March 22nd and here's the scoop

Y'all know that this month has been in the throes of the MITM's knee surgery recovery, so that's taken most of our time and energy. He's on the mend and continuing PT. But enough about him...

I've missed sharing a few events that happen every March in our family:

MARCH 8th! IYKYK

On our 57th!!! wedding anniversary, we did absolutely NOTHING celebratory. I spent the day in my PJs binge-watching The Pitt, which was fun for me. The MITM watched sports and groaned about his knee. Our celebration consisted of self-indulgence and was the best anniversary present we could give each other!

MARCH 12th was The Doc's birthday!

I called The Doc the day before his birthday and asked if he could drop by the next day to take care of a few things the MITM couldn't handle. The next day, being his birthday, we called and wished him a great day, and that we were looking forward to seeing him. I sent him a text that his Dad was going to buy some fresh oysters around noon, and would he like some? His response was, "Of course, I shall be there around then!" The MITM thought he'd say, "Hell yeah!" Anyway, there were no tasks for him to do, but to simply enjoy his oysters and surprise gift!

I almost forgot to take a picture, which is why the MITM is in the photo and not The Doc! We'd already eaten at least a dozen oysters, or so, when I remembered. There was a whole other tray and a bowl of shells that didn't make the photo either.

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Our friend, Mago, reminded me that I hadn't posted since the beginning of this month, so here's the update for the MITM:

It's been exactly 2 months today since his knee replacement surgery! 

(I just received a comment on the March 1st UPDATE from the ever-lovely First Nations, also inquiring about the MITM) 

He's doing Physical Therapy (PT) twice a week and doing 2 sets of exercises every day, unless he takes a short walk, inwhich case he'll only do one set. His PT guy told him that going to Costco (his favorite shopping experience, for real, the man takes a list and KNOWS the store layout) meant he was excused from PT at home because walking that store was like walking a football (not a pitch) field. Yes, First Nations, he is driving, but I'm still the primary chief cook and bottle washer around here. To his credit and stamina, he has been helping with cleanup prep work and has cooked a few meals, but still no cosmos for me, TYVM! 

There is still pain, but according to the orthopedist who performed the surgery, he's healing well. He's scheduled for his 2nd follow-up with the surgeon this Wednesday. Based on what his PT guy has said, I'm hoping Wednesday's visit will be positive and encouraging. He is strong enough now to walk without a cane, so we're all encouraged by his progress.

Y'all are now up to date on the happenings out here in Lalaland!

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I'm trying to catch up on all y'all's blogs! Y'all have been busy writing! It's been hella hot out here with heat advisories posted daily. At least, with heat, it's possible to stay in and keep cool with the AC on. I hope all y'all who have to shovel snow are staying safe and warm. 

Actually, I hope everyone is staying safe because, regardless of the weather, we are in dark times across this country, and the impact of the grifter-in-charge around the world is making ALL of us less safe, no matter where you are.

March 1, 2026 addendum

 Just saw this on Facebook, and it is a perfect addition to my earlier post.

MARCH 1, 2026

 SWEETMARYSUNSHINE, my darlings! Where the hell to start?

The mad wannabe king has started a war to avoid having his depravity exposed, and his cabal of vulgarians is supporting him. We have a Congress that is beholden to him and afraid of consequences should they speak up. The few Republicans who are taking a stand against him have decided, to my mind, that being on the correct side of history is far more important than his approval. He's threatening to seize the midterms and has attempted to override the Constitution when it comes to voting rights nationwide. Y'all read or watch the news, so nothing here is a surprise or new to you. Fortunately, our friends around the world are documenting what's happening here and giving those of us under the pressures of censorship a clearer picture of the crimes committed in the past and currently happening. Watching the public exposure of figures outside of the USA for their relationship with Epstein has only magnified the criminality and cover-up of the current administration, and those members of the "elite" class here.

Yesterday, the MITM and I were talking about the latest attempt by TFG* to deflect from his own criminality and lies, by now calling the attack on Iran "regime change." Not only does this man not have any understanding of what the implications of his actions are, he has put this country right in the sights of lone wolf and/or organized agents for attack by groups seeking revenge for the destruction of their country. It's frightening because, at this point in time, an attack may not be like 9/11, but something larger and in someplace unexpected. How and what can this country do to protect itself when we have a mad man who has publicly said, and I paraphrase, some people may die, but that's expected? 

I'm sitting here writing and thinking about how many lies have been said by members of this administration under oath, and excuses made to protect pedophiles! It's becoming more and more obvious that action has to be taken to remove this cancerous and dangerous administration immediately!

We have the Rule of Law, we have a Constitution, we have the will of many to change this course of action, and we must regain the Liberty for All that this nation is supposed to guarantee, as we strive towards a more perfect Union. 

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The chickens have come home to roost. Every misstep in foreign policy we've made in the past is becoming public in ways never imagined in the past. I remember a political cartoon from the Vietnam era that spoke to the concept of falling dominoes and our incursion into Asian countries, and thinking that we had no idea that our vision of our country as the center of the world would ultimately come back to bite us. Wars fought for ambiguous ideas with no idea of how to end them or what would happen after our participation ended have left wartorn countries floundering and subjected to warring groups fighting for supremacy. Democracy is not a given when outside intervention causes war within a country. It is a possibility, but only if that is the form of governing desired by the people. 

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All of this rambling by me is my opinion, and at best, only a disjointed writing of my thoughts, feelings, and observations about what's happening around me. I had started out today wanting to write about good things, but...

* The Fat Git