Shamrock

This is the 16th day of “COVID,” with reduced symptoms and some artifacts observed. Taste and smell are returning. Unfortunately, there was a relapse of post-nasal drip (and chronic coughing) last night. “Long COVID,” you think?

Last Wednesday, the post-nasal drip phase superseded the previous nasal congestion period. The use of cough drops and sore throat lozenges was immediately halted upon the discovery that the small traces of sucrose in both products increased the pooling of mucus in the throat (which increased coughing and gagging). A bottle of generic anesthetic spray was subsequently acquired to treat throat irritation.

The weather finally made a turn for the better on Sunday in the afternoon. The Kona winds subsided and most of the clouds dissipated. The warmth of the sun was invigorating. Of course, illin’ during warmer weather can be torturous.

An error was discovered in the tax returns for empire. The full amount of retirement benefits was assumed to be taxable, whereas only a maximum of 85% is taxable under any circumstances. So, there was an overpayment in taxes. No amended tax return will be filed. Fuck it!

In the previous Notes post, there were references made to other earlier posts with regard to the conduct of personal affairs … specifically related to untimely familial issues … the point being that Notes serves as a contractual document for personal affairs. If some kind of vow is made, then the conditions are stated and supporting arguments presented.

Any other policies stated in Notes is equally binding unless a retraction was made. Most of the policies deal with the severing of ties with “society” and all unnecessary associated functions. These are the “twilight years” and minimization of any kind of friction or irritation is the top priority. Simplicity is the goal.