Moving on

Drama?

No.

Tweets?

No.

Reality show?

No way.

I know that some of us love the crazy, tumultuous news of the far right.

Ok.

I get it.

But for me:  I am ready for embracing the peace and the yes, even the boring rhetoric of the new administration.

No one can compete with DT and his ability to lead his constituents into his world.

A master of deceit and lies.

For 4 years, the daily upheaval of our democracy, deceiving all of those who believed he cared about us, as he flaunted his loyalty to our wondrous leaders in N Korea, Russia and Saudi Arabia.

No one is perfect.

However, I espouse our leaders who  are decent, caring and kind,  believing that our country cannot be controlled by a despot, a fraud and a hoax.

We may not agree on this, my friends.

But tonight?

I have a peaceful, easy feeling.

I am happier, more content and relieved.

Let’s move on.

It is time.

Wolf

The lone goose

A magnificent sight: snow geese flying in formation.

A marvelous example of team spirit.

Except for one.

Poor thing: He was headed the wrong way, alone.

The lone wolf, or the loose goose, reminiscent of some of our heroes.

Robert Frost: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”

There are times when we follow the crowd.

There are times when we stand alone.

It all depends on our values, beliefs and courage.

It’s been said that compromising is the best way to solve differences.

I don’t argue with that.

However, leaders often fly solo, willing to challenge the status quo, to change the world.

Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, John Lennon, Jonas Salk, Rosa Parks, Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Hawking, Dalai Lama, Susan B Anthony, Desmond Tutu, Neil Armstrong, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Richard Dawkins, Jimmy Carter: Just some of our leaders and heroes who led by example.

If you happen to encounter a lone goose, listen to his message.

His path may hold the wisdom and fortitude to make a difference in our world.


Wolf

Rudy’s reality

What makes a person more valuable than another?

Get the virus and find out.

Rudy, the president’s personal lawyer, got the special drug treatment that is “reserved” for special cases.

Others, not so famous, go to an overcrowded hospital, where they may have to wait for hours, just to find out there are no beds available.

No special drug potions for the masses.

What’s so special about Rudy?

He is elderly, rich, and loyal to the president.

His specialty: law suits and hair dye.

Neither has been successful.

We are a country of the haves and the have nots.

If you “have” it, you can escape to an island, build an expensive tennis court, get a miracle drug, and a get out of jail card free, while ignoring the truth about covid.

I wonder if Rudy infected any of his followers.

He hasn’t said.

Does he care?

He doesn’t have time.

He has to get ready to travel to Georgia or Arizona or Pennsylvania, to let the people know that the current president didn’t lose the election.

I wonder if Rudy really passed the bar?

Maybe he should stop and have a few drinks at one in Manhattan, before they close, for good.

Perhaps he should take Mitch and what’s his name from South Carolina along, so they can see what our country has become.

They might find the Christmas spirit and issue $300 checks for the masses.

Merry Christmas, boys.


Wolf

Pollyanna vs the US Senate

The heevy jeevies continue to plague our nation.

When, if ever, will the world be somewhat normal again?

Trying to move along with my life, the lease on my car is coming to an end.

After meeting with sales at the dealership, I was told, I can have a “new” 2020 edition.

No way do I want anything that has 2020 associated with it.

The 2021? Not ready yet.

Ok, so I will run this lease out for another couple of months, rather than get one of the left overs.

There has to be other SUVs, competitors, with 2021 editions.

So one would think, but this is 2020 and nothing is close to normalcy.

I like leasing: a new car every 3 years: I don’t have to worry about the maintenance.

Oh yeah, if I bought a car, I could get a warranty from the guys who call here every day, but then, I would have to answer my phone. Nope. Not gonna happen.
On another note, I decided to enact one of my inalienable rights today and wrote to the senators of PA.

I am fed up with the way congress dinks around and continues to allow disruption and confusion while our country is becoming more and more vulnerable to attacks on our democracy.

I can’t wait to hear what they have to say, that is, if I get a response.

If not, I have lots of time to remind them that I need an answer.

I love being a Pollyanna.

For today, stay safe, healthy and choose to be a Pollyanna. It feels good.

Wolf

And the winner is:

Who wants to read a nonsensical blog, as we wait for the presidential ballots to be counted?

It’s too close to call. Chill out, breathe, exhale the anxiety and stress.

Easier said than done.

Early this morning, as I made my way to my favorite doughnut joint, the mood was mixed, with anger and disappointment high on the list.

People acting out, suggesting that the process is corrupt.

Here are some of the statements I heard:

“Get ready to hand over your money to illegals, if the crazy dems win.”

“I am counting on Trump to take this voting issue to the highest court.”

“Biden is a decent man, but seems a bit out of it.”

“Trump has been criticized and vilified since he was elected. He has been hounded since day 1.”

“The woman, with Biden, Harris: you watch. She will be running the country and Biden will be hospitalized with dementia.”

Well now. If you know me, I just had to open my mouth and say:

“Ok, so if Trump wins, how will he handle the issues facing our country?”

“Or if Biden comes out on top, do you believe he will be able to unite the people and tackle the problems?:”

No one wanted to hear that.

It was easier to say the election is rigged, not fair and a damn shame.

So I retreated back to my little abode, fighting acid reflux.

Not sure if the doughnuts are to blame or to those I met along the way.

Either way, it seems that approximately 50% of the people will be happy, once we have the votes counted.

A divided nation, no matter who wins.

Remembering Abe Lincoln’s quote:

“A house divided against itself shall not stand.”

It could be , no matter who wins, that we all lose.

