Those who write detailed, one subject,
blogs have my admiration. I don’t share that skill so you get a hodgepodge of
unrelated ideas. You have been warned.
National Popular Vote
The deep blue wave that overtook Colorado
politics rammed through this piece of crap. Using parliamentary tricks, labeled
it “emergency” making it harder to repeal. A petition effort to place the
question on the 2020 ballot has succeeded! At the deadline, 227,198 signatures,
100,000 more than necessary, were filed with the Secretary of State who has 30
days to validate them.
No celebration yet. Jena Griswold, the
newly elected Secretary of State, has no qualifications for her job other than
being a reliable (P)regressive while in the State Legislature. This will be a
test to see if she has a shred of integrity. Don’t count on it, IMO.
Recall Polis
This recall effort is faltering. As part
of the (P)regressive bag of dirty tricks, several fake recall efforts are
running which dilutes the effort and will result in multiple signatures which
invalidates all of them.
This bumper sticker is on my car. I get a
few social fingers from passing motorists and more thumbs up.
Law and Order
A local Hell's Angel wannabe fired shots
at a perusing police officer while on a putt on his hog. After trial, the judge
gave him 32 years. This is not a county
that is known for leniency.
A looming problem is the way the state
parole system works. Felons are being released on parole, with no home address,
or even home, and local law enforcement isn’t being notified. Unless the felon
is a sex offender, they are in the wind.
Swetsville Zoo
A quirky local attraction is closing, victim
of urbanization. It will be missed.
Milk Carton Kid
One of the original milk carton kids,
Jonelle Matthews remains were discovered in Weld County by a pipeline
construction crew. Age 12, she disappeared on 12/20/1984. Her disappearance had
a huge impact on the community at large including a niece who was around that
age.
Grandson
Now nine. Time flies.
Veterans Administration
Still fighting but some progress is being
made. Have another appointment 8/12 that should lead to the “minor” operation
being scheduled.
Dogs
I want to get one and my life is starting
to become orderly enough (I’m not on the road all the time) to give one a
decent home. In the meantime, all the tiny breeds that the ladies in the
building parade need to be petted and have their ears scratched. It is often a
gauntlet around the front door. Today I was at my sister’s house, and Riley,
the schnauzer, demanded petting and a belly rub.
Section 8 Housing
Let me be clear, I’m not eligible for Section
8, nor do I want to be. That said, the local county office is requiring a birth
certificate, among many other documents, from any applicant. Bravo!
Memorial Service
A previous post was about her health
problem and, in my sister’s comment, her death. There will be a memorial
service at the end of the month.
Life continues. While not original, I
subscribe to, “I don’t mind getting old but my body is having issues with it”.
I’ll keep on keeping on until I can’t.
Tomorrow I’ll visit the local $25 Chiro
office. It is time for another “adjustment”.
NOTE: Not the original title. Brig beat me to it by and hour.
NOTE: Not the original title. Brig beat me to it by and hour.
