My World of Wonders aka The Wednesday Ws: February's to do list

What was I fussed about this week?  I had a dentist appointment on Thursday to have a tooth crowned.  Dr. Z is gentle and very skilled, I don't know why I get nervous about such things.  It was a lower rear molar that was damaged decades ago by an impacted wisdom tooth.  Repairs no longer did the job.  Doc described it as one of the most challenging locations. He used the magic of modern technology, and I was out of there and headed to lunch in a little over two hours with the permanent crown installed.  It is the first one I have done that didn't require a temporary and a return visit.  

What else was I fussed about?  My car was due for it's annual safety inspection, biannual emissions inspection, and renewal of the registration - also biannual. I always get fussed about this. The safety inspection is stuff that I would want to have fixed if they found anything wrong.  The emissions inspection is simple, if the car has a catalytic converter and no warning lights on the dash, $30 and you passed. I thought about it and I know why I fuss about this. My parents always obsessed about renewing the car registrations. I don't know why, but they did. Once the inspections were entered in the state computer system, I came home, went on the state website and renewed for two years in about 3 minutes.  The stickers are in the mail. Maybe thinking through why, I can set some of the anxiety aside.  

What am I learning? Often there is a reason for our irrational fears and dislikes. Understanding the root cause, can help us stop repeating the past. 

Where have I been this week?  A neighborhood Exxon station for the inspections, the Dentist, Trader Joe's, the Gym, the pool, the community center, and an Arts council meeting, bowling. 

What else is on the to do list? I need to book a train from London to Edinburgh, and apply for ESTA to enter England in April.  Gather the rest of what I need to work out taxes.  

Who have I talked to this week? The Dentist and his assistant. My Sweet Bear, Anna, Susan, Rafael, Giuseppe the Saturday morning water aerobics instructor. 

What did I do this week for the first time in nearly 50 years? We went bowling (ten-pin bowling) Friday evening.  The condo has a private bowling alley. I have lived here 16 years, and it was the first time I have used that amenity.  Probably not the last time. 

What has happened to journalism in this country? Newspaper headline this week, "Inmate dies from hanging injuries",  a much more accurate headline would be inmate commits suicide.  It is very unlikely to be an accident, or recreational. 

What have I been up to in the kitchen? I made lasagna, french bread, omelets, . 

HoW am I holding up to the outrage? I am speaking up, carefully and mindfully.  I have faith in the system. Less than two years before Congress flips.  HWSNBN is starting to gore to Ox of many people.  Random shutting down of programs is starting to cause pain and outrage. It is only a matter of time until he steps on too many toes. 

When am I free this week? Thursday, I have six conference calls over 4 days this week.  I need to learn to say no. 

What made me smile this week? Bloggers standing up and speaking the truth. 

Warning, I am going to talk politics below this image, if you find that disturbing, leave a comment and move on. 

Is this a messy desk?

HoW can HWSNBN improve the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts?  He can go there, and see what actually takes place. He reportedly has never been there. The Presidential box is almost always empty, he could send friends and family to see the shows. Melanoma or whatever her name is, is honorary chairmen of the board, during her first go around she almost never zoomed into a meeting. The steel pipes installed as cheap columns on the outside, painted gold or bronze, could be upgraded to something more elegant, parts of the interior are cheap and dated.  If he walked through, he would have ideas for redecorating. He can fund replacing the escalator from the parking levels, that have been broken down for months. He can fund replacing the aged elevators in the concert hall that frequently break down. Leave the arts, to the artists, give the place some much needed love, attention, and funding.