Are you ready for tonight?

Is tonight the last dance between Trump and Biden?

Will it be a dance of the sugar plum fairies or a dance of death?

So many predictions floating around, making my head spin, and wearing down my immunity level, so much so, that I now have a sore throat and cough.

If this is the big one for me, I hope my next life is one without politics.

I thought my eye sight was askew this morning, looking out the window: I could not see the trees. Yikes!! A new symptom has emerged! Nope. Just the fog settling in to make the new day gentler and softer.

I hope the old boys talk about solutions and plans tonight, instead of petty grievances, like “nobody likes me” or “Send in a few bucks please, so we can bore you with the same ads over the next 12 days.”

Isn’t it ridiculous that a mute button had to be added to the mix of the debate? 2 grown men yelling and screaming at one another, while the American people wonder if either is fit to be the president. What happened to decency, respect and courtesy? Now the boys will have to be forced to take time outs, for bad behavior. It’s their punishment for being obnoxious and rude.

It’s been said that as we age, we acquire grace and wisdom. Oh really?

With the wild ride of the Covid streaking though our country, please be safe, stay healthy, and choose to find humor and happiness in this crazy world.


Wolf

2020: WTH?

Change is in the air.

Leaves are in transition, soon to be dressed in red and yellow, before they fly away, in anticipation of what is to come.

Politicians are bombarding the airwaves with their multi million/billion dollar campaigns, believing they can convince the public to vote for them in November, mainly because they are “better” than their opponents.

The covid threat has not left us nor has it been resolved. Every day there is more and more information, often misleading, about the virus.

The economy? Depends on what your definition is. The stock market? Your pay check? Your 401K? The cost of living? And what about those who are struggling to pay their mortgages or rent when they can barely put food on the table for their families?

Health care is another issue that is unresolved. The premiums are out of reach, and that doesn’t include the deductibles. Will social security and medicare still be available? And for those who can’t afford filling prescriptions, is it really humane to think they can choose between medications and food?

Of course, there is the constant bickering between the 2 parties. What will it take for these so called leaders to sit down with one another, agree that they will have disagreements, but find the solutions that this country desperately needs?

Kids are back in school….. and then back home again. Parents who are lucky enough to work at home, don’t have babysitter issues. Those who have children and commute every day, are torn between what is good for the family versus the almighty dollar.

And just what the heck are we going to do about the safety issues in this country? Is the answer to defund the police? Or to find real solutions, instead of quick, easy answers.

Another debate this week: Vice Presidents. Let us hope that this debate addresses these issues, and does not become a shouting match, with no substance.

It’s been said that change is inevitable. It is the springboard to grow and to find better ways to live. If there was ever a time to believe this, it is now.

2020? You are something else!


Wolf

A mixed bag

The last few days have been a mixture of many kinds.

Rain, then sun, then heating up with humidity.

Luncheon : On, then off, then meet for drinks.

Kim: Spreading great news, then she drives home and pops her weasel on I 78.

Bryan: Long hair hippy, happy as a clam working with his son.

Me: Staying away from the boys in the hood, trying out new dives to find one to call my new home. On the way, ordered a white pizza with tomatoes. I love white pizza. oink oink.

Mrs Butterworth, Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben: Here today, gone tomorrow. I will miss Mrs. B’s bottle. I love that bottle.

News? Supreme court : 2 decisions. I like both of them.

Covid: Spreading its thorny balls in many states. Others? Not so much. Pennsylvania is coming out of the mist. Is it really because of the masks?

Airline travel: 3 stops. From Pa to Mn, Multiple airlines. 9 hours to get there. WTH? It’s no wonder I procrastinate.

Sleep? Badly needed, but tossed and turned. Took 2 pms after watching at least a dozen forensic file programs. Slept until 9am. Nightmares galore.

My favorite Governor: One more webcast. I will miss listening to Puff Daddy, now that NY is successfully opening up again. Congratulations to him and his staff. He faithfully held his webcast every day, for over 100 days, to communicate with his constituents. That, to me, is leadership.

I hope you chose to be happy today.

Much love!

Wolf

Stormy days ahead

Supposed to be a heavy hurricane season, with hurricanes defined as systems with sustained winds of at least 74 mph (64 knots). If my memory serves me right, in the NorthEast we have had at least 5 or 6 of those wind blown systems in the past 74 days of living in our cages.

I wonder how fast and how far the virus carries when the wind blows like that? It has also been said that air conditioning may be the virus’ bff, as opposed to the heat and humidity, which kills the beast. Or at least wounds it. Prepare for a hot and sweaty summer.

Even after 74 days, questions persist. Fear and uncertainty prevail. So many are ready to say, “To hell with it. Let us live our lives.” And others, “We won’t have a life if we are not exercising caution.” The question that lingers is: What is your life worth?

One of the benefits of our penance is reconnecting with friends from the past. I behaved, to some extent, for 2 days now, and heard from ex-co-workers, school buddies and family members in the midwest. I need to make it a habit to regularly check in with them, after this, too, has passed.

I truly believed that the pandemic would bring our country and its citizens together; to put past differences and beliefs to rest, and to emerge stronger and more unified, supporting one another. That we would find strength in reestablishing trust and valuing our diversity. Being naive, I expected our politicians to put aside partisan pettiness and to work together to rebuild our country and economy. It is disappointing and discouraging, to realize that our country is still divided, in many respects.

My thought for you today: Share your love with those who so greatly need it. If our leaders fail, the people of this country will rise up and prevail, as we have in the past. Our future depends on you and me, to weather the storm and to build a future for all our children.

Wolf