Trolling Trump

 Well hello World!  Here in Central PA we did break into the low 90s (F) yesterday.  Not a drop of rain fell, even though there was a 55% chance.  Today's high will chill out in the upper 80s (F).  Again, there is that stubborn 55% chance of precipitation.  I'm thinking it's not going to happen.  The long range forecast has us cooling down, with highs in the low to mid 80s (F).  Again, we shall see.  We're 2/3 of the way through summer, so that might be a possibility.

Yesterday was one of those days when I did get pretty much accomplished, including a decent upper body workout, and yet I have this vague feeling that I should have done more.  That may not be the best way to describe it.  Perhaps a better way of putting it is that when I look back on what was accomplished, I wonder why they seemed to take so much more time than usual.

Ah, well.  Today may or may not end up the same.  I've already got a loaf of bread in the bread machine.  Howie's not wild about the noise it makes when kneading the loaves.

And I did get what will no doubt be be the first of many letters from Sky Protection.  They are one of the millions of companies who provide independent "service agreements" for your vehicle.  And yes, this is for the new Outback that I just bought.  Amusingly enough, on Tuesday I received a letter from Subaru detailing the extensive service agreement that came with my purchase of the vehicle.

Here's another release from Governor Newsom's press office.  I'm betting that each and every one of these is like razor blades under Orangie's fingernails.  Being taunted is not something either he or his administration is good at dealing with.  Orangie wants bow down respect, and it ain't happening.  For those of you who haven't noticed, these mocking attacks are picking up speed.  His team is having problems with responding to the memes that are rapidly growing in number.  He has become a very large, stupid target.

As for Orangie's meeting with his blow bro Vlad today, expect nothing but another fawning session, with Orangie shooting furtive glances at his idol.  Will he get a private pat on the head?  I'm betting it's the only thing he ever prays for.  I'm betting that most world leaders are prepared to see him shit in his diaper; they know how easily praise, no matter how phony, will have him groveling.  

Finally, did everybody see that Orangie apparently placed an unexpected call to Norway to ask them to give him the Nobel Peace Prize.  This is so far above audacious.  The fact that there are a number of people out there who believe his lies and think this is normal is disappointing as hell.

 

The Heel of Democracy

 So, what's in store for Central Pennsylvanians today in the weather department?  Pretty much the same as yesterday.  We should have a high in the upper 80s (F) and we have a 50% chance of precipitation.  The sky did manage to squeeze out some minor showers yesterday afternoon, barely enough to wet the ground.  This means I'm going to have to go out and water my veggies later.

Nothing much happened yesterday.  I had lunch with my cousin and her husband at a Russian restaurant called Tatyana's.  It was way over-priced.  The presentation was nice, but the food was in no way distinctive.  We will not be eating there again.

I tried moving the walking pad over behind my writing desk onto the hardwood floor.  House that are over 120 years old usually don't have level floors and my house is no exception.  The difference is much, perhaps 1/8 inch, however it was enough to lift the back of the pad off of floor so when I walked you could hear a bumping sound.  The walking pad has now been moved back onto the carpet.  When it's open, this is what it looks like.

While I do occasionally look at Bluesky, mostly I comment on Threads.  One of the people I follow is Governor Newsom of California.  I have to tell you, his offices is doing some Grade A trolling of the Orange Anus.  He seriously mocks the hell out of that 79 year old pedophile by posting Threads like this:

So, because today is a day ending in Y I'm betting the Orange Anus is going to have another press conference this afternoon.  I was talking to my sister and she said "Dave, he's on every f*****g day!"  This is just like those dark days during Covid, when Orangie gave daily updates, when he suggested possibly injecting bleach into someone's vein might cure the disease.  While he didn't make a lot of sense back then, the truth is he makes even less sense today.  As in those Covid days, he always has several ass kissers backing him up, individuals who are no doubt tranquilized to keep their expressions minimized, no eyerolls please.  They stand their like mannequins, neither nodding agreement nor frowning in distaste as he talks about things like... grass.  He says he knows a lot about grass because he owns golf clubs.  Everything is self-gratification for him.  And every day his dementia dances in front of the camera so critics can cut out sound bites to mock him.  He is, by far, the worst president this country has ever had, and for that he and his party need to be ground into the dirt by the heel of Democracy.

