WHO CARES!

 Does Trump care about us?

>He's building a massive ballroom trimmed in "gold" and crystal chandeliers.

>He's building an arch much like the Arc de Triomphe in France. 

>He's installing a helipad on the White House grounds. 

>His oval office is gilded with "gold".

>He's enriching himself, his family, and business.

>He's One Beautiful Bill gave tax cuts to the rich. 

>His reflecting pool debacle in D.C. could cost tax dollars.

>His monetary support for thugs and criminals.

>His Iranian war paid with tax dollars.

>He's enacted tariffs-a tax. 

Did I forget something?

Affordability: health insurance, food insecurity, child care, medical care, housing-especially for renters, higher food prices, and higher fuel costs.

Did I forget something?

Millions of our tax dollars go to support Netanyahu's genocide of the Palestinians and Lebanese people.

Millions of dollars are spent on the government's rogue police force-ICE, which rounds up humans like cattle. 

Millions of dollars spent on going after Trump's enemies. 

Did I forget something?

Miss. Purlie

 

Imagine

 If you will, imagine for a moment your neighborhood, town, and city locked down from which you can't escape. You have no water, electricity, or food. Medical services on the brink of collapse. And you are murdered for who you are and love, how you believe, and how you live

This is happening not only in Ukraine and Palestine, but throughout the world, displacing of souls and millions more slaughtered at the hands of ruthless dictators and bloodthirsty thugs. The rule of law and blatant disregard for human has become a daily reminder in many parts of the world of how society has become unhinged.

Living in America, we are shielded from the chaos that is happening around the globe. But I do have to ask for how much longer? We see hatred on the rise. Extremist theology infiltrating our government, churches, and society at large. We are also seeing the erosion of rights and the demonization of those who don't support the agenda of the far right. The idea of live and let live is sundowning and could possibly bring about the near same results of what we see around the globe.

We certainly live in troubling times! Life around us is rapidly changing. From one moment to the next we see abhorrent evil on the rise. Our morals and characters are being tested, asking on which side will we take a stand. Will it be for good or evil? The call is going out ... choose you this day whom you will serve. My prayer is that we will not fall into the abyss of no return.

Happy Birthday To Me

 Not Bad For Just Turning Seventy-three.

OMG! I'm Getting Old.

God Is Tugging At My Soul

I Feel God Tugging At My Soul.

Why then, Do I Resist Him So Much?

 

It's All In The Head

For those of us who suffer from bipolar-manic depression, my heart goes out to you.

Over the years I have been in and out of psychiatrists' offices and taken thousands of dollars of medications. Just recently I had my dosages increased because I also suffer from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). I'm happy to say that angry outbursts and extreme tenseness are under control. This is not to say that I don't have moments when I feel anger simmering or extremely tense. However, I have learned and taught my mind to immediately recognize what, why, and decide not to react negatively or at all.

I do have bouts with my psychological issues. Sometimes it's easier than others. However, the worst is when I stand at the edge of my own abyss. This can last several days or weeks. It's like living in your own hell. Thankfully, with counseling and prescribed medication it does stabilize me ... well, lets say most of the time. Unfortunately, with counseling and medications, I have stepped over my line in the sand and entered into my dark place where my mind is occupied with many voices coming at me. And for the past two weeks I have been MIA.

For those of you that don't suffer with depression and/or PTSD, be thankful. On the other hand, it's important for you to be informed. Knowledge is power! Understand it and know its affects on those of us who live with it every single day of our lives.  Thankfully, those of us who endure these psychological issues are coming out of the closet in order to bring attention to this national crisis. We are survivors but many amongst us have chosen to leave this earth. 

Health

 

Now that my eye surgery is over I'm having problems with my right eye, especially with reading and working on the computer. Though I can clearly see distance, I would say 99% better, I'm having difficulty seeing closeup and it feels like there's a spec of sand in my eye. Therefore, for the next week or so, I have to rest my eyes. The next step is to purchase new reading glasses.

This surgery has put me behind, which I hate. My friend, J'me, and I, are getting ready to fire up our business for the upcoming summer season that involves blogging, contracts, and other types of correspondence, which all will have to wait. I've tried on several occasions to do what I can but my eyes burn, blur, and tear. Specially my right eye. So, in regards to blogging, I will have to excuse myself for a bit.

