London Calling’s Fish & Chips (MMXXV)
Late breakfast from London Calling's Fish & Chips truck at Mercy Hospital Springfield. Perfect before work. This privilege is one of several variables that influenced me to transition from first shift to second shift a year ago. After all, the food trucks are only for lunch, 10:30-1:30. That overlapped...
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Shopping at Plato’s Closet
Shopping for shorts at my local Plato's Closet, a thrift/consignment store. I bought one casual shorts, and one swimsuit. Pricier than Goodwill, but a great deal for my family's vacation to Orange Beach, Alabama, in just a few weeks. Set a good example. Save money. Help protect the environment. ...
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1,500 Day Streak on Duolingo
Today marks my 1,500th consecutive day studying languages on Duolingo. I did end up missing one day a year and a half ago. But fortunately, I got to use a streak freeze, so my streak didn't go away....
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“The Bad Guys 2” in Downtown Springfield
Today marks my first time wearing my GRAY suit, which my Dad and my Stepmom Jessica gave me last Christmas. I went to College Station Theaters in Downtown Springfield for the special occasion, seeing "The Bad Guys 2". I wore my suit for the same reason I wore my...
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1,475 Day Streak on Duolingo
Yesterday marked my 1,475th consecutive day studying languages on Duolingo....
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Full English Breakfast at Farmers Park
Something different, somewhere different, for breakfast. The Full English Breakfast at JW’s Kitchen, at modern Farmers Park Apartments in the Southside of Springfield, one of my all-time favorite subregions in town. One of the only few restaurants in town, if not the only one, that serves the Full English. ...
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Another Breathtaking Sunset
Another breathtaking sunset over Schaible Lake Park. The perfect Friday evening outing before a scorching hot week....
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Breathtaking Colorful Sunset!
Breathtaking colorful sunset! Perfect timing for getting off work. By far one of the most beautiful privileges of the year....
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Cuatro Años de Duolingo Diario (Four Years of Duolingo Daily)
Hoy se cumplen cuatro años que yo he estudiado idiomas en Duolingo todos los días. TRANSLATION FROM SPANISH: Today marks four years of me studying languages on Duolingo every day....
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Breakfast at Before & After Brewing
Special privilege for this week, Saturday breakfast at Before & After Brewing. I'm enjoying a Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich with a Cinnamon Latte. This brewpub opens at 10:00 Fridays and Saturdays, BUT they only serve brunch on Saturdays. I sort of wish they would serve some both days,...
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1,450 Day Streak on Duolingo
Today marks my 1,450th day studying languages on Duolingo....
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Brady’s New Transition Glasses (MMXXV)
New transition glasses from Mercy Clinic Eye Specialists. Different color of frame, and slightly larger. I really look better without glasses. BUT the reason I wear them anyway is simply to not need contact lenses. Contact lenses can be trial and error to put on correctly, and putting them...
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Quick Update – Mercy Stroke Awareness Award
My second Demo Reel Quick Update. In this video, I show off a special award that I won at Mercy Hospital Springfield. But first, I give a special shoutout to a few coworkers with whom I worked....
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1,425 Day Streak on Duolingo
Today marks my 1,425th consecutive day studying languages on Duolingo....
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AND SO WE PRAY – Brady’s Fight Video for His Personal Causes
The song in this video is the bridge from the sixth studio version of Coldplay's "WE PRAY," featuring the all-girl K-pop group TWICE. This bridge differs greatly from the other five versions of this song, and sounds even better. It consists of a powerful, encouraging message to cope with...
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Duolingo 1,400 Day Streak
Today marks my 1,400th consecutive day studying languages on Duolingo....
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Walkers Crisps from London Calling’s Food Truck
Belated post. Walkers Crisps (potato chips) with a Bombay pasty from London Calling Pasty Company's food truck at Mercy Hospital Springfield this week. They imported these crisps from England, where the brand itself comes from. They taste just like Lay's plain crisps. The pub at their main location, in...
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Happy Autism Awareness Day MMXXV
Happy Autism Awareness Day MMXXV! I am wearing BLUE and watching Carl The Collector Show on PBS KIDS' 24/7 channel on Ozarks Public Television. This new cartoon stars Carl, a raccoon on the autism spectrum. So is Kai Barham, the boy who plays Carl. It's a great show. I...
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Schaible Lake Park – Peace and Quiet
Schaible Lake Park. The perfect place for peace and quiet this warm sunny spring evening in Springfield, Missouri. This new mini-fountain, built last spring, truly enhances the beauty of this tranquil park adjacent to the CoxHealth neighborhood....
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Sunny Spring Afternoon at Kingdom Coffee
I enjoyed coffee at Kingdom Coffee on Lone Pine this fine sunny spring afternoon off. I drank it outdoors to savor the wonderful view of nature surrounding Galloway Creek Greenway Trail. This place almost feels like a Home Away From Home, as it is one of my favorite places...
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