Signs of Time Flying

     Next thing I know it's nearly 10 days since my last entry. Not much has changed on the political front. Trump is still trying to hold off the indictments but they keep moving in his direction. He's threatening civil war or some such bullshit if he's indicted. You know, the usual when it comes to that criminal. Hopefully we'll cream the Republicans in the mid-terms. Vote people. We need every vote we have to save our Democracy. Just sayin'.  

Signs of a Vacation

     How can you take a vacation when you're retired? Pretty damn easy. Make arrangements then drive to Holly's Ocean Meadow in Fort Bragg to spend 5 days and nights there during the hottest days of the year inland. It reached a blazing 75 the last day we stayed. Great music for the Labor Day weekend from some Dead Heads who've been buddies for 20+ years and rented the place out. There was even a hot tub and great food. Jill and Weezer are the property managers and long time friends. We really appreciated their invitation and look forward to visiting them again very soon. All and all it was our first foray into the outside world since we went to Georgia last November. A good time was had by all.

Georgia DA Fani Willis moves through Trump lackeys: Giuliani, Graham, Ke...

    They've used every legal action possible to avoid testifying then whine that it's too close to the mid-terms. Bullshit. They fucking don't get to pull that card when their actions have left them in this time frame. They get to have their efforts to overthrow our Democratic form of government properly highlighted and documented in front of the American public as they are persecuted for their crimes. If that fucks up Republican mid-term chances then so fucking what? Do we let these criminal acts pass while the guilty continue trying to sell the "Big Lie"? Homey don't play that. Put these fucking traitors on trial now and let everyone know exactly how fucked up these individuals are and exactly what they tried to do to keep Trump in power. 

    As far as Trump goes, he needs to be indicted immediately for the documents he illegally took home. Who fucking knows who he showed/sold that information to? I have zero trust for that piece of shit. The only thing I trust about him is his behavior which runs true to form for how big a piece of shit he is. Just sayin'.  

Texas Paul REACTS to MAGA Loser who CRIED and REFUSED to Concede Election

    Is this all they have? Bullshit claims of election fraud? What the fuck is wrong with these MAGA pieces of shit? Anyone who believes these loser's lies has to stupid on the scale that has no fix. What the fuck are we to do about this vocal and violent minority that will do whatever it takes to "Save" America? Personally, you don't need to hear my solution because that would take all of the fun out of it. Lets just say that I do know one way to stop the stupid and I hope that it never comes to that. Vote people. It fucking matters big time. Just sayin'. 

BREAKING: Herschel Walker declines Thursday Debate because of Sunday Nig...

    It has become obvious that Mr. Walker is suffering from C.T.E.. What is C.T.E.?

C.T.E., which can be diagnosed only posthumously, has been linked to a host of symptoms, including memory loss, depression, aggressive behavior and , sometimes, suicidal thoughts. It is a progressive disease and the symptoms can arise long after the hits to the head have ceased. From what I've seen of his behavior so far I'd say he has it.  

    Republicans are so hard up that they'll throw up a candidate with name recognition that is no where near qualified for the office being contested. The stupid needs to stop. Trump is the biggest fucking loser I've had the displeasure of knowing and this all results from his bullshit. Stupid bullshit that anyone who still has a brain to think with will reject out of hand. Only stupid people or craven ones vote Republican while it's under Trump's thumb. Just sayin'.

 

Texas school BANS Anne Frank’s Diary as Right Wing Censorship reacts new...

    It's difficult keeping up with the latest Right Wingnut Bullshit but I feel it's time to give these stupid people a solid Fuck You! I read nearly 200 books a year and owe much of my knowledge to my reading habit. Censoring books is bad. It's like throwing away the 1st Amendment. I've read about every book on the top 100 recommended reading list. The Tale of Two Cities brought tears to my eyes the second time I read it. 50 years had past and I was a different person. My reaction confirmed that I've gained insights into our human condition that allowed me feel the words on the page. Would that wonderful book pass the censors stupidity test? How fucking stupid do they want their children to be. Stupid can't be fixed but it can be propagated. Heaven help us all if these fucked up individuals get their way and turn our public education system to shit. Just sayin'.     

Eric Trump HUMILIATES himself at rally calling Trump family ‘most honest...

    This is your Republican Party. No longer on the fringe, they are dead center and displaying the new Republican values. These apparently include witches and demons which they obviously believe have taken over the Democratic Party. Seems a little over the top to me. The projection is awesome to behold as they describe their own actions as being those of their opponents.

    Then there's Trump. The signs are all there. The irony of a president who increases the penalty for mishandling sensitive/secret documents while he was in office and now stands accused of doing that very same thing is too delicious not to savor. Projection is a powerful indication that you're dealing with a piece of shit. Whatever they accuse others of doing they have done themselves and cannot believe that anyone else will not behave the same given the opportunity.

    Speaking of bullshit, how about the Right Wing Noise Machine? Ever heard such a pile of bullshit and blather with zero fucks given to what their incendiary words might inspire in their less intelligent listeners? We've already heard about the fool trying to get into the FBI office. He's dead as a direct result of of those incendiary words. Republicans give not one fuck for the people that they represent or the constitution that they swore an oath to. Let me say it again, Republicans give not one fuck for the people that they represent or the constitution that they swore an oath to. 

    Like above, some concepts need to be repeated in hopes that they will inspire understanding. That's what the Right Wing Noise Machine does only they do not want their viewers to know what is actually happening, only what they tell them is happening. You know, propaganda. They pick a piece of bullshit out of the sewer where they live and share their gospel with the masses. And what's with this rise in religious crap that has absolutely nothing to do with Jesus. Ask yourself WWJD and separating families at our border would not have been on the list. He even spoke to the separation of church and state when he answered a question about who was in charge, God or Caesar. He said to give each his own, the gold to Caesar and the spirit to God (paraphrasing here). 

    The Republican Party is lost in a maze of lies and innuendo that they believe to be true. How many fucking times do they need to shown that their was no fraud in the 2020 election? WTF does it take for these fucking poor losers to get over it? They fucking lost. Period. Just sayin'.       

Top British Broadcaster REACTS to death of armed MAGA maniac who confron...

    Not the sharpest tools in the shed, are they? Thankfully these MAGA morons are very, very stupid and this particular one is very, very dead. All this entertainment from the Right Wing Noise Machine that incites it's sub-average followers to sacrifice their sub-average lives for a lie or two or three or four. Defund the FBI? The hypocrisy is delightful when stupid politicians prove how stupid they really are. Law and Order? Not when it applies to Republican crimes. This is still America bitches. You fucking unpatriotic pieces of shit are not above the fucking law. Garland is going to tear all of you new assholes because of your fucking criminal behavior so fuck you and your fucking treasonous bullshit. Just sayin'.       

Fox News Talking About Joe Biden But Make The Footage Trump | The Daily ...

    Projection, plain and simple. Trump was the biggest piece of Republican shit since the Republican Party was formed. Everything they say about the current administration is what Trump did during his time in office. Obvious to a thinking human being but clearly not to a regular Fox viewer. The regular Fox viewer wishes to remain obliviously ignorant of what's really going on and live in the fantasy world of Fox's making. In other words, stupid people get their news from Fox. Just sayin'.

Comedian brilliantly NAILS Trump outtake impersonation one year BEFORE J...

    So this parody was done a year before the actual event and was fairly accurate. This is how easy it is to decipher Trump's behavior and predict his reactions to whatever comes along. He's a piece of shit after all and regularly proves that fact. His "Big Lie" is a hoax along with his "I'm rich bitch" bullshit is par for the course. He's always been this way. Anyone with half a brain and two good eyes can see it. What scares me is the fact that so many Americans have been duped by this grifter. It doesn't speak well for our future. Just sayin'.   

