A cold ass day, with more to come

Its cold for me and for everyone else.  We are all stuck inside and feeling claustrophobic.  The dogs cannot go for a walk because even with their winter coats on, their feet would be burned by the cold on the concrete and snow.  So, it is a good day to write.  Have been reaching out to people that show up on Messenger to find out what they are up to.  Responses have been interesting. I guess a lot of people are feeling like me, isolated by the weather.  Most recently a new great aunt friend of mine went on about their new family member.  Her happiness came ringing through on the message.  I have been contemplating looking for someone to write to in say the U.K. just to find out a different point of view on day to day living and their current situation.  We have Trump's escapades and they have Brexit.  Would be interested in a comparison.  Have some concern that I would come off looking for lurid activities, which is not the case at all.  Will let you all know how it goes.

Been on a cooking binge this morning preparing meal components, roasted garlic, roasted peppers and baked, spiced tofu.  Going to try a new dish today, spaghetti squash with Parmesan sauce, garlic and peppers. I will see how it goes.  I am a forced vegetarian, not by anyone else but myself in that it is indeed a healthier way of eating.  But it has to taste good to me.  That's the bottom line.  If not, then I will not participate.  I am ashamed to say that I ate a hot dog at Costco last night,  you know forbidden fruit and all.  It was enjoyable.

I viewed the Handmaid's Tale season one completing it a few nights back. When originally seen, I told a young woman fellow employee that twenty three year old females sitting on bar stools should see this show.  Currently I am midway thru the second season.  It is truly scary in a real sense.  Having women with no rights even to read or hold currency or hold jobs.  Its all very Pencian. The scenes presented seem like his utopian vision. And just think of it. If Trump is ousted, he would be the replacement.  I have started reading the book by Margaret Atwood as well.  Her style is very descriptive but takes some getting used to.  It has helped that I viewed the program before.  However thought provoking, these programs put you in a dark place.  So if your already depressed, steer clear.

The shutdown is over for 3 weeks.  I hope the people needing paychecks get paid before the time period runs out.  And one more thing, what about the refugee children separated from their parents at the border?  What's going to happen to them? 

all for now