A few weeks ago I went to a Tigers game with some friends. Earlier this year, I bought a Tigers road fitted ball cap and was the beneficiary of a Verlander road jersey. Obviously, I wanted to wear both to the game.
The day of the game I was looking everywhere for the hat. I couldn't find it anywhere. In fact, it was missing for weeks, until....
I looked in the drawer underneath my pile of stuff on the counter. MY COUNTER, MY SPACE. WTF? who puts a hat in a drawer?
ANSWER: the cleaning lady.
I am getting sick and tired of my sh!t getting put in the drawer. You might say just look in the drawer if something turns of missing. I say - NO - just stop ruining my life.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Put on Your Big Boy Pants...
Last night I was reading my Hitler book and fell asleep. I was awakened at 10pm when I thought I heard my cell phone vibrating. I ignored it. Then I heard it vibrating again, and still ignored it. Then one more time and I decided to get up (I keep my phone charged in the bathroom ((don't ask why)).
It was the renter who can't come up with $175 a day (a good job will pay that much in a day - they have three working age adults living there and can't come up with it). The real story hear is not the transcript of that call, which was brief and to the point (I am tired of dealing with you, and I am executing the judgement tomorrow). The interest comes from the second voicemail she left me.
The first voicemail asked me to call her back.
The second voicemail, one minute later, was as follows:
"I see that you called me earlier but the message was garbled because there were kids in the background drowning out your voice. [raised voice] Why don't you just call me, put on your big boy pants and act like a man, and tell me what you got to say to my face"
If I would have listened to the voicemail before I spoke with her a moment later, all hell would have broken loose. I didn't hear the message until this morning when I was driving to work and I immediately became enraged. I was considering how I was going to get to the courthouse to file for eviction with a busy schedule today. But as soon as I heard the voicemail, I became so motivated to get them the eff out I cleared my morning tasks so the eviction became top priority.
HOW DARE YOU LIVE IN MY HOUSE FOR FREE FOR 2 MONTHS AND TALK TO ME LIKE THAT
The saga continues....
On the way to the courthouse, I crashed into the car in front of me at the red light. Not much dammage, but this day in age any dammage is $1,000. So my rage to get them out ASAP cost me another 1,000.
Side note: why won't the court just take a fax??????
It was the renter who can't come up with $175 a day (a good job will pay that much in a day - they have three working age adults living there and can't come up with it). The real story hear is not the transcript of that call, which was brief and to the point (I am tired of dealing with you, and I am executing the judgement tomorrow). The interest comes from the second voicemail she left me.
The first voicemail asked me to call her back.
The second voicemail, one minute later, was as follows:
"I see that you called me earlier but the message was garbled because there were kids in the background drowning out your voice. [raised voice] Why don't you just call me, put on your big boy pants and act like a man, and tell me what you got to say to my face"
If I would have listened to the voicemail before I spoke with her a moment later, all hell would have broken loose. I didn't hear the message until this morning when I was driving to work and I immediately became enraged. I was considering how I was going to get to the courthouse to file for eviction with a busy schedule today. But as soon as I heard the voicemail, I became so motivated to get them the eff out I cleared my morning tasks so the eviction became top priority.
HOW DARE YOU LIVE IN MY HOUSE FOR FREE FOR 2 MONTHS AND TALK TO ME LIKE THAT
The saga continues....
On the way to the courthouse, I crashed into the car in front of me at the red light. Not much dammage, but this day in age any dammage is $1,000. So my rage to get them out ASAP cost me another 1,000.
Side note: why won't the court just take a fax??????
Note to Self - eviction
Once I get the judgement and they are not out in ten days or have not paid the money, then I get the writ of restitution form (or eviction form) and mail a copy to the tenant and write on the top of the form that I have mailed it when I file it at the courthouse for a fee of $15. Then they have the judge sign it and they pass it along to the sheriff. Then the sherif calls me and schedules the eviction.
