Weather and politics

We finally got a break from the rain and the temperatures dropped like a rock. Other parts of the country won’t be so lucky today as severe weather is forecast for parts of our nation. States that have already been hit by severe weather will see it again.

Some would say that the bad weather is due to climate change and we’re all going to die. News flash, life is a fatal ordeal. Nobody makes it out alive or if anybody has they’re not talking. Yet those who wish to micro-manage our lives want us to believe they can save us from ourselves.

Being among those who believe we don’t need saving and the whole man-made climate change is nothing more than verbal voodoo, I get amused. I can honestly say that I think if any laws are passed concerning the subject it will only succeed in leaving us with less of our hard earned money in our possession.

Once things settle down, weather wise, the talking heads will move on to another crusade to save us from something else and lighten our billfolds. Nothing new there but we’ll give them an ‘e’ for effort. I don’t think much is going to change in my lifetime anyway. Makes one wonder how we got anything done before politicians took over and screwed things up.

Enjoy our Monday and our new week. Now I hear the coffee pot calling my name and feel the need to answer the call.
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Still going

Well, we got more rain. As someone who has been around for 68 summers, and even remember a few, this isn’t so bad. It is getting a little soggy though. And there is already talk about the need for a flood wall. Who knows, this time the idea might get some notice.

The whole flood wall issue has been raised for years and whoever is sitting on the city council when this is brought up turn into a bunch of naysayers. We’ve been to cities where the flood walls are amazing and others where they are merely functional.

Our city government usually starts the debate with the fact that a flood wall would block the view of the Mississippi. Our response to that would be; who’s watching it now? The river is 2 blocks further north than usual in our part of the east coast of Iowa and the river front park has been under water for over a month.

The flood wall will get tabled if it comes up but I plan to take action in our own home and get things to a point less water will end up in the basement next hard rain. It reminds me of the time a group of us friends decided to build a pinewood derby type race car.

With scrap lumber, leftover fasteners, and the wheels off a lawnmower, we fashioned such a vehicle. I don’t remember who got first dibs to take the contraption down a nearby hill but I do remember them yelling that we forgot brakes. I guess he feet got pretty hot trying to stop it.

With all that said we’ll say enjoy our Wednesday. Now for some more coffee to keep my strength up.
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Uncle Bill is where?

Before we get to the main point of this thought we’d share a mediocre picture of the moon from the other night. It has not been edited other than a simple crop and the colors are how myself and the camera saw them.

Now on to what really confused me yesterday and made me wonder if there is even a need. Washington state is set to pass a bill that would allow human composting. I saw an article yesterday that made the claim.

And in home gardens no less! The very thought makes me shudder. Billed as a ecologically friendly death-care option the law could go into effect as early as May 1st if the Governor signs the bill. Much like when the debacle over how many genders there are began, I’m one confused redneck.

Do we really need “natural organic reduction” funeral homes? It is not comforting to me to know that properly composted human remains are safe enough to use in household gardens. I’ll just say that when my time comes I won’t be fertilizing any tomatoes. Unless said tomatoes grow in the cemetery.

Cremation reduces the body mass and can be spread over the deceased favorite place but don’t nourish the soil when strewn upon it. Washington state has the right to do as it wishes but this sounds a little to far out there for me.

Enjoy our Monday as it’s going to be another nice one here on the east coast of Iowa.
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Changed plans

Earlier I was all sent to say something about the hub-bub surrounding the Mueller investigation, but when the wife came home she mentioned an ariticle online where a Washington state Senator had said that nurses in small rural hospitals probably spend most of their time playing cards.

After watching the video and reading the article I was amazed at this womans lack of knowledge on the subject. It reminded of what some people said when they came into the folks tavern and when I was self-employed. “It must be rough to be rich and work only when you want”.

I was also saddened that people with this little knowledge of something have the responsibility of enacting laws that directly affect this profession or any other for that matter. It would seem we do have the best lawmakers money can buy.

That being said I have no car in this race other than the fact that it was even said. My wife however is a nurse. I can’t count the number of times she’d pack a lunch only to bring it back home at the end of a shift because she didn’t have time to eat it. And I know that wasn’t because she playing cards.

