TRUMP GO AWAY & GET LOST

 

I am sick of your fat ugly face; your lies, your boasting, your elementary school insults, your total sliminess, ignorance, and utter incompetence!  The fact that you made it into the White House at all leaves me foaming with contempt at so many of my fellow Americans!

The vote was much closer than it should have been. When I went to bed during the wee hours of Nov. 4 I felt sick! I thought you had won re-election. I strongly believe that never would you have left office and we'd have ended up with a dictator for life. And worse, you would have turned into the most horrid one during our lifetime, all the earmarks were there!

I'm not surprised you declared an early victory. Lord knows you and your ass-licking sycophants did everything possible to suppress the vote and cheat. 

Fortunately sanity prevailed! Biden won both the Electoral College and the popular vote. So get the hell out of the White House Trump and take your white trash family with you!

Afterward I watched you on TV whining about voter fraud with no evidence to back it up. You came off looking like a big cry baby, but that's exactly what you are and always were. The rest of the world is laughing at you. I know I am!

The White House should be fumigated before the Bidens move in. However the Trump stench and stain will probably linger for decades to come.

Sadly, my state (Florida) went for Trump. Neighbors on both sides of me displayed big Trump banners flying from their flag poles. I considered buying a Trump Halloween mask and sticking it atop a long stake and planting it in the middle of my yard. But worried it might get me unwanted attention from the FBI or even the police.

Thankfully on Saturday Nov. 7 Biden was officially declared President Elect! I read somewhere there should be no gloating. Well I know plenty of Trump supporters ready to gloat like a showboat had HE won! Crowds on the evening news were shown dancing jubilantly in the streets. And I was dancing right along with them in my living room!

We dodged a dictator!!!

If Trump wants a recount, give him one. It will be highly entertaining watching a sore loser lose twice.

CUT OFF

 

I wanted to scream and claw my face in frustration! Shortly after, gloom set in followed by depression. I ached for my normal life back. Everything suddenly felt strange and abnormal. My internet connection abruptly had vanished and wouldn't be back anytime soon. I'd lost all hope as to anything resembling a solution.

This happened around 9:30 AM on a Thursday. I'd just logged on a half hour before and was in the middle of a Dear Abby column when this tragedy occurred sending me into a major funk.

However I was sure it would come back, it had disappeared before and always did, but not this time.

I was on the phone with an ATT technician for what felt like hours performing all manner of maneuvers but to no avail. I needed a new modem; he said and would send one out. I told him that I was unqualified to install it. He insisted it was easy if I just read the instructions and I'd save $99. -- Seems not so long ago a visit was only $20. But I was onboard for saving money!

This should be interesting I thought, given my age, lack of technical skills, and impaired vision.

But in the meantime, I faced a miserable weekend.

What happened to me? I am someone who loves and enjoys my own company. This was so unlike me! I recall days, even weeks alone before I owned a computer and had only a handful of cable TV channels, yet I was so elated to be alone and set my own schedule, life felt like paradise on earth. -- But then, I had to go and get addicted to the internet!

I kept reminding myself that everything else was still there. Thankfully this time I didn't lose my landline or television which is rare under the circumstances, usually when one goes kaput the others follow. And I could still work offline on my latest novel, which I did and made strides there.

Without internet I was glad that I didn't cut my newspaper subscription back to Wednesday & Sunday only, which I had seriously been considering to save money. Sadly, a daily newspaper has become a luxury. However there is not a feeling to compare with spreading its pages out on the floor beneath a window and reading it there. Even well into my 80's and beyond (if I live that long) I plan on doing it that way. 

But I missed the stories online, I missed Google Search, and I missed Facebook! Also I wasn't looking forward to ferreting thru 500,000 emails when I got back online! That's a major chore, plus it's annoying! Spam doesn't catch everything.

The modem arrived sometime Saturday. I don't know exactly when, there was no knock and no one rang my bell. I discovered it in the early evening. Thank goodness some porch-pirate didn't get there first!

Sunday AM I opened the box and started reading the directions. The first thing it said was to take a photo with a cellphone of your existing modem to remember where everything goes. -- I DON'T OWN A CELLPHONE!!!

