Tuesday, April 14, 2026

I Wonder


Seeing the above meme on facebook this morning, I wondered …… Do the ones that got us into this mess really have the decency to be embarrassed …… admit that, for no good reason, they supported a man that has a history of business failures and debauchery.

I don’t think so.

My old buddy Apache comes to mind. He’s stubborn, which I sense many supporters are …… stubborn, will make excuses for the man, refuse to have been wrong.

Then there’s our MAGA neighbor.

I don’t know what she’s thinking these days about him. I haven’t heard of any political conversations going on, so I may have to bait her, see how she reacts when his name comes up.

Easter was on Sunday, April 5. The Activity Calendar for April indicates "Easter Celebration, April 21 …… fun arts and crafts session".

That’s a lot late to celebrate Easter, and I highly doubt there will be anything other than a bag of potato chips, if that; but it gives me an opportunity to find out if Kesha is still around, plus an opportunity to bait MAGA by wearing my "Lock him up" tee shirt. See if her jaws tighten, LOL.


Speaking of MAGA, when last I spoke of her, Talker was full up with MAGA trying to get too close, be Talker’s bestie, asking too many personal questions, "interrogations" Talker describes it. Talker was going to find a "nice way" to tell MAGA she’s doing too much, making her feel uncomfortable and, if that didn’t work, "I’ll have to take it to the next level".

Yesterday, as I was going back/forth to the Laundry Room, I ran into Talker, who tells me "nice" didn’t work. That she told her becoming besties is not something that can be forced, it’s something that happens organically.

MAGA is not only not hearing it, but is also now targeting the Baker, asking pointed questions, interrogating; which prompted Talker to tell the Baker to be careful of responding to MAGA’s interrogations.

"Nice" not working, "Trying to Avoid" not working, Talker’s next move might be losing her sh!t, screaming "leave me alone!!".

Stay tuned.

Today was the first day in a while where I didn’t feel like emotional and physical crap. Maybe it was because instead of reheating last night’s leftover baked potatoes in the microwave for breakfast with an egg, I made stovetop potatoes from scratch and didn't feel sick after eating. (See Mike’s very illuminating post on reheating certain foods).

I even had enough energy to suit up in walking gear, head out for a stroll around the complex.

Coming back to life is slow going. I could only handle 1 mile, and it took me 32 minutes to do so, 14 minutes longer than my previous personal best, but it’s a start.

34 comments:

  1. Take things slow. Everything takes time and that's ok.

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  2. Glad to hear you're feeling better, Shirley! Fresh air and a little exercise never goes amiss. As for MAGA, I'd just look at her, say ABSOLUTELY nothing for a few seconds, and then walk away. People like her don't know how to deal with silence and it'll screw with her mind!

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    1. I'm going to suggest that to Talker. Don't engage, just look, say nothing, walk away.

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  3. The whole process is as unique as you are. We trust you to treat yourself kindly and restart at your own rate.

    BTW technically the Easter Season runs from Easter Sunday until the Day of Pentecost (May 24th this year). I doubt that this was a consideration for the Powers That Be at the complex, but it gives them a technical cover if the activity was delayed because someone got canned and also the opportunity to get decorations and treats at a discount.

    Will Jay

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    1. Good to know, so they're getting in just under the wire, LOL.

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  4. I’m glad you “cooked” and got out for a walk. A mile is a mile no matter how long it takesp. Nice going. I wonder how many magas are admitting they were wrong.

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  5. You'll get there, Shirley. You are a strong warrior woman.

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    1. "Strong warrior woman", I don't know about that, but something to strive for.

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  6. So glad you're starting to feel better and get back to your routines. It's a process ...

    MAGAts will never turn from him because then that means they know they were wrong and got played and were stupid.

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    1. If given the chance, I fear they'll make the same mistake again.

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  7. If we walked a one mile race together, you would win! You inspire me to keep going!

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    1. I'd probably have to use two walking sticks, instead of one, to beat you.

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  8. Glad you got out and about. I've heard of stovetop stuffing. What's stovetop potatoes? Just boiling some potatoes? My weakness is hashbrowns; fresh or the store frozen grated thingies are usually good. I don't run into many MAGAs. Thank God I can just turn off my hearing aids if needed. (Used to do that when my Mom yelled at me, and I could still hear her. She told me to "turn those things back on." I just reached up and tickled my ear.) Stay outta jail. Linda in Kansas, (110 blocks from Monday's EF2 tornado; Land of Oz is really windy these days; Dorothy and Toto not hurt, just fluffed up.)

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    1. I should have said pan fried breakfast potatoes instead of stovetop, like the stuffing, LOL. I just sliced thin, cooked soft in skillet with oil and little water to keep from sticking, when water boiled out and taters right texture, added red and green bell peppers, spices and yum. Stay safe.

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  9. I bet it felt good to get out for a walk. One foot in front of the other. A far as can the be embarrassed? No. They will never admit they were wrong.

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    1. It did feel good, but coming back from the dead hurts. I later had to soak my aching body in an epsom salt bath, LOL.

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  10. A start...that's all you need. Slow...

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    1. It was certainly slow, but I survived the mile with the help of listening to BTS's latest songs on the iPod.

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  11. I have no doubt you can do anything you decide to do.

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  12. I haven't seen that shirt before. Love it.

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    1. Our MAGA will be seeing it on the 21st. Let's see if it triggers her, LOL.

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  13. I live in rural Texas, and I don’t even know anyone who’s a Trump supporter. I know people who are lifelong republicans, but still don’t liken Trump.

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    1. I once worked with a Hispanic guy who identified as Republican. He told me that Republicans live and die by voting Republican, no matter the candidate. So, I wonder how many non-Trump supporters still voted for him and would vote for him again simply because he's on the Republican ticket. I also wonder if my Hispanic friend has had a change of heart ..... considering.

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  14. 2 MPH is plenty fast enough. Enjoy the scenery.

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    1. Do you remember when that cashier at Target got upset over the shirt, looked like she wanted to jump over the counter, kick my ass, said "You can't send someone to jail just because you don't like him" and I said, "You can if he commits a crime". I wonder how she feels now.

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    2. Probably she's still making excuses for him and buying his Scam merch. LOL

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