No Problem

 I am creating a "no problem" world for myself. All problems get solved one way or the other. Whether or not you carry on and upset yourself, the solution remains the same. This morning there was an email with a small "snafu" about my new house. To me, it is nothing. My husband is blowing it out of proportion. When it solves itself later on in the day, he will have upset himself and I will not have.

Almost Old

 I have one more day until I am officially old in the eyes of the government. On December 1, I start Medicare. I used to think that I would feel bad getting old, but when I see what the world has to offer, I am at peace with it. It feels like when you are in a crowd and someone yells, "move along, move along". Along with Medicare comes peace of mind. I do not have to worry about healthcare. I do not have to worry about getting fired from a job. No more resumes. No more time crunches. It's just me. Floating along on my own schedule, not giving a damn.

Treasure Hunt

 I am still finding treasures from my parents. Over the years, whenever my parents came to visit, my father would bring a box filled of assorted things. Most were of no value, like old magazines, some were of a bit of value, and some would be sentimental. About 20 years ago, he brought me a pendent. I have no idea who's it was. It was gold with stones in it. I threw it into my spare jewelry box and saw it every few years when I went on a cleaning rampage. I came across it this morning. I took it out of the box and took a good look at it. It was beautiful. It is a gold square set on an angle. It has channel set stones on the edge and regular set stones in the center shaped in a globe. How could I have not seen the beauty in it all of these years? I put it on and it looks so pretty. Sometimes it takes a while to see what is right under your nose.

Family Time

 Traffic was minimal. Food was plentiful. Company was delightful. That was the perfect storm. A wonderful Thanksgiving was just what the doctor ordered for many families. No politics. No arguments. Just light conversation, delicious food and laughter. Best medicine for an ailing society.

Thanksgiving 2020

 Thanksgiving 2020 will be different from all other's. The "more the merrier" has turned into "the less the better". Big government has said they will fine families from having more than the mandated number of people at their house. Law enforcement has said they will not adhere to that order. Things I used to be thankful for seem mundane. Now I am thankful for other's. I am thankful that:

My mother and father are no longer here to see the world in chaos. They lived a peaceful, quiet, normal life and checked out in time. 

I am thankful that the violent protests and riots have ceased, so my children can be a bit safer at work.

I am thankful that destructive people feel they have "won the war", never realizing that soon the rug will be pulled out from under them.

I am thankful that millions of people now realize that America is really a third world country and elections are skewed.

I am thankful that I now know that the news I always trusted, is fake news, so that I will have to dig a bit deeper to see the real truth. 

I am thankful that I am old. Old people let things roll off their shoulders and know that fighting is futile. 

I am thankful that in 36 days  I will not have to see the world in 20/20 vision.

 

 

Nature, Pudding, Tides and Electricity

 The title of this blog may seem confusing but I will explain it. These four words all tie into American politics. Here is the breakdown:

Nature: If you make a list of all of the triumphs that President Trump has accomplished for America, they are astounding. He did what he said he would. The economy is soaring, the stock market is at it's all time high at 30,000. Even with the virus, we are a more financially stable society than in 2016. He moved swiftly to get cures, testing and supplies for American. God forbid that NY needs more hospital beds after 2021. Biden will not rebuild the Javits Center. Cuomo looked a gift horse in the mouth. If President Trump lost votes, it was greatly because of the nature of his personality. He never toned it down. That was a bad move. People take brashness as arrogance. No one likes name calling. Even if you do not like a rule that you are asking the country to follow, you must follow it too. That is common sense. His deeds were great, his nature was not. His cards were not played well.

Pudding: The proof is in the pudding. You can promise America anything at election time but having it come to fruition is another story. Will we get what we are promised? Do we even know what we were promised? Most people do not. While the demeanor seemed kindly, the only way I will be a believer is when my life sees improvements. Billionaires that voted for higher taxes made no sense. When or if their financial statements show decreasing numbers, will be when they see their pudding. If things improve, I am all for it. I give everyone a fair shake. Show me my pudding. 

Tides: Tides turns. What rushes in, rushes out. Some Democrats are seeing the tide rush away from their shore. They are realizing that their ideas are not in the plan and they are voicing their unhappiness already. Their radical views are floating away as they are not what the new administration is focusing on. Windmills are at the bottom of the list. 

Electricity: The old administration is charged. They will spend the next three years re energized. A fire has been lit. They are ramped up. They will hone and chose their next candidate carefully. They will be there to pick up the pieces when that economy breaks down. People's eyes will be shocked open and they will see the reality of their choice. 

I have an open mind. I will not protest, light my town on fire, break windows or loot stores. I have a ticket to the greatest show on earth and I will sit back and watch. Who knows? I might enjoy it. If not I will have a chance to buy a new ticket in 2024.

Early Bird

 This morning my husband is having a procedure done. A spot on his nose is being removed. We need to leave the house at 8am. I am up, dressed, have snacks packed and waiting to eat breakfast. He is still snoring in bed. What makes people's temperaments so different? I will be waiting at the door while he is still shuffling around getting himself together. Who  is better off?