What a Week!

When i woke this morning, I was feeling a bit groggy. I stayed up too late reading last night, actually putting the book down finally around 2am. I mean, it was good I was reading, and I was able to fall asleep fairly fast once I tried. So I am sitting there on the edge of the bed, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, trying to get my mind awake and figuring out what needs to be done today. I'm thinking, 'It is Friday. nothing on my schedule".

I already mentioned the Hawaii Anniversary thing. It really hasn't set in yet, as it is pretty early to make reservations for travel yet. I did start bookmarking some websites that deal with the whole 'things to do' there sites. I think we will probably just end up staying on Oahu. It will help keep expenses down, and for it being a first time there for both of us, there will be plenty to see/do.

Yesterday, was the day the IRS said it was going to finally re-release my economic relief check. As of this morning, it still says " Your check is scheduled to be mailed July 30th..." so have no way of verifying if it ACTUALLY was cut and sent. It's going to be at least 3-5 days if it is coming from the east coast.... maybe less if they sent it from Utah (which is the address where we send in our taxes). All I know is it would be nice to have it soon. We ain't dying, but no employment check on my side since March is definitely make us crunch things more. Not like we can just go out to eat whenever, etc....

Speaking of employment, some more good news. The job I was to start back in March, sent a contact letter yesterday. They have two new contracts starting up here in the next week or so. This has happened 2-3 times during the time period, and each time I had to contact them to let them know that I had not been trained on the software, and with the offices closed, how was that to happen? I never got a reply back. this time, I did send of another query about my lack of training, and actually received a response this time. The are doing training remotely. So I responded to definitely keep me in mind for the upcoming contracts then. hopefully I will hear something early this next week about training, and move into working remotely from home. This job would be great for me... set my own hours M-F 7a-7p time frame - no weekends. Earn PTO at a decent rate. Work from home. Paid weekly. Sigh. Yeah... maybe too good to be true.

So what a week....

PeacE

What a F*ing Surprise

I went out for a couple of beers yesterday. It was about 3 in the afternoon, thought I would have a couple whilst reading on my tablet. Was doing good. About 5'ish I texted my good buddy to let him know I was out having a couple, in case he wanted to join me. He suggested a different place, a little closer to home for both of us, so I said sure.

Next thing I know it is like 4am and I am at home, on the phone with my Daughter in Tucson, who is up with the Doodad at this hour.... I have no idea why... and we are having a great convo.

At just before 8am, I wake the Wife. Yes. Sensitive and yet Dire. As she gets some of the sleepy away, I tell her, "Well, I figured out what I'm getting you for our 30th anniversary."

Mind you, this isn't until like near the end of March next year..

"We're going to Hawaii."

The F*ck? Yeah. I said it. The Daughter and were talking for at least a good two hours, and I brought up the question about what is something I could do that Mom would love for our anniversary. The Daughter said, Mom wants to go to Hawaii at some point. I was like...Oh.

Let me be full open and honest. I have no desire to go to Hawaii. It involves flying OVER WATER. I have no probs flying, unless it is over water. Never knew it until my plane from Phx to San Diego had to go out over the ocean, turn to come back in on the runway that day. I freaked a little. I did not like the idea of flying over water (which has a higher probability of survival than a land crash), No. No. No. Don't wanna.

But I told the Wife that we are going to Hawaii in March, so she had plenty of time to arrange for student training, or time off, plus we had time to plan and book rooms, airfare etc to get the best deal. Flying over water. For hours. I'm going to be so drunk before the plane takes off. just so I will sleep 90% of the trip, if not the whole way (please?????).

Hawaii....

30 years....

Yes. My Wife is worth the hell I'll put myself through.....

PeacE

Twirling My Thumbs

Another Tuesday has arrived, and things are not getting any more exciting - which is probably a good thing. Lord knows I have enough on my plate to last me the rest of my life....

I got out for a few on Sunday afternoon, and happen to run into a couple friends I had not seen in quite awhile. Even with the social restrictions in place over the past few months, these are a couple friends I probably would not have seen much of either way - just due to our own schedules. So it was nice to catch up with them and hang out for a bit.

Had a nice surprise when I woke this morning. The Oldest Son was here. Two fold reasoning: he had just finished a dentist appointment and was dropping the bill off to us (still on our insurance, and we pay the patient due portion). Also he had a little bit of time before heading into work for the day. Gave him his mail that had been here - one of which was his new debit card from the bank (the other reason he stopped by I am sure). but we were able to catch up and talk for about 20 minutes before he had to leave. I think I am beginning to understand more of how RM feels when one of us kids come by to visit....

