Wednesday

We have an almost balmy 57 (F) outside.  There's not a lot of sunshine and, if the forecast is correct, we're not going to see much today.  Our high is again predicted to be in the mid 70s (F), however that is supposed to be changing.  We've got a mini-heatwave moving into the region.  Tomorrow's highs are supposed to be in the low 80s (F)...  well, I did say it was a mini-heatwave.

Usually Tuesdays are slow for me, being that they are the first days off after working the weekend.  However, that wasn't the case yesterday since I had that nasally, sore throaty thing going on for the past week, and didn't work Saturday.  As a result I got more accomplished than I expected, including several loads of laundry, a nice dumbbell workout, words getting written, and New England Clam Chowder being made for dinner.

One of the things I've never been able to judge about myself is body temperature.  There have been times when I thought I was running a fever only to discover I was not, and at other times I've felt what I consider normal only to discover my temperature is hovering in the low 100s (F).  The only indicator I ever get that I was (past tense) running a fever is a cold sore or two.  Well, I have one.  That means at some point last week I had a fever.  Well, that's news to me.

Last night I watched the last episode of Wednesday.  This second season was much better than the first, which was much darker with a lot less humor.  This time around the entire Addams clan got involved and it was funny.  There were a lot of high points, including Thing's back story.  I don't think Tim Burton's been this creative in years.  I was glad for those who survived, and those that didn't?  Well, who's to say if their part in the story has truly died.

As we all should have expected, just about everyone in the world is talking about Epstein's birthday book.  Nothing is going to make this Republican nightmare go away any time soon.  I wonder if Orangie's saying that the birthday book is a "dead issue," might not be Karma busy giving us a little foreshadowing.  The fact that he has everyone in his administration lying, saying the signature is not his when he, himself, chose to sign everything simply Donald is ludicrous.  Back in 2003 he worked to set himself apart from all the other Donalds in the world by attaching The to his name.  He was The Donald.  His ego designed his signature and he used it everywhere.  His own ego is screwing him over.

And his blow bro Vlad flew drones over Poland last night and 5 countries from NATO scrambled to get jets into the air.  The drones were shot down.  Putin most likely decided to fly a test balloon to see what Europe reacted.  If this was a balloon, the answer he got was not at all satisfying.  A unified, angry Europe is not something he wants to deal with because NATO will end his war for him in no time flat.

Waiting for that Extra degree

 Well, hello to a new week!  I'm off today, sadly, I do have to work tomorrow, but then I'm off for 2 more days.  Can't complain about that schedule.  After that my days off are split... something I don't like, still, it's better than working 10 or 11 days in a row, and having a fixed shift is nice.  For those who don't understand, ask your boss if one day you can start work at 0500, and the next day go in late but work until midnight, and so on.  You will quickly understand. 

Yesterday, I got pretty much accomplished, including a touch up of the pain in the hallway which suffered from some cardboard brush-burns from moving the treadmill up from the first floor. And speaking of the treadmill, I also continued my training for a 5k run.  I think I might download some sitar music since I think running to that might be kind of nice.

Yesterday I jogged from the California coast up into the hills

And then yesterday afternoon I went for an 8 mile ride.  I'd say that all in all, yesterday was a really good day for exercise, and I may repeat it again today.

The day after Christmas, every associate in my store was given a digital thermometer.  If we have a fever of 100.4 (F) we're supposed to call off, which brings up a question for me.  My temp is usually low, often around 96.7 (F).  That's 1.9 degrees colder than normal 98.6 (F).  Should I call off if my temp hits 99, or wait for that extra degree to kick in?  Just when exactly do I begin running a fever?

Anyway, I see that the Idiot Jerk in the White House signed that relief measure.  Was it because Senators were beginning to tell him he was going to leave a legacy of chaos and suffering?  If that's the case, well it just goes to show how stupid he really is since signing this bill will do nothing to change his legacy.  History will record him as a racist loser who did nothing but create chaos and suffering in his attempt to glorify the Holy Dollar. 

