Waiting is the Hardest Part

My hernia surgery is scheduled for September 1. I wanted it sooner, but the surgeon is booked. While my hernia isn't a constant source of pain, I have good, and bad, days with on all days, I can feel it. I've found weed-whacking is hardest on the hernia, so that has to be metered out, instead of all on one day. Why this is so hard on the hernia is beyond my understanding. Lifting doesn't bother it at all. 

A brother-in-law found out his chest pain, and shortness of breath, will require a heart valve replacement. He's been haphazard with medication for his hypertension over the years, and it finally caught up with him. From what I know, that type of surgery has far fewer risks than even a decade ago, and after recovery, lead to decades of life afterward....if the patient is willing to go through the paces required to keep healthy habits. Whether that happens is to be seen. His siblings are worried. Me? Not really. It's up to him, and the wake-up call should be a stern warning. 

The heat has been steady, but the three digit highs have mostly been avoided. We're not in official drought, but if we don't get some substantial rain, we will be. The trees are already showing signs they're becoming stressed, and the yard is starting to have some dead spots. 

Local cities are making noises about budget shortfalls, and the possibility of tax increases. This translates into a guarantee of higher taxes, and with property values decreasing with age, and the fact people are moving out of the city limits, the main problem of excess spending will never be handled. All cities are run mostly by those that shouldn't be allowed to run a watermelon stand. 

The dog star is peeking above the horizon right before sunrise, so the dog days of summer are officially here. It won't be long before that real cold front passes through, and I can have some relief from the high electric bills that come during the summer.

Tomorrow morning early, I plan on cleaning my outside AC coils. Cutting the yard, and the dust it creates, have made the cleaning necessary. It shouldn't take long, and my air conditioner should be more efficient.

Sort of an Anniversary

 Fifteen years ago, and over three million visits later, I started this blog. A lot has happened since then: My mother, and three siblings of four died; I was divorced, and remarried; I've had seven skin cancers removed; I've moved; I've retired; had two colonoscopies; carpal tunnel release on both wrists, and an ugly lipoma removed from my forehead. During that time, many have commented, and shown me there are still some good people out there. That, and that bots can fill visit counts by over 10,000 in a matter of hours. So, as long as I can, I will continue. Thoughts cross my mind constantly, and this is where they can escape. You have been warned.

I Wish I Had Asked

Years ago, my father would occasionally grill what he called a "poor boy filet". Two hamburger patties were seasoned, a slice of cheese, and a slice of onion, were placed between the patties, with the larger patty wrapped with a slice of bacon. I've tried to duplicate the meat, but the seasoning has never been right. When I could, I didn't ask how he seasoned the hamburger. I wish I had.  

Contempt and Laws

According to what I'm reading, Fauci can't be held for contempt without a congressional vote. What I'm having a hard time to understand is why if there is an obvious crime of fraud, why should contempt be the only crime being considered, and why should the information not be given to the DOJ for presentation to a grand jury? Maybe I'm wrong, but with the number of injuries due to Fauci's criminal acts, his lying to hide the fraud, and his taking the fifth for a pardoned offense, there is something his attorneys think can incriminate him other than contempt of Congress. We'll see. Fauci is a monster and should be punished.

Another thing that crossed my mind was the autopen question on Fauci's pardon. Why isn't there a document that states the President allowed an autopen signature, with the cause, date and time? It doesn't make sense to allow that much power to be so easily used without something to allow investigation for malfeasance. 

As Most Thought He Was

According to what I've been reading, Fauci is an ego-maniac. His love of himself, demand for publicity, and total lack of the health of others is now becoming apparent. May he be punished for his actions. I suggest he be banished to a deserted island for life. Make sure he has a mirror to watch his his health, and appearance, degrade.

So, Fauci pled Fifth Amendment rights, avoided all questions, and now (probably not) could face contempt charges. I foresee the law suits to start, Fauci will have no defense, and due to the extreme costs to protect his money, will be bankrupt, have no security, and will be the prey of those that have no qualms about punishing him for his crimes. At his age, he won't last, and I doubt St. Peter will hand him a gate pass.