Gotcha! The truth is revealed
Guess what happens when you use the same password for the last 10 years? Your smart wife logs in to defend herself! This is Jenny. Nick, don't you dare delete this post.
The story about the bees is not true. Yes, the guy said he would come back out within a few days. I had back surgery and was out of town for three weekends, so give me a break. I have called the guy and he wants to charge us, claims he got all the bees, and they are not "our bees" and the kids just got stung b/c they are really bad everywhere this summer. I asked Nick to buy some raid, he said we had some, turns out the can is empty. Btw, Jack and Hunter have each been stung twice. At least we know they are not going to have an allergic reaction--better at home than school to find out. Don't believe all you read on here. I won't even go into my complaints about Nick b/c I don't have time. Yes, the cleaning lady puts things in drawers (wait till you hear about his Tigers hat which I'm sure will be coming soon), yes, we have a lot of vacuums, yes, our oldest child is not easy, but I'm not the crazy person he makes you think I am. Ha!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Bee Attack and Negligence
Every year we need to spray the outside of the house and deck for bees because they get pretty bad. Probably because we have some woods in the backyard. So wifey found a guy who does it for a reasonable price and it has been her job every since. This is the 4th year.
Every year the bee guy says to let him know if we see any bees in the next few days and he will come out and spray again for FREE.
This year, the day after he sprayed, I saw several bees on the deck by the steps. So since this is wifey's department, I told her to call the guy. Since then, I have asked her if she called no less than 10 times. And always the answer is no.
Tonight, our two year old was stung by a bee. Two weeks ago, he was stung by a bee. Last week, our four year old was stung by a bee.
Still no call to the bee spray guy. We've had three bee stings and 10+ reminders/requests to call. I guess dumb ol' dad will have to do it.
No sleep
Via mobile blogger:
I would like to send a shout out to my 2 yr old for waking up at 3:30 and not allowing me to fall back asleep. Also, I would like to thank the sticky stuff holding out note board to the fridge , which lost its stickiness at 4:30 am and crashes to the ground causing me to spring up, grab my golf club from under the bed and secure the house.
I would like to send a shout out to my 2 yr old for waking up at 3:30 and not allowing me to fall back asleep. Also, I would like to thank the sticky stuff holding out note board to the fridge , which lost its stickiness at 4:30 am and crashes to the ground causing me to spring up, grab my golf club from under the bed and secure the house.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
I like Watching the Olympics
It is kinda funny. Sports nobody really cares about like swimming and gymnastics. But the pride from watching folks from your country definitely stirs the emotions and sense of pride.
It reminds me of ABC's Wide World of Sports, which so successful for so long. Sports nobody would watch otherwise. But if you put it in the proper context it can be enjoyable to watch.
This also got me thinking about how much work NBC puts in to this broadcast. There are like 6 channels which are dedicated to Olympic programming around the clock. Hundreds of events in a short period of time. How many people are on their staff? How many levels of management? How do you decide which events are shows on which channels? Needless to say, NBC is well compensated for all their energy invested with rich broadcast revenues.
It reminds me of ABC's Wide World of Sports, which so successful for so long. Sports nobody would watch otherwise. But if you put it in the proper context it can be enjoyable to watch.
This also got me thinking about how much work NBC puts in to this broadcast. There are like 6 channels which are dedicated to Olympic programming around the clock. Hundreds of events in a short period of time. How many people are on their staff? How many levels of management? How do you decide which events are shows on which channels? Needless to say, NBC is well compensated for all their energy invested with rich broadcast revenues.
My Brother's Lighthouse Endeavor
Yesterday, my brother decided to take on a rather large mission of viewing all lighthouses in the state of Michigan. Yes, there are well over 100. I could take a negative point of view, which I am inclined to do, and clown him and say "you will never follow through." But I am not going to do that. Instead, I will support him even though I highly doubt he will finish. Or at least I doubt he will finish anytime soon.
He has created a blog to follow his journey, which can be found here. Good Luck, sark!