Dumb as a Brick

It's Friday!  It's Friday?  wait, where are the happy dancing gifs?  it's the end of the work week!  The weekend!  If you live in Georgia you can now legally go get a massage.  Or, if the mood strikes you, get a nice 'tramp stamp' that's going to start sagging in about 7 or 8 years!  Joy of joys!
Can you all wait a sec while I stop and take my temperature?
There, that didn't take long did it?  96.8 degrees (F).  Yep, I'm a cold one.  Later in the day I'll heat up to 97 (F).  I've never taken my temperature after riding the bike, but I wouldn't doubt if I didn't happen to heat up to 98.6 (F) which would make me normal for a short time.
Yesterday was a bit odd.  I gathered shopping carts from the parking lot twice.  We spray them down before we let the customers touch them.  I had an Asian woman call about ordering flooring.  She bought enough for one room about a year ago.  Bruce Hardwood flooring no longer sells that color.  She has called numerous times and talked to everybody at the flooring desk at least 3 times.  Yesterday I gave her the Bruce Hardwood phone number, maybe they can help her.
And the Idiot Jerk asked if injecting disinfectant might be a solution to the Covid - 19 crisis.  You know, shoot a little Top Job, or Mr. Clean up into the veins?  The response he got was brilliant: "That would kill a lot of people."  The Idiot Jerk in the White House is dumb as a brick.
I think it's funny that even by not actually running a campaign, Joe Biden is kicking the Idiot Jerk's ass in the polls.  Even Rasmussen, a poll that has always had a soft spot for Conservatives, is giving Biden a 'thumbs up.'  This is really bad for the Idiot Jerk.  Having his ass fired by the American people is beyond his belief.   This is what happens when you surround yourself with 'yes men' who constantly agree with your point of view and steer you away from reality.
Biden has suggested the Idiot Jerk might try and have the November election postponed.  Sadly for the Idiot Jerk, the Constitution does not permit that.  Also, keep in mind, that a few short weeks ago the Supreme Court ruled that Wisconsin could not delay its Primary Election.  That set a precedent.  Damn!  Republicans have never ever been too smart.  They have always relied on lies and deceit.  The Idiot Jerk is going down.  So is his Party.
And now, for something lighter.  I was out taking pics yesterday of my tulips.  Lo and behold, I snapped one with an itty, bitty spider on one of the petals.

Nifty, huh?

How it Begins

Well, today is Saturday and I get to go to work.  Will there be assholes in the store, you ask?  You jest, I reply.  This is garden season.  Will people show up to look at the new Patio Furniture during a Stay at Home order?  Let me quote Jules Laurent... "but of course."  Did you get the accent right?  You do need his accent, you know?
One moment while I pause to take my temperature.  You know, if my temp is 100.04 (F) I have to stay home.  They don't want in the store if I'm running a fever...  ... ... Damn 97.8 (F).  Perhaps if I used the thermometer to stir my coffee.
So, I had an physical scheduled on the the 21st.  Last week I called to make sure it was still on and was told they were doing 'phone' appointments only.  At the time, I thought that might not be bad, but the more I thought about it, the more the idea of paying $15 for a 2 minute phone call began to chafe.  My last doctor retired, so this one is new.  The idea of a first meting being a telephone call bothered me, too.  I want the 'face to face' conversation as part of the introduction.  Yesterday I cancelled completely.  They weren't too happy.  This is life.  We all have disappointments.  I told them I was going to call in mid-June to reschedule.
For those who didn't know, yesterday they began mass burials in New York.  I suppose mention of that didn't make it into the Idiot Jerk's Hour of Power.  He did say he wants to start the economy up again by May 1.  Oh, and he also said something about the death toll may only reach 60,000 and that's far more acceptable than 100,000.  Think about it.  Acceptable.  It's not as bad, you know?  He can live with that.

Yesterday it was very windy here.  So much so, I brought in my tomato plants to keep them... oh... my, did you feel that?  I will have to check the news... I think... something may be happening out in Colorado... is this how it begins?