Got an email from my accountant today advising that my tax return for 2015 is now complete.  She also revealed that in recognition of my devoted service to the United States Government, Uncle Sam has deemed it appropriate to move me up from the 15% tax bracket. It is now my privilege to remit a robust 25% of my pay to the Treasury Department.

It is hard to describe the deep and abiding honor I feel from being given this special opportunity to contribute to the financial well-being of my homeland.  And it would not have been possible without my retirement from being retired.  Just let me offer a heartfelt fuck thank you for allowing me to give until it hurts.  I know the money will be spent prudently in the fashion only a government can master. My accountant asked if I wanted the $1200. in additional taxes stolen taken directly from my bank account or if I wanted to mail a check. I told her I’d send a check as that seemed like a more personal touch.  And I’m taking this personally.

Of course, whatever I pay in comes back to me in the form of my taxpayer funded bi-weekly paycheck, so I can’t really complain.  Much.  Is this a great country or what?