Told You So

 Woah, was it windy yesterday!  Of course, since it was garbage day, that should have been expected, especially at this time of year when seasons are in a transitional state.  However, since it was garbage day, gusty winds sent empty garbage cans careening down the street, trailed by empty juice bottles, and soft drink bottles, and the occasional milk bottle.  

The gusty winds are still with us this morning, though the temps are supposed to be much warm, hitting the high 40s (F).  

I did not get the ceiling lamp in the workout / computer room yesterday, though it wasn't from lack of trying.  Where as most of you have 2 wires coming out of your little junction box, a white and a black, I have 4: a white, a black, and then 2 black ones that are old.  Where as you didn't need to worry about polarity with incandescent bulbs, you do with LED lights.  The only way I can check for polarity is with a rather expense tester, not like the cheap one I bought the other day.  Rather than buy one, I'll wait until I have a few more jobs needing to be done and have a certified electrician do the job.

And I have found the first set of lyrics for the next book.  Since I don't listen to SiriusXM anymore, you're probably asking yourselves just where I heard this smashingly great song, so I'll tell you.  Amazon Music.  As I was going through my playlists to see if I wanted to add or delete any songs, Told You So popped up.  I like the song.  They lyrics are great.  They fit.  Give it a listen.  

And for those who didn't see, the Russkies crashed one of our drones yesterday while it was over international waters.  I'd say this is more of an example of Putin lashing out angrily than an actual threat.  His 3 day war has gone on for over a year.  Many countries in the world are give aid to the Ukraine, something he foolishly believed would never happen.  His ego is dealing with the same sort of blender Trump is dealing with, and Putin's upset.  He will never understand how terribly wrong he was to invade.

And, of course, Silicon Valley Bank seems to have started a domino effect.  Deregulation will do that.  Never wanting to admit their deregulation is the cause, Republicans will blame the Democrats.  What will the end result be?  It's difficult to say. I do suspect that those with 401Ks are going to be hurt (aren't they always?).  And the billionaires, too.  Don't doubt they too will be looking for some sort of bailout if the Republicans ever get back into power.

Versatility

So, I begin a 3 day mini-vaca today, if that's what you want to call it.  I will be back in the store on Black Friday, from 11-4... selling appliances.  That's a safe time.  Our appliance sale has been going on for a few weeks now; no Black Friday specials.  We tell customers that so they don't hold off on buying their next stove or refrigerator.  

I walked over 12,000 steps yesterday, about half of that on the treadmill at 2 miles per hour.  The back is feeling better.  I'm anxious to get back on the bike and start riding again.

The Xbox Series X is arriving today.  I've got to reset the Series S.  It didn't take long to find a buyer, since they're like hen's teeth.  I work with a woman who's a collector.  She has a number of vintage gaming consoles, some over 30 years old that are now worth a fortune.  If I had realized back then that my Nintendo would bring big bucks today, I'd never have thrown it into the trash.  Of course, we never think: "hey, if I hold onto this, in 30 years I can sell it and rent a chateau in France for a month."

Yesterday I posted a video of The Band Camino and Sixpense thought they sounded similar to Kings of Leon (they don't), here's another video by them which demonstrates their versatility. 

I saw where Loser #45 has had his Super Pac polling states regarding a second run by him for president.  Will he or won't he?  Is this just a way to welch more cash from the brainless MAGA hoards?  And just think, we all know how faulty polls are close to the election, how bad can the be 3 years out?

 

Ephemeral Music

 Remember when I said the dogs loved Hill's Science Diet?  Well, they've turned fickle.  Now it doesn't even get a wag of their tales.  Good thing I still have a big bag of Beneful.  This morning I'll mix the two together.  This happened once before with a Purina Chicken food, where the scent of it made them voracious and then, after I bought a very large bag, they started turning up their nose at it.

And, speaking of this morning, I thought my shift at the store began at 9:30 and so I set my alarm for early....  Wrong.  I don't have to be their until 12:30.  This means I can get a long walk in today.  Yesterday I have over 10,000 steps.  I'm only wearing flat soled shoes.  Now, maybe, I'll be able to start work on losing those 15 pandemic pounds I gained.

We had rain again, an on and off shower that last through the night.  Tomorrow, the temps are supposed to be up in the 50's (F) so I'll go out and rack leaves.  Fun stuff.

My sister called and invited me to her home for Thanksgiving.  I politely declined.  Things are just not the same as they were when we were younger.  Neither of us have any real interest in "getting" together, perhaps because we talk regularly on the phone.  This is the same thing with my brother.  He and I have breakfast together now and then.  We talk.  We send each other texts.  I'm trying to introduce him to modern music.  So far, no reaction from him on The Band Camino's "One Last Cigarette."  I don't know about you, but 'been there, done that' in one way or another.

Evidently the American Music Awards were held yesterday.  I saw the headline and checked out the article.  Firstly, I have no idea whom BTS is.  As far as I know, I have never listened to K-Pop.  A lot of the nominees were from groups and individuals whom I have never heard of; their music doesn't play on the one Sirius XM station I listen to... occasionally.  When I think back to my youth (yes, that long ago) and I remember that The Beatles "Let it Be" was considered pop music, and then listen to what is considered pop music today, I find myself dismayed.  Pop music has never been this ephemeral, and each song's life span is only growing shorter.