We Keep Secrets, Service | Christopher Titus | Armageddon Update

    Another Trump appointee brings that special brand of loyalty with him as head of the Secret Service and has the texts deleted that the J6 committee requested. That's what happened in my opinion. Just an educated guess on my part but considering what happened at USPS I'm believing it's a good guess. Trump left quite a few pieces of shit in charge of various parts of our federal government and they are taking every opportunity to fuck shit up. They need to go now before they fuck more shit up. Ted Cruz and his insurrectionist friends in the Senate have broken their oaths of office along with quite a few members of Congress. They all need to fucking go now! The coup is ongoing and won't be stopped until Trump and his toadies are fitted for orange jump suites. Just sayin'.  

Abortion Doctor sends CEASE AND DESIST to Indiana AG who Accused Her of ...

    He's obviously speaking to the crazier members of the Republican party in hopes that one of them will kill her. This type of lying bullshit seems to be a mainstay of the Republican playbook. Inciting violence while absolving themselves of responsibility. It's getting old. Just sayin'.

Let's talk about benefits and Republicans telling you who they are....

    A 10 year old is raped and Republicans want her to carry her child to term. 10 years old. Republicans are okay with this. In fact, they plan on making it permanent. Republicans are coming after same sex marriage too and whatever else their Christo-Fascist judges on the Supreme Court decide. Vote people! Your rights are on the ballot people. Vote Republican and lose them.

Birthday Signs

     Yep, I'm another year older and deeper in debt. I've also lost over 30 pounds since the beginning of this year and am currently under 260 pounds. Don't know which to celebrate more so I'm going for both of them. Just sayin'.

Top British Broadcaster REACTS to Highland Park and the meaning of FREEDOM

    The AR15 is the Republican's mascot. That's what it looks like to someone outside the bubble of bullshit and lies that serve Republican interests. They are the fucking party of violence and death and the AR15 symbolizes that attitude. Fascism anyone? That MAGA piece of shit that shot up the 4th of July celebration represents the Republican Party whether they like it or not. He's their creation. Their rhetoric informed his actions. This murderous piece of shit was inspired by Trump's lies. He attended multiple Trump rallies in his "Where's Waldo" outfit. Sad, so sad for the people he killed but to hear Marjory Taylor Greene tell it, it's convenient for those of us who want sensible gun control. After all, he was a daily user of marijuana which helps explain his abhorrent behavior, not Republican rhetoric. She suggests that it might be also be a false flag operation. She blames it on anything but the availability of military weapons of destruction. The AR15 is part and parcel with Republican policy. Their speech may be protected by the 1st Amendment but their words inspire violence and death. Pro Life my ass.    

    As for the Marijuana claims, are we embracing Reefer Madness again? WTF? Is this how you make America great again? Is rolling back what progress we've made in the last 50 years or more going to make America great again? No fucking way. Marijuana use has it's issues but compared to alcohol and cigarettes, there is no comparison. Drink too much alcohol and you die. Tobacco is addicting. You can't overdose on pot and it's not addictive. Make you violent? Rarely and only under special circumstances. You can't say that about alcohol. Just sayin'.

Despicable Fox BLAMES women and weed for Highland Park

    Tucker and Laura put their pretty little heads together and spewed a healthy dose of bullshit for their viewers to lap up. Who believes the shit they spew? Stupid fuckers who don't notice the constant barrage of coercive content while they get confirmation for their racist and hateful behavior. Or older retired white fathers who believe everything Fox "News" says about Trump and those awful Democrats who are making all this insurrection crap up out of whole cloth. Fuck you Tucker. You're fucking smart enough to know exactly what you're doing and neither you or Laura give one fuck for American Democracy or the fucking truth. Your rhetoric helped inspire the piece of shit who shot up the 4th parade outside of Chicago. Some of that blood is on your hands. Just sayin'. 

Texas Paul SLAMS GOP Governors as the “WORLD’S WORST CEOs”

    Texas Paul gets it right. Republicans are shit at governing. My take is they're stupid but you've heard that from me before. Remember that my definition of stupid is behavior that not only fucks over people around you but is detrimental to  too. All they seem to care about has nothing to do with representing their constituents and everything to do with culture wars. They're obsessed with control, power and money and give not one fuck for anyone but themselves. Trump is the perfect example of current Republican attitudes. Nothing but lies and self serving bullshit in their efforts to continue fucking over Americans. Not a true Christian among them yet they're making every effort to codify religion as part of our government. Their ground troops are out and about without a doubt, bashing Gay Pride and 4th of July celebrations and that's how fascism begins, in blood and violence. If you want to destroy this country vote Republican. We'll have a proper fascist government and you can watch your freedom go the way of the Dodo.   

Biden facing backlash for tweets on gas, inflation

    I remember what Trump used to Tweet. Lies, lies and more lies. So Biden uses Twitter to ask the oil barons to take it easy on the price gouging and gets shit on. WTF? I mean, What The Fuck? It's obvious to any informed American that the oil barons are making out like fucking bandits and paying little or no taxes. Fuck the oil barons and fuck the Republicans (and Democrats) who are owned by the oil barons. Capitalism needs to be tempered with taxes to spread that wealth around for things like bridges and highways. The tax burden rests upon the shoulders of those who are least able to afford them rather than the corporations making fucking billions in profit. Jeff Bezos can kiss my ass or stop treating his employees like shit and pay the same fucking percentage of taxes on his businesses that I fucking do. Fuck these rich bastards getting richer and richer. If you vote Republican that's what you're voting for because those rich bastards have those politicians bought and paid for along with many of their Democrat counterparts. At least Democrats aren't trying to dismantle Social Security and Medicare. Since I enjoy the benefits from both that I fucking paid for my entire working life I'm not too keen on becoming destitute if it's taken away. Read that to mean there will be righteous  consequences if it's taken away. Just sayin'.      

Thoughts on America's Future

     It's not looking good people. We're divided as a nation thanks to years of Right Wing propaganda brought to you by Fox News. I've tried to watch that shit but I am allergic to manipulation and I break out in hives whenever I try. Stupid people watch Fox News. Remember that my definition of stupid includes the fact that really stupid people's actions not only harm others around them but also cause self harm. You know the deal. They be cutting off their noses to spite their face. I say that because they end up voting Republican which is as anti-democratic as it gets. These stupid people also get violent which is increasingly on display. I hate fucking stupid people with a passion and there are a ton of stupid people in this country. Like I said, it's not looking good people.    

Liberals Justices Are Warning Us Things Are Getting Worse Says SCOTUS Ex...

    You ain't seen nothing yet. The religious fanatic judges that Republicans have worked decades towards getting on the high court are now in place and planning to fuck everything over that doesn't meet their petty God's standards. Morally bankrupt pieces of human garbage that are going to turn this country into a "Christian" nation and force us to all be good Christians whether we like it or not. If their version of Christianity had anything to do with Christ then I wouldn't be so fucking pissed off at this bullshit. These fanatics give not one fuck for our constitution. Not one! I thought that was their fucking job to uphold the constitution, not to shred it because of their fanatical religious beliefs. Separation of the fucking church from the state is inherit in our constitution but these fucks don't even hide their unconstitutional bullshit. Now that they have a fucking majority and they're going to overturn decades of progress while flipping off the vast majority of Americans.    

    They just said that the EPA can't protect the environment, adding millions to the death toll unregulated industry will inflict upon American citizens. Birth control and same sex marriage is next along with a nationwide ban on abortions after they overturned Roe v. Wade. In other words, they just made women second class citizens with zero rights over their bodies. They also pissed me the fuck off.        

    There are no solutions to be had when you won't even face the real issues that must be dealt with if we are to continue to move forward as a nation. These justices have proven that they need to be removed from the bench by any means available. It's impeachment time for Justice Thomas and his insurrectionist wife. I'm sure the beer lover will benefit from a real investigation by the FBI of the thousands of reports on his fucked up behavior that were ignored during his confirmation. All these fucks need to go if we are to survive as a Democratic Republic. Period. Just sayin'.

