This thing that I write is not a diary but sometimes when I can not find anything worthwhile to write about I am forced (by me) to note our daily events. Some people might find it interesting some people might find it boring. But hey, this is my blog and this is my freedom of the press!
Let's talk a little about politics. I don't know much about politicians in other countries but I do know that American politicians from the lowest level of office all the way up to the top are lying, self centered and mostly crooked people. Their only interest which they bury in slogans like "it is what's good for the people" is what they can get out of it.
In this democratic world it has been proven that if one is poor that person has no chance whatsoever to run for any office. However if one has a considerable wealth behind him that is an entire different world.
Bloomberg and Trump are the perfect examples. Mr. Bloomberg wanted to be the Mayor of New York City and he succeeded. Now, he might run for president of the US and who knows. Mr. Trump is pursuing the presidency of the United States and he is not making any secret about his wealth and the fact that it is that what mabe it possible for him to get this far.
He is very popular among the common people. He says what everybody want to hear but nobody says it because it might not be the correct thing. He is against the establishment and that scares the upper echelon of the Republican Party. They really don't know what to do about him but the way I understand if he gets the nomination they just have to accept him and officially support him.
His message is a little confusing and sometimes scary because a lot of extreme right wingers started out like this and by gaining public support, from the wrong public, they attained real power.
Yet, I think this country needs somebody like him and not a demagogue who will just talk but will not deliver. It should be fun to see someone like him elected because he might just turn the entire Washington establishment upside down. And, maybe this is what this country needs.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Monday, January 11, 2016
Sunday
When somebody lives a life filled with love and excitement every day is a birthday. Everyday there is something new is to be discovered through love and care. The fact that yesterday was my birthday is only a calendrical event. That was the day I saw daylight way back then. But now and now is more important than any other time, every day is a new adventure for me thus every day is a kind of birthday.
Yes, we have misunderstandings and sometimes we do argue but and that is the most important thing we never go to bed angry and mad at each other. In my opinion any marriage where there are no disagreements is not a normal marriage. We are individuals with individual thoughts. We don't always have to agree with each other.
Actually, if we want to keep the peace and get dinner in the evening we better agree! I'm sure that all my friends who have been married a long time agree with this philosophy.
Today is Sunday and because of the crappy weather we stayed home the entire day. We both love to stay home and enjoy our apartment and not for last but we also love being with each other.
Tomorrow we plan to go the gym. Actually we had plans to go today but today's plan somehow got sideswiped. You know how it is with newlyweds?
Yes, we have misunderstandings and sometimes we do argue but and that is the most important thing we never go to bed angry and mad at each other. In my opinion any marriage where there are no disagreements is not a normal marriage. We are individuals with individual thoughts. We don't always have to agree with each other.
Actually, if we want to keep the peace and get dinner in the evening we better agree! I'm sure that all my friends who have been married a long time agree with this philosophy.
Today is Sunday and because of the crappy weather we stayed home the entire day. We both love to stay home and enjoy our apartment and not for last but we also love being with each other.
Tomorrow we plan to go the gym. Actually we had plans to go today but today's plan somehow got sideswiped. You know how it is with newlyweds?
Sunday, January 10, 2016
The Day of My Birth
There is an American bakery/pastry shop near us called Martha's Country Bakery with about three locations in New York City. The one near us is a very nice and large establishment. They make all kinds of pastries American really like. It is a far cry from the real Hungarian pastries but hey, beggars can not be choosers.
We went there this afternoon for some pastries. It is a sit down place with table service and we waited about ten minutes until they could sit the three of us. But this is not the interesting item.
The interesting item is that while we waited we looked around. The place was full and at the counter there was a long line, too.
When we sat down and looked at the menu we saw that prices changed from last year. A slice of cake used to cost $5.50. From January 1st they raised the price of these cakes to $6.75. That was a 23% increase. My Social Security didn't go up 23% and neither did any of my pensions. If I were working I'm sure I wouldn't have gotten a 23% salary increase.
Yet, the place was full with a line out through the door with people waiting to get in and sit at the tables and spend their money. I really don't want to hear about poverty any longer. The Opera and the theaters are full, the restaurants are full and no matter where one turns people are spending their money.
Something else.
