diff --git a/files/scripts/battery_nag.sh b/files/scripts/battery_nag.sh
index b3cd499..ab25f76 100755
--- a/files/scripts/battery_nag.sh
+++ b/files/scripts/battery_nag.sh
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@ while true; do
 			echo "If not using a DE, also ensure 'dunst' or similar is running."
 			exit 3
 		fi
+		echo "`date` - Attempting to report battery level at ${batt}."
 
 		$cmd "$title" "$message"
 		status="$?"