Invisible 2023

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Apparently, a social media “troll” announced the passing of crusty ol’ Soros. Sadly, the alleged deceased resuscitated himself and responded that he is still alive. The article appeared on RT News. By the way, the best part about RT is the comment section … always brightens the day!

The miserly ways continue to be a burden. A “test” was performed on Monday when an overpriced Aloha Aina Bakery “blueberry” muffin was purchased for close to $4 at the ABC Store. The pathetic muffin only had one blueberry, apparently placed on the top of the shitty pastry as a deception. The fact that displeasure was still brewing a day later indicates that the extreme personal price-quality sensitivity is still predominant.

In addition, the obsession with using any available discount continues unabated. The only real progress so far was the transition to dining out for all meals. Thus, there has been an increase in expenditures, albeit minor.

There’s no question that the “denial of death” is at the core of the miserly dysfunction. Calculations previously documented in Notes clearly delineate that personal life savings could extend several decades out given current monthly expenditures. And, with interest rates hovering at 5% per annum, the accrued dividends of the investment accounts (and retirement stipend) exceed those expenditures. In other words, the life savings are increasing.

Envy is the only descriptor that can be applied when observing other people easily spend money “like there’s no tomorrow.” No one else exploits coupons and other discounts. For example, people have been observed racking up over $20 for a mediocre breakfast (at the fast food joint in town) without even “batting an eyelash.” What they get for the $20 is an insult, but they don’t seem to care.

On a side note, there has yet to be any kind of evening excursion. Once back in the mausoleum at the “old folks home” in Waikiki at 5pm, there’s just no incentive to go anywhere. Everything is accomplished between the excursion to town and back. There is an urgent need to go shopping at Ala Moana Center, but shopping has become a very detestable chore.

Evenings in the mausoleum are extremely boring. Obviously, there is no chair in the tomb. So, a portion of the time is spent sitting on the floor. The only activity is … well, the iPhone 14 Pro. And, since all “mainstream” venues are prohibited, there is very little to peruse on the Net. And, as stated previously in Notes, the approved site list is always being pruned.

Social life is non-existent in “real life” or on the Net (except for Notes). There are no interactions with family, no contact with friends (because none exist), no social media participation. No personal e-mail, text messages, or phone calls are made. Only brief small talk is engaged with casual acquaintances. The goal to become invisible has been met and exceeded.

Correction: The Google News aggregator is the only mainstream site that is perused daily. The purpose? To witness the absurd and foolish “fake news” narratives that are broadcast to the masses of fools, of course! If those so-called “news agencies” fabricate nonsense about what’s happening in Ukraine, then everything else is also rubbish.