I *also* dance/heil with my Dyson.
THE BEAUTIFUL SOUND OF THE VACUUM CLEANER echoed through my living room this past Sunday, as Dane had torn the place torn to pieces, deep-cleaning for spring. My couch had been deconstructed. There was a pile of cushions, stacked on the coffee table. The whole downstairs smelled like it had been *douched*, as rather than my usual lemon-scented Mr. Clean, Dane had made a mixture of vinegar & water, and was spraying it like FeBreeze. I've accepted the fact that winter (my favorite season) is over, and it's time to get ready for spring. It was warm enough to have the windows open, so we aired out the house for a couple of hours - getting rid of the "old house smell." I have a list of home improvement projects I'd like to get done before May, from replacing a rotten floor board on my porch steps, to painting my dining room (which I use as my office) a different color. But there's only so much I can afford to do, so I have to pick my battles. I noticed last year that my covered wraparound porch is sinking, and there's no way to fix it; the whole thing needs replacing. In addition to that, both my kitchen & bathroom have to be remodeled, many windows require repair, and I'm still looking at the same ugly carpet & linoleum that I've been trying to replace for 18 years. But every time I save up enough to call Empire Carpeting, something "big" breaks, like the roof or furnace. It's a neverending cycle, and after 18 years in this house, it's getting old. I hope that when my book sells, I'll have enough money to give this place a nice refresh. If my book sells well, I want to relocate to Chicago proper - into the craziest neighborhood I can find. I'm tired of the suburbs. Buying this house in Aurora was my parent's dream for me - not mine. All of my life, I've played it safe in my homes, jobs, and personal relationships - and its time to stop. Almost dying has taught me how delicate life really is, and the importance of cherishing every moment. I don't want to die with regret.
"And Aurora is happy and gay!" Speaking of regrets, as I near my 56th birthday, I've been thinking a lot about my own - all the things I could have done with my life, had I known about my multiple personalities/concussion sooner. It's an easy trap to fall into, the shoulda'/woulda'/coulda' melancholy that comes with midlife crisis. But I wouldn't describe what I've been experiencing as a "crisis;" quite the opposite, actually. What I'm feeling is a personal *Renaissance*, a deeply-emotional housecleaning, after being trapped in my head for over 45 years. As I watched Dane vacuum the carpet, I imagined myself doing the same to the dark corners of my mind. Lately, my time has been spent aggressively querying agents (with a cartoon), and working at Heartland Cannabis is allowing me to slowly catch up the bills. For the first time in 55 years, I finally feel like my life is in order, and I'm even seeing a psychologist for consoling, as I learn to live life as a *single* person - or, at least, as close as I can with DID. When the boy shut the vacuum, I put on a record to blast some tunes so we could jam while cleaning the house. For a change of pace, I chose "The Producers" because I wanted to hear *Springtime for Hitler*. I love Broadway music; I enjoy the rhyme & wordplay. I have a nice collection of showtunes on vinyl, and I occasionally break them out while writing. Most of my records are from the 70s, 80s, & 90s, with a spattering of more recent stuff, from when I worked at the bookstore. (I also have a decent amount of 45's from the same era.) All in all, I think I own about 400 records - a small collection, yes ... but it's all music I love. I especially cherish my dance music LP's from the 90s/2000s, remixes that I occasionally play because they remind me of my youth, hitting the clubs almost every night. It's hard to believe that most of my vinyl is 30+ years old, but in my defense, it's also hard to believe that I'll be *56* in just a few days. Most people my age settled down years ago, with a house in the burbs, a dog in the yard, and a family-friendly SUV in the driveway. But I'm not ready to settle. I have too much lost time to make up for.
Are you there, God? It's me, Elon. ON THE SUBJECT OF LOST TIME, our new President is wasting none of his own as he plows through Washington like a bulldozer. It's fun to watch Democrats panic. I've lost count of how many times I've heard the word "Hitler," and I've taken to watching The View every day, where Republicans are compared to Nazis. I asked this in an earlier blog: "Do Liberals even know who Hitler was?" I'm starting to wonder if WWII is even covered in Woke History classes. Watching Putin push through Ukraine is reminiscent of real Nazis marching through Europe, yet modern Democrats don't see the danger. I'll save you the diatribe. Scroll through my older blogs to learn specifics of the dangers currently threatening the US. As Vladimir plays Napoleon in Europe, China is almost ready to overtake the United States as the dominant global superpower/currency. Throw Iran, Palestine, and Kim Jong Un into the mix, and war can erupt at anytime. (Imagine, for example, if China refuses to give up its presence at the Panama Canal.) We're lucky no one's figured out how to deliver an effective EMP yet, and if Kamala had won the election - yikes. Not a day goes by without a news story about Trump's recent decisions/actions, and it's driving the left wing media crazy. Admittedly, it will take some time for Donald's reforms to take effect (and to start showing in gas & grocery prices), but I feel that he's on the right track. As expected, the big news organizations are back to Democrat talking points, but after Trump's election, their coverage seems hollow. Donald's address to Congress showed the "true character" of current Liberal politicians, as the Democrats couldn't even bring themselves to stand/applaud for an African American child whose life has been changed by cancer. Shameful. All the Liberals dressed in pink made me think of a toy store's "Barbie" aisle. Nancy Pelosi was especially shrew-like, in the way she clutched her cane with spidery fingers and scowled behind her mask. (I thought Covid was over?) I'm impressed with the speed that DOGE is digging through our nation's budget, and calling out wasteful programs. I love the fact that both Trump & Hannity bought Teslas in support of Elon Musk, after all the violence against Tesla dealerships. Like a family overspent on credit cards, our government has maxed out the country's Mastercard, and Elon's "draconian" cuts are necessary to prevent default. It's actually kind of embarrassing, when you think about it. The world's richest man has been forced to act like a high school Business teacher, and instruct our nation with such basic concepts as the bills must be paid. Thank God we have a "businessman" in the Oval Office again. We need a strong President who knows the importance of keeping the Dollar's standing as the global currency.
