Taxes

I sent out all my important tax documents to my accountant. He gets paid by my township because I am a senior. I am taking the standard deduction. Frankly, I'm considered low income. Any payment I get will go right to my checking account. Hoping for that $1400 stimulus this spring. Every dollar counts. In less than a year my car will be paid off. Thankfully, the previous stimulus money is not taxable.

I would love to travel, but must stretch my money out. Used to visit NYC for my culture feed, but the place has become dangerous. No parades or celebrations. Can't take the subway. Parks inhabited by deplorables. I could drive aimlessly, but for what purpose? Life is so limited this past year. Covid has put a severe emotional tax on us all.

AOC

When she first appeared I thought she seemed pretty cool. No more.

She killed 25000 jobs from Amazon.

She described looters this summer as seeking food for their kids, when they hit high end electronics and fashion businesses.

She stupidly revealed death threats in a Vanity Fair puff piece.

After throwing a public fit in Congress, accusing another rep of calling her the b word, she refused to apologize to another rep after proclaiming he said he wanted to kill her.

Claimed she was in danger or her life during Capial assault, when she wasn't even in the building.

Demanded only her constituints call her AOC.

Enough. She is a petulant, drama queen, a 31 year old child who spreads friction and tension with her socialist ideas. She will probably quit politics and get her own talk show. Good riddence.

Waffle Fries

 I can't find waffle fries anywhere. Other fries, no problem. You're thinking, stop whining. Third World countries can't conceive of waffle fries. But have you ever tasted them? You would understand. I never used ketchup or any other condiment. Shameless, I shoved them down, only pausing to gulp my Mountain Dew.

If this pandemic has killed off these delights, I will scream bloody murder.

Meanwhile, hot dogs survive. Why? I have not eaten a full blown hot dog in years. On occasion I have chowed down on those little baby dogs. I don't bother with mustard. You just swallow the little ones, no excessive chewing. There is a rumor Chipolata does waffle fries.One just opened near me. Time for a field trip.

Christmas

 I don't know what to expect this Christmas. Should I stay home and avoid family and possible infection? After months of isolation, that would be tough. I sent out all my presents weeks ago. Thanksgiving was a beautiful day and I stayed outside walking. I got a couple of phone calls which I appreciated. 

I had a tooth extracted two days ago. Had a nice talk with the oral surgeon while waiting for the Novocane to take effect. When he finished, he said he enjoyed talking to me. That realy felt good.

I envy young people who still have their parents and siblings. I have photos and memories.

I can always watch Netflicks on the big day. I know I'm not alone in my isolation.That doesn't make it easier.

Extraction

 I'm supposed to get a molar extracted in ten days. There's a cavity under my crown. No idea how it got there. I brush every day with Crest Detoxify. I floss, jab ib the pic, wash with anti-cavity liquid. I swish pre-brush stuff that's supposed to loosen plaque. How coulld this happen?

People tell me you don't need your molars. I beg to differ. Why would they be there unless they helped chew? I am afraid I'll sneeze or cough or gag during the procedure. Fifteen years ago I had one extracted using just Novocaine. I got through it.

At some point I'll need dentures. Soak them at night. Feel really old. I want to chew like normal people.

Ice Pops

Shoprite's Bowl and Basket ice pops are as delicious as any pricier brands. For $2.99 you can't go wrong. Add in their chips, hard boiled eggs, frozen food, etc. and you get good food at a marked down price.

Along with the food, I purchased one of their speedy baggers for a huge discount. This fellow now accompanies me on all my shopping trips. I save all kinds of time at the self checkout with him scanning and bagging. I can then use that time to create the kind of literature that wins grants.

Sometimes my bagger gets restless in his room, so I got him bongo drums to keep his hands busy.

Elected

I'm not a huge Biden supporter, but he has experienced tragedy and moved on. I wish he were about eight years younger. He will bring us back into the Paris Accords and have us reenter WHO. We need unity, calm, trust. His cabinet choices are all important. I am interested to see how much responsibility he gives Harris.

No one administration can solve all our problems. The breakdown of police enforcement, especially in NY, is quite disturbing. As far as Corona, the Times reported it is so widespread, contact tracing is near impossible. There is no magic approach except a successful vaccine.

It will be so appreciative not to have hourly comments on Twitter. I do believe, despite his boorishness, Trump accomplished more in four years than Obama did in eight. Were it not for his poor handling of the pandemic, he might have squeaked by for a second term. I'll be watching the market closely.