Irish to memorize

Is oibrí é m'uncail.

My uncle is a worker.

Why is the é needed?

an t-ealaíontóir 

AThe artist

In Irish, the order "PSO" is the rule (predicate - subject - object)
For copular clauses, then: copula - predicate - subject.
So:
Is é an dalta an fear = the man is the student. (predicate: an dalta = the student)
Is é an fear an dalta = the man is the student / the student is the man (predicate: an fear = the man)

The woman is his artist

Is í a ealaíontóir an bhean

Seems to be wrong

This is correct

Is í an bhean a ealaíontóir 

Why?

Rough Day

V.E. called her caregiver a bad name and she may not come back!   M.E.'s brother may be visiting on Sat.

Minimalism

Really enjoying YouTube videos on minimalism otherwise known as throwing stuff away. 

Questions

Why mí mheán fómhair  and not mí mheán fhómhair? Shouldn't the adjective match the noun?  Or is it gentive as in month of middle of Sept.

Dental Work in Mexico

 Getting ready to get some dental work done in Mexico.  I made the appointment for myself and my husband to see Dr Parra in Los Algodones.  Everything I've read about him on line has been positive.  It's not that I can't afford the work to be done in US but it seems so expensive here.  No, it is so expensive.  I know there's a higher overhead for offices, regulations, licensing, taxes here but does it amount to being 3 times the price as Mexico?  I feel that there is some price fixing being done here.  Why is there no competition resulting in a lower price?  I don't get it.  The other thing that bothers me is that they charge a much higher price for people without insurance.  It should be illegal to charge different prices for different people.  Anyway, I'll be getting my first appointment in about 2 weeks.  My sons have tried to dissuade me but the first appointment will only be an x-ray and a treatment plan.  I'll be able to make a claim to my insurance company (yes I have insurance) to see if they will cover it.  I will also be able to see if I'm comfortable with the doctor and his office.  

Yelp Reviews

Someone's Visit to Dr. Parra:

Peaceful Protests

 Yeah right.  I guess my definition of 'peaceful' is much different than Michelle's.
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2020/10/vasko-kohlmayer/about-those-peaceful-protests-michelle-obama-and-the-devious-left/

#2020riots

Getting Back to Normal

 Since we didn't have a very busy life, life in the shut down hasn't been too much different.  I like how some classes and meetings continued under zoom and houseparty.  In some cases I'm actually visiting with family on-line more than I did pre-covid.  Anyway I'm happy that things are getting back to normal.