He has created a blog to follow his journey, which can be found here. Good Luck, sark!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Vacation Driving
Last week we drove up to Boyne Mtn (4hrs). This was one of the worst 4 hrs of my life, due to kids' behavior in the car. Specifically, my 4 yr old. Screaming non stop, wining, naughty words, etc. Then when my 2 yr old was sleeping, he was yelling at him, "wake up, wake up," which worked. Great. This was actually a precursor of his behavior for the whole trip. He was wild in every way. Specifially, when we had any down time at the condo. For example, he would wake up at 7 or earlier, and get wild right away waking everyone up (we went up with another family) to the point where I just had to get him out of there. While everyone else was still rolling out of bed and getting ready, I would rush out the door and take him anywhere just to get....away.
Blogger Iphone App
earlier tonight, I downloaded the blogger iphone app and made my first mobile post. This is strange: the post shows up on the mobile site, but not on the normal site. Is there a delay? I will check over the next few days.
If it doesn't show up on the normal desktop site browser, then it is worthless. What is the point?
If it doesn't show up on the normal desktop site browser, then it is worthless. What is the point?
Huntington Bank Loves to Call me on Vacation
Last year while at Disney on the griswold family vacation (Disney was not closed), I received several calls from the Huntington corporate office in Columbus Oh. They said they have an opportunity for me get a lower rate on my Home Equity Line of Credit (which is held with them) as long as I increase my balance by $25,000.
It turns out I was not eligible for this special program; can't remember why.
A few weeks later, I started receiving more calls from them with the same offer. I curtly asked them to remove me from their call list.
Last week, while up north at Boyne, I received another call from them, which was pushed direct to VM. She said she has an exciting offer for me. Right. Delete.
Do they have my vacation schedule?
It turns out I was not eligible for this special program; can't remember why.
A few weeks later, I started receiving more calls from them with the same offer. I curtly asked them to remove me from their call list.
Last week, while up north at Boyne, I received another call from them, which was pushed direct to VM. She said she has an exciting offer for me. Right. Delete.
Do they have my vacation schedule?
Penn State Thoughts
JoPa didn't turn in Sandusky to save the program from embarressment and to claim the all-time win record for a head coach. Right.
In a dramatic twist of irony, PS has now given up all wins from 1998 to 2011 and JoPa falls from #1 to #8 in all time wins. Wow.
In addition, the loss of 20 scholarships, the inability to play in a bowl game or the B1G championship game, a $60M fine, and the ability for current players to transfer and play immediately for other NCAA schools. In fact, 6 Illinois coaches were camped out in the PS football parking lot soliciting players. Crazy, tacky.
PS is finished.
In a dramatic twist of irony, PS has now given up all wins from 1998 to 2011 and JoPa falls from #1 to #8 in all time wins. Wow.
In addition, the loss of 20 scholarships, the inability to play in a bowl game or the B1G championship game, a $60M fine, and the ability for current players to transfer and play immediately for other NCAA schools. In fact, 6 Illinois coaches were camped out in the PS football parking lot soliciting players. Crazy, tacky.
PS is finished.
Your First Place Detroit Tigers!
The Tigers have been hot. They are 11-2 since July 4 and are looking good for another win tonight. After tongith they will actually be tied with the White Sox for first.
They are hitting, pitching, and the intangibles are in our favor. In fact, just this week they traded a prospect, Justin Turner, for a legitimate pitcher and 2nd basemen. This should be enough to put them over the top.
After a very slow start, with much anxiety, I am calling for them to win the division.
They are hitting, pitching, and the intangibles are in our favor. In fact, just this week they traded a prospect, Justin Turner, for a legitimate pitcher and 2nd basemen. This should be enough to put them over the top.
After a very slow start, with much anxiety, I am calling for them to win the division.
AAPL earnings
Yesterday aapl announced their earnings, which the iphone 4s selling 26M units, which was down from the past two quarters. Is it due to an economic slowdown or because people are waiting for the iphone 5? for me, I am certainly waiitng for the iphone 5.