WATCH LIVE | Jan. 6 committee holds public hearing

    Another wonderful airing of the many attempts Trump's people made to overturn the 2020 election. Great stuff. Few surprises in my book. These fucking traitors need to be rewarded for their efforts with orange jump suits and free government meals and housing. That's my take away. Republicans have a fucking problem and it's not going away soon. There are consequences for making bad choices and subverting our Democracy is a bad fucking choice.   

BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy gives SHOCKING press conference discussing Trump

    Nothing to see here. How about that inflation? Isn't that more important to the American voters than the fact that your fucking party has turned into fascists? What a piece of fucking work. Somehow conflating the J6 Committee and rising gas prices? Americans like myself want to see these treasonous bastards in fucking prison where they belong. Americans that Republicans were elected to represent  are put into jeopardy because of Republican's incendiary rhetoric and false election fraud claims. Not one iota of truth is found in those claims. Not one. You're the fucking minority. That's the reason you lost the 2020 election. That and you give not one fuck for your constituents unless they line your pockets with gold. In other words, 99% of us you care shit about. Prove me wrong you treasonous pieces of shit. I see your bullshit for what it is, evil and corrupt. None of these fuckers involved deserves our mercy nor our forgiveness. They need to serve a sentence in prison that equals the damage they've inflicted on this nation. Just sayin'.     

LIVE: The January 6th Committee Hearings continue today at 1 PM ET

    Stunning stuff. Knew the fix was on but didn't really trip to the extent these assholes went to target innocent election workers and officials. The threats of violence were chilling. The fact that Fox News (read ' fox entertainment') isn't airing this presentation of the evidence the J6 Committee has gathered proves they have no business calling themselves a news organization. Tucker can kiss my liberal ass with his calling the Colbert's film crew arrest an insurrection. WTF? Every time I wrap my head around what a evil piece of shit you and your propaganda mouth are you manage to show me that I've fallen short of fully comprehending the full extent of your perfidity. 

GOP Plot EXPOSED to END social security and medicare

    They call them "Entitlements" like I didn't pay up front for them my entire working life. It's part of their "Plan" that includes ending abortion in America. Can't these fuckwits understand that their policies equal death or bankruptcy for many elderly Americans? WTF is wrong with these pieces of shit?

Fascist Groups Best Understood As 'Nationwide Paramilitary Army': Expert

    These pieces of shit apparently think they have something to add to the national dialog about race in America. WTF? Violence threatened because they were thwarted in their efforts to disrupt a Pride event in Idaho? Gathering from 6 states to disrupt that same Pride event? Who are these stupid fucks? Did their parents raise these pieces of shit to spread violence in order to promote racial purity? Do they have jobs and contribute towards the overall good or do they predominantly live in their parent's fucking basements? What the fuck is wrong with these angry young white dudes who choose to hate? Violence solves nothing assholes. It only makes to clear that you haven't a fucking clue. Too fucking stupid to know how fucking stupid you are in my book. Just sayin'.    

JAN 6 INSURRECTION HEARINGS LIVE | DAY 2

    Nothing they will confirm is really a shock to me or surprising in any way. I've always known he would not accept the will of the voters and that there would not be a peaceful transition of power. Who we really need to vote out of office or put in prison are his enablers in the Republican Party. He should have been impeached and removed from office twice but they refused to do the right thing and let him slide and hoped he'd get his act together. Hope springs a turtle and Trump figured that he's bullet proof instead of heeding the warning. I'll hope that the orange jumpsuit rides up his ass continually and that he gets to wear it until he fucking dies. Justice may be late but it's coming like a freight train from what I can see. Watch for indictments coming to a news outlet near you very soon. Possibly this week.

Cheney To Republicans

    "Your dishonor will remain" Kind words from their Republican colleague. I'd be more like screaming at these assholes who are trying to take away my vote. WTF Republicans? Fox News can lie all they want but the facts remain the same. There be some prison time for some of these fools.  

Trump Aide Navarro has HUMILIATING MELTDOWN on Live TV after Arrest

    How sad for him. Getting cuffed, brought to the police station and booked is a normal part of being an American dude. Where have you been? When you commit crimes in this country there's always a possibility that you'll get caught. Especially when you talk about them on national television. What the fuck were you thinking dude? Plan a coup, go to jail. That's my motto.  

WATCH: House committee holds hearing on gun legislation

    Clearly there are steps we can take that will help reduce these tragedies. At the least age limits and registration. Mostly military style weapons of war like AR-15's need to be made illegal. Republicans are in the fucking minority and should listen to the majority of their constituents, get their heads out of their asses and pass some gun legislation that will start addressing the real issues. Instead we're going to hear their continued defense quoting 2nd amendment rights written over 200 years ago. They are the party of death and continue to prove that fact each day they oppose sensible gun legislation.      

Merrick Garland Takes HUGE STEP Toward ARRESTING Trump

    We can only wait and see when that traitorous piece of garbage Trump get's his ticket to the nearest Federal Prison. That's where this needs to end in my opinion. His crimes are multitude, his remorse non-existent. Justice will be served slowly and completely from what I've seen so far. In these unprecedented times that's a good thing.   

Bourbon Blues - Dark and Elegant Blues Music to Escape To

    I am entertained. It's playing in the music room right now and Nancy is working on her base playing. I just got through playing leads to this stuff and acting like I know what I'm doing. Great fun for the musically inclined. It's just begging for a harp player to do it justice.

Hayes: NRA’s ‘Good Guy With A Gun’ Theory Failed In Real Time In Uvalde

    It failed big time. The "Good Guys" hung out, listened to the occasional gun shots and failed to go after the shooter for fear of their lives. Forty minutes they were there and did nothing but fuck with the parents who were screaming at them to do their jobs. Un-fucking-believable. Fuck you Cruz. Still calling for the "Good Guy with a Gun" to solve the issue. A five year old could do better.    

Joe: What Beto Said To Reporters Is Supported By The Majority Of Americans

    That's what I'm saying folks. The Majority of Americans want this senseless violence stopped and AR-15s do not belong in 18 year old hands. Republicans proving once again that they give not one fuck for our children or the folks that voted them in office. Very bad behavior by the assholes on stage, especially Abbott. Calling out anyone who speaks truth to their bullshit for politicizing the issue speaks volumes for those with the ears to hear. This is our nation on Republican policies that do nothing but make the real issues worse. You can't solve a problem until you're willing to see the actual causes, not some made up crap that keeps you in office. Do your fucking jobs Republicans. You're the minority for a fucking reason and if you'd get your fucking heads out of your fucking asses then maybe you wouldn't have to lie so much to stay power.

Marjorie Taylor Greene HIDES after SCANDAL Breaks

    Christo says what needs to be said about the piece of traitorous garbage named Marjorie Taylor Greene. Wait until her role on January 6 is fully exposed for some real action. She won't see another term when that happens and will more than likely face prison time. So sad. 

Parent brings THE HOUSE DOWN after board member tries to justify bigotry...

    Using Jesus to justify her bigotry? WTF? Did He approve the bigotry that bitch used His name to justify? What would Jesus do? He'd kick her ass as I would. Keep your perfect bullshit to yourself bitch. We don't need your fucked up values being promoted in our schools. 

What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell

    5 years at mental health answering the the crisis line gave me a pretty good idea of what's going on with the various types of mental illness. Bipolar gets used incorrectly way too much from my experience. Here's a great explanation of what it is. 

Slip of the Tongue or Sign?

    Russell riffs on the inadvertently truthful verbal slip made by George Bush during a recent speech admonishing Putin for his invasion of Ukraine. Hypocrisy anyone? 

