When you hit middle age you really only have two choices: you can get fat and lazy until you roll over and die, or you can can get off your ass and do something, like maybe ride a bike.
Bluntness
I've also been told I have little tact, so if this offends you simply ride on.
So is everybody planning on having a wonderful Wednesday? or, perhaps I should say, something that's a lot more than simply tolerable. That's actually a sad thing to say, isn't it? That you might just have a tolerable day. I work with an individual who's like that, he always manages to find a problem to complain about. If I had a nickel every time I told him that if he doesn't like his job he should find another, I could buy a decent bottle of wine. His problem is that no job will ever suit him, he will always have issues. I have never had that problem, and I can tell you, I'm planning on having a very good time today.
So, Milky Chance, one of my favorite groups is touring and they're coming to Harrisburg, of all places. Unfortunately, the venue where they're playing, XL Live, is not geared for aging fans. It's general admission, meaning there are no seats because the space is still used as a parking lot during the days. While I don't doubt that I could stand for 3 hours, it's not something I would find particularly enjoyable.
My water bill arrived in the mail yesterday and boy has my water usage dropped. I don't doubt the new washer has quite a lot to do with it. I bought in November, during our great Black Friday sale and my bills have been in decline ever since, and believe me, I still take as many showers as I used to (sometimes 2 a day when I work out).
For those who didn't hear, Mike, mother may I, Pence is trying to get out of his subpoena to testify before the DOJ. Why, you might ask? Because his pea brain still believes he has a shot at getting the nomination for president in 2024. I don't know who's advising this knucklehead, but that opportunity has never, ever existed for him. And I don't doubt for a second that Nikki Haley's advisers are telling her the same thing.
In an odd way, I find this rather pleasing. The larger the number of candidates, the uglier their quest for the nomination will be; in no time they'll be trying to rip each other apart with verbal chainsaws. This is going to hit the GOP hard in the House since it will be their job, using investigations, to attempt to keep America's eyes on them, rather than their backstabbing leaders. Under McCarthy's failed leadership, the House of Representatives will get louder and crazier in order to create a distraction. This could all be rather enjoyable.
Friday has arrived. My next 3 days are going to be different. I work. That's right. Not only do I work, I'll be at the store for an 8 hour shift each day. How will I survive? Probably easily. Tomorrow might be busy. People are beginning to anticipate their income tax refunds. I know I'm looking forward to mine. I still owe a couple of grand on the laundry room update.
I have noticed my water bill has dropped... a lot. Last month I used 300 less gallons. The front load washer uses far less water. As for the electric, it's difficult to tell. PP&L is having problems with their website. No usage details are showing up. Their excuse is that they're having problems with their server.
My ex-neighbor sent me a text asking how things were going, and how the dogs were doing. She has a bit of dementia. Instead of Lily and Biggie, she used her dog's names. I will tell her they're doing fine. No need to confuse her more than she already is.
And, speaking of the house next door. Late yesterday afternoon there was the sound of something heavy being rolled from the kitchen into the living. (Sometimes the workers are loud). Suddenly, there was a very loud crash from the front of the house. I mean loud. Letting curiosity get the better of me, I looked out the window. That sound was the last of their 2 refrigerators being pushed off the front porch onto the sidewalk below. I don't know the workers doing the rehab are as skilled as they think themselves to be.
I cut almost 2000 words from the last chapter yesterday. Wow. They were unnecessary. I can remember when doing such an edit would have cut me to the quick. Now, it's just business.
David Crosby died yesterday. He was 81. A liver transplant survivor. People my age can tell you how often his turbulent life made the news. Crosby, Stills, and Nash had amazing harmony. Here they are singing a song written for them by Joni Mitchell when Crosby and the rest of the band were in their late 60's. They still have the harmony.
And, of course, yesterday the Supreme Court said their investigation had failed to find out who leaked the fact that they were going to overturn Roe v Wade. But then they only asked the court clerks and their spouses, least that's what they're saying. The judges and their spouses were supposedly not questioned. This is just one more way for them to lose credibility. Kevin McCarthy wants to set up a special committee to investigate since the leaker had to have been a liberal. Republicans will never have enough dead horses to kick.
Finally, the Republicans are also floating the idea of a 30% sales tax that would eliminate Income Tax. Of course, the middle and lower classes would be hurt the worst. No doubt stupid Republicans are thinking this would be great, without understanding this would mean no more refunds, no more child tax credits, in fact quite a number of tax programs in place to help the poor would disappear. Ouch.
