroger) - Oreo / Mint (14 oz. - 490 calories)

Saturday, April 4 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Chocolate Fudge Brownie (1 pint - 690 calories)

Wednesday, April 8 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Banana Nut (1 pint - 700 calories)

Thursday, April 9 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Candy Bar (1 pint - 860 calories)
Saturday, April 11 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Caramel Pecan Turtle (1 pint - 850 calories)

Wednesday, April 15 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Dulce de Leche (1 pint - 750 calories)

Sunday, April 19 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Limited Edition / Poteet Strawberry (1 pint - 660 calories)

Monday, April 20 (Speedy Stop) - Breyer's / Cookies & Cream (1 pint - 590 calories)

Wednesday, April 22 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Butter Pecan (1 pint - 780 calories)

Monday, April 27 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Cherry & Chocolate (1 pint - 730 calories)
Wednesday, April 29 (Speedy Stop) - Reese's / Peanut Butter (1 pint - 730 calories)

Friday, May 1 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Grasshopper (1 pint - 740 calories)

Sunday, May 3 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Texas Starry Night (1 pint - 680 calories)

Monday, May 4 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Neapolitan (1 pint - 590 calories)

Tuesday, May 5 (Speedy Stop) - Blue Bell / Classic Pecan Pie (1 pint - 840 calories)

Thursday, May 7 (7-11) - Dr. Bombay / Strawberry Cream Dream (1 pint - 700 calories)

Friday, May 8 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Honey Sopapilla (1 pint - 760 calories)

Sunday, May 10 (HEB) - Tillamook / Coffee Almond Fudge (1 pint - 660 calories)

Monday, May 11 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations Frozen Yogurt / Caramel Truffle (1 pint - 500 calories)

Tuesday, May 12 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations Rainbow Sherbet (1 pint - 450 calories)

Wednesday, May 13 (Speedy Stop) - Blue Bell / A&W Root Beer Float (1 pint - 510 calories)
Thursday, May 14 (HEB) - Baskin-Robbins / Jamoca Almond Fudge (14 oz. - 680 calories)

Saturday, May 16 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Neapolitan (1 pint - 590 calories) *double

Sunday, May 17 (Kroger) - Kroger Private Selection / Creamsicle Swirl (1 pint - 660 calories)

Tuesday, May 19 (HEB) - Swoon by HEB / Key Lime Pie (1 pint - 1220 calories)

Thursday, May 21 (Speedy Stop) - Blue Bell / Mint Chocolate Chip (1 pint - 700 calories)

Friday, May 22 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Lonestar Blast (1 pint - 470 calories)

Monday, May 25 (HEB) - Tillamook / Oregon Strawberry (1 pint - 600 calories)

Thursday, May 28 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Java Chocolate Chunk (1 pint - 720 calories)
Sunday, May 31 (Speedy Stop) - Blue Bell / Black Raspberry Fudge (1 pint - 720 calories)

Sunday, May 31 (Speedy Stop) - Blue Bell / Cherry Vanilla (1 pint - 610 calories)

Monday, June 1 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Chocolate (1 pint - 610 calories)

Monday, June 8 (HEB) - Tillamook / Mint Chocolate Chip (1 pint - 720 calories)
Thursday, June 11 (Speedy Stop) - Blue Bell / Cookies 'n Cream (1 pint - 700 calories)
Saturday, June 13 (Speedy Stop) - Blue Bell / Buttered Pecan (1 pint - 740 calories)

Monday, June 15 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Rocky Road (1 pint - 700 calories)

Thursday, June 18 (7-11) - Seven Select / Brookie Dough (1 pint - 960 calories)

Thursday, June 18 (7-11) - Seven Select / Mint Cookies 'n Cream (1 pint - 980 calories)
Monday, June 22 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations No Sugar Added / Butter Pecan (1 pint - 530 calories)

Thursday, June 25 (HEB) - HEB Creamy Creations / Mint Chocolate Chip (1 pint - 740 calories)
Wednesday, July 1 (HEB) - Blue Bell / Orange Swirl (1 pint - 570 calories)
Sunday, July 5 (HEB) - Tillamook / Vanilla Bean (1 pint - 640 calories)

By Brand

Baskin-Robbins - 2 (Jamoca Almond Fudge, Mint Chocolate Chip)
Ben & Jerry's - 1 (Core Brownie Batter)
Blue Bell - 12 (A&W Root Beer Float, Banana Fudge, Black Raspberry Fudge, Brookie A La Mode, Buttered Pecan, Cherry Vanilla, Classic Pecan Pie, Cookies 'n Cream, Gooey Butter Cake, Honey Vanilla, Mint Chocolate Chip, Orange Swirl)
Breyer's - 1 (Cookies & Cream)
Dr. Bombay - 1 (Strawberry Cream Dream)

Haagen-Dazs - 1 (Butter Pecan)
HEB Creamy Creations - 24 (Banana Nut, Butter Pecan, Candy Bar, Caramel Pecan Turtle, Cherry & Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip, Creme Brulee, Dulce de Leche, Grasshopper, Honey Sopapilla, Intense Chocolate, Java Chocolate Chunk, Lemon Bar, Lonestar Blast, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip, Neapolitan, Peanut Butter Cup, Rainbow Sherbet, Rocky Road, Texas Starry Night, White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle)
HEB Creamy Creations Frozen Yogurt - 1 (Caramel Truffle)

HEB Creamy Creations Limited Edition - 3 (Cinnamon Cookie Crumble, Houston Astros Peanut Brittle, Poteet Strawberry)

HEB Creamy Creations No Sugar Added - 1 (Butter Pecan)
Higher Harvest by HEB Non- Dairy - 1 (Rich Dark Chocolate)

Kroger - 3 (Rocky Road, Strawberry Surf, Tie Dye Burst)

Kroger Private Selection - 2 (Creamsicle Swirl / New York Style Strawberry Cheesecake)
M&M's - 1 (Chocolate)

Oreo - 1 (Mint)

Reese's - 1 (Peanut Butter)
Seven Select - 2 (Brookie Dough / Mint Cookies 'n Cream)
Swoon by HEB - 1 (Key Lime Pie)
Tillamook - 6 (Chocolate Peanut Butter, Coffee Almond Fudge, Mint Chocolate Chip, Oregon Strawberry, Tillamook Mudslide, Vanilla Bean)