I definitley want a bigger screen just like the Samsung models. If the '5' is not any bigger, I think that would be a major disappointment it could signal the end of the iphone dominance because it apears to me with the level of sales of the larger phones is staggering.
The ipad also had a sales increase of 84% over last year's number, which is amazing. what if the ipad starts outselling the iphone? For me, I have two original ipads but I don't see myself upgrading to the new ipad because I am happy with the existing model and I don't see a compelling reason to shell out another $500 for a camera and a little more speed. We've had one of them for over two years, so maybe when that one breaks I could see us replacing it, but for now, I'm good.
I definitley want a bigger screen just like the Samsung models. If the '5' is not any bigger, I think that would be a major disappointment it could signal the end of the iphone dominance because it apears to me with the level of sales of the larger phones is staggering.
The ipad also had a sales increase of 84% over last year's number, which is amazing. what if the ipad starts outselling the iphone? For me, I have two original ipads but I don't see myself upgrading to the new ipad because I am happy with the existing model and I don't see a compelling reason to shell out another $500 for a camera and a little more speed. We've had one of them for over two years, so maybe when that one breaks I could see us replacing it, but for now, I'm good.
Executive Director Search
As a board member for a local non-profit and head of the search committe for the next Executive Director, I have been spending quite a bit of time reviewing resumes as of late.
Specifically, we received over 360 resumes, which I reviewed all. I seperated all into three piles. Great, Good, and No. There were about 75 Great and Good. There are also two other folks on the committee, who thankfully, were for the most part, in agreement on those 75. Yesterday, the committee met and filtered the list down to 22, of who will receive phone interviews later this week.
So far, I figure I have at least 10 hours logged on this project. Before it is complete, you can likely figure that number will double.
The good news is that I think we have some great candidates, and it is likely that any of the 22 can take the ministry to the next level.
Specifically, we received over 360 resumes, which I reviewed all. I seperated all into three piles. Great, Good, and No. There were about 75 Great and Good. There are also two other folks on the committee, who thankfully, were for the most part, in agreement on those 75. Yesterday, the committee met and filtered the list down to 22, of who will receive phone interviews later this week.
So far, I figure I have at least 10 hours logged on this project. Before it is complete, you can likely figure that number will double.
The good news is that I think we have some great candidates, and it is likely that any of the 22 can take the ministry to the next level.
Update on Renters
About a month ago, as detailed thoroughly (but I am too lazy to link to that post), I received a judgement the renters were required to pay $175 per week with the rent postmarked each Saturday. Here are the results:
Payment 1: On sunday he called me and said he would drop off the rent to me that day. I was headed in that direction anyway, so I just picked it up. I did receive the money quicker this way, but technically he failed to drop the rent in the mail on Saturday. So technically he failed to postmark as agreed upon and was in default.
Payment 2: On Wednesday I called and called and finally reached him and he said it was in the mail on Saturday as agreed upon. On thursday it didn't come, and I threatened to call him on the default and get immediate Writ for eviction, he said come to his house and pick up $350 for this week and the next. This worked out well becuase for week 3 I was going to be on vacation. So technically he was in default for a few days.
Payment 3: paid early, see payment 2
Payment 4: Today is Wednesday, and I have not received the payment yet. I called and they said they did not mail the rent but will have it for me tomorrow. Technically in default.
As you can see, this is not a good track record. I do believe I will get the $175 tomorrow or Friday, but how long can this keep up?
Fortunately, I am collecting on the other properties and the LLC has money in the bank, so my sense of urgency is low.
Payment 1: On sunday he called me and said he would drop off the rent to me that day. I was headed in that direction anyway, so I just picked it up. I did receive the money quicker this way, but technically he failed to drop the rent in the mail on Saturday. So technically he failed to postmark as agreed upon and was in default.
Payment 2: On Wednesday I called and called and finally reached him and he said it was in the mail on Saturday as agreed upon. On thursday it didn't come, and I threatened to call him on the default and get immediate Writ for eviction, he said come to his house and pick up $350 for this week and the next. This worked out well becuase for week 3 I was going to be on vacation. So technically he was in default for a few days.
