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Howdy all. First, a weather update. While it was mid-teens temperatures to start the day, we may get over 30 degrees this afternoon. And, the sun is shining. And, it is not snowing. And, the winds are gusting less than 25 mph. Wow. Summertime has arrived. Well, okay, not summer. Butt the deep freeze is over temporarily at least. May even seen 40 in the next week.

Here is the view this morning. Driveway almost completely open and dry. Nice and sunny.

The tax preparer called yesterday late afternoon. Seems I’ve overpaid this year. Refunds from both Federal (IRS) and State of Ohio, will be coming. I had her immediately submit the forms. Both were accepted. She sent me the 1040 forms via secured packets. I’ll drive over to sign off on the paperwork Monday or Tuesday.

I wanted the submissions immediately because of the uncertainty of the cost savings being executed at the IRS and other federal government agencies. Some huge number of layoffs at IRS are happening, and other examination and stoppage of payments are being suggested. I’m hoping my $$ get deposited prior to any major issues.

Really I’m just glad I’m not paying this year. Trying to determine what to have deducted when making IRA distributions, is difficult enough. But when you throw in that some portion of my Social Security “entitlements” (up to 85%) are taxable, I have no idea what is the right amount to deduct. And, as for the State of Ohio, my IRA plan seems to only allow ZERO or 6% (or more) to be deducted. I’m guessing my actual tax percentage is around 2% or so. How do you plan this out correctly? I know I don’t want to pay ridiculous penalties for underestimating, so over is the only other option.

I’m hoping to get a couple more AMS units (4 color filament modules) for my 3D printers with the unexpected money. More likely I’ll see it disappear into a new crown for the last dental implant.

My indoor garden is getting close to harvest time. I’ve had one ripe tomato, but others look like they are about to turn. Lots of them on the plants. I’ve had plenty of Basil and Parsley this last month, and the pepper plants are covered with blossoms.

This was as of last night after the grow lights shut down for the day.

I’ve been also working more on organization. Added a couple more battery boxes for the loose AA and AAA batteries in the drawer.

The AAA one looks about the same. Just smaller, and more, holes and one more A on the lid.

I also printed of a few collection trays for my desk. I have a wire rack organizer I want to set up and put the trays in. Right now, they are just adding to the clutter.

May add more to this blog later today. Or maybe I’ll just Enjoy Life