My medical checklist:

• AAA Surgery - Done
• Eye Surgery - Done
• Sleep Study Test
• Spine Implant For Pain
• Dental

Once I've checked off my list I will be caught up with taking care of my health.

Birthday Delight

 Birthday Surprise

Sushi!

Thank you J'me

Yummmmmmm!

Sushi Is My Favorite Cuisine To Feast On

Murasaki Japanese Hibachi and Sushi

13 Court House South Dennis Rd.

Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

P: (609) 465-8888

> Highly recommended <

 Struggles

I just wish the voices of the past would go silent and leave me be.

For the past two and half years, my life spiraled out of control.

There were times I felt alone and rejected.

There were times when I thought of ending my life.

Yes, the past two and half years took a toll on me.

I became emotionally, spiritually, and mentally empty.

Physically I was exhausted, unable to pull myself up.

I lost myself and now trying to find my way back, it ain't easy. 

WTF?

America is restless.

Society is against itself.

Neighbors against neighbors.

Friends against each other.

Feuding amongst families.

The government is unstable.

Our Constitution is being tried.

Social unacceptance is becoming toxic.

What has happened to my country?

 My New Tattoo

Lotus Flower

 My Favorite Drink

Martini w/ Three Stuffed Green Olives

Click Here For Recipes

 Night Crawler

This One Was Very Friendly

 My New Air Frier

It's One of The Better Kitchen Gadgets I Own

Hello Everyone!

 I'VE  BEEN ABSENT  A WHILE.

LIFE TOOK ME ON A DIFFERENT PATH.

BUT I'M BACK!

J'me and I were fucked up and I took this pricless shot.

Myrtle Beach, 2013

I've been hated. I've seen hatred. And this day I'm unable to fathom or feel hate towards another human being. Sadly, hate is rearing its ugly head and if left unchecked it will have an ugly outcome.

Here in America, nationalism is being portrayed in a way that if one doesn't act, believe or worship the way "Protestant America" believes one should, then you don't belong. And way too many are taking it upon themselves to ensure such an ideology becomes the norm. Even if it means murdering in the name of nationalism (a form of ethnic cleansing). This isn't just an American problem. It has spread throughout the world. Fascism, Nationalism, Nazism is bleeding into governments, and spilling over into society. From the top of government to homegrown terrorists and hate groups their fear and hate is a threat if not addressed and resolved will become a real threat to our democracy. Hate has no place in a civilized society let alone the world.

My point is this. Life is short. While our time on earth is short why not do good, stand up against injustice, and speak out against hate. If you don't the dark side wins. God instructs us to love and care for each other. This doesn't mean you have to like everyone but it does mean that we should respect one another. This is what makes America Great!

John

The Love of My Life ... 27 years of Happiness.
1951 to 2005

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Thank you J'me for allowing me to scream like a girl when peeing.

Holy shit! My dick was on fire!! Backing up. Monday I had an alien extracted from my bladder then filled with Chemo. Unlike my previous chemo treatment, this was like a one-stop shop. The previous treatment ... once a week for 12 weeks. In comparison, this treatment was fucking uncomfortable but worth it. Like I said; a one-stop shop.

Ya, the times I peed, I screamed like a girl. Unloading chemo through a raw shaft for about twenty-four hours wasn't my favorite activity ... it burned like hell.

And here's J'me! Being my brother's keeper, made sure I drank and peed. Exercise ... walked around to dangle ... lol, then reminded me to take my antibiotics.

I love this man! He's my brother. We have each other's back. I stayed with him for two days. But I have to say; the best part, I'm fucking glad to be back in my world and absolutely certain he feels the same ... just saying!

I await the results.

Below is the treatment I had once the alien was extracted.

Well, tomorrow my doctor, Dr. Kim, will take a biopsy and check for cancer. Should the test come back positive, it will mirror the last time I was given the news and treatment pursued. If I remember it, twelve weeks, every Friday to have a catheter shoved up my dick and drip chemo into my bladder. What made it bearable, the nurse was really cute and friendly. And no I didn't get an ...... The next day or two I felt like shit! Twelve weeks!

Question is, right now I've got several health issues going on. Do I want to go through the treatments? Again! If I decide against, what?, max twenty years of life? I'm more concerned about my AAA at 5.1cm. If it busts, by-by! So NOT a fan! I've got lots going on for me. Anyway, next time.