POS 2023

World events continue to be personally monitored through the approved Web sites (hyperlinks interspersed in Notes). Thus, commentary in Notes will return to an extremely limited basis. The Fascists, though, never tire of creating one debacle after the other. How other rank-and-file peons fare under such conditions is unknown. On a personal level, debilitating consternation would be an adequate description.

In the last Notes post, the iPhone 15 Pro silicone case was overlooked. Yes, it is another “piece of shit” (POS). Of course, that should have been known since the iPhone 14 Pro had the exact same case. Durability and protection are fine. Unfortunately, the case is a dust and lint magnet. Placing it on any surface will yield an incredible layer of filth. Heck, simply holding it for few minutes will yield the same layer of filth, pulling it right out of the air. And, the filth can only be thoroughly cleaned off by washing it. Do not even consider purchasing this type of case.

The useless junk discussed in the last Notes post and the iPhone silicone case are expensive POS. Some are “shiny objects,” which were supposed to be better than the basic equivalent. Well, that’s now been proven false. The crap needs to go, but how to dispose of them? They are all “like new” and fully functional, so throwing them in the trash is idiotic. The “shiny objects” could be given away, but to whom?

The lesson to be learned is that “shiny objects” (usually “tech toys”) are all POS. Even if there are ample funds to subsidize the purchase of pricey “shiny objects,” why bother? The subsequent grief and rage is not worth the time and effort. Just purchase the basic (read: budget) equivalent. If it turns out to be a POS, donate it to charity.

On a side note, the plans for any kind of outing this evening were scrapped once again. What exactly is there to do in the mausoleum in the “old folks home” in Waikiki? There isn’t even a chair to sit upon. Personal mental state obviously remains quite fragile. Nihilism is at all-time high. Is the end near?

Miscellany: The iPhone 15 Pro is gradually becoming the favored “shiny object.” The entire monastic and geriatric operation is facilitated through the device. What more can be said?

Addendum: With the mind close to snapping, an “emergency” run to ABC Store was made at 10pm. A big-ass can of Kirin® Ichiban brewski was procured. How much more stupid can this story get?