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Oct 24 2022
Another Killer Day
I was supposed to get my dog’s stitches removed. Shortly before I left for the appointment, I noticed that what had looked like a scab was torn loose, and was an open wound beneath. It turned out to be necrosis – the skin had died, necessitating removal, cleaning, and pulling the edges together to close …
Oct 21 2022
A Different Perspective on Current Events
I’ve never actually heard this analysis before, applied to today’s nations. But, it does make a lot of sense. The Red States are like Sparta. Strong tradition of their citizens entering the military, but the military is land-based, and generally only fights defensive wars, not imperialist ones. The Blue States are like Athens. They mostly …
Oct 16 2022
What Could Happen in the Event of Complete Collapse in America?
The left has their vision: Threatened chaos, followed by the proles panicking and calling for heavy action by whatever Warlord is near. The Heavy Hand of the Entitled Elites coming in to “save” the Unwashed Peasants from the consequences of their naive turn to Fascism. Rule by EE/Our Betters. Popuation reduction: Mandatory contraception for the …
Oct 15 2022
I Thought Last Week Was Tough!
Don’t get me wrong. Some parts of it were fine. I stated the pre-AEP Season mostly READY to go. Actual AEP signup starts 10/15, this Saturday. For two frenzied months, agents can sign you up for health insurance or changes. On Thursday, I was anticipating a restful evening, kicking back and watching Cleveland battle the …
Oct 12 2022
Difficult Week
I’ve been working hard to get set up for AEP. That’s the season when Health Insurance Agents basically run around losing their minds and sleep, trying to fit a year’s work into just under 2 months. It’s hectic, but generally energizing. Some years, circumstances put roadblocks in the way – as COVID-19 did for us, …
Oct 10 2022
Ukraine, Explained
I understand those who have an emotional response to the Russia-Ukraine War. I have, myself, experienced some sports-stands reactions (Yay, MY team!) to news about the events. Nonetheless, the post from The Z Man makes a good case for staying more hands-off. I have friends who are Ukrainian-American (one a relative). I realize that this …
Oct 06 2022
An Interesting POV
A former Brooklyn Man, commenting on England. What he has to say about immigration from the LDCs – Lesser Developed Countries – is instructive.
Oct 05 2022
A Means of Stopping Voter Fraud BEFORE it Happens
It’s quick, relatively cheap, and has already identified voter rolls that have NOT been cleaned up. There’s a lot of information on the site. While it’s on your mind, if you moved in the past, check to see if your previous voter registration was deleted. Also, for anyone in your family, check to see if …
Oct 01 2022
In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
It will be happening soon – the Hurricane Porn of the Media. Reports designed to make the GOP governor look bad. The only GOP governors that are NOT demonized are those that are willing to doff their caps to the Leftists – like Christie. The actual facts on the ground mean nothing to the Left; …
Sep 23 2022
A Takedown of a Mealy-Mouthed Nominee
Josh Hawley does a very impressive examination of Coleen J. Shogan, who has been nominated for US Archivist. He is cool but relentless. Please see the paper he references – she is condemned out of her own mouth – you may be able to access a copy from your online library system. The one in …
Sep 19 2022
A Hack for Better Hearing
Found this on Instapundit – some of the Apple AirPods can function as emergency hearing aids (for example, I’ve been in situations where my hearing aids ran out of juice, and needed to be recharged). For those not willing to shell out $1200 – $2500 for the real deal, this might be a useful compromise …
Sep 18 2022
I Think He Speaks for ALL of Us
Dang, I’m tired. Not that “take a nap and wake up refreshed” kind of tired. Not even “normal night’s sleep in the midst of a crisis” kind of tired. Nope. I’m “living in the Middle Ages with no reading material, and a life sentence” kind of tired. Perenially exhausted. Post-Covid, before you remember to start …
Sep 18 2022
The Gathering Storm in the Pacific
Even before Hawaii became a state, its position in the Pacific made it a strategic asset. The infusion of Chinese buyers is a concern, as it appears that many of the purchases were made on behalf of the Chinese government. That situation, a foreign power taking over a strategic asset, was foretold in the Tom …
Sep 14 2022
This Stinks More and More Every Day
Remember those “terrorist pipe bombs” that were put in place just before 1/6? Seems that they have been swept out of sight, with no effort to find those who put them there. And, where is the media? Ignoring it all (Leftist Media and GOP Collaborators). Being cancelled. deplatformed, harassed, supoenaed, charged, and vilified (Non-Leftists – …
Sep 12 2022
Why No Post on 9/11?
Yesterday was a busy day. I woke sore, packed a lot of activity into the day, and returned home, late, tired, and about ready for bed. Unusually, I didn’t spend any time watching the memorials, either. It’s not that I didn’t care. It’s not even that I was tired of the attention paid to the …
Sep 11 2022
Seems to Be Back
I’d tried to log in this morning, but kept getting an error message. It’s working now, but I decided to put the post on Right As Usual – The Next Generation.
Sep 01 2022
Ending DC?
Read the proposal – it’s not BAD, but I think the solution he makes is wrong. Adam Ellwanger, in his post, suggests moving most of government – at least, that which is conducted in Washington – online. Congress, the Senate, the agencies, State Dept., among others. Not a completely horrible solution to the issue of …
Aug 17 2022
Stages of Societal Collapse
The ever-readable Wilder, Wealthy, and Wise blog has a particularly important post. In it, John Wilder relates the Stages of Grief to the psychological process we’ve been working our way through over the last decade. In the order, Wilder labels the stages: The Warning The Event Disbelief Panic Heroism The Cliff Disillusionment Rebuilding Exactly what …