No major plans this week.... same old boring stuff: look for work, try not to go crazy, and worry about everything that is going wrong. Yee. Haw.

PeacE

The Beginning of the End

Four kids in 19 years (short just about 2 months). The youngest Son (and last in school) started his foray in the world of High School earlier this week. Virtual Band Camp started Monday, and though he has not been able to experience the hot, sweaty days of marching in 100+ temps, carrying his instrument (he is playing the quads in drumline) while learning your position(s) for the marching designs, he is "enjoying" it. Today is Registration, and we actually have to attend in person. The school is issuing Chromebooks for every student, that has all the required software for the virtual schooling that starts the school year. Will it ever go to actual attendance this year, I don't know. He is a Freshman this year. The last four years of early morning band classes, competitions, events, and fund raisers...I'm quite excited!

Other than that, it is Friday, and I am not looking forward to standing around in the heat for his Registration, or the few errands we have to do afterwards. At some point there will be a stop do I can get a large iced sweet tea I am sure.

Earlier this week, I checked in at the IRS website, to check the status of the Economic relief check. An earlier post explained how I had updated my address with them, and also provided the direct deposit information. The updated status said it was to be deposited July 22nd, which came and went with no deposit. I checked the status again yesterday, and now they say it is going to be MAILED on July 30th. WTH?!? All I can figure is, when I put in my bank info, it got slated to release. Before that happened, the system processed the address change, and it changed automatically to be mailed to the new address. Either way, I now have to wait yet another two weeks to hopefully receive it. Maybe another 5 weeks if I don't receive it, in order to report it, again. Government at its finest running of circles...and pissing me off.

Short of a month ago, the Governor closed bars, gyms, and water parks for 30 days. That end-time is set for July 27th. However, yesterday he extended it, included theaters and limiting social gatherings...with no end date. Full closure for an undetermined length of time. Also he expects schools to open on Aug. 17th with physical attendance, though I guess he backed down on that on, and is requiring state health to determine based on data if that should be done. News reports are so contradicting of each other, though they were all at the same release.

Arizona sucks right now.

PeacE

Thirsty Thursday

I'm feeling pretty much back to normal, and believe it or not, I am not I am not craving a beer. Maybe RM's praying is finally working - but I don't think so. I think it is because I feel like I have plenty of other issues that need to be addressed that I just don't have time to think about drinking. Pros and cons....

It is Thursday and that brings us just another day closer to the weekend. No big plans. Still waiting that wonderful Economic Relief payment to hit my bank. Still waiting disbursement of the MIL's inheritance. Still waiting for that job offer to come in.

Speaking of job offers, I received an email yesterday from a company for an Inventory Control Manager. I got a little excited (shouldn't have) and opened it up to read. It listed the basic job duties (pretty much everything I was doing before, and a bit more) but neglected to mention a salary/wage range. It also was for an appliance repair company. I decided to look up their website in order to get their main location. Then decided to decline the offer to schedule an interview. It was about another 7-10 miles further than I was driving before, and from the job duties, the same, which physically, was an issue of my leaving. Sigh. So still waiting.

Well, I guess that is all I feel about writing today.

PeacE

Recovery Day Three

This past Saturday was a long day. I spent part of the morning with my brother and Cousin, then headed to RM's place for lunch. I admit, I invited myself pretty much. But wither way, it was fun, and RM was giving away some dishes and whatnot that she did not have room for after the move. I picked out a casserole pot, and an egg dish that I remembered from my childhood. After lunch we went back to my brother's for a few hours. 

From there I headed out to a local eatery, that also serves alcohol, for one of my best friend's 40th birthday party. It was really good to see some friends that had not been out with the whole covid thing going on. We ended up, the birthday bot, his dad, and I, at a another friends' house until the wee hours o the morn. Needless to say, Sunday I rested most of the day. Definitely a day of recovery.

Yesterday was a bit weird. I rose from bed about the usual time, but just felt "off" all day. Not sickly feeling, but like something wasn't right. Did several temperature checks which all came back normal. Had a healthy BM, so nothing wrong there. Appetite felt normal, and I ate nothing different than I might have normally. Went to bed about 9pm, feeling tired, and still like something wasn't right.

