Monday 05:33
Sitting in my computer room eating Banana flavoured Weetabix with 2% Milk. #Weetabix
Listening to my good friend and brother Dan @danielmrose preaching on the last part of Jesus's prayer in John 17: https://writing.exchange/@danielmrose/114293922651069905

Quick update on myself medically.
History: On 19th February 2021 I received a concussion, and developed Post Concussion Syndrome.
Most of the symptoms faded over the years, but this year they came back strongly.
These days my mind is so focussed, but only for 4-6 hours. After that time I totally fade and need to nap to "reset my brain". Once napped I am good to go again.
I informed my Primary Care and she:
a) Referred me back to Baptist Health Neurology. That appointment is on 18 June 2025.
b) Wrote a note for my Director and HR Director at God's Pantry Food Bank:
"To Whom It May Concern: Please allow Peter Paterson (04/30/1967) to work from home as needed as he is recovering from post-concussion syndrome and requires frequent rest. If there are any further questions please contact our office."
My Directors have worked with me, and allowing me to work split days and work from home days.
#Concussion #PostConcussionSyndrome

Today I shall be going into work for at least 4 hours, catch up on Friday's paperwork, come on home, nap, eat lunch, and work for the rest of my 8 hours remotely. #FoodBank

Take care of yourself my friends and for ALL around you.
Peter //O\\

"No word yet on if hungry folks in West Michigan will be able to “pause” their hunger, so consider a donation to Feeding America West Michigan or your local food bank.

Big fan of Forgotten Harvest in Metro Detroit."

https://michpics.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/not-feeding-america/

Tuesday 05:53
Starting to feel much stronger. Guestimate of about 85% the way to full regular health.

Today I shall be heading into work early again to continue catching up from my time away from office last week with the conference and being sick.
Talking of which, we are having an excellent staff meeting today to go over my coverage when I am out or get hit by the proverbial bus. This is a very good thing!

Laughed at a self-joke that I now have a choice of 2 pubs to go to after work: The Public Bar at Villainous or Publix Supermarket!
Today will be Publix, as I have to pick up at the Pharmacy (so professional!), distilled water, and milk. It's wonderful having such a great store so close to my work - a 3 minute drive.

Shall probably work most of the day again in the office, then head home for a rest before continuing to work from home.
Yesterday I worked 6 hours in my #FoodBank office, then worked our quarterly potato bid from home.

In this day and age keep on holding onto what keeps you safe and sane. For me it is my faith in my Lord Jesus Christ, my Creator and my Saviour. If you ever want to know more, just ask. He is a friend that sticks closer than any brother.

Be well, Peter //O\

Monday 05:20
Feeling exhausted after putting my jeans on. It's going to be a long day.
As mentioned yesterday, my plan for today is to work half a day at my #FoodBank office, catching up with all the paperwork from last week, submit Invoices for payment, and other essentials.
Then I shall come on home, nap, eat lunch, and then work from home the second half of the day. #WFH

Overall I feel I have slid back to about 70%, but that should improve as I wake up, especially after I have my #Coffee in my work office.

Arianna's classmates, Ellen and company, are planning to meet tonight at a restaurant for 18:00.
Although I really want to go, I shall see how I am doing after 17:00.

Keep on taking care of yourself, and your neighbours around you.
Peter //O\

Friday 06:23
Most of you are probably asking how I am feeling after yesterday.
Unsure if it was via food or air, but the stomach bug I picked up in Indianapolis on Wednesday has totally kicked my arse.
Yesterday I really did not want to eat anything, nor even drink water etc. I was absolutely drained and could hardly keep awake.
So, today after a LOT of sleep I am somewhat improved. Feeling about 40%, mostly awake, and more functional.
As you can imagine I was not able to work at all yesterday, and I hope to do so today, from home.
There are 164 emails in my #FoodBank #Outlook #Inbox that need organising, 104 unread, and I plan to do so this morning.

As I reported, my ordered #PineTab2 was delivered yesterday, and it is absolutely fantastic. The build quality is way superior to what I hoped for.
For a 10.1" tablet, 8GB RAM, 128GB HD, and keyboard I paid $242.99 delivered.
It runs Danctnix, which is KDE Plasma 6 compiled for ARM.
Please ask me questions about this excellent device.

Today is Arianna's last work day of PTO.
It's going to a whole lot warmer, and many of the Spring trees are starting to bloom, so she will be going into photography mode.

Time to dive into work mode as I listen to The Cybertronic Spree concert at The Echo, Los Angeles.
The 80s style beat is certainly helping keep me awake.
https://youtu.be/BUwJthSZo9k
#TheCybertronicSpree

Be well y'all,
Peter //O\

I am at a loss of words! What type of #government do we have now? #USPolitics #USDA #foodbank #hunger #Congress #schools #impeach

https://www.yahoo.com/news/usda-halts-millions-dollars-worth-205844077.html

Wednesday 07:10
Day 3 of Conference.

