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Something About Healthcare

April 26, 2023 Tony Burgess 1 Comment

Growing up and growing older has benefits but also aches and pains. Forget about the physical ailments what I am talking about is insurance, doctors, and other stuff like that. Many Americans have insurance through their workplace and I am grateful for the healthcare afforded me and mine.

When your insurance company denies coverage for various treatments and medications it can be a pain in the butt. Sure, costs are a factor, but not everything should be about money. Healthcare is financial and political.

We all have to deal with the changes and hope they won’t harm us. When you have chronic illness and conditions that require daily care then you have to hope it won’t bankrupt you or worse. My friends we all must take care of ourselves so we can take care of others.

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It’s Too Early For The Fourth of July Stuff

April 23, 2023 Tony Burgess 1 Comment

Okay Walgreens Independence Day is in July. This is way too early to break out the red, white and blue paraphernalia.

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Feeling All The Things

April 23, 2023 Tony Burgess 2 Comments

In the past few years, I have not been myself or the person I was in 2018. That was five years ago and much has happened since that time. I got older, lost my dad in 2019 (that took a lot out of me) then COVID happened and of course, the political shit we seem to endure daily. During that time I have been moody and frankly not a lot of fun to be around.

The one thing I can say is that I can only be myself and the person I am at that moment. Pleasing people is a hard habit to break and I still find myself being a slave to that.

I feel as if I am giving off an aura I think that repels some people. I am hoping that gets better as I go along. Being real means being authentic whatever that looks like. People should have the freedom to feel all their emotions and hope that others will be there to help pick up the pieces.

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Star Trek: Picard – Farewell Next Generation Crew – Non-Spoilerly Review #StarTrek

April 20, 2023 Tony Burgess 1 Comment

As a Star Trek fan, I embrace all of Trek. It’s what Gene Roddenberry had in mind I believe. Tonight was the series finale of Star Trek: Picard and I must say it hit me in all the feels. There was lots of high-quality fan service here and I was drinking it like a great wine from Chateau Picard Winery.

Saying farewell to The Next Generation crew was sad and I am glad their story concluded in the way they did it. Picard featured some of the best writing and direction of any TV show in recent times. Yes, I am biased. I believe they have set the franchise up for the future with new stories to tell and to seek out new life and new civilizations.

Thanks to the Picard cast and crew for three great seasons of action and adventure. To the Next Generation team thank you for taking us on a sentimental journey and bringing us a fitting farewell.

This was awesome. Live Long and Prosper.

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The Yearly Taxing Situation

April 18, 2023 Tony Burgess 1 Comment

Today, April 18, 2023, is when individual income taxes are due in the United States. I am glad to pay my taxes. To me, it’s the cost of living in a community or country that provides you with services such as education, sanitation, fire service, police protection, national defense, maintained roads, and other things that make life better. However when you get hit with a tax bill more than you thought it would be it’s a true shock to the system.

Sure it’s a matter of having enough money and enough withheld from your paycheck but still it’s not an easy pill to swallow. I guess it means making adjustments and rolling with the punches. Death and taxes are indeed life’s certainties.

Also don’t forget to pay the cheese tax to your dog. If you don’t know what I am talking about go on YouTube or Instagram and search for it.