Again this morning that feeling is here. Not as strong though. I wonder if I just caught a little bug that is just enough to make me feel like something is off? Again this morning my temperature is in the normal range. I don't feel sick to my stomach, no flu-like symptoms. In fact I think here in a few I am going to the QT to get a soda (none in the house). I don't know... maybe it was just too much drink Sunday ....

Nothing exciting this week, except I am hoping later today the IRS will say my Economic relief check has been sent to my bank account. I won't check that until later.

PeacE

Friday, Friday, Friday

I actually got a good nights rest. Slept through the whole night. I feel energized (mentally) this morning. Doesn't mean anything will get done today....

No plans today. Probably just going to watch Netflix, play Warcraft, and read.

PeacE

Earworm - and Making a Parody

This one is running through my head this morning, only the words have slightly changed. Not in a Weird Al sort of way... but just a bit more PC for me....

Hello 2am you're not my friend

I hate being up this late again

And it goes on, I just can't think of words that rhyme and fit the meter to continue. Obviously it is another one of those nights were sleep is eluding me - again. Last night was good. I went to bed around 10 or so, and slept through until 8 this morning... er, yesterday morning now. No naps today, and I was feeling tired around midnight. The Wife joined me in bed around 1 or so ( I admit I was still awake - reading a new book that just came out). I was... am... tired mentally. I finally gave up on tossing and turning. 

I think I understand how they are going to do this band camp my Son is to "sttebd" for the next couple weeks. Obviously no marching. In his letter yesterday the director mentioned he would send a link for his virtual classroom, and for students to be in a space where they can play their instruments and do some movement. Movement? Clapping heads and swaying shoulders? I dunno. Got another email today from him about instrument check-out. Obviously we don't own a quad set, so I checked out the link that was sent. For Drumline and Pit, the only options are for a drum practice pad, or a mallet practice pad. I know a drum pad is basically a piece of rubber 12" across, with the inner 6" (about) being thicker (about an 1"). It represents playing a snare drum. I am guessing that a mallet pad is a little thicker, as they strike harder than a drumstick. Shrug? I'll talk to the two Sons tomorrow (later today I mean) and we'll figure it out. Need to figure out about what type drumsticks, or mallets will be needed to can pick them up this weekend as well.

Received my mail-in ballot this week for AZ. Guess I should research the candidates and see what crap pie I think is best....

PeacE

Happy Tax Day

Looks like I have an excuse to get out of the house today. The Wife finished up our taxes (state and federal) last night, and wrote the check for one. I get he joy of transporting them to the Post Office, in a timely manner, so they get postmarked today. Too bad the PO is only a mile away... but I will sneak in a trip to QT and get a soda, and maybe a couple dogs while I am there.

The Youngest Son is due to start Band Camp soon. The last of the kids finally reaching high school, and playing in the band. The joke is that we should do a family band with all of us that played instruments. This Son is a percussionist. That means he is not "just" a drum player. He will be playing a variety of percussion instruments. For the marching season, he has selected to play the "quads". Those are the drums that are carried like a snare, but there are 4 of them together. My Son is quite a bit on the skinny side, and I joked yesterday with him about being able to carry them. He feels confident he will be able to do so.

Which brings me back to .... How are they going to do this? I got an email from the director that Band Camp will be a virtual one, meaning online. The Music Associations (ABODA and AzMBA) have cancelled all in-person events which means no competitions. The kids won't be able to march at all due to guidelines from the school system. So it seems that it will come down to the music. How does one truly measure how "together" the band will sound when doing online practice only? I do not know....

Guess that is all today...

PeacE

Feeling Accomplished

Monday was a busy day. Well, not so busy that I was doing stuff all day long.... but there were more things that needed to get done. And thankfully, done is what happened to them.

I finally got back to sleep around 5am, and slept til about 9. At which point I knew I needed to get up and make some calls. I was not looking forward to calling the IRS, in regards to an address update (if they would do it) and issues in regard to the economic relief payment. Two hours later, I am hanging up the phone, actually feeling somewhat impressed at the service I received. I anticipated the longer wait times. Thankfully not having a job makes that a bit easier to get done during regular business hours. I spoke to a total of three people. On hold for about 20-25 minutes. The first person stated they could only answer questions, but after my brief (as I could make it) situation, offered to transfer me to someone that would be able to assist me. Shock number one! I said thank you and okay.... On hold again for another 30 minutes. Second person comes on, I explain briefly again the problem. I'm guessing this person was similar in job capacity as the first, as she, too, had to transfer me to yet another person to assist me. I'm an hour in on this call, and though they are very polite and professional, I'm starting to feel like I am getting a run-around.

