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Just so you'll know that I am not perfect.
When it rains, it pours.
2 days ago, I received a bill for $315 from Baylor Scott & White for my wife's laser eye surgery. I was expecting it; but, that doesn't make the pain any easier. It is the beginning of the new year and we have to reach our insurance deductibles. She is a lot closer to that end, now.
Then, yesterday, we went to the optical place. After the laser eye surgery and cataract surgery last year, it was time to get a new pair of glasses. Eyes are close to 20\20, but a bit off. Reading glasses are certainly a must. We went in carrying an old pair of her glasses frames. Even with her frames, and - as they say: "30% off," Our cost would be over $400. That hurts a poor retired teacher on a fixed income.
I came home to find the red alarm light blinking on my septic system. The air pump has given up. Sigh. Called the repair guy this morning.
So I fret about this stuff.
Then, today, that yokel calls (see the post below). I put 6 eggs on to boil. Things got hectic.
Frankly, I forgot the eggs. An hour or so later, I sat at the dining room table working on my 2023 taxes. I'm almost through - just the mopping up, so to speak. At my feet and over about 3 more, is a machine that runs all the time killing bugs - flies, gnats, etc.
I heard this loud pop sound. I smell something. I unplugged the bug killer. Sat back down. BOOM!! What was that noise. Then, another loud BOOM! The dogs come to investigate. Yes, if you haven't figured it out yet, I forgot the boiling eggs. 3 of them have exploded. What a mess. All over the kitchen. None hit the ceiling, but the underside of the microwave is a mess. The dogs & I started cleaning the kitchen. My wife was taking a nap and the explosions didn't faze her at all.
Unless you have had exploding eggs on your stove, you won't truly understand the mess. Give it a try, Buddy. Why should I be the only one?
Now, I am still waiting on the septic repair man.
I need a quiet hobby.
'mtz
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