This & That

I finished my first full week of rehab yesterday. It's run well, the people are friendly and I'm getting stronger, especially my upper body. And, since all of us clients are old farts, they play classic rock while we are working the machines. I heard this one and thought to myself it's rare that I hear a Beach Boys tune on any of the music I listen to, and I don't think I've ever posted a Beach Boys tune here on the blog. One of my favorites.

I would imagine that's a photo taken at the end of the trip after responding to a rough one. The locals came to the shack a while back after my wife fell and broke her wrist. Easy one for them - they put a temporary splint on her and helped me get her into the car and I took her to the hospital. And my recent trip from the dentist to the hospital was pretty easy for those guys also. They started a couple of IVs and took my vitals. No blood or guts involved in either trip. The crews were probably thankful that they were nothing like what the guy in the photo had just gone through. That's nothing I'd want to do for a living. I'm real thankful there are people willing to do it, however. God bless each and every one of you.

Not that it's going to make any difference, but since it's tax season, might as well vent a little. I wouldn't mind paying federal tax on wages, but on interest income and Social Security? No way. If I would have been allowed to invest mine and my employer's contributions to my Social Security account, I think I could have been a lot better off. Plus, any chunk of money left over after I died would have been able to go to my heirs. If I go first now, the Missus will get my check but will have to forfeit hers. Just one of several reasons why the Libertarian Party is looking better all the time. Follow the Constitution and keep your hand out of my pocket - simple enough. 

Yesterday would have been my Dad's 106th birthday. He only made it to 74, so he's been gone awhile now. You don't get to pick your parents, but I was lucky with who I got. Also, speaking of birthdays, the grandson turned 21 this week - gainfully employed, completed his technical certificate at the community college and is now working on getting his Associate degree. The Missus and I are very proud of him.