A Trial?

So why are the august Senators proceeding with this trial of 45 knowing it will not yield a conviction of him?  We already had one of these that did not accomplish anything.  They need 17 republican votes and maybe will have 5.  So now we are again wasting the tax payers money (yours and mine) for another chance for all of the Senators to make speeches to seduce their constituents into thinking they really understand and blah blah blah.  We are in the middle of a national emergency with the pandemic and need more and better vaccines and a logistic system to get them to needy populations as well as a crippled economy that needs help.  I am tired of politicians diverting their attention to unwinnable matters and not focusing on our real problems.  And yes it's easy to make speeches.  We are all glad you are splendid orators. But enough. Deal with vaccine production and distribution first. Further if $1400 is too much in a stimulus package, then compromise on a different amount, maybe $800.  Biden will sign off just to get some money to folks in need.  

The winter doldrums have set in.  Grey weather and dirty snow is our world.  In the old folks home, about 6 cars move per day. The rest stay snow covered and stationary.  There are vehicles in the front of the building that have not moved in 6 months.  The vending machines are cleaned out and pizza delivery truck arrive on an hourly basis.  

I cannot take long walks with Harry for fear of landing on my ass again on the slippery sidewalk.  But enough bitching.  

An intriguing series has returned to Amazon Prime.  "River" is a British crime series of only 7 episodes starring Stellan Skarsgard and the wonderful Nicola Walker.  It has an interesting premise and the main and supporting characters are endearing.  See it if you have the chance.

"Radium Girls" is a based on reality story of factory girls in Orange NJ that worked for American Radium Co.  painting radium coating on watch dials and clocks and the tragedy of their subsequent lives wrought with illness brought on by the substance.  U.S. Radium of West Orange NJ was the company the story was based on.  It is a touching story of female heroes that few knew about.  

Otherwise, it has been a quiet week for me.  My physical therapist tells me I am making progress with my balance and the final session will be on Saturday.  Got a substantial haircut yesterday and my wife revealed to me that my thinning hair at the crown is more prominent; telling me I will need to apply sunscreen or a hat if the sun and warmth returns.  Oh boy, more happy news!  Now at the short side of 71, I should be glad I'm not combing my hair with a washcloth.

all for now

stay safe