He Learned It From Tucker

    What a piece of shit Tucker is. He's always been a piece of shit and obviously he's found his audience of stupid people with guns and the mental acuity of gnats. Good job Tucker. You've helped strike another blow for the Racist Right.

Goodbye Mojo

 

    Mojo, one of our rescue dogs from last December (Ginger's daughter) has moved to a new home in Leggett with a retired couple that are old enough to be our parents. Met them via a yard sale and found out that they were looking for a small dog. Since we got Ginger and Mojo last year, we've learned that we haven't been able to really bond with theses two and giving one of them away was easier than I thought. As far as bonding goes I mostly think it's due to the fact that these dogs were so fucked up when we got them. Getting them to a civilized state didn't endear us to their tiny selves I'm guessing but that's neither here nor there. Hopefully Ginger will rise to the occasion and start acting like our dog instead of an independent contractor now that her daughter has found a good home elsewhere. Time will tell.  

Texas Paul REACTS to Texas Governor Costing State Billions

    Lets add Texas to the states who are loosing billions of dollars due to their governor's grandstanding bullshit along with Florida. Texas Paul explains why Abbott's bullshit is costing Texas billions of dollars as his recent decisions have inspired Mexico to decide to ship their products through New Mexico instead of Texas. They also decided to change their rail destination to New Mexico. What a stupid piece of shit Abbott is proving to be in his efforts to become the next Donald Trump. He's right up there with #DeathSantis when it comes to fucking over his constituency. Stupid is as stupid does and Abbott is one stupid son of a bitch.   

Pranks Destroy Scam Callers- GlitterBomb Payback

    These guys deserve a medal for going after these bullshit scammers. Unbelievable how they scam the most vulnerable in our population (65+) using their empathy against them. My recommendation is to know that the IRS and Social Security never do business by phone and if anyone wants personal information like bank accounts and such they better be related. Please share and get the word out about these scammers and their evil tactics.  

Matt Gaetz Thinks "Over-Educated" Is an Insult and It' a Sign

    More on the Trump judge selection process, the Supreme Court debacle along with Matt Gaetz get the treatment in "A Closer Look". A note on each follows.

    Judges, Supreme or otherwise, have taken a beating lately for their partisan bullshit and rightly so. They give not one fuck for the law, only their religious beliefs which guide their decisions. Fuck them and fuck their religious beliefs. They wouldn't recognize Jesus if he was mowing their fucking lawns. Have I made it clear that like our founding fathers, I believe that religion should have nothing to do with our government? We shouldn't support religion nor should we tolerate their efforts in the political arena. This shit needs to fucking stop. I say tax those fuckers who play politics at the very least. They're doing some fucked up shit to our country with their bullshit.

    Then there's Matt Gaetz, expressing his preference for women with a high school education or better yet, still in high school. He likes them stupid and that's what they'd have to be to date that piece of shit. Stupid is as stupid does and Matt Gaetz does stupid well.

    All and all, more fucked up Republicans than you can shake a stick at. All of them ignoring the fact that they represent a minority of voters in this country. We need to remind them of this fact come the mid-terms and send these fascist pieces of shit home.      

Erin Burnett At Her Wits' End With Right-Wing Psychos Or Q? Really?

    Personally I feel that you might be just a little out there like alien abduction victims are if you believe the shit that Q is dishing out. Bat Shit Crazy. The fact that some evangelical church goers are susceptible to this crazy shit shouldn't be a surprise. This kind of shit is candy for simpler minds. Minds that already believe some pretty crazy shit. They already believe that 40,000 true believers will be Raptured into Heaven when the End of Times starts. Many of them are looking forward to those End of Times and actively helping bring it about. Stupid is as stupid does with those beliefs. They're putting targets on those of us who disagree with their perverted view of what would Jesus do? We are surely sinners and not true Christians by their reckoning. Believers that wouldn't know a true Christian if one knocked on their front door. Judge not lest you be judged by that same measure. The Sword of Truth has 2 edges for a reason. Speak your "Truth" with this in mind. I certainly do.      

Elon vs Big Pharma: It Begins

    Nice to hear some truth making it's way into more people's lives. Russel Brand asks the questions we should all ask ourselves. That is, unless the answers will clash with your view of the world. Open your eyes and see what's there in front of you. That is my wish for humanity in general.

Roe V. Wade Overturned According To SCOTUS (LEAKED) Draft Opinion

    No surprise here if it's true. But even if it turns out to be a false report it's still only a matter of time before they overturn it for real. After all, this was what the Right has been all about from the start.  Get their people onto the Supreme Court to overturn Roe V. Wade. They did it. Congratulations you stupid fucking old rich motherfuckers, you put women back in their rightful place as second class citizens in our fucked up country. Make America Great Again my ass. This is a large step in the wrong direction for American equality. My heart hurts to think of the pain and suffering this will inflict on those least able to defend themselves. All this from the party that supported Trump and his greed over whatever constitutional oaths they swore in order to remain in power. Losers one and all. Thank God for that at least.

Sign of the King Snake

 

    Here's a California King Snake that I saved from death via vehicle on the way to pick up my mail. I took the picture after releasing him by our woodpile. He's the second snake I've run across this Spring. When I say run across I'm saying that I got my hands on them. I personally inspect all captured critters then put them back. Under one of our rocks in the front yard was a Sharp-tailed Snake which was only a little over 6" long. All and all snakes are good signs in one's dreams and in the real world. They're about personal power and growth. That's a sign of things to come if Putin refrains from starting World War III but that's another post.  

The Five Laws Of Stupidity or Why Things are So Fucked Up

    Stupid has nothing to do with intelligence and everything to do with bad behavior. Behavior that's not only damaging to everyone around them but to the stupid fucks themselves. Stupid people are their own worst enemies. Donald Trump comes to mind along with his supporters who are all very stupid fuckers. Then there are Republicans that, for the most part, are also acting quite stupidly. Add many of Democratic persuasion to that body of stupidity if I'm being 100% honest. Then ask yourself "Who will save us now?"   

The Rant is Due for a Sign

     Here's what I'm going to send to Lewis Black for his "The Rant is Due" series. Hope he gives it a read.

    Howdy Lewis. I've been a fan of yours for a long time and during that time I've heard you say a great many things exactly as I would have if I chose to rant online. I have even developed a fairly good imitation of you when you're in full rant mode which I'm told is the sincerest form of flattery. Thought you might like to give this rant the treatment it deserves.

    What has me foaming at the mouth lately is the bad behavior of miracle face cream and health care sellers. They advertise free fucking samples of a proprietary formula that makes your face look decades younger or cures your COPD. They show you before and after photos that I'm sure remain untouched by our current technology and testimonials that we're told are from satisfied customers (not). Then there's the health care quacks favorite tactic of subjecting us to long detailed videos that you can't fast forward through while they drill their bullshit deep into your frontal lobes. Anyway, the best part where they tell you that all you pay are the shipping costs. Just think, for only a few dollars you can try out our fantastic product and enjoy a whole month's worth of creamy smooth skin or better health. Everybody wants to look and feel better after all.

    So my wife, like many boomers, looks in the mirror and sees a face that doesn't look like she feels. She hates what gravity does to us all once we've reached retirement age and would like to reverse some of that damage. Along come the miracle face cream adds on Facebook or where ever and she'd like to try one of them. I got her a gift VISA card so that she could pay the $6.95 shipping and handling fee and not expose us to any financial shenanigans. These assholes refused it and would only take a credit card in her name. That's when I waded through their “Terms and Conditions” and you'll never guess what I found. By ordering the free bottle you're committing yourself to a monthly subscription cost of $129! You heard me, 129 fucking dollars a month! They'll bill you 14 days after they ship your free sample so that you'll have plenty of time to cancel the fucking subscription that you didn't know you were fucking signing up for in the first place. By the way, the number they want you to call to cancel that fucking subscription? I tried it out and it's been busy every time I called it. What the fuck? Talk about buyer beware. These unethical sellers depend on their customers/victims lack of understanding of online business practices and the fucked up tactics they use to get their greedy fucking hands on your money. I can easily imagine retired folks falling for this crap and if they're on a limited income that barely keeps them afloat like we are, that surprise deduction can mean the difference between feeding the cat or eating its food.

