Democrats

I used to be a Democrat. Believed in their programs and philosophy. No more. What a mess certain Democratically controlled cities have become. Especially Portland and NY.

I suppose I'm more of an Independent now. I reject the confusion and impotence of our present administration. I am not crazy about Joe Biden. The only female VP possibility I believe stands above the rest is Susan Rice. Biden would be better off asking Barack to be his running mate.

I am baffled by the popularity of AOC, who opens her mouth and sounds foolish. Her squad may be short term, as two members are being strongly challenged in reelection bids.

I think it is sad, but predictable, that Chinese-Americans are being assailed even though they had nothing to do with this pandemic. I also believe Antifa has used Black Lives Matter for its own anarchist agenda.

Dentist

I went to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned. They took my temp, told me to fill out two sheets outside. They would call me when ready. No one was allowed in the waiting room. After answering dozens of questions about every aspect of my health, using my own pen, wearing mask and gloves, I got the call.

The female worker led me inside for x-rays. Then a dentist went over the results, telling me I needed a crown on one tooth. He left.

The woman handed me a scraper, told me I had 15 minutes to clean my own teeth. This is the new normal. I did the best I could. After finishing, I asked what to do about the plaque on the paper towel next to me. I was told that's my problem. Just remove it from the premises. They did give me a toothbrush and small tube of tooth paste.

Masks

Now we in Jersey are required to wear masks unless we can social distance. Seriously, considering all those I see without masks congregating in parks and in front of businesses, how is that going to be enforced? If no one is around and I'm exercise walking, I will drop my mask to my neck. I don't want to breathe in carbon dioxide all day, which can harm my lungs.

The bigger issue is the minority of people, mostly young and oblivious, who have been ignoring all warnings. Why should I have to pay for their recklessness?

Last week libraries and gyms were supposed to open. None of them are open with 90 degrees all week. Meanwhile, casinos and tattoo parlors are open. Nothing makes sense anymore.

Tacvisor

My Tacvisor finally was delivered. I saw the ad on TV. This sunlight blocker to be attached to your car visor was made by Bell & Howell, who used to make movie cameras.

For a long time it was out of stock. At $19.98 it seemed like a bargain. There's this one hill near me, in the morning the sun is brutal. It goes up a narrow two way street and several times I was literally blinded and had to pull over. I called their customer service number and after an excruciating 20 minute wait, the rep came on told me it was sent out that day. Six days later, the driver tossed it in front of my door.

I read the instructions, attached it on the first try and dared that sun to attack. So far, on a few occasions, at dusk, it has done the job. Now I want to see it perform at 8am as I drive up that hill into blazing sunlight.