On hold for about another 40 minutes. Third person comes on, the story is explained, and he asks me to hold for five minutes. I'm thinking 'Great. Now I'm going to end up on forever hold and get disconnected'. But no, within a couple minutes he is back, and apologizing for putting me on hold. He had to get the right application pulled up in order to change my address. Whoa.... wasn't expecting that. There were the usual questions to verify who I am: SSN, DOB, Name.... same for spouse since filed jointly. The he wanted the Adjusted Gross income. Here came story number two. I lied. Yes, I lied to a Gov't official. I said since the change of address was because we moved, our tax filings were in storage and I did not have that info available. He says, no problem. I'm thinking -WHAT?!? This was the biggest issue about doing this all online because I didn't have that info!- He asks me a couple questions about my employer for that filing (name, approximate amount I made there) and asks me to hold again.

Now I know this is where something is going to happen. Disconnect. Be told they cannot help me. Still have not gotten the address updated. A couple minutes later he comes back on, asks if I have paper and pen - yes I do, and he proceeds to give me the AGI, the Taxable Income amt, and the refund amount we received that year. Basically, all the info I needed to fix everything online. I was in shock. Enough that I had to have him repeat what he had just said. He was asking for my new address so he could update the system. 

Whoa! Hit the brakes! I got all that info, AND we can fix the address? It's Christmas!!! So we proceeded to correct the address. He certified that yes, the initial check sent was returned to them instead of being forwarded to our new address. This is where I really almost lost it.... He tells me he has authorized the payment to be released again immediately now that the address has been corrected...BUT.... if I were to go online, and get to the spot where they had requested additional info (direct deposit info) before the day's end, the payment would come faster that way.

I've got this weird feeling feeling inside - not like butterflies in my stomach, but something. I thank him for his help, meaningfully. Mr. Mercer, you made my day today!!!

So of course I immediately get back online and enter our bank information (now that I have the AGI, etc) and that goes through. So.... hoping to have that payment in the bank within the week. Or sooner. Be nice if it were sooner. But either way, the call worked. Sometimes even I can be surprised about something.

The rest of the day was sort of downhill from there. Had a dental cleaning scheduled for 4pm. They called around noon, asking if I could come in at 3, due to a cancellation. Sure. Also when I went in, I had to correct the address with them, though we thought we had done this months ago. I wonder if they had to use some older backup for some reason and ended getting the old address in the system... Made it home by 4pm. Mellowed out doing some reading until the Wife got home. She was not feeling well (migraine) and it was late enough I knew I needed to figure out supper plans. I did the easy - went out and picked up pizza.

So yeah. A busy day for me. I'm still a bit amazed at how I was treated and how fast I was able to get things fixed with IRS on the phone. Though we all bitch about paying taxes, they were great in helping me out - especially considering I was getting money... not paying it.

PeacE

Sunday Night Blues

It is getting close to 1am here and yes, I am wide awake, yet mentally feel like I am going to fall over asleep any moment. That past few nights have been pretty sleepless, though sometimes I am able to get an hour nap (sometimes) in during the day. I conked out late this afternoon for a full two hours, and I wonder if that is why I feel so physically awake now. I don't know. I want it to end.

The Wife spent the evening working up our tax returns. We owe Federal. Sigh. I didn't ask about State, but I would not be surprised with the same result. We never have received the "stimulus" check that so many other shave received. I followed up on it back in June, and the info provided was it had been printed/mailed near the end of May. however, our address on our last return is not our current address. Luckily, we live only a half mile from that house, and it is still in our name (haven't sold it yet - another long story for another day). We check the mail there pretty much each day... waiting that check. The FAQs at IRS informed me I had to wait 6 weeks from the provided date to follow up about not receiving it. This last week I did that, and now the status says they need more information. Meaning, the check was returned instead of forwarded (my son's was forwarded here -why not ours?) and they need updated information.

This is where it starts killing me with the circles the bureaucracy makes us do. Keep in mind, this is mostly to just update an address to get the "stimulus" check sent.

To update my address with the IRS, I must fill out this form. Mail it (physically, with stamps) because I do not have an online account with the IRS. The stated process time to correct the address in their system is up to six months. The check won't be re-issued to the corrected address, until the check department actually does an update look to see if the address (or banking info) has been corrected/provided (trust me, that part is coming up yet). Six months. Sigh.