The rest of the directions may as well have been written in Mandarin Chinese.

I called ATT back and made an appointment to have a technician come out here. The earliest time I could get was Monday between 2:00 - 4:00 PM.  That's also the time I eat my lunner  (lunch & dinner combo) however I was desperate to get back online.

The ATT tech said the problem was with my computer and the modem they sent was useless. I told him to take it back with him. He replied that he couldn't, I would have to make a special trip to the UPS store.

To make a long story short, he changed the setting on my computer and told me to cross my fingers. Like a miracle everything came back, but I don't know for how long. Like me, my computer is old.

NOVEMBER THIRD

 

Okay, on one side we have the Biden & Harris team against the cult favorite. The choice should be an easy one. Trump & his gang of repuliCONS have proven beyond all doubt how unsuited for the job he is and how reprehensible they are!

Why is an impeached President allowed to install a Supreme Court Justice, or even run for reelection for that matter? Especially one threatening not to his leave office peacefully if he doesn't like the results!

It needs to be mentioned that no member of the Trump family has ever served in our nation's military. I sincerely believe old Bone Spurs called our fallen war dead suckers and losers, it's classic Trump as is denying he said it afterward.

Yes, China is responsible for the coronavirus pandemic but Trump is the one responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans! His statement about not wanting to send our citizens into a panic is more Trump B.S.! He was more worried about Wall Street panicking!!!

Trump supporters point to the wonderful job he's done with our economy. Even before the pandemic all I saw was higher priced everything!

And I would not trust any vaccine endorsed by Trump! It might have bleach in it.

I'll never forget his statement about that female moderator "Having blood coming out of her eyes and other places too." -- Personally, I'd like to watch blood come out of Donald Trump!

President Pussy Grabber is what I call him because that's exactly what he is! The creep has certainly made that clear.

The Trump supporters I know are college educated people who should know better, but don't! I was watching a documentary on the Holocaust and discovered that many of Hitler's most fervent supporters were highly educated as well. Many were corrupt or else became that way after being placed in positions of power. Positions holding life and death over others, in which they exulted. But many were just plain gullible.

Trump must not only lose this election, he needs to lose big time. He must be trounced and ground into the dirt!!!

Trump and his cult of despicables could win. Unfortunately this is a real possibility since cheating and lying are areas in which he excels; plus his administration consists of ass-lickers, as are his legions of fawning sycophantic followers, also there's help from Russia.

If he wins another term the United States won't have a President, but a Ruler! Should this happen, the rest of us must not be a thorn in their side but a sword!

I would have preferred the Democrats had chosen Andrew Cuomo & Elizabeth Warren instead. That team would have been unbeatable!

In 2016 they should have chosen Elizabeth as a candidate rather than Hillary! She would have verbally eviscerated Trump in the debates!

 I had to hold my nose to vote for Hillary Clinton. During the first debate she stood there looking up at him with her mouth open as if she was expecting to catch a fly. She was a terrible choice! The only worse one was Trump, and he was worse by far!

This time there is a better alternative.

If you have not voted already, be sure to do so before Nov. 3 -- unless you're voting for Trump, then go have your head examined instead!!!

ABSENTEE BUT NOT ABSENT

 

Just days ago I filled out my absentee ballot and then afterward drove directly to the Post Office to mail it. Soon I will phone the Supervisor of Elections Office to make certain it was received and counted.

Less than 20 years ago I was one of many standing in long lines to vote. 

Back in my former hometown (Sailfish Capitol of The World) in order to receive an absentee ballot one had to be physically unable to show up. Plus you were required to state why and supply dates when you would be away. That's how it used to be.

After moving to Vero Beach in 1999 my father & I both qualified for absentee ballots for the next election. Dad had suffered a stroke that left him paralyzed on one side. He was unable to use the bathroom without my help. And because I was his only caregiver I qualified as well.

Back then, a witness signature was also required. The stay-at-home mom next door (since moved) was happy to oblige.

