No Ghouls

We live in a world where people are beheaded on the Internet, children are crucified in public, random killings are common. and entertainment is awash in all sorts of cruelty.

Historians will tell us the world today is as peaceful as it's ever been.  Still, I think about the last thing we need is a  holiday that celebrates irrationality, death, and torture.

Power Blink

I had another power blink in my apartment last evening, lasting only a second or two.

Still, it's probably not a great sign heading into winter.

Royals

The Royals won the first game of the World Series in dramatic fashion last night.

I think they'll win the Series in six games.

Birthday

Today is my twin brothers' birthday.  Jeff and Joe are 56.

They're both good guys, and. with wives Susan and Robin, they've raised some great kids.

Colts

The Colts got beat again yesterday, and looked bad in the bargain.

They might make the playoffs this season, but they'll probably be blown out if they do.

Icky

There's a worker at the store I go to about every week who regularly comes up to me, hugs me, tells me I'm sweet, and calls me some affectionate name.  I realize its part of her job to be friendly, and she no doubt has the best intentions, but if a man treated her the way she treats me she might have grounds for a sexual harassment complaint.

In a civil society, the point should be to treat everyone the same, within some broad boundaries.  If she doesn't do that to every customer, she shouldn't do it to me.

Mets Win

So, the Mets, not my Pirates, won the National League last night, sweeping away the Cubs.

They'll have an excellent shot in the World Series, no matter which team they play.

Christmas Shopping

I've finished my Christmas shopping already.

I get for my nieces and nephews until they turn 18, and I only have one left in that category, so it's easy.

Movie

I just got back from watching THE MARTIAN with an aide who has become a good friend.

Ir's a great movie.  The story is more streamlined than it is in the novel.

Doors

An aide this weekend shut every door in my apartment-- the doors to my office, my bedroom, both bathrooms.

Who knows why.

More Aide Stuff

I've been thinking about the gender difference in aides.  Suppose, just for kicks, that female aides are more attentive to male clients than males are.  Could male aides be more attentive to female clients than female aides are?  Is that tendency simply something wrapped tight in human nature?

Just  a thought.

Aide Stuff

Two of my female aides say my male aides don't do enough when they're here.  I think it's correct that the approach is often different between men and women, which I find both interesting and not terribly surprising.  Women perhaps tend to be more meticulous and ready to help, whereas men might be more inclined to do what's necessary and leave it at that.

Lately, I tend to have more male aides.  I don't know if that's deliberate or not.  It's also true I tend to form relationships faster with women than with men, which might result in better care.

Power Blink

My power blinked off for a few seconds twice this morning, once about 9 and again about 10.

Not a great start to the cold season.

Yodit

My aide Yodit will be away another ten days, taking her vacation time.

I will miss her.

Shift Goof

My daytime aide company failed to cover another shift yesterday.

The company had a good run of competence earlier this year, but it seems to be slipping back into bad, neglectful habits.

Colts Win Again

The Colts won their third straight last night-- two of them without Andrew Luck.

Their next game is against the Patriots, however, so Luck better be back.

Boo Hiss

My Pirates, who had the second best record in baseball this season, lost the Wild Card game last night.

It's a bummer.

Luck Out?

Andrew Luck could possibly miss another game tomorrow night.

If he does, the Colts may finally have to develop an actual running game, which would mean the offensive line will need to toughen up.  If that happens, when Luck comes back the Colt offense could be extremely formidable.

Baseball Playoffs

The major league baseball playoffs start tonight.

My picks to play in the World Series are the Toronto Blue Jays and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Death In The Family

The stepfather of my main daytime aide passed away last week, so she will be off until Thursday.

I will miss her.

Spiders

I've been seeing several bugs in my apartment recently, especially spiders.

I guess they're coming indoors because the weather is getting colder.

No Division

My Pirates were eliminated from the divisional race last night, but they still made the playoffs as a wild card.

Hopefully, they can beat the Cubs and move on.