Month: January 2023

Never kevin

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As of this writing this campaign continues. Our Government is not working, and leadership is in limbo to coin a phrase from CBS news. And for those Stephen Colbert fans his monologue is becoming funnier and funnier. Tune in for a laugh, a real belly one.

One good thing from this debacle is women have rose to the challenge.

Cheryl Johnson – This African American woman with a law degree from Howard, and a long history of government service has held this job for 4 years. In the absence of a House leader she is in charge, and has effectively run this proceeding ensuring decorum. While her usual duties is certifying bills and delivering messages to the Senate her role has exponentially grown. Those additional degrees in communication and journalism have kicked in to carry her in this new role, and as former Director of Government Relations at the Smithsonian Museum she certainly will go down in history.

Patty Murphy – A Democrat from the State of Washington is in succession to the Presidency after the Vice President in the absence of a Speaker of the House. On Tuesday she became the first female Senate president pro tempore, the second-highest-ranking position in the chamber. This 72 year old gal was recently elected to her 6th term, and in internet articles she is quoted as feeling the gravity of this position. Glad someone is. Thanks, Cheryl and Patty.

The world is watching.

The Me-Too Movement

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On this 5th anniversary I am reflecting on my personal Me-Too situation. While I would like to say congratulations, as they are in order, perhaps simply acknowledging the milestone is more appropriate.

I was affected by the actions of a physician boss who when I did not respond to his requests ruined my New York City hospital administration career, and I was fired. To support myself I returned to staff nursing.

While working as a staff nurse I continued interviewing for administrative positions until a human resource manager revealed that the hospital human resources is a connected one. He stated human resource staff call around to their community of human resources staff about candidates.

A mere phone call destroys any candidate.

So while laws protect no law can protect against the phone.

While angered by this human resource manager’s honesty I accepted my plight. I no longer submitted resumes, and continued as a staff nurse. I accepted my destroyed career. Eventually, a disability created an early retirement age, and I became a blogger. Ha!Ha!

At times I wonder what became of that vandal who stole my career, however, I change my thoughts.

I’m sure karma has handled his fate.

Stalemate: GOP

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Interesting all the problems the House is having electing a Speaker. Guess kevin mc carthy is going into Day 3 without a gavel. There are several potential bridesmaids in waiting. Here they are:

  • Jim Jordan – he doesn’t want the role and quite frankly I am grateful. It is the one smart thing this guy has ever done. he isn’t capable, and lingering history from his Ohio wrestling coach days are still alive. Look it up. What a miscarriage of justice he did to those young men he was to protect.
  • Steve Scalise – Louisiana – recall he was the one gunned down at a DC baseball game. I always recall meeting a senior from his district outside a Broadway play in NYC. She had nothing but animosity for the man stating he got the best health care in the world after his injuries but wouldn’t allow his constituents to have Medicaid. That says it all.
  • Byron Donalds – a black man from Florida in his infancy in the House but got 20 votes thus far. He’s 44, and born in Brooklyn so he has two things in his favor. Started his career in Florida State House in 2016. Promising.
  • Fred Upton – though retired in 2023 has a long history of competent governance, and would probably be the best choice, however, is a long shot but with this craziness one never knows. After the strong leadership by Nancy there needs someone who wants to govern rather than investigate.

What will it be – Ohio, Louisiana, Florida, or Michigan as we sure know it isn’t going to be..

However, if mc carthy wants this so badly he’ll need to go to the Dems and here’s what they want:

  • An abortion bill passed
  • Passage on budget extension bills – no closing of government
  • No investigations of Dems and prior legislation
  • And these are the only known items on their agenda.

With 7000 boxes of pizza being delivered tonight, it is going to be one long night and who knows if anything will be accomplished.

Caveat: Written 1/4/23 at 7:45 pm

Unfu*k Yourself

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Having no plans for New Years decided to listen to this 3 hour audio book. Written and read by the Scottish author it is a game changer with 9 chapters of the impassioned author giving his reader direction. While I’m sure the book is an amazing reference hearing the author read his work brings these themes to life in a more vivid fashion.

He begins the book asking the reader if they are willing to undertake this journey of change. His ideas are insightful, and provide levity to the task at hand. The next chapters, “I am Wired to Win,” “I Got This,” preps the reader for the more in-depth lessons which follow.

As one who strives for certainty, Chapter 5, ” I Embrace the Uncertainty,” was something I had not read in a book of this genre. He regales, nothing is certain and don’t strive for it which led to Chapter 6, “I Am Not My Thoughts.”

Some takeaways from these two Chapters to jump start your 2023,

  • ACT – change your life by changing your actions
  • Separate your thoughts from who you are
  • It’s all about action
  • Life is now
  • Even if you don’t know how to start that’s the place to start – Google your problem/idea, research, take courses, enlist the support of others
  • Action may not bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action
  • Face your fears and when you aren’t in the mood or doubting yourself … ACT

Chapter 7 – “I Am Relentless,” here Gary discussed, “The Arnold,” and how as a young man in Austria his dream was to act in movies. Others laughed, but he was relentless, and while risks are uncomfortable he pushed forward, followed his heart, and ignored the naysayers. People tend to hold you back when your journey is outside of the herd, but keep moving no matter what, be relentless.

Chapter 8 – “Expect Nothing and Accept Everything,” held the theme of living in the moment with no expectations, and when the game changes, pivot. Life is a dance, not a march. So true.

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Gary ended his tale with 2 final comments,

  • Stop doing what you currently are doing.
  • Start taking action to propel yourself forward.

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His next book is due shortly, Wise As Fu*k, Simple Truths to Get You Through The Sh*t Storms of Life.

This from a man who lists priests as those he coaches.

What a hoot!

The Fable of George Santos

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Here they are:

  • Worked for Goldman Sachs
  • Worked for Citi Group.
  • Gave his campaign $700,000.
  • Had a dog rescue organization, accepting money. but no known monies disbursed.
  • States he’s gay, but there is a wife somewhere..
  • Graduated from NYU
  • Graduated from Baruch College
  • He is being sought by Brazil for financial crimes
  • The republican party knew of these untrue claims
  • He says he is Jew-ish, but now says Catholic
  • Does not live in the district he ran in
  • Claims he is not a fraud.

Liar, Liar Pants on Fire..

Maybe he can get a job with the trump campaign??

New Year Day Feng Shui Tips

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Have been reading of and studying Feng Shui for almost 50 years. While some consider it “out there,” I have found it to be extremely helpful. Each year on New Year’s Day I do the following tips and for those years I haven’t, the year has been challenging. While giving free Feng Shui advice is a no-no I ask if you read the tips you send me thoughts of a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2023 as payment.

The tips:

  • Clean your house on New Year’s Day
  • Move 27 items to a different place – shift the salt and pepper shakers, move to shift energies
  • Eat round foods, the Dutch eat donuts
  • Eat cabbage
  • Change your sheets
  • Laugh all day
  • After cleaning take an old spoon and scoop out all the bad energy from each room. Go to a crossroad and bury the spoon. Drive or walk away and don’t look back.

For those who wish to pursue Feng Shui further recommend the following:

Carol Olmstead – https://fengshuiforreallife.com/Carol_Olmstead

She also has three books available on Amazon. Have found these to be excellent gifts for those clutter folks who need guidance.

Her consultations are spot on and will increase your prosperity, health, love and family life.

Give it a try for 2023.