Payment 3: paid early, see payment 2
Payment 4: Today is Wednesday, and I have not received the payment yet. I called and they said they did not mail the rent but will have it for me tomorrow. Technically in default.
As you can see, this is not a good track record. I do believe I will get the $175 tomorrow or Friday, but how long can this keep up?
Fortunately, I am collecting on the other properties and the LLC has money in the bank, so my sense of urgency is low.
Lawn Irrigation - Draught!
As far as I can remember, we haven't had a decent amount of rain in months. Most of the lawns in my neighborhood are looking terribly brown. I am doing my best, but I have some brown spots as well due to an inept RAIN BIRD installer. Most of my lawn is very lush, and I have to say, I probably have the lushest lawn in the sub (probably because I have the system running twice a day and I doubled the time in each zone).
To combat the brown spots, I tried resetting the sprinkler heads on my Rain Bird system, but that didn't work. There just isn't enough coverage to get the whole lawn. So I bought a couple of hoses measuring 130 feet and a POS sprinkler which I've been moving around nightly for full coverage. The reason I call it a POS is because on the box it says it has coverage of 3400 sq ft but that is not my result. I figure it covers a few hundred SF at best. It must be due to lack of water pressure?
This is simply a short term solution. If this occurs next year as well, I will be adding a zone or two and several sprinkler heads. The total cost of the hose/sprinkler was $65 and each Rain Bird head with installation is $80, so it is likely a $500 project. The patch system will work for now.
To combat the brown spots, I tried resetting the sprinkler heads on my Rain Bird system, but that didn't work. There just isn't enough coverage to get the whole lawn. So I bought a couple of hoses measuring 130 feet and a POS sprinkler which I've been moving around nightly for full coverage. The reason I call it a POS is because on the box it says it has coverage of 3400 sq ft but that is not my result. I figure it covers a few hundred SF at best. It must be due to lack of water pressure?
This is simply a short term solution. If this occurs next year as well, I will be adding a zone or two and several sprinkler heads. The total cost of the hose/sprinkler was $65 and each Rain Bird head with installation is $80, so it is likely a $500 project. The patch system will work for now.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Brownie Chronicles
Last week our neighbors were in a car accident and had to make a brief stay at the hospital. Nothing serious, not overnight or anything, but still probably traumatic with a 6 year old in the car.
The next day I had the great idea of baking them brownies and dropping them off as a little treat for them. In fact, I baked the brownies myself, performed clean-up, and then had to leave for a late night work function. I asked wifey to pull the brownies out of the oven, cut them out, and take over to the neighbors on a plate (and to save me one). She then proceeded to text the neighbor to tell them we were bringing over a treat for them later tonight.
I came home later that night and asked if she dropped off the brownies at the neighbors and she said, "No, we ate them all."
That was 3 days ago. I bet they are wondering what happened. It is one thing to have the intention and then not following through. Then another to ANNOUNCE the intention and not follow through. Both are bad, announcing is 100 times worse.
The next day I had the great idea of baking them brownies and dropping them off as a little treat for them. In fact, I baked the brownies myself, performed clean-up, and then had to leave for a late night work function. I asked wifey to pull the brownies out of the oven, cut them out, and take over to the neighbors on a plate (and to save me one). She then proceeded to text the neighbor to tell them we were bringing over a treat for them later tonight.
I came home later that night and asked if she dropped off the brownies at the neighbors and she said, "No, we ate them all."
That was 3 days ago. I bet they are wondering what happened. It is one thing to have the intention and then not following through. Then another to ANNOUNCE the intention and not follow through. Both are bad, announcing is 100 times worse.
Friday, July 13, 2012
More Drawer Acton
Last week wifey took kids out of town, so I had the house to myself for the weekend. She brought the ipads with her for plane entertainment, etc. So I gave her all of the apple chargers except for one. When she had left and I came home from work, all of the chargers were gone. So I went the whole weekend with only a car charger and my phone was always running low on juice, which annoyed me to no end. Anyway, she swears she left one for me, and I didn't believe her. Then she came home and one was still missing. So this past week, I've still been one charger short and running on empty.
