The first year of our married life, we lived in a subsidized apartment building just outside of downtown Cleveland (at that time, filled with commerce, entertainment, and possibilities). The people who vetted the applications were careful to select poor but not criminal residents. Many of them were elderly. Some, like ourselves, were young and relatively …
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Jan 22 2023
I Knew About Tracking, But…
…not the extent to which it is embedded into our TVs. In every innovation, there is a price. “Progress has never been a bargain. You have to pay for it.Sometimes I think there’s a man who sits behind a counter and says, “All right, you can have a telephone but you lose privacy and the …
Jan 21 2023
The USA’s Massive Subsidy to China’s Economy
It’s Free – or nearly Free Postage and Shipping. And, not surprisingly, it’s caused by international agreements. It’s just one of the many loopholes that China uses to destroy the American economy, and drive small businesses out. For industries such as electronics, it’s kept us from competing. And, it’s part of what makes Prime Shipping …
Jan 19 2023
The Real Estate Scams Keep Coming
All of them designed to get people into more house than they can afford. Look, I understand the desire to have a nice home in a good neighborhood. But, taking on more debt than a family can realistically pay back is NOT the way to do it. This newest scam – the Buy-Down – is …
Jan 18 2023
Dirty, Dirty Cities
in my recent travels, I had opportunities to compare the amenities and appearance of several of them. First, I’m spoiled. I’ve lived in the South for some time. Even in poorer neighborhoods (other than a few dreadful places in otherwise lovely cities), the Southern culture does retain its cordial and polite charm. That’s true for …
Jan 18 2023
This Requires Explanation…
…though it comes as no surprise: The Justice Department considered having FBI agents monitor a search by President Biden’s lawyers for classified documents at his homes but decided against it, both to avoid complicating later stages of the investigation and because Mr. Biden’s attorneys had quickly turned over a first batch and were …
Jan 17 2023
Home Again
I’ve been at our SC house after my trip for a little over 12 hours – most of it asleep, or at least dozing. I’m finally not hovering on the verge of collapse. My joints have subsided to just slightly achey. And I’m enjoying catching up on reading. One of the things I’ve read deals …
Jan 13 2023
Now We Know
That is, WHY the Mar-A-Lago raid was staged when it was. It was because the Biden Protectors had just discovered that the Mindless One had allowed CSI documents to be left in his garage. But, that was OK, because the garage was locked. Funny, that didn’t stop the OUTRAGE over DJT’s possession of presidential records …
Jan 02 2023
Time to stop pretending.
The Chinese philosopher Confucius (c. 551 – c. 479 BC) observed a while ago that the beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names. Known as the doctrine of the rectification of names, it held that if people can’t agree on the meaning of words it’s unlikely that relations between people can be harmonious …
Dec 27 2022
Link to Twitter Files
I hope you’ve been following the exposure of the corrupt entanglement between the Pre-Musk Twitter and the US Government. I’m putting the link HERE. It won’t come as a surprise to most who read this blog. It’s been suspected for some time, although officially denied by both Twitter and their henchmen in government. The real …
Dec 26 2022
Might Be Banned from FB – Totes Worth It!
For this – apparently, FB has “standards” that prevent Sexual Content from being posted. UPDATE: I AM incorrigible – after receiving the warning, I posted the link here. 30 Days. Ah, what the hell. I was spending too much time there, anyway.
Dec 26 2022
So, How Was Your Christmas?
Mine was filled with family. An absolutely stellar day. We had the traditional Christmas Eve Chinese dinner. When my youngest daughter realized what the cost of buying a pre-made dinner would be, she vetoed that, and put a lot of energy and time into re-creating the meal herself. Fortunately, she is an experienced Chinese short-order …
Dec 24 2022
Looking Behind the Headline
Apparently, Lindell is saying that the FL elections were rigged – by DeSantis, according to the echo chamber formerly known as the mainstream media. [Cue obligatory WTF moment]Nah. Not likely, for reasons stated in the linked article. So, what is the accusation about? DeSantis has continued his favorable ratings, been re-elected with an impressive number …
Dec 20 2022
The Real Problem with Inflation
It’s that the effects are mostly felt by working Americans, who are not eligible for government assistance. They may have just missed the cut for eligibility. They may be earning larger amounts, or own a business. But, their income will NOT rise significantly, even though inflation does. On the other hand, we have those who …
Dec 19 2022
She May be More Than a Little OUT There,…
…but, in this case, she is NOT wrong. Parents – those that have the innate responsibility for raising children – also have the primary right to say, “That ain’t right.” (to quote Chris Rock from “Head of State” – a very funny movie and well worth watching). It’s not up to a snot-nosed clerk to …
Dec 18 2022
I’m Thinking We Might Want to Start Looking at Alternatives
…to Trump. Look, the fact that the RINOs are STILL so frenzied to get rid of him has been a point in his favor. Anyone who can pi$$ off Mittens, the Turtle, and the rest of them can’t be all bad. Plus, I tend to ‘stick with the Devil you know’. For all his faults, …
Dec 13 2022
Check Your Terms of Service Changes
I just got the notice from my bank about changes in the terms of service. I bolded a few of the most concerning. Prohibited PaymentsThe following types of payments are prohibited through the Bill Pay Service, and we have the right but not theobligation to monitor for, block, cancel and/or reverse such payments:i. Payments to …
Dec 06 2022
Life, Death, and Decay
I found this article on the world’s fascination with zombies today. It’s interesting. The writer makes many connections to pop culture, including Michael Jackson (both the video Thriller, and his later living decay, as he made frantic efforts to maintain a youthful exterior. Would that he had focused on the Eternal Life of his Soul, …
Dec 05 2022
It Seems That MOST of the World’s Progressive Leaders Are in Trouble
Britain – not able to keep Prime Ministers in office, other than short duration. France – Heavy competition from Nationalists, like Le Pen. Italy – Meloni wins a surprise (to the Elite) election. Here policies havce widespread support from the voters. Russia – Putin may be ill with cancer. At the very least, his control …
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