    I read every “Terms and Conditions” now at these type of sites and they're basically the same. Sometimes it's right at the beginning but usually it's near the end of that vast sea of bullshit that few of us can read properly let alone understand. It's hard to get my head around the amount of money that these cocksuckers must have taken from their unsuspecting customers. All I can say is Fuck those greedy fucked up thieving bastards with their extravagant fucking claims for the next miracle cure. Fuck them all.

US Authorities Zero in on Detained Super Yacht in Fiji!

    So sad. So enjoyable to watch as incomprehensibly wealthy Putin and his cronies lose their expensive toys. The rule of thumb is it takes 10% of whatever the cost of the Super Yacht to maintain it for a year on the sea. Some of these obscene pleasure boats are well over a football field long and can cost over 200 million dollars. There are currently over 3 billion dollars worth (soon to be 4 billion if it isn't already) in Super Yachts that have been detained. I am so fucking entertained by this channel as it helps the balance a tad. I give not one fuck for the hidden owners losses. Fuck those rich bastards. They're the greedy fucks that screwed their workers to pocket the profits. They are reaping what they've sown in some small way by losing their stuff. Personally I'd rather see them repent and use their money to help give this world of ours a future. But since that will never happen I'm more inclined to entertain the hope that they will get their just desserts sometime in the near future. 

    Here's what I'd like to tell them: Losing the yacht should be taken as a sign that you're on the wrong path and you might want to keep your eyes open for further losses if you continue as you have.

Signs of the Times

     There's one fact that chaps my hide and that's the fact that most Americans are clueless. They have no idea of how complicated issues are these days and insist on clinging to simple solutions for these issues. They are blind to the inherent racism built into our society nor do they wish to be reminded of it. They blame the wrong people for problems that are of their own making. Too many of them watch Fox News (which is more propaganda than news) and believe the bullshit they're peddling there. 

    Most damning of all is the Right's support for Putin and their continuing adoration of Trump in all his felonious glory. What the fuck is wrong with Republicans? Are they tired of Democracy? How can you support someone who is such a piece of shit that he belongs in a prison cell? Someone who lies constantly and is too stupid to understand how our Democracy works. Someone who failed to meet the pandemic head on for fear that it would ruin his presidency. 

    I'm also fucking tired of the constant 24/7 news cycle that has turned into bullshit corner instead of real news. I don't need to hear anyone's fucking opinion about how we almost lost our Democracy. I need to see this felonious piece of shit that we recently voted out of office on trial for his crimes along with all the scum of the Earth that he brought with him. Drain the swamp? He populated it with like minded assholes bent on profit and lean on caring for anyone but themselves. 

    Most of all I find it exasperating that so many Americans are buying into this bullshit while so many others are ignoring it entirely. If this continues we are fucked as a Democracy and will descend into the chaos that marks the end of a once great nation. Just sayin'.  

Second Sign of the Thumb?

     I haven't decided if this is a sign or more of usual things that happen in one's life. Shut the Honda door on my thumb yesterday and if it didn't hurt so bad I would have laughed at myself for trying to use that same hand to open the door. Once it was clear that my left hand was held from doing its normal duty by my thumb, I switched hands and finally released my crushed and bleeding thumb from the door jam. Nothing was broken but it looks as though my thumbnail may not survive. Only time will tell. Meanwhile I'm wondering at any deeper meaning other than to pay attention to what I'm doing. Shit happens. 

Lawrence: McConnell Knows Evidence Against Justice Thomas Is 'Damning'

    I've known that since before the second Bush Administration. His wife was an off the hook Tea Party fan and he didn't recuse himself then either. From what I've heard from credible sources, he's a partisan fucking hack with the personality of a garden slug. I've known that he's not qualified to hold a position on the Supreme Court since his confirmation hearings. Everything he's done since has confirmed my initial assessment so the current hullabaloo is no surprise to me. Mitch waxing eloquent on his work was amusing to say the least and does imply that he knows it looks bad for his Right Wingnut Justice this time. He didn't recuse himself from a high profile case that involved his wife's political activities, not the first time he's failed the oath. Hopefully this piece of trash will eventually be removed to a place where he won't bother us anymore. As for me, I'm not holding my breath for that to happen anytime soon.      

The Sign of the Thumb

    This is me removing another piece of scar tissue from my thumb a few days ago. I've been doing this for more than 3 1/2 decades now and still haven't gotten to all the wood I injected in it. I was assembling a piece of furniture with 1 3/4" staples and glue and while stapling a miter corner, one went through and into my thumb. This was over 40 years ago. The injury initially healed over and looked normal until it began swelling 4 years later. I'd already been back to the doctor's about it previously as it was still painful when used certain ways. Dr. Slater was no help at all. He didn't believe that it hit the bone despite my statement to the contrary. So I'd been putting up with it until it began swelling during a particularly busy period of guitar playing. It increased in size to the point where I needed to have it lanced. 

    The doctor's at the clinic told me that it was unlikely that there was wood still in my thumb but after putting some of what came out under the scope they were proven wrong. They removed as much of the scar tissue surrounding the wood as they could but were unable to go all the way to the bone to do so in the clinic. For a while afterward it looked like a normal thumb but soon it began swelling again. I was at work when it popped and drained some ugly looking puss all over the parts counter (my nickname there was Thumbs). One last stop afterwards at the doctors resulted in a negative bone scan and that was it for me. I was left with a ball of scar tissue the size of a small marble next to the bone after it stopped draining. The drain hole never closed. I've removed scar tissue from it every month or so since then. 35 years and my thumb is still rejecting pieces of wood/scar tissue. It's now nearly gone with a small bump left near the skins surface that hopefully will finish ejecting the foreign material and seal over soon.  

    The first time it was lanced was after I'd booted my cheating wife out of our apartment. For the next 2 days everything I'd denied while she was out and about played back in my memory, like a never ending stream of YouTube videos commemorating the high points of her infidelity. So I had known all along but could neither face nor acknowledge it before the final confrontation. I knew who. I knew when. I also observed my behavior throughout and found disliked what I saw. I beat myself up over and over with it and swore I'd never let it happen again (a promise I failed to keep). The feeling I got from the initial draining was religious in nature. I let my internal rage go and reached an understanding that I was going to survive and learn from this. I reached an understanding that If I live long enough and help remove the material it expels I'll see the day that my eternal wound finally heals. 

    This whole experience parallels my internal healing process to the bone. Buried traumas from my childhood seek the sunlight. They no longer hide exclusively in my subconscious. They ask for an accounting and incorporation into a healthier mental state. They want to be dealt with in a loving and kind way. They want to be understood and accepted before becoming part of my whole person. So that's what I continue to do. Hopefully I will continue to heal both physically and mentally as I continue forward.                         

Signs that Putin is in the Drivers Seat

     Republicans can blame Biden all they want but the truth is Trumps treatment of Putin while he was in office helped set this war in motion. Add up all the attempts at mitigating sanctions on Russia along with holding military aid hostage to Ukraine for dirt on the Bidens and this is what you get. Trump also trashed NATO during his divisive fours years in office so the bullshit Republicans spew that Biden caused this doesn't fly with me.  

    As far as what can be done to stop Putin, Republicans have no clue. Seems to me that anything more than sanctions will risk nuclear escalation by Putin as he's made it clear that he's prepared to end the world as we know it. For our world to be safe the Russian people need to remove Putin from power. That's the only solution that comes to my mind that won't risk nuclear war. If anyone has a better idea or ideas they should share as we need possible solutions, not recriminations.   