After Dad's passing, it was back to standing in line for several elections. I was thrilled and delighted when the state of Florida changed the law regarding absentee ballots! Voting has become so easy there is absolutely no excuse not to do it!

This Presidential election is the most important one of all during my lifetime. A would be dictator now occupies the white house; a vile con artist who excels only in lies, manipulation, & dirty tricks!

And worst of all there are minions more than willing to overlook all of this because he promotes their radical right wing agenda. Wake up fools! Trump is a phony Christian and he doesn't care anymore about the unborn than I do! He's just playing you for suckers to gain power!

Our planet cannot sustain a larger surplus of people. The ones walking around breathing right now count, not the fetuses! If these hypocrites truly valued human life they would want everyone to have healthcare and also be fed and have a roof over their heads!

The only life that matters to Trump is his own! This should be obvious after President Bone Spurs was hospitalized with the hoax. That's exactly what he called it! I heard this with my own two ears as well as Trump asking Russia to help him in the 2016 election.

This walking disease has spread the virus among his circle and probably countless others due to his arrogance and carelessness. Of course many deserve it! But unfortunately they will infect many others who don't!

If Jesus came back to earth today Trump would have him thrown in prison for sedition! Trump is everything Jesus preached against! Yet all these stinking religious hypocrites worship him. They would have us living in a theocracy. And with Trump at the helm a highly corrupt one at that!

I say no way!!! Vote OUT Trump and all his ass-licking toadies!!!

REFLECTING ON A PANDEMIC SUMMER

 

I'll admit I enjoyed the isolation and quiet especially after the shortages ended. My days were spent working on my latest novel a supernatural thriller and mystery. And nearly every evening was movie night! I was able to whittle down the collection in my DVR library as well as enjoy new films.

Unfortunately lurking outside remained that invisible King Kong sized gorilla called the coronavirus. Of course I wore my armor, (flimsy though it be) of a mask plus disposable gloves every time I ventured out. Plus hand sanitizer has always been standard equipment with me.

Before long, new monsters began rising up in the Atlantic one right after another. Cristobel, Hanna, Laura, Sally, Nana and many more all deceptively friendly sounding. I think hurricanes should have names like Igor, Vampira, Adolf, Lucretia, Vlad, etc. more in character with their nature.

My porch furniture remains piled high in my garage. I never carried it back out after last year's threat. My hurricane pantry has been restocked, plus all my devices; lanterns, flash lights, & radio remain at the ready. Many of these are crank-up since batteries are hard to come by before and especially after a hurricane when there's no electricity.

But one problem persists, the same I face every season -- someone to board my house! Last year I paid an outlandish price for the job which is crazy, but I was desperate. The estimates I'm getting now are $20-$25 per window and another $20-$25 each to unboard. In 2004 I paid $40 for my entire house and that included BOTH!

I realize there's inflation but that's just obscene! This is not a home improvement project but a life & death situation. When a Category 2 or above is headed straight for you it's a dire emergency!!! Those prices are just pure gouging!!!

A neighbor told me that a number of California people are relocating to Florida due to the devastating wildfires. Geez, don't those people know about our hurricanes! And Florida has wildfires too, just not as frequent as California.

This neighbor also mentioned that the Californians were paying higher than market value for houses here. (hint hint) At least this person prefaced that statement with: "We'd hate to lose you as a neighbor," unlike a previous one.

Yes, I'm a senior citizen on a fixed income with a two-story family sized home that I want to keep as long as I can. Go ahead and demonize me! I make no apologies! My time on this planet is diminishing every single day and I chose to spend it here in the home that I love. -- That is NOT a valid reason for someone to take advantage of me when I'm over a barrel!

And welcome to pandemic autumn with plenty of hurricanes still ahead!!!

THAT WAS NOT MY LIFE!!!

 

Awhile back, to my shock, I discovered I was on a site called MY LIFE! About the only facts they got right were my age along with my car.

According to this site I am related to neighbors (both former & current) as well as that phantom called Elena Difiori who the Church of Scientology seems to think is a tenant. If I ever saw this woman I wouldn't recognize her from a hole in the dirt! Also listed as a relative is some fellow with a name I don't recognize. I have absolutely no clue as to who this person is! Geez, talk about alternative facts and false news!

