Juneteenth!

I have to admit:  I was not as productive as I would have liked today, but I was productive enough!  In terms of work, I was able to clear out a lot of little things -- always good -- got some things done, and am ready to do some more tomorrow, clearing out some smaller projects, etc.  I could have maybe pushed harder on some things, but I was doing some detail work, so... it happens.  I skipped the gym -- ugh -- as my blood sugar was a bit low in the PM, and it was raining somewhat hard.  

Last night I took out of the freezer some Lake Erie perch my sister gave me.  It was quite thawed today, so I baked it -- salt, pepper, some bread crumbs -- and it was quite good!  I have a couple more pieces for lunch/dinner, but I think I nailed it perfectly.  Funny; my sister really doesn't like it, but everyone else does... she was asking me if it was fishy and if my house smells, and I told her she was sounding like Mom, which she immensely appreciated.

With all this rain the basement is quite humid, or at least it feels moist -- moreso than when I was showering.  I think I have been down there three times a day the past few days to empty the dehumidifier, and I could probably do it four... to be sure, after tomorrow this will not be a problem, when it turns 90 in the shade.  I only hope that the thermostat adjustment works and that the AC does not require repair or service.  The kitchen sink is draining slowly, and I thinking I might need to call the plumber to snake it.  I will note that I had the bathroom pipe replaced but I suspect the kitchen sink is a different line and that also is a 70-year-old clay pipe... and I do not want to replace that now (I do want to get the windows done next!).  Homes really are money pits!

I cannot believe that anyone thinks going to war with Iran is a good idea.  Yes, taking out their reactor would be ideal, but the Iranians would retaliate, and that would just worsen the whole thing.  Quite frankly, I think we are better off letting the Israelis do our fighting for us.  I don't necessarily think they will be able to eliminate the threat, but eventually someone over there might decide to make peace.  It is our fight, but if someone else will handle it... all the better.

Social Security, Medicare finances worsen, bringing funding cliffs sooner - POLITICO
This is a major problem, but does anyone think that anyone will solve it?  Of course not!  As I told an older former coworker, I don't mind not retiring so they can live in luxury (which he almost appreciated).

A moth (or some flying critter) came in here when I was pitching the apple core outside, and my trying to kill it...well, it was a borderline Polish joke.  I felt a bit badly about it, but I also couldn't have this thing flying around Chateau Mattie, so...