Let’s do this in reverse. Thursday ended with me reading about the American Civil War (ACW) until I nodded off just as General Hood ordered an attack on a reinforced position. Before that, I did remember to put on the evening dose of creams and stuff for the skin issues. Skyrizi seems to be helping, but the flakes are back, and thus treatment is needed. Returning to the ACW story, the Union troops at Franklin in 1864 had plenty of time to build fortifications and even rest. The armies are about the same size, and the Union has its baggage and artillery. Instead of flanking and forcing the withdrawal of the Union to a less strong position, or having to attack to break out. History records that Hood destroyed his army here and at Nashville just to the north, and it never went into the field again to pursue the Union.
I turn off the light and soon sleep.
Before this, I saw the new Star Wars TV show movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu. It was like a long grouping of a few episodes for the 2+ hour run time. It was a mix of comedy, action, and emotion that made the TV show work. Without spoilers, I would recommend it if you’re familiar with the TV show, “It is the Way.” I ate all the popcorn waiting for the show to start. I was twenty minutes early, and the credits and videos went on for forty minutes! I was shocked by how much time was wasted! Do not come early!
Before I got to laugh and enjoy the movie, I reheated some Goulash and had that while enjoying more old (but not Classic) Doctor Who with David Tennant. This one has name-calling between the Daleks and the Cybermen that I love (here and recommended). Darlek: “This is not war, but pest control.”
I only connected with Deborah a few times because we were both busy. We kept missing each other.
Before this, I had another SPRC Meeting (for those who do not speak Methodist Church, this is the HR committee). We spoke for about forty-five minutes, which I cannot include here. It could cover some items.
Before this, I rested and set an alarm. I was surprised that I did sleep and woke with the alarm to make the SPRC meeting. I was back on my game by the time the meeting started at 2.
Further back on Thursday, I met Scott W at Cedar Hills McMenamins, and we talked about travel, health, and investments, with some comments on politics. It was the last show of Late Night with Stephen Colbert, and I had caught some of it already on YouTube. Scott and both are disturbed by our investments that seem to rise and fall about the same amount, but there is no real forward movement. With yields moving to 5% on 30-year US Treasuries (the Bond Market was unhappy from what I read), it is hard not to just sign up for that and get out of the market. If, amid the chaos caused by the war and other pressures (like the large increases in insurance and energy before the war), the Fed decides to raise rates, 30-year bonds might start paying 6% (and Federal interest is not taxed at the local level). Corporations and municipalities would have to compete with that, and bond yields could flare up to even 7% for AAA. Hmmm.
After a beer, 1/2 sandwich, side salad, spicy chicken peanut soup, and a Hammerhead beer, we took separate cars to the nearby nature walk, walked a mile, and talked more about travel and investments. It was a lovely day and not hot yet, and the poison oak was thick and happy (don’t leave the path!). We even saw a small snake cross the path. It was an excellent day for a walk, and we will not see each other until June with both our travels. It is good to be busy!
Before this, I rose after 7, having enjoyed snuggling in my bed. It is warm in the afternoon and cold at night, making the bed seem an excellent place to remain in the mornings. Coffee was reheated from the previous day’s pot, and a bagel was sliced, toasted, and covered with cream cheese, joined by a banana for a fine day-starting repast. I spent the morning composing the blog. I remembered to put on all the creams and thus on while dressing after a shower and shave.
And that takes me full circle, thanks for reading!
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