Trump Suggests Putting Chinese Flags on U.S. Fighter Jets to Bomb Russia...It's a Sign

    Republicans are blaming Biden for the invasion of Ukraine but I put the blame squarely on Trump's shoulders. As far as Biden being weak, what would Republicans do? I haven't heard a realistic plan from them that will do any more than what's being done now. Putin has nuclear weapons and has made it clear that he will use them if we get too involved. Trump set this situation into play with his fawning over big strong Putin. Putting Chinese markings on our jets is a great idea if your 5 years old. Thank God he's not still president.

Signs of End Times

    Here's one of the channels I watch to keep up on inclement events around the world. The Two Preachers are an over the top version of disasters with a religious end time theme. Lest one think that there are many more disasters, natural or otherwise, one needs to take into account that everyone has a smart phone these days. We see more now than ever before due to the internet and the videos that inhabit it. Balance is the key to deriving input from these sources.   

Signs That I Am Not Entertained

     I am not entertained when Putin decides to invade another country.

    I am not entertained when Trump praises Putin's intelligence for killing innocent people.

    I am not entertained by Republicans calling Biden's response weak when it's been the opposite. Biden helped unite the world's governments to respond to Putin's insane power grab. Republicans got shit to say about what they'd do different.

    I am not entertained by people dying in a war and the media bringing this to our attention 24/7. Nothing but hot air and bullshit as the networks compete for our attention. 

    Last of all, I am not entertained as I watch America slowly but surely tear itself apart. That's Putin's ultimate goal and he's getting closer to achieving it than he's ever been.  

Signs of Weakness

    Trump set the stage for this invasion. Taiwan is next. All due to his love of strong men in charge. Traitor.

Signs that Trump May Be Reaching The End Of His Rope

    It was too much to ignore. All that free cash. All that power. He went at acquiring it with his usual mix of larceny and bullshit and now that he's no longer president it's time to pay the piper. Justice fucking matters and the rule of law should apply to all of us equally. It's Time!

BIGBUG = I Am Entertained

    Fun watch. This one is really out there yet still keeps you entertained. Manufactured security workers who believe they are smarter than humans and see no need to take their orders anymore. Realistically points out the end result of where we're headed as a society if things continue as they are and it's not pretty. Ignorance never is.  

Signs of Willful Ignorance and Denial

    It's mostly a discussion about Don't Look Up, the #2 watched Netflix movie of all time, which highlights the Republican aversion to facts and the consequences there of. It rings so true that it resonates across one's senses. Stupid people are deadly when given the opportunity and they scare the shit out of me. That's what I got out of it. What's your take?   

Signs of Kevin Hart's Super Power

    What is Kevin Hart's super power? It's his ability to bring out the best in any group or person he engages with. That's what makes him so enjoyable to watch. His personality is the tool he uses to lift those around him to the same level as entertainers. The chemistry videos have all been Kevin Hart along with the Rock or Snoop Dog or whomever. Kevin is the common denominator, the go to funny guy that drags everyone else into the zone with him. He's da bomb.  

Right-Wing Crack Pipe Lie Gets Smoked

    So this is all Republicans have. Lies and bullshit. No facts. No policy. Pretty much everything they talk about has nothing to do with bringing this country together. Outrage over teaching critical race theory in our schools when it isn't happening and there is no agenda to make it happen. Lies and bullshit, that's all they got. 

Signs of Adjustment

     Our two Chihuahuas are finally starting to get the hang of things and we're finding them more charming each time we correct their behavior. Positive reinforcement seems to work most of the time and we now spend less of that time trying to design positive reinforcement strategies for specific behaviors. In other words we're getting used to each other. Adjustments take time and patience. We have plenty of time these days but we may be a little short on patience.  

Signs of More of the Same

    More details, more outrage. Yes, it was planned from the day Trump lost the election. The paperwork starts shortly thereafter but really, do we need any more evidence? Just put that piece of shit in prison along with all the fuckwads that helped commit these crimes. There is no justice until those people pay the price for attempting to overthrow the legally elected president, Joe Biden.

      

Signs of More of the Same

45 Bombshell: Explosive Oval Office Meeting On Voting Machine Plot Revealed

    What bombshell? That he attempted to overthrow the most audited election in history because he lost? That he's been lying about the election being corrupt? All we're seeing now are the details. We already know enough to reach the logical conclusion that Trump is a piss poor loser. His ego can't handle the truth that the American voters rejected a would be dictator with sympathies for Russia. The vast majority of Republicans still act like Trump has their balls in a little magical sack that will shred them if they step out of line. WTF is this crap and why isn't that traitor in fucking prison? Enough is enough. Stop gawking at and bullshitting about what this piece of human excrement has done and make him fucking pay for it. That includes his criminal family members too.

    If you think I'm tired of Covid you'd be right. But I'm way more tired of the continuing coverage of every little detail about how America almost lost it's Democracy with zero accountability (so far) for the pieces of shit who organized and funded that effort.

The Rug Washing Sign

How is it that videos about washing rugs are a thing? Could it be the simple joy of a dirty job done well with a clean rug to prove it? Are the times we're in becoming so chaotic that we'd rather watch someone wash rugs than deal with it? Inquiring fool seeks answers.

Signs of Life

     Someone I knew from work has IM'd me and wants me to give him a call. I find my self reluctant to do so and am searching for whatever elusive feelings are causing this reluctance. Strange how changes in who you normally encounter now involve questions like, "Are you vaccinated?" before committing to a face to face. Now that I'm retired there are 2 people that get within 6 feet of me and that's it. More than likely this is also an issue of trust and there I go, off on another tangent. What I'm trying to say is I should let the chips fall where they may and call him back already. That might the change I'm waiting for.  

Signs of the Afterlife

     I have no idea what that means entirely but I'm going with it. I hear some music we recorded a few weeks ago and am reminded that it's time for a little practice. With that in mind I'll go after telling you that I will soon be posting a song or two I've written that are topical in these times. That's right, I can see it coming and I've written some songs about it. We live in interesting times and many will continue to ramp up the hype about how the end is nigh and all that biblical crap. To my mind it's only a matter of timing and content, both of which are open to conjecture. I'll try to share more of those thoughts as we get closer to the end of the world as we know it. 

Signs of Fascism

     Definition: a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition. 

    Sounds like Trump and his supporters to me. They meet the definition. I wonder how many of Trump's supporters are aware enough to see it? They blame Antifa for any violence the Right perpetrates so I'm thinking not many. The ones who stand to make some big bucks if Trump returns to power certainly should know better. But I'm betting the majority of them are ignorant of where that support is taking us as a country. If they knew I'd doubt they would continue to support their former criminal and thief. 

Fear of Flying Signs

     Just got back from visiting with my son and his family in Georgia. Had anxiety attacks throughout both flights there and back. Partially due to wearing a mask for 11 hours straight getting there and 7 hours on the way back (direct) but mostly due to being in that big ol' jet airliner. Who knew I was this scared to fly. I sure didn't. Previous flights caused no were near the level of anxiety that these did although my last was nearly 20 years ago. I'm thinking that I'm much more in touch with my feelings about flying as I'm not in as much denial about those feelings. Becoming aware of and changing my behavior has gradually released many things that I previously buried and among those things were my actual feelings as I made my way through life. Crazy high were the walls that I maintained for too long. It was no fun but it's hard to deal with one's fears when one ignores them. Now I can face them and sort them out. Grateful be I.

Smart Phone Initialized

     So Tuesday I got the phone to work for outgoing calls and messages only. I could also receive messages but not phone calls and when someone called there was nothing on the line. No voice mail, no anything. Spent an hour on the phone and still couldn't get any love. While AT&T was sending me to their techs I was sidetracked by some BS while on hold and lost the connection. That was my last call for Tuesday as I'd reached my limit for profanity free conversation with people who were no help.

