Almost a year now. 350 posts means that in 15 days or so it will be the day I fell off and did not do the blog. Feels like a lot longer than a year. That in itself says a lot because it tells me how much happens in a solitary human year–how fast time moves and how slowly. The fact that I’ve been at this new iteration for almost a year is wild. I’ve been through a lot in that time. My family has gone through a lot in that time, and the ten minute reflection is going to be a big one for me personally. But we aren’t there yet.
I’m watching the Lady Talis doing her routine outside right now and realizing that she’s starting to get back into a vibe. Meanwhile, I am thinking about the pool and how much it will cost to drain and clean, the AC replacement(s) and all the other upkeep costs on top of the tax payments (because marriage is a financial hit, folks). I am afraid of imminent collapse, and maybe that is a huge part of why the contrast in my household stresses me so much. The wife and I worry about these things, but the kids who are grown and working don’t think about any of it or even care to be helpful to the household. I suppose that is how kids be–no matter how old they are.
My body is truly showing the stress.
Some Thoughts:
- Bonkers Headline of the Day: “Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan man is the latest where video evidence contradicts ICE accounts” Yep, the hits keep coming…
- I don’t mean for this always to be so political, but the news is a reflection of what the general populace is expected to take notice of, and this is what keeps popping up. I need a better algorithm to be sure. That’s a job for next week’s Talislegger.
- What’s wild is how much my algorithm is pulling up ads that tell me to get the hell off the youtube. It is right!
- Also this one: “A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado warnings and damaging winds” What is wild is that the photo is of the Statue of Liberty… But why?