But currency won't be the only thing we lose; we're in danger of losing our "credibility." The United States is 36 trillion dollars in debt, and if we don't address that NOW, our country will have a very disappointing semiquincentennial because we won't be able to afford the fireworks (let alone a military to fly overhead). I just don't understand how politicians - both Liberal & Conservative - have allowed the US to get into this situation in the first place. It's so irresponsible. I mean, even Democrats have to manage their (personal) house's finances, don't they? If our leaders can't balance a budget, why do we keep voting them in? Imagine what we do in our own lives: we work, we save, we pay off our debts and plan for the future. The United States has lacked a "grand plan" for the past four years, and we can barely pay the interest on the National Debt. The ONLY way out of this mess is to listen to DOGE, and to cut the frivolous programs that are wasting our money. Chuckling...Elon has become our nation's financial advisor. And we really ought to listen to him, rather than vandalizing all his Tesla dealerships.
But currency won't be the only thing we lose; we're in danger of losing our "credibility." The United States is 36 trillion dollars in debt, and if we don't address that NOW, our country will have a very disappointing semiquincentennial because we won't be able to afford the fireworks (let alone a military to fly overhead). I just don't understand how politicians - both Liberal & Conservative - have allowed the US to get into this situation in the first place. It's so irresponsible. I mean, even Democrats have to manage their (personal) house's finances, don't they? If our leaders can't balance a budget, why do we keep voting them in? Imagine what we do in our own lives: we work, we save, we pay off our debts and plan for the future. The United States has lacked a "grand plan" for the past four years, and we can barely pay the interest on the National Debt. The ONLY way out of this mess is to listen to DOGE, and to cut the frivolous programs that are wasting our money. Chuckling...Elon has become our nation's financial advisor. And we really ought to listen to him, rather than vandalizing all his Tesla dealerships.
DRINKING GAME: Take a swig every time Morning Joe calls Trump "Hitler." IT IS OFTEN THOSE WHO PREACH TOLERANCE who are the most intolerant of all, and watching MSNBC, CNN, and what's left of the Big Three frequently makes my blood boil. I'm admittedly a Fox News viewer, but I also watch the other news channels to see what the other side is saying about Republicans. Still, they're comparing Donald to Hitler - and struggling with party disarray. I remember "Morning Joe" drinking beer on the air - then visiting the President at Mar-A-Lago, raising the false white flag of peace. After a brief period of licking their wounds, the Liberals are out in force again, calling Republicans "Nazis." It's gotten to the point where their Hitler-comments have become laughable, as Trump shakes them off like knats, calling out their Woke bullshit. I'm particularly fond of Donald's spur-of-the-moment press conferences, many on Air Force One. Time and time again, President Trump stands his ground against these people, always making the case that the Republican agenda is one to follow - if we want our democracy to survive. Unfortunately for Democrats, that agenda is full of "tough love" moments - like sitting an addict down for an intervention. DOGE will continue to uncover reckless spending, and Donald will sign the (Republican led) legislation that corrects it. I'm waiting for Elon to tackle "shadow government" spending, billions that have slipped through the cracks - and clandestine projects that run without government oversight. I'm actually a little scared for Musk's personal safety during this period; DOGE is only just getting started, and it still has much to uncover. I hope Elon has good personal security. Luckily, he's surrounded by lots of people, so I think the chance of him "dying mysteriously" is low - but he should still take his death threats seriously. God knows how many "Thomas Crooks" might still be out there, waiting in the bushes with a rifle.
Of course, its 40 years of Liberal nonsense that makes me worry about Elon's safety; I can't believe how quickly the left has turned on him. It's hard not to feel sorry for Musk. All he's trying to do is make the world a better place, but he's being pummeled in the left-leaning media - just like Trump. Don't forget that in addition to Tesla, Elon also created Space X - which is scheduled to launch a rocket to rescue the stranded ISIS astronauts (because NASA can't do it). Musk also built Starlink, the next generation of internet providers, as well as the Boring Company - which is drilling deep tunnels that will eventually be for public use. This man is a genius on a Mensa scale, yet the Liberal media has also called him "Hitler," just because he's cleaning house. With all the ridiculous programs the Democrats have sponsored, it is literally taken one of the most successful people in the world to unravel them. And *that's* what I think about when I see videos of burning Cyber Trucks, and Molotov cocktails getting hurled into dealerships. Why are Democrats so afraid of success? Because success goes against their cradle-to-grave entitlements. And Donald Trump - one of the nation's most successful men - scares the shit out of them. Good. Let them be scared. And let them stew with the thought that the Republicans have a mandate - and a competent President who genuinely loves the country.
