March 7, 2026

Good morning to you and that other person too. It has not started raining even though they have talked about rain for about a week now.

Yesterday: I did not need to take Alex to school so I did not go to get a real cup of coffee, so I stayed at home and I tried to work on my blog. I was having one of those days, you know, when everything seemed to be a little off our not working at all. I did finally get the post done but I did  not do a good job of it.

                Later in the morning I decided to go to the post office and mail the IRS check. Before heading to the Post Office, I did go to the Star coffee place for a cup of real coffee. I took the letter (aka Check) to the post office and sent it in a manner that I will know it safely arrived at the IRS. I have been wondering why I had to pay so much money this year as we had basically the same income as last year. I took the time yesterday to review both this years and last year's Tax forms. I learned that for some reason they withheld about $3,000 less in taxes from our income this year when compared to last year. Now I know why I had to pay more tax this year.

                I did go to the vehicle dealership to get my check, but they did not have it so I wasted my time driving there. They apologized and I told them I did not want to come back, and they will send it to me.

I did stop at the bank on the way home as I had a zip lock bag my favorite wife had given me with some change in it. They put the change in a machine that separates it and counts it. There was a little over $30 in the bag.  

At home my favorite wife and I sat outside, and the neighbor boy came over on his scooter. He likes to slide the back tire on our driveway. I have a photo of his scooter.   

                It was a nice afternoon, but our only visitor was the 6-year-old boy and his scooter from next door. We always enjoy visits from friends and it gives My favorite wife someone to talk with other than me.

Today: we are supposed to have lunch with Alex and family to celebrate his BD. We are hoping it will not rain at lunchtime so we can get to the restaurant without getting soaked.

                The yards need to be mowed but the rain and birthday party will keep us occupied.

                Well, I guess I should stop for now, we hope you have a good day and that we will stay safe in all we do.

The time change is this weekend, don't forget.

 Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

NARBNL