Once again, the incompetent security guard at the “old folks home” neglected to unlock the community room prior to departure this morning. Coffee had to purchased at McDonalds® in Kahala, which was a mixed blessing in disguise. The coffee there is real good. And, the ambiance is decent. There are no screaming Korean senior citizens like at the location near the “old folks home.” Unfortunately, the “senior coffee is now $1 pre-tax.
Prices for everything are going up everywhere. Petrol is now $3.69 per gallon for the lowest octane. Food prices (prepared and unprepared) continue to climb. And, with the current global trade war (initiated by the collapsing empire) ready to erupt, prices for goods and services will rapidly spike upward.
Housing expenses at the “old folks home,” including rent, reserved parking and electric utility, is running $900 per month with austerity measures in effect. That a lot of money just for a place to sleep. And, sleep is not guaranteed. The outside noise is horrific, day and night. During heat wave periods, the one-bedroom cell is basically an oven with no cross-ventilation. Even after shutting off the bedroom to create a studio, the heat is unbearable. The use of the Toilet Duck® door stop only slightly alleviates the problem. Even worse is the vehicular pollution that results in a filthy black soot settling on the floor and everything else. The floor must be cleaned daily by hand using recycled paper towels. A thorough mopping is required weekly.
Overall, the situation is out of control. There is way to generate any kind of strategic plan because of the no-win scenario. Plodding along and accepting “fate” is about all that can be done.