Of course, its 40 years of Liberal nonsense that makes me worry about Elon's safety; I can't believe how quickly the left has turned on him. It's hard not to feel sorry for Musk. All he's trying to do is make the world a better place, but he's being pummeled in the left-leaning media - just like Trump. Don't forget that in addition to Tesla, Elon also created Space X - which is scheduled to launch a rocket to rescue the stranded ISIS astronauts (because NASA can't do it). Musk also built Starlink, the next generation of internet providers, as well as the Boring Company - which is drilling deep tunnels that will eventually be for public use. This man is a genius on a Mensa scale, yet the Liberal media has also called him "Hitler," just because he's cleaning house. With all the ridiculous programs the Democrats have sponsored, it is literally taken one of the most successful people in the world to unravel them. And *that's* what I think about when I see videos of burning Cyber Trucks, and Molotov cocktails getting hurled into dealerships. Why are Democrats so afraid of success? Because success goes against their cradle-to-grave entitlements. And Donald Trump - one of the nation's most successful men - scares the shit out of them. Good. Let them be scared. And let them stew with the thought that the Republicans have a mandate - and a competent President who genuinely loves the country.
Woof. GOING BACK TO CLEANING, my house smelled wonderful after Dane finished vacuuming. Over the course of the day, we worked on the kitchen, living room, my bedroom, my office, and the tiny upstairs bathroom that all of us share. With four men living under one roof, it takes special care to keep the home tidy - and I'm definitely "Hitler" when it comes to cleaning house. It's part of my OCD; I can't relax in a dirty home. By now I've trained my roommates to pick up after themselves, but their standards aren't as high as mine; I often find myself straightening up the place, after my housemates leave for the day. Cleaning relaxes me, and even my dungeon *sparkles* when not in use. There is actually a reason for my need for a clean house: with multiple personalities, I'm always misplacing things - so, keeping things tidy means I always know where things are (like my reading glasses, which I'm constantly losing). I imagine I'm probably difficult to live with, but at 55, I really don't care. I offer a great house for a good price, and all is copacetic so long as a few basic rules are followed: Pay rent on time & clean up after yourself. That's all I want, and so long as those two things are met, everything else is golden. I imagine that Trump feels the same way in the Oval Office, as his standards are as high as mine. Like my own home, Donald has filled his Presidential cabinet with likeminded individuals who share his love of country; my house has three Republicans and one Democrat, yet we all live in harmony, despite our political differences. Unlike his first term, Trump has staffed his administration with people who are loyal to his vision. (Hopefully, no one will write tell-all books, this time around.) Now that the border is secure, Donald must work with Pete Hegseth to rebuild our military - including constructing an "Iron Dome" for the homeland. After that comes the economy, and the lowering of inflation on goods & services. For the past month, Trump has been cleaning house in the White House, and now that most new hires are in place, he can press forward with his Conservative mandate. The speed in which Donald is pushing for reforms is intense, but, sadly, that's what the country needs. These next four years are going to be a whirlwind, and Trump isn't shy about taking the lead.
A forgotten gem. SUNDAY DREW TO A CLOSE as the house was finally clean. The place smelled like lemon-scented Pine Sol and the "Midsummer's Night" Yankee candle that I always keep on my coffee table. The vacuum was put away, and both Dane & I took showers. After we were in our PJ's, we watched 1978's "Midnight Express," another great film of my youth that I had the joy of showing the boy. I've built a nice little life in Aurora, and moments like that always makes me smile. I also wonder how much the Trump presidency will actually affect me directly: Will I get more on my taxes? Will Trump return the mortgage interest deduction? When will the price of gas & groceries go down? How much is my house worth now? How much will I earn, once the Trump economy is finally up and running? And on, and on.
Spring has began here in Chicago, and in addition to a new season, we have a new President. And if Democrats want to continue calling him "Hitler," let them do it; they're only hurting themselves. It's March and it's literally 🌼Springtime for Hitler🌼 as Donald gives Congress a much-needed housecleaning.
This is an amazing time to be alive, and I can't wait to see what Trump does next. We are witnessing a pivotal moment in history, but we must continue cleaning house at home if we ever expect to fulfill Elon's dream of colonizing Mars - and onto the planets beyond.
- Sir Dave
Spring has began here in Chicago, and in addition to a new season, we have a new President. And if Democrats want to continue calling him "Hitler," let them do it; they're only hurting themselves. It's March and it's literally 🌼Springtime for Hitler🌼 as Donald gives Congress a much-needed housecleaning.
This is an amazing time to be alive, and I can't wait to see what Trump does next. We are witnessing a pivotal moment in history, but we must continue cleaning house at home if we ever expect to fulfill Elon's dream of colonizing Mars - and onto the planets beyond.
- Sir Dave