Morning Update: 06/07/24

Fridays are supposed to be fun, aren’t they? At least, that’s the general premise. We take our time at work, complete what absolutely has to be completed, and then go out with “the gang” for drinks and frivolity. At least, that’s the myth that gets spread around. Honestly, I think that scenario probably ended sometime in the 1980s, but it’s still fun to think that it might happen. Of course, the reality is that we have to work like hell to get everything done by the end of the week that we’ve been putting off the other four days. By the time we finally do get around to leaving, we’re too tired to go out. We go home, drink alone, and then pass out.

None of that, either the myth or the reality, will be happening here today. There’s still no check in my account. That likely means that there won’t be anything deposited until Monday at the earliest. This puts Tuesday’s doctor’s appointment in jeopardy because I won’t be able to afford a fucking ride. Once Medicare kicks back in on July 1, they’ll pay for the transportation, but until then, I’m on my own. We’re out of milk and butter (margarine) but there’s no point in walking to the store because we already know that they won’t have any more milk until Wednesday of next week.

I think we’re okay on other food as long as no one wants to sit around and snack. Giving credit where it’s due, I have to congratulate G on doing a wonderful job with dinner last night. He made chicken with fresh asparagus and it was absolutely delicious. It really helps a lot that he can cook as well as he does. There are so many times when 5:00 rolls around and I’m struggling just to sit upright. Yesterday was definitely one of those days so his volunteering to cook is greatly appreciated.

My knees have been screaming at me since before Jack Jack forced me out of bed this morning and my hips aren’t feeling much better. Is this a chemo effect or arthritis? I have no idea how to tell. All I know is that it hurts like hell and I really don’t want to leave my chair.

Other things killing my mood this morning are these headlines:

St. Louis lawyers who waved guns at protesters get records expunged, want guns back. These idiots should have been disbarred in the beginning. They threatened to kill people. They don’t have the right to get their guns back or be a part of normal society.

Methodist church regrets Ivory Coast’s split from the union as lifting of LGBTQ ban roils Africa. It’s a poorly written headline, for starters. There’s a lot going on but at the core of it all, Africa is stupid conservative and acts like it’s afraid that LGBTQIA+ people are going to eat them or something.

Georgia to move ahead soon with bill curbing LGBT rights. They’re talking about the country, not the state, although something tells me the state would probably try something similar if they thought they could get away with it.

Tennessee governor OKs penalizing adults who help minors receive abortions, gender-affirming care. Tennessee likes to project this image of “Southern hospitality,” but the last thing they are is welcoming to anyone on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. In fact, they may be the most dangerous state in the union for anyone who is not cis. Don’t buy the fucking lie. Tennessee is not friendly, not safe, and should be avoided like the plague it is.

I think I may just shut my door and avoid directly interacting with people for the rest of the day. I’m toxic at the moment and the only thing that’s likely to improve my mood is that check hitting my account. I’m going to have to completely delete my current shopping cart and start over because all the sales are going to end before I have any money. I fucking hate being dependent like this. The government is not reliable. It never has been. I can remember Grandpa Slover having to wait on his check at times as well and that was 40+ years ago.

What’s worse is I don’t see anything changing. Happy fucking Friday.