Brian Schnabel

Thursday, November 12, 2026: 11:34 AM: Until yesterday, I was getting warnings every time cPanel ran its automatic update because DNF was running into a package conflict involving the libheif packages used by the installed PHP Imagick packages. I confirmed that libheif-freeworld was required by the PHP 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 Imagick packages, so simply removing it wasn’t a sensible fix. I installed DNF’s versionlock plugin and locked libheif, libheif-ffmpeg, and libheif-freeworld at their installed 1.23.6 versions so the updater would stop trying to change that package set. Going forward, I can let cPanel update normally and watch the update reports to make sure the conflict does not return. Eventually I should remove those version locks when compatible replacements become available, rather than leaving these three packages frozen indefinitely. In short, the immediate problem is contained, but the version locks are a temporary compatibility measure that I need to revisit as the repositories catch up.

Thursday, November 12, 2026: 11:12 AM: Yesterday, I finished setting up persistent object caching for my WordPress sites using the server’s locally bound Memcached service. I confirmed that PHP 8.3 had the Memcached extension, tested the connection successfully, installing separate object-cache.php drop-ins for my nephew’s and niece-in-law’s sites with unique cache prefixes to prevent the sites from mixing cached data. Both sites continued returning HTTP 200 responses after installation, so the caching setup appears to be working properly. Going forward, I need to keep Memcached running, retain the separate prefix for each site, and verify WordPress Site Health after major WordPress, PHP, or server updates. If a site develops errors after an update, I can temporarily remove or rename its wp-content/object-cache.php file to disable persistent caching while I troubleshoot.

Thursday, November 12, 2026: 10:41 AM: Yesterday I had two visions, the first involving me telling a young blond receptionist at something like The Gathering Place that I was only there for a meeting, not therapy. Then, in the second vision, it was late in the day, rainy and overcast outside. I was in a hotel room that reminded me of the one I had at the Cambria in Delaware last year. I was getting dressed and telling the young woman who was still in bed, “Even if I only write two sentences in my book for the day, it’s still progress.” I’m guessing there’s a moderate possibility of encountering someone connected with the MHA soon, but also enjoying a rainy-day hookup with someone, too. And, yeah, it is true that even if I only write two sentences in my book for the day, “It’s still progress.”

Tuesday, November 10, 2026: 4:58 PM: I got another four hundred words written in Manuscript004 of my book and am going to leave it there for today, I think. For the sake of my sanity, too, I think I’m going to stop worrying about how long or short this book is going to be. My own life experience tells me that the guidance given as to what the length of a book should be and what a publisher would except is pretty much bullshit anyway. So, I’m going to write until I’m satisfied I’ve covered everything I need to, and that will be that.

Monday, November 9, 2026: 10:51 AM: I’ve blocked yet another phone number in my address book. Why? Because I’m tired of being treated like an afterthought and curiosity rather than a person. I don’t care if you own a multi million dollar company. I’m not going to kiss your ass simply because of your status. If all you want in life are superficial relationships, than just keep doing what you’re doing and enjoy the misery that brings. I deserve better and I shall have it.

Monday, November 9, 2026: 7:39 AM: This morning I had a quick vision in which a woman was telling me, “They moved in on Friday.” Friday would have been November 6, 2026. If you take 11/06/2026 and add all the numbers together you get 9. Nine is a light to moderate rain or snow precognitive symbol for me. Of course, if I take the day and month number and add them together, I get 8, which is a travel advisory for me. So, I’m definitely going to mark Friday the 13^th on my Callender as a weather alert and good day to stay home. However, Friday is also associated with the planet Venus, which may or may not warrant consideration given what that planet represents across the board.

Sunday, November 8, 2026: 7:54 PM: While running a meditation around 4:30 AM, I slipped into a precognitive vision in which the number 673 was spoken to me by a gentleman I didn’t recognize. In Numerology this number breaks down to a 7, which I associate with intimate encounters. While I plan to mark it on my Callender as a strong possibility, I do hope the potential encounter isn’t with the guy’s wife or girlfriend.