I tried to create an online account with the IRS, as it may be possible to correct the address online. To "verify" it is me, this particular tax payer with this SSN and address, they require the Adjusted Gross Income reported amount from the last year filed tax form. Just to create an account.

Shit hits the fan here. The Wife can't find our tax forms that we filed last year. She has no idea where they are, how they were packed or in what box/bag. With all the boxes/bags between both houses, and the hoarding she and the MIL have done.... we can't find them. I am banging my head against a wall. How do you not keep all your important paperwork, etc in a place you always know where they are? I have birth certs, title paperwork on the house, etc right here at my side. Why weren't the tax papers there? The Wife had them somewhere else. Turns out on some shelf, on a cabinet, in the front room, at the old house.... and when they cleared that cabinet off, she does not remember how she packed it, if she packed it..... So fucking pissed. I love my Wife. But sometimes this crap just makes me so angry.

So, in order to get a copy of last years filing, so I can have that info to create the account, to update our address, I need other information to "verify" it is me. A credit Card (don't have one). Mortgage Account number (they would not accept it when we tried). There were like 3 other options, things we did not have at all either. 

So without the Adjusted Gross Income, I cannot create an account, to update my address, to get the check that was sent already, but not forwarded, and not delivered to our old house (we check the mail daily). I read through almost every FAQ at IRS.gov and did find a number to have a transcript of last filing mailed to us (up to 10 days). I also found one that I may be able to update the address as well. however, there is that big worded warning on both, that due to the Covid, wait times will be long (longer than usual?) and in some cases may not be available at all.

Sigh. Just when things were starting to feel like they were coming out of this hole....

PeacE

Dragging Ass

I'm tired. Last night was another night of sleep eluding me and the Sandman bypassed me for the Cabo Wabo option evidently. I think I got about 2-3 hours of blissful shut-eye.

Nothing to report today. It's Friday. I'm tired. I might run up to the QT for a soda and a couple roller dogs.

Weekend has nothing planned...I think.

PeacE

Brief Notes

A friend of mine called me up the other day. He asked about when The Wife started showing signs of Covid, what was the progression. I recounted it started with loss of smell, then low-grade fever, followed by a week plus of flu-like symptoms ... this was in her case. He admitted he couldn't smell things. This friend and I have been hanging out off and on during the whole stay at home orders, and had just recently gone out (Sunday) for a couple beers. Also, he had planned a trip back to North Dakota, and was to fly the next day. He was able to find a place to get tested, and let me know yesterday morning the results came back negative for the virus. And since he did not have a fever, he was continuing with his flight plans, and left yesterday. That's good news... though I wonder what else could be wrong if he lost his sense of smell....

Our house still has not received a "stimulus check". I looked into how to report that one was not received, after the IRS says it released one. Minimum 4 week wait until able to report. BUT - if your address changed since the last time you filed taxes, you have to wait 6 weeks. I'm finally at that limit and will be working on that today.

I received an email from the company I was going to work for back in March, when I left the last job. Unfortunately it was not for employment, per se. They are still only doing remote work, so the office doors are still closed. They sent out a link for a questionnaire, and requested updated resumes from everyone that wanted to continue to be working for, or available for working with, this company. It's not a hiring, but at least I get to get my info refreshed and show I am available. It was February last time I sent information in to them.

Today is errand day. Need to go to the bank. Also to Lowe's for a replacement garden hose. We have a metal one, that has been working wonderfully for quite a long time that has finally worn out. Hoping ti find another metal one. They see, to not twist and kink as much as regular hoses. Then I figure I can stop for a drink. Deciding between McDonalds for sweet tea, or QuikTrip to refill my 52 oz cup with a soda or tea. It will be a heat factoring by that point.

PeacE

Christmas Comes in July

Hello early morning hours, again. It's not my favorite to see you, Early Hours, but at least today you came with something... Now if I could just figure out what it is/was.

I remember going to bed around 9:30 last night, and doing a little reading before actually trying to sleep. I woke when the Wife came to bed... no idea the time, but guessing around midnight, the usual. Then tossing and turning a bit as I was hot, and couldn't get cool. Somewhere about there I dozed off.

