Living through Change: A Senior’s View on Politics and Community

January 20th, 2025, five days to my 69th birthday. Today is MLK JR Day and the Inauguration Day of the 47th President of The US. As the day proceeds, I have found my self watching sports shows, movies and anything except news covering, the Inauguration. I have no need or want to watch the 47th President sworn in on my television. I don’t hate any person in this world, I hate what they do to the world and the country I live in is all, and I am far from happy with America’s voting in the last election. That said, there is nothing I or others like myself can do to change what is happening, we have no more control now. Sadly, we must now live through the next four years as they come. I do recommend all save their money, and hold on, because damages will be coming for each of us.

Next subject, lets discuss this so called problem in Massachusetts, of a few different things. One this Massaholes, thing, I hear everywhere I go and I encounter. What makes the people of this state, act the way they do? Why are they so rude, indifferent and narcissistic here? I do not understand it really. I guess because I came from a different state and moved here later in life, it is beyond my apparent understanding. I just wish the people in Massachusetts, would get over themselves and not be rude to everyone who weren’t born here.

Third subject today, I am a Senior Citizen about to turn 69. Now the town I live in is Westborough, Ma. and it has no real place for those who are 55 plus, to meet other their own age here. Yes, I know people are saying do two things to me constantly, 1) Volunteer for something get involved, 2) Go to the Senior Centers in the area. Did it in both circumstances, and found 1) Not all Volunteers get accepted, fussy here, 2) The Senior Center is not the place to meet seniors of the opposite sex for dating. And yes I know they want to build a New Community Center in town, and that they spent foolishly over 800 million to buy a building for it. I also know that building needs another 3 to 4 million for repairs to it and more before it can be finished and used. Sadly, even if they do it in 20 phases, it will take numerous years to get it done due to the fact they did not do due diligence and correct inspections and negotiate better. It’s a sad state of affairs to ask the citizens of Westborough to pay for the mistakes of the Boards that control the town, that’s all I will say.

I have found here in Westborough many people are angry people, doesn’t matter which sex they are. They complain of overworking, over paying on taxes, how nasty others are and more. It seems a negative environment to me, for any social action. This town has three major things in it and maybe four really. 1) Numerous churches, 2) Numerous Banks, 3 Numerous Bars/Taverns 4) Commercial stores of all kinds. So why doesn’t it have a Bowling Alley, a Roller Skating Rink, a Movie Theater? It is amazing to me, that a town of this size, and as far as I can see a decent budget doesn’t have the simpler places for people to have fun in. Look I know all about Pickleball Courts in town and people who love doing that, but that’s not for everyone. A little more imagination might help here. And if the town has a brain it will stop raising taxes on homeowners and renters in the town. You chase people out!

Prices are rising on food, electric, gas, utilities and more. Doctors and Medical and Dental too folks. having more children at this time in America is not the thing to do. Protect our children yes, educate the children yes. Don’t let the Education Department in the Country get shut down, don’t allow Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security to come under attack! Leave Obama Care alone folks! Be realistic here, cut government salaries if you wish to save money. Cut unnecessary items yes, but don’t cut programs and Departments that help the people of our nation.

I want to say this, as of today, January 20th, 2025, a new President takes over and yes we have to live with it. The Majority rules in America and they voted him in. yet, as one leaves and one comes in, there will be numerous concerns for all Americans. I want to stop all the big MAGA Celebrations and the yelling and screaming, and stop and think folks. We owe Joe Biden, for taking us through the coronavirus dilemma, for his peace negotiations and foreign affairs policies. For his amping up support for national disasters and his ability to correct the American Economy the way he did and as far as he did. You can cry all you want about Joe Biden’s age, and how in the last year, he faded a lot. In the future, I think we are about to see the same happen on The Republican Side with Trump. the man is 78, unhealthy, both physically and I believe mentally, we shall see how well he holds up under pressure and more. I want to remind all, if Trump gets ill, can’t perform in Office, or anything happens, You Get a President Vance, than what folks? You tell me! The next four years, will be interesting for sure folks, lets see what happens next! You chose so here we go!