Yesterday I opened the drawer under the counter top where I charge my phone and found the charger jammed in there with the instructions for the fridge.
1. why do we need instructions for a fridge.
2. who put the F'ing charger in the drawer?
It was either wifey 50% or cleaning lady 50%. I prefer to blame wifey. Keep my sh!t out of the drawers!
Yesterday I opened the drawer under the counter top where I charge my phone and found the charger jammed in there with the instructions for the fridge.
1. why do we need instructions for a fridge.
2. who put the F'ing charger in the drawer?
It was either wifey 50% or cleaning lady 50%. I prefer to blame wifey. Keep my sh!t out of the drawers!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Western Union
Today my tenant in Brighton sent me 1,000 via western union. I drove around to several WU and none of them had 1,000 in cash on them. What kind of bush-league operation is this? So I got pissed and called the 1-800 number at WU and observed that you practically have to push 2 to get English and Spanish is the default language....but that's a whole nother issue.
So the 1-800 guy told me to go to the check cashing place on 6 mile and Middlebelt. While the facility was nice and clean, it was a horrible experience. The clientele that go there are the ones who get pay-day loans. Its pathetic. And I was stuck in there for about 15 minutes and I'm sure everyone thought I was there for a payday loan as well, and I hated every second of it.
Bitter -sweet - I finally got the money but I had to go to the check cashing place. And tomorrow, he said he is sending more money through WU for me to go pick up! At least I know where to go without driving around all over town.....
So the 1-800 guy told me to go to the check cashing place on 6 mile and Middlebelt. While the facility was nice and clean, it was a horrible experience. The clientele that go there are the ones who get pay-day loans. Its pathetic. And I was stuck in there for about 15 minutes and I'm sure everyone thought I was there for a payday loan as well, and I hated every second of it.
Bitter -sweet - I finally got the money but I had to go to the check cashing place. And tomorrow, he said he is sending more money through WU for me to go pick up! At least I know where to go without driving around all over town.....
Phone Chargers
Wifey took both of my phone chargers plus her phone charger to Fla, leaving me with none. Great.
A True Vacation
Starting today wifey and the boys went to fla to visit Grandpa Ron, turning 80.
For some reason I wasn't invited and I get to stay home all alone. How will I spend my free time? Well, today I came home and then brought the dog back to work with me so I could catch up.
Tomorrow I scheduled a massage at 5:30. After that?
Saturday I have golf in the morning with a buddy - but then what?
Sunday I have golf with dad and bro at 1pm.
I'm thinking house party Friday and Saturday night?
For some reason I wasn't invited and I get to stay home all alone. How will I spend my free time? Well, today I came home and then brought the dog back to work with me so I could catch up.
Tomorrow I scheduled a massage at 5:30. After that?
Saturday I have golf in the morning with a buddy - but then what?
Sunday I have golf with dad and bro at 1pm.
I'm thinking house party Friday and Saturday night?
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
More Tenant Fun
As you know, last week I was in court representing myself for eviction in Whitmore Lake.
There has been other trouble brewing in Brighton. I have a tenant who actually makes good money - over 50k. Probably a record for any of my tenants. But for some reason he is inept at paying his bill to me or the utilities.
He failed to put the consumers bill in his name, and I didn't pay the one in my name, so the $85 in my name went to collections in February. He still hasn't paid the collection agency.
The DTE bill is still in my name (he moved in at Xmas). He is always one month behind and they mail me a shutoff notice every month.
