The Raising of the Hands

Okay, so this is the second time publishing this today.  Blogger evidently chose to publish an unwritten previous draft.

So, it's Wednesday.  Yesterday was rather uneventful.  I did go to PetSmart to pick up an algae scrapping kit.  While there, I checked out the glass aquarium tops and the dimmable LED lighting.

I also call the Vet about Biggie's prescription.  I'd like the to either increase the dosage, or prescribe a stronger med.  The Carprofen isn't doing what it died three months ago.  They did bloodwork on him back in August to see if he could tolerate a stronger med... he weighs in at 114, no problem.  I'm just curious as to what the cost is going to be.  They charge $48.70 for a month supply of the Carprofen, Chew charges 12.60 (less my 5% discount).

I did get something nifty in the mail yesterday.  Lost and Found in Space 2.  I was a big fan of the series when I was a kid, not so much so of the Netflix series, which seemed to ignore everything about the original, except for that fact that the Robinson family were the stars.  And yes, it is signed by the two authors.

Joe Biden gave his first State of the Union Speech last evening.  I didn't watch.  I rarely watch speeches.  However, just about every media outlet noted that Boebert put her white trash roots on display.  She and Marjorie Taylor Dumbass chanted something or other.  I remember this kind of shit happening in high school, which pretty spot on when it comes to noting the mental maturity.  Biden spoke of the Ukraine, and... surprisingly, both Republicans and Democrats stood in a rare moment of solidarity.  Now, if only we could get them to stop siding with Putin.  Dana Milbank provides a very good analysis on this Republican need to see Biden fail.  This hatred for Democrats is so deeply ingrained they would support a ruthless dictator.  They are truly treasonous.

And, finally, Wendy Rogers, representative from Arizona, was censured by the Republicans of Arizona yesterday.  This stupid neo-Nazi supporter went to the same rally in Florida as Marjorie Taylor White Trash and Paul Gosar, (another brain dead Republican from Arizona) and then Tweeted glowing statements.  She bristled with rage when the vote to censure was almost unanimous.  Personally, while opposed to striking women, I do believe she deserves at least one good knuckle sandwich.  Can I see a count of hands from those who agree with me?

Falling into Chaos

And so my weekend begins.  Not having to work is nice.  Temps are supposed to climb into the mid 50's (F) today.  I'm fine with that.  We have the same forecast for tomorrow.  The skies are supposed to be cloudy, but moderate temperatures will abound.  Starting Thursday, things are supposed to cool off.  We are still officially in winter for the next 3 weeks or so.  When the season will finally leave I anybody's guess.

I had an old George Foreman rotisserie which hadn't been used in years, so I put it out on the curb for garbage.  This morning it was gone, picked up by a hoarder, or someone planning on selling it at a Flea Market.  At least someone will be getting some use out of it, hopefully.

Biggie is lying beside me as I write this.  The balm is soothing his paws, but I suspect I will end up taking him to the Vet.  I hate that, not because his Vet group is cruel, or heartless, but because they no problem using your emotion to price gouge.  I tell people this constantly using this example:  The carprofen he takes daily for arthritis?  They charge $48.70 for a 30 day supply, Chewy charges me $11.53 for the same 30 day supply.

I watching music videos on YouTube yesterday and clicked on this one out of curiosity.  As I sat listening to the music, I realized how pretty this song was.  Surprisingly, this is Bjork.  You know?  The musician who wore the goose dress to the Oscars.

And, of course, the Ukraine is still standing.  Yesterday Switzerland set aside their historically neutral status and joined with the rest of the EU.  They shut down their banks to Russian transactions.  From the BBC: the Russian economy is collapsing.  Good.  One thing you need to remember, though, is that Putin doesn't care about the Russian people, in fact, he doesn't even care about Russia.  You see, Putin's a billionaire and while people have tried to locate his assets, no one has.  The hardships effecting the Russian people are not going to bother him.  He doesn't care how many lives are lost.  He doesn't care if the Ukraine is destroyed.  He is, in other words, your true Republican.  We do not want someone even remotely like a Vladimir Putin running this country.  Vote blue, other wise this country will fall into chaos.