The Win Win Situation

 So, yesterday was hot and sticky, then we had some rain (not a big storm), and no it's cool.  Nice and cool.  After a number of days of 90 degree (F) weather, our temp is only going to climb into the mid 70s (F) today.  I can live with that.

I also worked.  It was meh.  They have initiate a new process within the specialist departments.  They now want us to set up an appointment for the customers to come back and talk about their quote after they have been measured.  While I can see the logic in this, I also know it's really a way for us to sell the installation as fast as possible.  Honestly, I don't think it will work that well.  Too many people have to juggle their schedules in order to get the measure set up and a measure only takes 5 minutes.  The convenience of coming in when they have the spare time is going to be lost.  Most will also realize we're setting that appointment not so much for us to go over their quote with them, but for them to pull out their credit card and pay for the installation.  This is true for all specialty associates, so if someone comes in to look at an appliance, you're supposed to set up an appointment for them to come back and purchase.  As I said, I don't think this program is going to go over well.

I stayed up late last night watching TV.  Actually, I watched one of my favorite movies:  Aliens.  This was the first film in which a strong, female protagonist was the store.  Sigourney Weaver has never been better.

And, as usual, the shit show and, or, clown circus of this administration continued yesterday.  The drunkard Hegseth gave some sort of presser yesterday morning in which he yelled a lot.  He was overly animated, some say because he was drinking.  Honestly, I think it's because he's so completely unqualified for the job and in his alcohol riddled brain such animation is a sign of strenght.

Orangie approved of his animation.

This morning Governor Newsom of California sued Fox Entertainment because they lied about his phone call with the Orange Anus.  He wants $787 million and an on air apology from Jesse Watters.  Since he no doubt recorded the conversation, this should be a slam dunk.  Fox will never learn.  In Rupert Murdoch's mind, as long as they're making more than $787 million it's a win, win situation.

 

Updates

 So, the dogs got me up this morning at 0430.  Earlier then I usually get up.  My back was, as usual, stiff, and they didn't want to be patient.  When doggy bladders are full, doggies want to go... badly.  Like me, they can be impatient.  So they sat staring at me for 15 minutes while I let the heating pad get in its morning work and loosen up the sticky parts in my back.  Mostly, they were very patient.

Thinking about my availability for my new part-time schedule, one change is going to be made.  Saturday is going to be made unavailable.  Right now there are only 2 days in which I cannot be scheduled.  That's going to go to 3.  For me, part-time is not defined as 5 five hour days.

While working on a new book, one of the things that happens is every new chapter gets printed off and put into a binder.  That way notes can be made directly on the manuscript and there isn't a rainbow blizzard of post-it notes covering my desk.  Three days ago there was a problem with the printer.  Emails printed, nothing else.  Can we talk about frustration?  Nothing is more frustrating then having a routine crash.  The problem turned out to be the printer had gone offline.  I'm blaming one of the many Microsoft updates being done as they prep for Windows 11.

In other updates:

The little rally protesting the arrest of those involved in the January 6 attempted coup turned out to be very little.  One report noted there were more media people present than protesters. 

The Newsom landslide in California should not be seen as a bell weather moment.  He avoided recall by almost exactly the same amount of votes as he got when he won the election.  Translation?  Republicans did not cross the line.  Minority groups don't win elections... normally.

The 2020 Census is beginning to create a morass of gerrymandering changes in Republican states.  Prepare for lawsuits.  The minority Republican party will never understand their attempt to force the country down a conservative path will lead to anger, frustration, and upheaval, and they are the ones who will end up paying the price.

Vote blue.