The statement may have happened during a brain fart or an open mouth insert foot moment, yet still rubs me the wrong way. I don’t handle stupidity well. I will say that she has the right to say whatever she wants but should also be prepared for any fallout.

Enjoy our Saturday as it looks to be a good one here on the east coast of Iowa and I’ll try to get some more pictures if the opportunity arises. Now for some coffee and bacon.
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Just wondering

Haven’t seen the moon in a few nights so am hoping it stays partly cloudy so I can see it tonight. If the moon does peek out tonight it will give a view of the almost full moon. Hopefully he’ll pose for a picture.

We do seem to be in the cycle of local politicians getting worked up and predicting dire consequences if a bill is passed. The latest is our County Board who got worked up after hearing our state wants to put a cap on property tax increases from year to year.

If I remember correctly, the state wants to limit property tax increases to no more than 2% a year. According to our property taxes the house we bought 25 years ago is now a McMansion fit for a king. Our homeowners insurance is at about the same level.

It is easy to get a shock when one thinks of all the taxes we pay in our country today. And they all go up. We’ve mentioned property tax but what about sales tax, gas tax, cigarette taxes, tolls on roads, licenses on our vehicles, estate taxes, and all the others. I’d bet if we deducted all the taxes we pay from our income some would be shocked.

Didn’t mean to ramble, but it is getting old. Perhaps instead of new taxes we need new legislators. Instead of more laws we need people who would protect and legislate according to our Constitution. And it would be great if these people could tell the truth once in a while instead of putting a spin on everything to fit their agenda.

Enjoy our Friday as it looks to be a good one as soon as I calm down.
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Just saying

The rain that was supposed to fall north of us paid us a visit just after dark last night and lit up the sky like a pinball machine. Oddly enough, with all the lightning there was no thunder. We even got a little hail when things started going sideways.

But those who guess the weather have told us that Easter will by dry and in the 70s here on the east coast of Iowa just in time for all the Peeps to be consumed. Not sure what we’ll be doing for Easter yet but we have a few days to decide.

And I did go out in an attempt to get some pictures of the lightning which ended with myself and the camera getting wet but no pictures. I’m sure there will be more storms to try to get lucky with the camera this year.

On another note our Mayor appointed, or wants to appoint, new members to our Civil Rights Commission. Current board members have refused to step down and would not allow those appointed to take their seats at meetings. Members of the public have spoken out at City Council meetings against the change.

Being a retired redneck my opinion is sure to draw criticism but I don’t see what the big deal is. If the Mayor has the legal right to this and the Council voted on it; what’s the big deal? I have no car in this race but have spoken before the Committee. Since our Mayor is not running for re-election this whole issue may die after the election anyway.

With that being said, enjoy our Thursday and Good Friday Eve. Now for some coffee before stepping outside with the camera.
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Interesting times

One wonders what the history books will have to say about our current decade. Gm bought out Tesla for billions, celebrities were caught buying their kids an entry to colleges, our Constitutional rights have been extended to things never mentioned or intended to be guaranteed, and some politicians have been outed as being a bit strange.

There are many more things that have happened to cause the average person to ponder where all this going. Companies have taken over other companies since there have been businesses, yet with many saying GM still owes our government over $11 billion buying Tesla for billions does raise some eyebrows.

And the uber rich celebrities trying to buy their kids entrance to exclusive schools shouldn’t shock anyone. But these people were onetime role models prove that the ability to make money doesn’t put one on higher moral ground. Instead of teaching their children to buckle down and get a solid education these people teach them anything can be bought.

We do have rights as Americans and until lately those have been etched in stone. Now one needs to check daily to see what the latest imagined rights are. If our legislators did their jobs, and upheld the Constitution as they swore under oath to do, we wouldn’t need updates.

Today if you get on one of the social sites there are memes that proclaim you were ‘Marked safe from Joe Biden’s sexual advances today’. Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing but it makes one consider what future generations will think when historians come across such things.

It now appears if politicians aren’t deviants, haven’t risen to a level above their competence, or corrupt, they’re not trying. Some even admit to wanting more government instead of less. No wonder I like to take the camera and watch wildlife.

Enjoy our Wednesday and stay calm. Now for more coffee and some breakfast.
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