One SIGNIFICANT PERSON who was conspicuously absent is my now 80 year old BROTHER! He lives in a group home in another state and we are in regular contact! It boggles my mind that a blood relation as well as a sibling was NOT listed, but total strangers I've never even met WERE!!!

I was able to get in there and correct a few things but not all, to do so I was required to pay! From what I see, this was a scam, a scumbag site that existed only to extort money! They couldn't care less if the majority of their information was incorrect.

I called the phone number listed for MY LIFE and was told to expect at least a 20 minute wait. -- If they tell you that upfront, count on the wait time being twice as long. Who has that kind of time to waste!

NEVER did I give my consent to be on this site!!! I consider it an INVASION OF MY PRIVACY!!! -- And worse it's filled with numerous and erroneous info!!!

Soon after, My Life was sending emails inviting me to view private information about my neighbors. I had absolutely zero interest!!! And if their personal info is anything like what I found on mine, most of it had to be false anyway!

These emails have dried up and I hope this site has too!

DEADLY CATS

 

I hate this time of year the season of the hurricane!!! As I look at photos of the recent devastation wrought upon Texas & Louisiana those same feelings that sickened and stressed me when Hurricane Michael struck Mexico Beach in 2018 came flooding back. These should be once in a lifetime storms or at least once in a generation and not frequent occurrences.

And now we are into the peak of the season!

I wish science would create something that would blow these monsters right back out to sea and keep them there! Hurricanes are fueled by warm waters. Thanks to climate change we can count on even more frequent and stronger ones in our future.

As a resident of a coastal Florida town I fear it's just a matter of time before it's our turn. In the recent past several Cat 3 and 4 hurricanes have skirted our coast. I've personally gone thru 6 Cat 2's in my lifetime, half of them alone. Plenty of expensive damage was done and I've seen trees uprooted during Cat 1's.

I know a Cat 4 would turn my home into rubble! And despite the whopping insurance premiums I pay, I'd never be able to rebuild my home as it stands now. If I survive, after rebuilding and with all the losses incurred, I'd be better off moving. At my age, it wouldn't be a new start, but an ending.

In only 4 months I'll be 70 years old.

My options would be some type of senior housing, possibly in a group setting. -- As to the latter, I'd rather be dead! I love living alone! I don't have to deal with anyone else's drama, nonsense, or toxicity and I've put up with way too much of that in the past!

I'd rather make a date with the Grim Reaper in my garage before I'd let it come to that. Except there would be no garage anymore!

The only good thing in that scenario is that if another major storm came it would no longer be my problem. I'd need not worry about the bother and expense getting my house boarded & unboarded. I have a two-story and no one wants the job!

The last Cat 4 that threatened (last year) cost me $600. The man wanted another $300 for unboarding. But I talked him out of it by agreeing to remain boarded until the end of the season. Living in a dark house for weeks at a time is depressing, not to mention dangerous. I'd be a cooked piece of meat if a fire broke out. And this was the second time in recent years I was forced to tolerate this. -- And to think in 2004 I paid only $40 for the same job.

The 2004 back-to-back hurricanes were a nightmare but could have been much worse! The checks I received from my insurance company were a joke! Had I no insurance at all and just banked the premiums I would have had more money to cover my expenses.

I needed a new roof, plus all the screens on my big back porch were ripped apart and the shreds blowing in the wind.

Just the spring before, I had rose bushes planted in the border along the front of my house. Hurricane Frances killed most of them and the ones she didn't, Jeanne killed striking 3 weeks later to the day.

October 1 was the end of hurricane season when I was growing up. Now it's November 30! With global warming, climate change, whatever you want to call it; I wouldn't be surprised if we see year round hurricanes in my lifetime and I am far from young.

Nowadays entering each new hurricane season I worry and wonder if it will be the one taking my home, the place I rediscovered my happiness. Would I want to survive?

Death comes in many different categories; the loss of a cherished lifestyle is one.

However as long as I'm able to remain alone and stay in control of my own life there's always a chance at happiness!