A workmate from God's Pantry Food Bank and I are in attendance of a 3 day Food Sourcing Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Hosted by Fresh Connect Central, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc.

2025 Fresh Connect Central Food Sourcing Conference.
https://www.freshconnectcentral.org/2025-food-sourcing-conference
Theme is: On Track With Innovation.

After over 25 years in Food Banking, I have the honour of knowing many attending the event, as well as the excitement of meeting wonderful new people.
It's a diverse crowd whice I adore.

We shall be driving home this afternoon.
I love getting out, meeting with my many peers from all over USA (such a diverse group), and brand new friends and contacts, but I am also so looking forward to going home to my Wife Arianna and Dragon-in-Law Eva.

#FoodBank #FoodSourcing #Indianapolis #FreshConnectCentral #GleanersFoodBank

Monday 07:00
It's travel day!

A workmate from God's Pantry Food Bank and I are driving to Indianapolis, Indiana, USA this morning to attend a 3 day Food Sourcing Conference.
Hosted by Fresh Connect Central, Gleaners Food Bank.

2025 Fresh Connect Central Food Sourcing Conference.
https://www.freshconnectcentral.org/2025-food-sourcing-conference
Theme is: On Track With Innovation.

The Conference was limited to 250 registrants, and I am pretty sure is 100% booked.

After over 25 years in Food Banking, I am highly excited to be attending this event.

In this day and age, we have to look after one another, and that often includes being trained yourself.

#FoodBank #FoodSourcing #Indianapolis #FreshConnectCentral #GleanersFoodBank

I have yet to try the Crisps, but Wilde Protein Chips is an excellent Donor to God's Pantry Food Bank.
#WildeProteinChips #FoodBank a

Thursday 08:47
Busy morning of activating & updating the firmware of my brand new #PineTime watch, and cooked up a hot breakfast with my #Coffee.

Looking forward to a productive day at the #FoodBank, including ordering loads of Fresh Produce for April, and updating my purchase paperwork.

Last evening Arianna & enjoyed food & fellowship at our local church Growth Group, hosted by a family in the next neighbourhood.
Tonight I shall be virtually attending a Men's D-Group. Great bunch of guys. https://mycpointe.com/dgroups/

Keep on taking care of yourself, and those around you.
Peter //O\

Michael Sainato: #USDA cuts more than $1bn in local food purchases for schools, food banks: Millions of #children could lose free school meals as food costs rise, warns School Nutrition Association president

#school #foodbank #trump #maga
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/11/usda-cuts-food-banks-schools

25, Church St, Melksham
The Blue Plaque identifies this as The Round House - related to Melksham's wool industry.
Another sign identifies it as Melksham's Community Larder - a food bank.
#photography #Me;ksham #RoundHouse #CommunityLarder #foodbank

We are less than $40 away from our modest food drive goal for 2025. Food Bank of the Rockies supplies pantries and smaller food banks from Wyoming to New Mexico. The cash donations enable them to provide fresh food and produce in food deserts and to make a single dollar turn into 3 meals.
#Colorado #FoodBankOfTheRockies #FoodBank #Donate
https://fundraise.foodbankrockies.org/p2p/site/87SP5/page/PZSXDV/brigit-s-basket-food-drive#/

Laughing that somewhere at sometime someone said: “You know what email needs? … A like button!”
I get such from my #FoodBank #Outlook work email, and this old dude finds the concept strange.
#LikeButton

When I left my #FoodBank office at end of day Tuesday I had 10 emails in my #Outlook #Inbox.
Took yesterday, Wednesday, off as a flex day.
I now have 60 emails in my Inbox.
I tell people that I live in #email.

Brookfield Community Food Cupboard is Open Today!

The Brookfield Community Food Cupboard (BCFC) is open today, Wednesday, from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, serving residents of the Riverside Park and Hunt Club communities.

Location:
Brookfield High School, 824 Brookfield Rd, Ottawa
Entrance:
At the furthest end of the parking lot—look for the blue doors by the blue bin.

We’re here to support our community ~ stop by if you need food assistance!

Tuesday 06:20
Slept in 2 sessions overnight: last evening and then from abut 04:00.
Seems to be my new pattern. *

Currently listening to the 2:10:06 length uncut version of TuxJam 120, "Tunnels & Texts".
#TuxJam @tuxjam

Yesterday in my #FoodBank office I completed and sent out all the end of month reports. Today shall be more of a catch-up and clean-up day of files and paperwork.

I plan to be at Villainous Gaming Pub this evening from about 17:00.
Please feel feel to drop in and hangout with me.
Message me as needed.
https://villainous.club/ #Villainous

* Spent most of my overnight hours of awakeness backing up all of my phone and other pictures to pCloud, my chosen cloud service.
https://www.pcloud.com #pCloud
I have 2TB of storage with them, and have been very happy with the service for quite a few years.
Daily I sync pCloud to a local Hard Drive for extra backup.

Time for #Coffee and breakfast.

Hope you all have a most excellent day.
Peter //O\