I rolled over and folded the covers (sheet, top blanket and comforter - though it's summer here, and I only have the sheet) back, and kind of laid there gathering my senses as I woke. I knew it was the day after Christmas, and I was in the home of my high school years. (RM, that would have been 4th Ave. for reference). For some reason, I was waking up in what was my brother's room, and a single bed. I get up and head to the bathroom for the regular morning duties. I'm wearing pajamas. I'm talking PJs like the 1950's. Usually I make do with gym shorts. That's odd. Finished in the bathroom I head down the hall towards the living room, where I can hear a television on. Mys sister is on one couch, asleep, to the left of me. On the right is 'Fro' - a friend of my brother's from high school, asleep on another couch. Large, plasma screen hanging above a mantle and fireplace (wasn't that on the other wall when I lived here?) And in the corner where Mom's chair sat was a nicely sized, live fir tree, with presents under it. I knew looking at the presents, that the majority in front and sides were for my brother, sister, and her husband. I also just knew that there were a few in the far back, in the corner, that were for me. But I wasn't concerned about them. I had opened most gifts the day before (Christmas) but had no recollection of what I supposedly got. And why hadn't anyone else opened theirs?

Can tell by the light peeking around the drapes/shades that it must be early morning hours... I'm thinking like 5-6 am. Coffee sounds good (note: I haven't had coffee for breakfast in years). The dining and kitchen areas have moved around from what I remember, and gotten larger. Plus there are about 20 people milling around the dining table and kitchen table, or standing at the counter. All of them are eating, drinking, and talking. I flip the switch for the kitchen light, because it seems dark, and as I walk through the first few people I realize the lights are on, they are just dim (I have no idea why). I look around and realize I know these people. They are acquaintances from school, previous jobs.... There is that low hum of conversation, like an morning meal in a diner in a small town. It buzzes, but not loudly. I pass the first kitchen island (first? there's more than one?) and stop as someone is cutting into a French Silk pie. I mention to them to save me a slice. I don't care for French Silk pie.... why would I do that?

I'm still walking towards the kitchen area, that contains a smaller table. There is a group of about 5-6 females I recognize from HS band (again, why?) and I start opening cabinets, looking for instant coffee, but even coffee grounds to brew if that is what I find first. The whole time I am searching, the thought about the presents under the tree, and how happy I was my wife and kids had a good day on Christmas (though I have no idea why they are not here, and no other real thought of them). Finally I find a jar of instant coffee, turn to get a cup, and realize everyone has left. There are dishes all over the place - same with half-eaten food still on them. I sigh and start picking them up to gather for washing - - and I wake up in real life. 

I lay there in bed, trying to piece together the above for a few minutes. Where would this have come from? Yesterday I must have seen/read/heard something to bring on a dream like that.... I watched some NCIS on netflix.... read some Stephen King short story and started another fantasy novel before bed. I don't watch TV as a rule, and hadn't gone anywhere.

At that point, I realized I wasn't going to sleep anytime soon. I decided try to write it out, see if I could remember anything other details. Aside from the details I was able to remember to put out above, most anything else was like a "feeling" that this is what it was, this is what was happening...etc.

Weird, right? It's July... why am I dreaming about Christmas?

Must have been something I ate... which was leftovers from the night before...

PeacE

Feeling Crappy

Nothing witty or opinionated today. I am feeling sort of yucky. No, not Corona Virus yucky.... just... blech.

No sour stomach, but the head feels a little "foggy" ...almost like a hangover. Except I wasn't drinking. I've been up a couple hours now, and though I feel a smidgen clearer, it isn't going away fast.

Maybe I have stir-crazy happening. I dunno.

PeacE

Another Morning....

Welcome to the early hours of Saturday! Once again, I am the boring guy that is here to help you fall asleep with my hum-drum, monotonous, and clearly non-entertaining drivel.

What has happened since that last post that is so exciting? Absolutely nothing.

Let's spice it up. Let's talk politics. If nothing else, it will get you to scroll through this page faster, checking if I actually have anything worthwhile to read.... which you will find I don't. And then you can continue on your way.

Seriously. Politics. I don't like to debate them. I don't like to scream to world about who I think is best, or what party is best, or which is worst. I truly try to understand each candidates' platform, on issues I think that are important, and how I feel about their approach in how to address each issue. I'll be honest. I have never seen anyone please me in all items. That will never happen. I get that. I am not looking for the impossible.... just what I feel could be better.

