Hostess Red, White & Blue Twinkies = Green Poop
Reinventing the Wheel? I usually buy a couple of Twinkies packs a week, always the classic ones with white filling, individually wrapped, 10 per pack. Two days ago, Walmart was out of them. I settled for a single pack of eight (*EIGHT*) blue-filling Twinkies. Big mistake—they turned my poop a horrifying green. I can handle two fewer white-filling Twinkies in a pack, but green poop? No way.
Is this BLUE dye safe?
Trump Tally – May 29, 2025: Perfect Storm brewing for 2026 Midterms?
The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be a perfect storm. While Democratic disarray might seem to favor President Trump and the GOP, Republicans face their own headwinds: backtracking on Tariffs, mixed messaging, and strategic drift. Like converging weather systems, these conflicting dysfunctions may cancel each other out, denying either party a clear path to victory.
Trump often portrays himself as a modern-day Dudley Do-Right, seemingly incapable of wrongdoing or admitting mistakes. His loyal supporters, who some describe as suffering from “Trump Cultist Syndrome” (TCS), appear oblivious to any flaws in his actions.
At this point, it’s unclear if anyone—including President Trump—fully grasps the current political landscape. Yet, optimism persists: ‘50% of likely U.S. voters believe America is on the right track’ and the ‘Consumer Confidence Index® increased by 12.3 points in May’.
Voter and consumer optimism may reflect Trump’s swift policy changes, often labeled as flip-flopping, which keep observers scrambling to follow his unpredictable course. Some have recently dubbed him “TACO“—an acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out”—criticizing his perceived tendency to backtrack. Nevertheless, many remain hopeful that his energetic start to his second term will deliver positive outcomes for America and its citizens.
The ongoing tariff situation has many scrambling to track changes and rumors, much like investors chasing a plummeting stock – ‘catching a falling stock is like catching a knife’. Consumers have not yet felt those final results, IMHO.
Will add his hard work and energetic start in his second term to the “Strong” category in today’s Tally update.
Russia and Ukraine ‘NeGoTiAtiOnS’
About a month since Trump mentioned Putin has been ‘tapping’ him along, and Trump now gives him a ‘two-week deadline’ to make progress on a ceasefire!?!?!?!?!?! This will go under the “Weak” category in today’s Tally update.
Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS) – Cataracts and Eyeglasses
Cataracts and Eyeglasses
Underwent cataract surgery on both eyes—right eye in February and left in March. Adjusting to the improved vision took time, as colors, especially whites, became strikingly vivid. As a hermit, finding transportation and someone to wait in the lobby during each procedure was challenging. After three years of searching, I secured help, paying $240 per surgery for a driver to meet me in Gainesville, FL, and then take me to a clinic across the street and wait.
To celebrate completing my cataract surgery, I searched for high-quality eyeglass frames, moving beyond the $9-12 Walmart frames I’d used for 13 years. After receiving my new prescription in April, I chose four pairs—two from Warby Parker and two from Walmart—to suit my improved vision.
Trump Tally – April 29, 2025: First 100 Days
It’s hard to trust anything from legacy or new media these days. As a frequent reader of Conservative news and blog sites, I skim and/or read the comment sections of only three to five of them. Truth seems irrelevant there—protecting President Trump is the sole priority.
A quick glance at legacy, Progressive, and other Democrat-leaning news and blog sites reveals why ‘Right-Peas’ feel compelled to shield Trump, even at the expense of truth. The Left’s obsession with demonizing him fuels this defensive reflex.
Both Republicans’ TCS (Trump Cultist Syndrome) and Democrats’ TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) are equally nauseating to those of us outside the GOP and Dem echo chambers.
That said, President Trump and his administration have delivered an impressive performance over the last 100 days!
The Trump Tally – 4/6/2025: The Triumphant Trio of Tariffs, Immigration, and Judicial Overreach post remains a key indicator of Trump’s early second-term priorities. These complex issues will take time to resolve, for better or worse, so no new additions fall under the “Strong” category in today’s Tally update.
Thinking about future Tally updates: Will store shelves be empty? Will the price of my new glasses increase after this week?
CRINK—the growing axis of authoritarian states (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea)—poses a serious challenge. Trump was soft on Russia and Iran during his first term, and this weakness has persisted into his first 100 days this time.
Trump is finally waking up to the fact that Putin has been playing him during negotiations. Worse, he’s foolishly blamed Ukraine for starting a war that was already raging during his first term, while repeatedly condemning, threatening, ridiculing, and insulting President Zelenskyy.
Iran remains a sticking point. Trump touts peace, but words are cheap, and I’m skeptical. The growing influence of CRINK, Putin’s ‘tapping’ Trump along, and stalled Iran peace efforts land this issue at #8 in the “Weak” category of this Tally update.