My birthday is coming to a close. From tomorrow on I am a year older at least nominally. It was a beautiful day. My wife really beat everybody out because one minute after midnight she gave me my birthday present.
Anybody who have dirty thoughts in their minds, shame on you! She gave me a lovely card which really made me shed tears and gave me some beautiful presents. One was a Grand Marnier gift box and the other thing was a beautiful Nike warmup suit and also a bottle of men cologne. Abigail also gave me some nice things and from this morning on I was getting telephone calls, e-cards and e-mails from friends. My cousin called from Budapest that always make me feel good.
Tonight my wife and I are going out for a twosome romantic dinner. So, until now it was a beautiful day that I wish would just go on and on and on.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Friday, Birthday Eve
Today is the eve of my birthday and my family started the celebrations already. At my age birthdays are no big deals but it still feels very good when one is surrounded with love. I really can't complain because birthday or no birthday the love is there everyday.
Tonight we had a lovely dinner with the rest of the family meaning my wife's son and his girlfriend. We went to a very nice Polish restaurant the we found a few months ago. The restaurant is in a neighborhood that used to have a large Polish population but throughout the years that changed but thankfully the restaurant remained.
I had beef tartare for appetizer and roasted duck legs for main course. My wife had the world's best chicken noodle soup and Wiener schnitzel. Abigail had roasted bacon for appetizer and stuffed chicken breast while somebody else had stuffed mushrooms for appetizer and duck legs. Oh, and all the adults had good Polish beer.
In short the food was ample and very tasty. Their menu is long and that means when we go back, just the two of us, there is enough to chose from. And, it is not far from our home.
Tomorrow, Saturday we plan to go out again but this time just us two. We need some time for ourselves away from family and friends.
And day after tomorrow I will be a year older!
Tonight we had a lovely dinner with the rest of the family meaning my wife's son and his girlfriend. We went to a very nice Polish restaurant the we found a few months ago. The restaurant is in a neighborhood that used to have a large Polish population but throughout the years that changed but thankfully the restaurant remained.
I had beef tartare for appetizer and roasted duck legs for main course. My wife had the world's best chicken noodle soup and Wiener schnitzel. Abigail had roasted bacon for appetizer and stuffed chicken breast while somebody else had stuffed mushrooms for appetizer and duck legs. Oh, and all the adults had good Polish beer.
In short the food was ample and very tasty. Their menu is long and that means when we go back, just the two of us, there is enough to chose from. And, it is not far from our home.
Tomorrow, Saturday we plan to go out again but this time just us two. We need some time for ourselves away from family and friends.
And day after tomorrow I will be a year older!
Friday, January 8, 2016
Thursday
We have been sitting front of this frigging computer all evening and night long trying to buy tickets to some Las Vegas shows. As I already mentioned it we plan to go LV in April and while there we want to see some shows.
I realized that New York is not the only city with unbelievable ticket prices because LV is not far behind.
With the computer freezing up on us more than once and constantly one of us having a better idea we finally managed to buy tickets to two shows. Since we are only going for one week two shows should be enough because we have to leave some time for the casinos too.
If all goes well we will see Elton John and the Million Dollar Quartet. Last time we saw Dion so this time we will see Sir Elton. One biggie a time is enough. Now that this all done we can start looking at the what to do in Honolulu page. Hopefully we will have a chance to see one maybe two luaus. But we will se. We have plenty of time until July.
I have a friend, the one who flew Business Class to Australia, who plans all his vacations years ahead and I think being with him is getting to be contagious because my wife is already looking where we should spend New Years Eve.
I realized that New York is not the only city with unbelievable ticket prices because LV is not far behind.
With the computer freezing up on us more than once and constantly one of us having a better idea we finally managed to buy tickets to two shows. Since we are only going for one week two shows should be enough because we have to leave some time for the casinos too.
If all goes well we will see Elton John and the Million Dollar Quartet. Last time we saw Dion so this time we will see Sir Elton. One biggie a time is enough. Now that this all done we can start looking at the what to do in Honolulu page. Hopefully we will have a chance to see one maybe two luaus. But we will se. We have plenty of time until July.
I have a friend, the one who flew Business Class to Australia, who plans all his vacations years ahead and I think being with him is getting to be contagious because my wife is already looking where we should spend New Years Eve.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Thursday
We were making plans to go to Las Vegas for a week at the end of April. We were there, we loved it so why not to go back when there is a chance? We made the arrangements a while back except that we didn't buy the plane tickets because the prices were high then and we were waiting for them to go down.
