OFF, OFF, OFF, AND OFF

OFF, OFF, OFF, AND OFF

By Andy Weddington

Monday, 15 February 2021

The brain is like a TV set; when it goes blank, it's a good idea to turn off the sound.  - Sam Ewing 

Off! 

Weeks ago, television off; defiance.

No more nonsense billed as news; format moot.

News?

There is no news.

Walkabout in public, unmasked, a few days a week. Pay attention, with all senses. Analyze. Think. It's the best way to get a sense of WIGO (What is Going On) - reality.

Already come the whiners; remorse. 

"For whom did you vote?"

Then they, too, off.

Social media is littered with memes of disgruntlement - about the President, Congress, etc.

"For whom did you vote?"

The citizenry gets the government deserved and endures the government tolerated.

Quit blaming "them."

It's us. We're the damn problem.  

The television is usually off. 

Apple notices, weekly, of declining screen time elicit smile.

And screen time will continue to decline, Apple, so byte me.

There's too much else to do - some worthwhile some not, some obligatory some not, but all better than screen time.

Saturday my wife asked, "Did you hear the news?"

"What news?"

"President Trump was acquitted."

No surprise. Refreshing, no matter sentiment of one charged, there's still requirement of evidence and proof to convict. 

Post-circus, I did watch short clip of one of Mr. Trump's attorneys handing a "news" anchor her dumb ass. 

A clubbing, deserved, more severe does not come to mind.  

Time to now charge members of Congress with Fraud, Waste, and Abuse; for starters.

With the acquittal, even beforehand, came grumblings from some in Congress about ensuring Mr. Trump cannot again run for President.

Is that not up to the citizenry to decide?

"For whom did you vote?"

As to Mr. Trump's political future, a friend sent note yesterday citing an article encouraging Mr. Trump to run for Congress. Should Republicans win in 2022, Mr. Trump could be House Speaker and one-by-one impeach the President, Vice President, and every Democrat and RINO member of Congress.

Rather amusing. 

Last couple weeks I was sent reports of males identifying as female cleaning house in sports against females who identify as female.

Some (e.g., athletes, parents, and that shriveling population endowed with common sense) are outraged. 

Fairness, cited.

What's the big deal?

You cannot have it both ways.

Fact is females can compete against males in any and every thing. But the sobering reality in sports - for lack of strength, speed, and endurance - is males identifying as female will prevail.

Funny thing about biology, chemistry, physiology and physics - they defy ignorance and stupidity.  

Games. 

Now played on athletic fields and battlefields. 

But the latter is of no concern because "gender neutral" is the standard of performance. 

So change the standard of performance on ball fields, courts, and tracks. Problem solved. 

Surely there's way to make sprinting gender neutral? 

Care Meter off!

Turn off the TV. 

Sounds good.

As does sound good the five words that have brought great peace of mind ...

"For whom did you vote?"

Now a bit of contradictory advice ...

Do yourself a favor and watch 'Beauty is Embarrassing' on Amazon Prime. A fun fast hour and half about Wayne Wilkes White. Never heard of Wayne? Probably not by name but in liklihood you have for his genius work and mark etched on our culture. And still trail-breaking. Regardless of pursuit, it is always inspiring to witness a profile in courage.   

In closing, contemplate ...

Alzheimer's kills - once. Theirs grieve - twice.

Life is oh so short, no matter how long. 

I'm off!