What was that all about?

The solar eclipse yesterday left me completely puzzled.  What was all the fuss about?  It was the so-what of the year here.  I mean, it was only a 40 percent eclipse in this region and I noticed nothing.  That may have been because I was sitting in a restaurant having lunch, but still, there was really nothing to see.

This was what happened in Cochrane and Calgary:  Nothing.

Before the event, it was plastered hysterically all over the media.  A million people flocked to Niagara Falls and booked every hotel room in the area just to see it.  They packed parks, set up campers and trailers and picnicked with lawn chairs everywhere.  Why?  I couldn't have cared less.  Cloudy days have been a lot darker here.  I'd rather watch a beautiful sunrise or sunset, but then again, what do I know?  Apparently, I was the odd woman out, but that's usually the case with everything I do or write.

Another annoyance is the ad campaign to get everyone to buy a KardiaMobile kit.  All over the airwaves, this pitch is to get us to fork over $99 for a device that will let us track our heartbeat anytime we want.  Who wants to?!  Are we supposed to whip out our device at a party to check our heart rate?!  I mean, either it's beating, or it's not.  If it's beating, great!  If it's not, you're dead.  Either way, who cares?

Let's add a couple of other irritating ads to the list.  The first that springs to mind are those ubiquitous pitches for 'Sure Health'.  G-d!#$%%#@!!!!!  I hate that guy!!%#%$#@!!  I first blogged about this in 2018.  2018!  And that jerk is still on the airwaves making me crazy!%$%#@!!!   

Right up there with him is Kurt Browning flogging the 'Chip Reverse Mortgage'.  I used to love Kurt.  Now I hate him.  He too has been yapping at me from my screen since 2018!!  Please, buddy, just stick to skating.

So, those are my rants for the day.  I feel better.