I can admit freely (because this is America, right?) that I am conservative in many aspects of thinking. Less conservative in others. Downright crazy in a very limited few. I am registered to a "party" but have voted against that party before, and have no fear of doing it again when I feel it is right. Does everyone I vote for win? Of course not, and I have to deal with who does win, regardless that I didn't care for all (or many, or some) of their standpoints. I don't go out bad-mouthing that party if it wasn't mine because "we" lost. I admit, I may copy a meme or several making fun of them.... but, such is Life.

You know we have the Republicans. The Democrats. Sometimes a LibTard (that's what many of my friends call them) and rarely, but a Green Party? Yeah. Green Party. Anyways.... Libertarians. Gotta love the idealism they stand for. I respect. Truly. Then I want to slap them upside the head with REALITY. 

I've had several people I know start posting support for this Jo J. person, for 2020 Lib. candidate lately. I admit, my interest was picqued. These people, that previously have shown to have similar ideas as I do, suddenly supporting this person.... I'll try to be fair. These supportive posts are usually something along the lines of how she wants to abolish the ATF. Less Gov't involvement in Business. Bring American troops home. Stay out of Foreign conflicts. It goes on and on. That's not counting the "gang up" on the Reps and Dems to allow the Lib party to debate live on TV with them.

Hey! Those are things I could agree with, at least to a large degree. So tonight, before putting you to sleep with all this, I went and checked out their website. Here it is: https://joj2020.com/

They do list her standpoints on several issues... at least many of the main ones. But I felt more and more frustrated as I read through them. 

This is my opinion, and I openly admit, I am not into politics. My decisions and opinions are mine, regardless how I come to them. But this website, just made me think, that all Libs want to do is say the thing that the average American person wants: less Gov't, put the People in control of things, reduce deficit, the list goes on. It was like someone was giving my fat butt cheeks a big ol' wet kiss... so sloppy I want to take a shower and use a fire truck hose to clean my buttocks. Now I want to go back to these people I know that are appearing to support this party, and tell them they're crazy .... but I won't. Because, America gives them the right to choose.... even if I think they are wrong... and stupid to be this wrong.

Soooo.... one candidate down off my list to consider this year. Wait! That makes two actually. The old guy that sniffs the hair of little girls and can't seem to remember certain facts that seem important... he made the list first.   

Wow, it's narrowing down pretty quick this year. Wonder how fast November will get here - after how many more horror events to add to Covid, Murder Wasps, Fires, Floods, and Lord knows what else...

Damn scary... all of it.

PeacE

So Much For Resting

I wrote yesterday, that the basic plan was to "veg" all day. Of course, like everything in my Life, that didn't get to happen.

Daughter called in the morning, said she wanted to get together with a friend. No big deal, I don't make her ask permissions for things - she is an adult. Oh, but could I watch my Doodad for a couple hours. I said yes, of course, because it is my Doodad.... but by the time they got over here, I was having second thoughts. I am not a patient person when dealing with screaming kids, but I figured I had the two boys here, they could help. So she was dropped off and the Daughter ran for the hills.

The first half hour she cried and screamed for her Mommy. Typical. I was trying to distract with Disney cartoons that she watches at home. No luck. Finally asked one of the boys to help, and he would carry her on his shoulders around the house (which she loves him doing). I laid down for a bit, as I already had a headache coming on.

With the help of the two boys, their plans of coming/going, myself, a bloody nose, and a traffic delay of about an hour.... that "watch her for two hours? ended after 4+. Bloody nose? She was teasing our dog, and got nipped at. A tooth caught just the inside of her nose and scratched her. Nothing bad. But she was told not to tease the dog.

Needless to say, it was a long day for me. I went to bed wiped out. And back up early today.... damn sleep issues.

PeacE

A Day of Rest ...Sorta

The first part of this week has been sort of busy. RM and PT have been in the process of moving homes. I volunteered my boys as extra muscle. I just kind of hung around and made small talk. Monday was the busier day, and we were to help out yesterday, but I overslept. Which in itself was nice with the sleep issues I have been having. The Daughter surprised us all with a trip into town, and so in the end we did end up going over RM's new place so they could see my Doodad and Daughter.

Today I am resting up. The Middle Son had plans for today, and the Youngest Son is whiny about how sore he is (yesterday - he's still asleep at this moment). I am a bit sore for not doing much. Lower back and knees. Might be because of more walking than usual... I dunno. Daughter might be by again today before heading back to Tucson. She is not quite sure of her plans as of last night.

Guess that's all I got for now...

PeacE