He is paid up through mid may. Today is July 3. On June 2, he said the next friday he would have payment. Then he was out of the town and the check would be delayed, Then he said it was in the mail around like June 15. Today is July 3 and that check never came. I got pissed and told him I was going to send in the eviction paperwork to the court. Then he appeared to get motivated and said he would drive a check to my office. Didn't. Then he said he would fedex the check to me. Never happened. Then he said he could pay via credit card - it was denied. Then he said he would western union me the money today - didn't. At this point, I have no confidence he will pay, but the prospect of eviction and not collecting, then paying to evict, then remodeling and missing the next month anyway blows too. He said he is getting paid Friday and will have cash. I am thinking on Friday I will drive my ass up to Brighton and if the cash isn't there, then I will just file the eviction paperwork since I will already be there.
There has been other trouble brewing in Brighton. I have a tenant who actually makes good money - over 50k. Probably a record for any of my tenants. But for some reason he is inept at paying his bill to me or the utilities.
He failed to put the consumers bill in his name, and I didn't pay the one in my name, so the $85 in my name went to collections in February. He still hasn't paid the collection agency.
The DTE bill is still in my name (he moved in at Xmas). He is always one month behind and they mail me a shutoff notice every month.
He is paid up through mid may. Today is July 3. On June 2, he said the next friday he would have payment. Then he was out of the town and the check would be delayed, Then he said it was in the mail around like June 15. Today is July 3 and that check never came. I got pissed and told him I was going to send in the eviction paperwork to the court. Then he appeared to get motivated and said he would drive a check to my office. Didn't. Then he said he would fedex the check to me. Never happened. Then he said he could pay via credit card - it was denied. Then he said he would western union me the money today - didn't. At this point, I have no confidence he will pay, but the prospect of eviction and not collecting, then paying to evict, then remodeling and missing the next month anyway blows too. He said he is getting paid Friday and will have cash. I am thinking on Friday I will drive my ass up to Brighton and if the cash isn't there, then I will just file the eviction paperwork since I will already be there.
Woman of the Year
I am married to the Woman of the Year! Yes, the Mai chapter of American Business Woman's Association. I am pleased to be the backbone behind her success.
My New Favorite Snack
Available at Costco. Chocolate covered Macadamia nut clusters with caramel. Incredible.
No Cats in America
Tonight wifey brought home a dvd for the kids; An American Tale. I remember watching it when I was a kid. Feival or Fieval or whatever, the no cats in america song, and the Somewhere out there song.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Quarterly Taxes...Ugh
I forgot to pay the June 15 quarterly tax bill. Don't tell Uncle Sam.
I am completely disgusted with the amount of tax I have to pay. It just makes me sick. SICK
I realize everybody complains about taxes, but this is some big TAX. And for what?
Defense Spending - yes
Education - we spend more than any other country and our kids are getting relatively dumber.
Health Care - we spend more and we get cancer and autism at alarming rates.
Social Security- I won't receive back what I put in.
Administration for blah blah blah blah
I honestly don't have enough energy to count all those agencies.
I bet you could randomly take away half of the agencies outside of defense and 99.9% of americans would not notice any difference in 'quality' of life aside from the government folk who lose their jobs.
It is interesting to know that the first income tax in the US was during the civil war to raise money for the war. And they were like 2% of your income. Now because of all the 'services' the government provides for us, we pay 35% to the feds, 4% to the state, plus social security to the old farts. It is totally out of control.
Fact: this tax money is going straight down the shitter.
I am completely disgusted with the amount of tax I have to pay. It just makes me sick. SICK
I realize everybody complains about taxes, but this is some big TAX. And for what?
Defense Spending - yes
Education - we spend more than any other country and our kids are getting relatively dumber.
Health Care - we spend more and we get cancer and autism at alarming rates.
Social Security- I won't receive back what I put in.
Administration for blah blah blah blah
I honestly don't have enough energy to count all those agencies.
I bet you could randomly take away half of the agencies outside of defense and 99.9% of americans would not notice any difference in 'quality' of life aside from the government folk who lose their jobs.
It is interesting to know that the first income tax in the US was during the civil war to raise money for the war. And they were like 2% of your income. Now because of all the 'services' the government provides for us, we pay 35% to the feds, 4% to the state, plus social security to the old farts. It is totally out of control.
Fact: this tax money is going straight down the shitter.
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