Last night we decided not to wait any further so started to check out the possibilities. It was very surprising to see how few planes fly direct from New York to Las Vegas. On most of the flights a change is necessary. Some stops are along the way but some are ridiculously out of the way. We checked and checked for seemingly forever.
Finally we found a reasonable flight with acceptable arrival and departure times and started making the arrangements. When we were finally done and pressed the submit button a message came back that the airline(Delta) was very sorry but the trip at this price was just sold out. You can imagine our annoyance at this but there was nothing else to do but start again.
Finally we found a reasonably priced flight that will fly through Minneapolis-St. Paul. It's a little detour but the good thing is that on one side of the plane there are only two seats in a row.
Now, my question is that why there are direct flights from Minneapolis to Las Vegas and not from New York?
Something else.
Tonight my wife made a fantastic Hungarian dinner. A sour egg soup with poached egg in it and stuffed pepper for main course. Can't begin to tell how good it was. The stuffed pepper was great but it will be even better tomorrow or the day after. It is always like that.
Last night we decided not to wait any further so started to check out the possibilities. It was very surprising to see how few planes fly direct from New York to Las Vegas. On most of the flights a change is necessary. Some stops are along the way but some are ridiculously out of the way. We checked and checked for seemingly forever.
Finally we found a reasonable flight with acceptable arrival and departure times and started making the arrangements. When we were finally done and pressed the submit button a message came back that the airline(Delta) was very sorry but the trip at this price was just sold out. You can imagine our annoyance at this but there was nothing else to do but start again.
Finally we found a reasonably priced flight that will fly through Minneapolis-St. Paul. It's a little detour but the good thing is that on one side of the plane there are only two seats in a row.
Now, my question is that why there are direct flights from Minneapolis to Las Vegas and not from New York?
Something else.
Tonight my wife made a fantastic Hungarian dinner. A sour egg soup with poached egg in it and stuffed pepper for main course. Can't begin to tell how good it was. The stuffed pepper was great but it will be even better tomorrow or the day after. It is always like that.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Tuesday
This morning I took Abigail to school and it was about 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Really cold. The one drawback this new apartment house has that there is no direct access from inside the building to the garage. That means we have to go out to the street and walk about twenty five steps before entering the nice, enclosed and heated garage. Terrible nuisance!
The previous building had direct access from inside and that also meant that in bad weather we could stay dry because didn't have to go out and brave the elements. In case it was not obvious we are very, very spoiled here.
Something else.
This morning was spent with very exciting things. We did our weekly laundry and cleaning house.
Today I got a call from an old friend and colleague of mine. I know the bloke for at least forty years because we worked together practically side by side. He "retired" from the company shortly after I did but after a while he realized that being home wasn't his cup of tea and went back to work. And, he has been working ever since. He is an engineer with great experience in our field so it was not difficult for him to find a job. He is a few years older than I am but he is putting in full weeks of work.
We had a long conversation and we reminisced about old colleagues and their whereabouts. Interestingly, he is currently working on a project that we all worked on back in those days and part of which never materialized because of budget problems. Now they have the money and the project is a reality and he is working on it.
it was good to hear his voice and we agreed that we would meet one day in Manhattan for lunch after Winter is over.
The previous building had direct access from inside and that also meant that in bad weather we could stay dry because didn't have to go out and brave the elements. In case it was not obvious we are very, very spoiled here.
Something else.
This morning was spent with very exciting things. We did our weekly laundry and cleaning house.
Today I got a call from an old friend and colleague of mine. I know the bloke for at least forty years because we worked together practically side by side. He "retired" from the company shortly after I did but after a while he realized that being home wasn't his cup of tea and went back to work. And, he has been working ever since. He is an engineer with great experience in our field so it was not difficult for him to find a job. He is a few years older than I am but he is putting in full weeks of work.
We had a long conversation and we reminisced about old colleagues and their whereabouts. Interestingly, he is currently working on a project that we all worked on back in those days and part of which never materialized because of budget problems. Now they have the money and the project is a reality and he is working on it.
it was good to hear his voice and we agreed that we would meet one day in Manhattan for lunch after Winter is over.
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