Friday, April 6th: Today I meant to start on the taxes. It was too cold to go outside and I had several episodes of the mini-series Shogun taped to remind myself that, as bad as taxes can be, at least I’m not a woman in medieval Japan.
I can still remember the first time I read Shogun. I couldn’t get to sleep. How could such a society have ever existed? So far, I’ve only seen the first couple of episodes of the televised version but … I don’t know. It seems a bit watered down. Poor old Mariko-sana. Will she be able to escape that icky husband and get it on with John Blackthorn? Especially now that the smelly barbarian has decided bathing isn’t such a bad thing?
Monday, April 8th: What a mistake it was to do taxes on the Solar Eclipse of the Sun Day. Something must be wrong. Solar flare? Moon fart? I’ll have to try again tomorrow! Wish me luck or I’ll be joining Mariko-sana in pleading for a quick death (which, by the way, does not get you off the hook with the IRS!)
Saying nothing in particular 
Many women were treated very badly throughout history. I enjoyed your post; JT and I hope you are able to get your taxes done in time.
Don’t mess with the IRS!
I’m trying not to!
If ever there was a reason to disembowel yourself, the IRS is it.
I’m watching the new Shogun as well. Stick with it as it does improve, although the lead actors pale in comparison to the original. I do like the fellow who plays Lord Toranaga though.
I agree – the actor who plays Toranga has a fascinating face. I woke up this morning with a huge IRS headache. Our situation doesn’t change from year to year so I don’t understand why the process can’t be easier! Ah well.
Hi Jan, USA taxes sound like a real nightmare. I also read and enjoyed Shogun many years ago. I watched the TV miniseries staring Richard Chamberlain.
the Richard Chamberlain series was beautiful Robbie
It really was. I also enjoyed his version of The Thorn Birds.
They are – like so many things, tax law needs reformation but the congress is too busy dealing with the MAGA lunatics to get anything sane accomplished.
Yes, the world is mixed up right now.
Wow, you sure did get hail! We didn’t get it here, just a downpour. Hang in there, I hope the taxes are complete SOON. I am almost finished with ours, fingers crossed for a simple end to THAT stupid project.
I was so mesmerized by the hail I just stood on the porch and watched it. We’re on a hill and so that’s probably why we got hammered more than the valleys.
Chin up, girl!
I like your sense of humour, Jan.
Shogun – read it & agree
Taxes – just sent them in & agree
Rehashing painful years – reliving one’s life – agree
Thank you for the humour!
Thanks Resa! Some books just can’t be cut down into a 10 part serial without losing something.
Lol!!