    Wednesday I made my final call and after an hour of holding and whatever I was in business. They reset the connection and I've finally joined the smart phone crowd.

    I'd like to thank You Tube for the many videos about how to navigate your new I-Phone 12 and get the most out of your phone. I'm finding them very helpful.

Signs Concerning a Smart Phone Purchase

     So I finally decided to get a smart phone. I've held off but as my home phone is useless in a power outage, I felt it was time. I did a bunch of online research and then began my journey began last Tuesday when I stopped by the T-Mobile store in Ukiah.

    They had the phone I wanted in stock at their warehouse and said it would be in shortly. I left with a sim card and thought we were through. Called them back Thursday to find that the phone was on back order and it would be several weeks before it would arrive. They'd be more than happy to upgrade to a more expensive phone that they had in stock which chapped my hide. Since I couldn't log into my T-Mobile account without my smartphone I was unable to cancel my order online which forced me to drive back to their Ukiah store in order to cancel the whole thing. Verizon was next.

    They had a store in Lakeport so I stopped by to get some quotes and was disappointed to say the least. I went home Thursday evening and started looking at what AT&T had to offer online.

    Decided to give AT&T a shot as I already had an account with them for my current phone and internet. This despite previously horrible interactions with their customer service department, including nearly a month where I was without internet during the holidays. Got someone on their website via phone and 90 minutes later I thought we'd completed the order. One problem during that process was that they were unable to ship the phone to my physical address. You know, the place where my utility lines end. Their wireless department seems to be using a USPS database to confirm shipping addresses and they won't ship to the PO Box that I'm given free due to USPS not delivering mail to our house. They can't seem to wrap their minds around the concept that the address where I get their services isn't in the USPS database. I asked him to look up my address via Google Maps to see that it fucking existed and that Fed-X and UPS delivered here at least once a month but that didn't matter to his software. I was forced to use the UPS Store's address in Lakeport for the phone's destination and my credit card company flagged the transaction and requested that I confirm it. I did that but the order is still on hold. AT&T tells me that it will ship shortly but it's Monday, the transaction hasn't cleared yet (Now I'm worried that they have the billing address wrong) and I'm getting nowhere with customer service. Even called the order department directly and got the same bullshit. The only order that they've confirmed is the one to stop my current phone and increase my internet payment. That's right, I'm keeping my phone number to go wireless with them and their dinging me for shutting my phoneline down to go wireless.....with them. Maybe once I've activated my new phone and combined my accounts (they opened a new one for the wireless order but I can't access it until I activate the phone) that might lower it again but I doubt it. Looks like I'm being royally fucked in about every aspect of this transaction. I haven't even seen exactly what I signed up for. They finally emailed a copy of the order I requested via phone today but there's nothing on it other than the phone I ordered. 

    As it stands, I'm starting to think this might be a sign but of what exactly I'm clueless. Maybe I should have let T-Mobile screw me without complaint. Possibly it means I'm in over my head with this type of transaction. My favorite so far is that these companies are here to get every fucking dollar out of you that they can by any means necessary and Jeffery don't do that. That's a problem but I doubt it's my problem. Just sayin'.   

More Signs of Rain

     Made it through our recent rains in pretty good shape. Clearlake has recovered quite a bit in a short period of time, that's for sure. The seasonal creek that runs behind our house surprised our backyard neighbor with the amount of water it carries. She installed a culvert last Summer that wasn't up to the task. Nancy tried to tell her that the creek would have it's way come Winter but they buried part of it anyway. Oh well, at least it left our backyard in good shape.

Chimney Sweeper Signs aka Retired and Suicidal

     It was time for our annual chimney sweep so we called a local guy who got back to us quickly and we scheduled him for last Saturday at noon. My first impressions when he got here was that he was older than dirt and barely walking. To say he looked frail would be an understatement. Needless to say, I stayed out of his way and let him do his thing. When he came down the ladder the first time he missed it with his second step off the roof and nearly fell. Nancy was there for that. He was able to pull out our fireplace insert but unable to push it back which I ended up doing. Then he cut himself on the new chimney top and just let the blood run down his hand as he joked about having less blood for dialysis next week. When he was through he expressed his wish to keep working until he died. He wanted to bite the big one on someone's roof then crash to the ground one last time. I still don't know what to think of that statement but something tells me we were close to it becoming reality. He did a great job though so he gets a pass for now. I'll keep an eye on the local paper to see if he gets his wish. 

Signs of Rain

     Not much so far but enough to chap Blaxter's hide. He can't decide where he wants to be and acts disgusted when he forces himself to venture forth in the rain. At least Blaxter doesn't require a litter box like most cats. This allows us to have a cat without the obnoxious odors that usually accompany ownership. Not that Blaxter would ever consider himself as being owned. Guests have had odd looks on their faces when he saunters in to inspect them a short time after their arrival. They've commented and asked what our secret was. Did I train him to use the toilet? Hardly. Nancy trained him to sit, to lay down and to shake but that's as far as she got. He lets us know when he needs to go out and we open the door. He's in charge of our relationship because eight years ago he chose to walk into our lives. 

    Blaxter initially lived at the local dentist's office with two other cats. All three were dropped off at our next door neighbors when the dentist closed his office. That was a year or so before we bought the house next door. During that time the other two cats died from the usual things that kill cats but not Blaxter. He survived the streets and the racoons and the coyotes then decided that we were his new humans. I think the brushings had more to do with that choice than anything else but I believe there's some love involved too. At least on our part.   

Signs of Language Issues Online

     I've recently had issues with a few orders I've made online and they were made worse by what I thought at first was just poor customer service. Once I applied my mind fully to the most recent incident it turns out the cause was more than likely translation errors. When I wrote the vendor to let them know that my laptop hadn't arrived they replied with the same Fed-X tracking number I'd been given previously which showed that it had been delivered. I started a claim through Fed-X and found out that the tracking number was for an order that was delivered to my town but not my address. An order that weighted over 60 pounds. Wrote the vendor with these details and was once again told that my order was delivered. My third reply to them started with a question, "Did you even read my previous email?" I then went on to detail (again) that the tracking number was not for my order. Shortly after they replied with a different tracking number that's going to ship today. No explanation. No apology. Just the tracking number. Hopefully they got it right this time. I'll know when the laptop gets delivered and until then I've been given signs that I might not receive exactly what I ordered. It's been quite entertaining so far but I expected that. After all, the laptop they sold me was top of the line and only $99 with shipping. What are the odds it's legit? Thought I'd have an answer by now.    

Signs of Racism (Yes, it's still happening in America)

     Check this out and tell me that systematic racism doesn't exist in America. In Georgia no less. 

MrMBB333 Signs

     Looking to see what's happening in the world? MrMBB333 is the place to go. His voice needs work but he comes up with some interesting videos. Enjoy.

Pedo Signs

     QAnon conspiracy theory is about top Democrats running pedophile rings and being generally fucked up human beings. Here's Trump with Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew at an exclusive pedophile event because Republicans always accuse their opponents of doing what they themselves are engaged in. In other words, here are some fucked up human beings and it turns out that they're Republicans. Imagine that.

Signs of Fear

     Trump ordered his former partners in crime to defy the subpoenas and not testify before the congressional committee that's investigating the January 6th insurrection. Obstruction of justice anyone? Where have we seen this before? Mueler's Report detailed at least 8 instances where Trump had obstructed justice. That's where you've seen it before. When the fuck will the justice department put out the indictments for the crimes that this piece of shit has committed? He needs to pay for his poor choices or any semblance of real justice in this country goes down the toilet. Just sayin'.  

Retirement Signs

     Thankfully the dreams about work are going away. My blood pressure is down along with my standing heart rate. It's taken a while to wind down from the workload I was handling but I'm getting there slowly but surely. Getting ready to buy some airline tickets to Georgia to see my son and his family. Expect I'll be there before years end. It's good to be retired.

More Bullshit Signs

     So nearly 4 out of 5 Republicans claim to believe that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent and now Texas is out to prove it. Never mind the Arizona debacle with Cyber Ninjas and whomever else mucking about where they have little understanding and no fucking business being. WTF Republicans? You're the fucking minority and you get fewer votes. That's it. You have no coherent policies. Only your greed and avarice are consistently evident while you go about spreading lies and misinformation. You're the death party now. Anti-vaxxers are welcome in your press conferences and can spew their bullshit unchallenged on national television. When Republicans cry freedom they're actually saying fuck Democracy, we're the ones who need to be in charge. I hate your lies and bullshit as do the majority of Americans and it will be a cold day in hell before I ever vote for or support a Republican candidate again.  

Signs of Sorry Antivaxxer.com

     Yep, here's a sight that gives you a rundown of folks who followed their own bad advise and have died or become severely ill by Covid-19. Unlike myself, this site does not mock these idiots so much as it portrays the damage such disinformation causes to everyday folks. Enjoy.  

Signs to be Thankful For

     Every morning I get up and I'm thankful for another day in paradise. With all the crazy shit going on that's enough to set anyone off I'm still here, participating in this thing we call living. My partner in crime insures that I'm not alone while I go about each day, still trying to figure out what retirement means to me. When I figure it out I'll let you know. 

Mother and Daughter Bite the Dust Together

     They shared conspiracy claims online against vaccinations and never got their shots. They worked together, lived together and died together. Oh, and they shared anti-vaxxer crap online. Sad to say the least.

Another Pastor Bites the Dust

     R. Loren Sanford has shared his last anti-vaxxer rant and now sleeps with the fishes. God saves but not in his case. Possibly that's because The Big Guy loves science and hates un-Christian like pastors who endanger their flock by ignoring it. This qualifies as sign not matter what your religion or lack there of. Keep an eye out for more signs in the near future. 

Another One Bites the Dust

     Once again, another outspoken critic of mask mandates and Dr. Fauci bites the dust. Because not getting the vaccine or doing what it takes to stop the spread of Covid-19 (wear a mask!) is bad fucking behavior and has consequences. In this case the reward is an eternal dirt nap and it's getting difficult to have any empathy for these fools. They made their choice and it was the wrong one.

    Mocking these idiots as they die is piss poor behavior on my part but it's a sign, and every time it happens it will be featured here. Fox News will tell you whatever lies you choose to believe but the Grim Reaper will winnow out the false from the true every time.  

Signs of the Big Lie

     Larry Elder was making claims of voter fraud before election day, just like Trump because that's all they have. Neither won their election and it wasn't due to voter fraud in either case. They were rejected because the majority of Americans saw through their bullshit. Enough said.

DeathSantis Doubles Down

     What an ass wipe this guy is. Going after cities that mandate Covid-19 vaccinations to pursue his political asperations and consequences be damned. How many of the dead in Florida are due to this guy's insane policies? Then, at the same press conference, some "It Changes Your RNA" dude voices conspiracy bullshit about the vaccine and DeathSantis lets it pass without correction. Like that bullshit had merit and deserved to share the stage. So the governor of Florida consorts with the anti-vax crowd during a pandemic that has cost over 600,000 lives and counting and doesn't give one fuck about the carnage his political ambition is causing. After all, Fox News will have his back and be sure to spread that manure far and wide to entertain their audience by telling them the lies they want to hear. He'll be a hero in their eyes when in fact he's a repulsive, deranged caricature of a human being. 

    

Signs from the Vaccination Challenged

     What can you say to someone who refuses to get vaccinated? Telling them that they're part of the problem when it comes to this country getting a handle on Covid-19 and it's various mutations only pisses them off. The truth is hard to take when you're fucking up. What's even tougher is the strife it causes between family members trying to get the ones they love to do the right thing. Let me make this clear, if you won't get vaccinated then you're part of the problem. There is no solution until damn near everyone gets the shot. Learn to tell the difference between science based fact and political bullshit. Your life and the lives of those you love are in jeopardy because of your ignorance and your refusal to rectify that ignorance with the facts.    

Signs from the Flintstones

     Unsolicited phone calls from all sorts of people trying to part you from your money are ubiquitous these days. My phone announces them as "Unavailable" or "Toll free" but only allows me to block 100 numbers before telling me it's full so we've gotten good at answering them. Good means that we never hear a human voice once we've answered the phone with the following phrase "Yabba dabba doo". That's right, the AI's do not know how to reply and end the call. Thought some of you out there might find your own answering phrase that confounds those automated calls. If not, feel free to use mine. Your welcome.  

Signs that Ted Cruz is a Dildo

     An honest unflattering look at exactly who this piece of Republican excrement is and what he stands for. Texas gets a shout out first for their gun laws. Best use of dildos ever.  

Signs of a Failed Administration

     So Steven Miller is once again in the news for sabotaging the processing of special visas for Afghans who helped us out during the last 20 years. People who face possible death if left behind to the Taliban's tender mercies. He helped fubar the process while Trump was negotiating with the Taliban in order to withdraw our troops. In this case, the right hand definitely knew what the left hand was doing. Steven Miller is one fucked up excuse for a human being. Must be that reptile DNA he has. 

Signs of Fire and Smoke

    Until recently we had fairly smoke free skies but the smoke has once again obscured the lake from view and made outdoor activities dangerous for your health. Did some stuff outside this morning before it got hot but that's about it. In the last 3+ months I don't think we've seen more that 5 or 6 days where the high temperature was under 100 degrees. We're also at Stage 3 for conserving water which adds to the enjoyment. All in all it's been a strange Summer unlike any I've experienced before.

Signs of My Last Day at Mendocino County

    Two hours to say goodbye today. A bunch of hugs. Thank you Brandie, Taylor, Yadira, Becky, Rachel, Pauline and last but not least Ms. Sunshine. Thanks for the wonderful parting gifts and words. It's been wonderful working with you to make this place a great place to work. Adios Amigos.

It's a Sign

    Last full work day from home. I'm up early as I couldn't sleep. Life is about change and this is a big one. Still haven't wrapped my head around it but a new adventure awaits. Bought us a 1995 F150 with a lumber rack and tool boxes that we'll be using to collect the materials we need to fix some things around the house. Got the free used windows for the greenhouse we're planning to build delivered by a neighbor who's planning on giving us his upright piano too. Nancy's finally getting the piano she wanted and he's delivering it gratis! Quite the start. 

    Here's a sign from the Right. Rand Paul's wife invested in the company that makes Remdesivir. A drug that Trump told us would cure Covid. She made the investment back in February 2020 and just reported it now. The sign is the fact that they lost money on their investment. Sad, so sad.

17 Days Until Retirement

Yep, I'm counting the days. 13+ years at the County of Mendocino served. Retirement activated. Like Tom Petty said,"The waiting is the hardest part".

Signs of Fascism

They be all about the Republican efforts to overthrow the 2020 election and keep that piece of excrement Trump in office. All I have to say is that the majority of Americans did not vote for Trump and he lost the fucking election. But he's too big of a baby to accept defeat and continues to rant about the election being corrupt. What about 2016 big boy? You needed Russia's help and asked for it. You even gave them propriatary polling information to help their efforts in succuring your victory. Those are the facts. Fuck You Trump and all your little fascist supporters, better known as the New Republican Fascist Party.

Signs of Retirement

Yes. It's finally here. August 22nd is the big day. It's time to focus on the home front and get our house in order. Have the tools. Most of the materials. Soon I'll have the time. Looking forward to it. Counting the days. This space will soon follow suite with more postings on a regular basis. At least that's the plan. See you in August for sure. Later.