And now Friday is finally here. No school next week, the boy gets the whole week off, so it'll be relaxing until the end of the week when hubby packs for trip, leaving Friday. Gathering up all his warm clothes as it's cold where he's going.
Max the dog got his dope this morning disguised in cheese, as usual. He does love cheese, that dog. Speaking of dogs, the weatherman last night said it would be "a two dog night". All righty then. We only have the one dog, maybe sleeping husband counts. He and the dog both snore, I know that.
The city of Houston has installed the first of the new revenue making cameras at the stop lights. So far only downtown. I thought they would be on top of the stop light but they aren't. They are mounted to a pole off to the side of the street and they look, at first glance, like a birdhouse. A birdhouse with 4 camera windows on it. They are giving a 30 day probation period now until the end of the year. Only warnings will be issued if you go through a red light. After the first of the year, the tickets will fly. Directly to your mailbox. Let the fun begin.
The pre-holiday re-arranging of stuff has begun. Gotta get some rooms cleaned out, like the dining room, and ready for the upcoming days. It's a good incentive to fill up the trash cans and pare down around here. We seem to collect junk at record speed.
Max the dog update - they are now home. Hubby and dog both survived the trip. Gave Max a treat and he is sleeping off the buzz. It's too early in the day for hubby to enjoy a buzz so he'll have to wait for the cocktail hour tonight!
Friday, November 18, 2005
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Tidbets
Posted a new piece on Dew on the Kudzu. Check it out! You can use the button on this page.
Gas today: $2.05/gallon
We have used the heater for 2 nights in a row now! Yea!
Bought a Luther VanDross cd "Home for Christmas" today. I love the bargain bin! Last year it was an Elvis Christmas cd. That one went directly to son. Luther we are sharing for now. Son doesn't appreciate it when I start the Stevie Wonder style sway when we listen to "What the World Needs Now." Kids. One time we were checking out our purchases at Borders and one was a Green Day cd for my son. The college age cashier told my son his mom is Jamming for buying it for him. That really grossed out my son!
Hubby takes Max the dog to the vet for his semi annual shots in the morning. Great way to spend a day off, n'cest pas? What a fun trip for both of them. We tranquilize Max a bit so he doesn't freak out so much when they give him the vaccine that goes up his nose. Hubby usually tranquilizes himself after a vet visit!
O.K., I'm done. For now.
Gas today: $2.05/gallon
We have used the heater for 2 nights in a row now! Yea!
Bought a Luther VanDross cd "Home for Christmas" today. I love the bargain bin! Last year it was an Elvis Christmas cd. That one went directly to son. Luther we are sharing for now. Son doesn't appreciate it when I start the Stevie Wonder style sway when we listen to "What the World Needs Now." Kids. One time we were checking out our purchases at Borders and one was a Green Day cd for my son. The college age cashier told my son his mom is Jamming for buying it for him. That really grossed out my son!
Hubby takes Max the dog to the vet for his semi annual shots in the morning. Great way to spend a day off, n'cest pas? What a fun trip for both of them. We tranquilize Max a bit so he doesn't freak out so much when they give him the vaccine that goes up his nose. Hubby usually tranquilizes himself after a vet visit!
O.K., I'm done. For now.
Thursday Treat
Benjamin Franklin: the Many Talents of an American Patriot
Birth to a humble life let him see how the world worked from the bottom,
Entering the world of high society let him see the view from above,
Nevertheless, he could always see the right path.
Joining the world of press at only fifteen,
Advising the world behind a mask
Marking himself from there.
Inspired to achieve more
Never giving up.
From Boston to Philadelphia, he continued to work for change
Ringing the bells of change in the ears of the country.
A few simple words were all he used to inspire,
Needing only wit and a pen to play the sage.
Kindling American values in our hearts,
Lighting them into an internal flame.
Inspiring others with his words,
Never truly forgotten.
Written by my son, age 16, for an AP English II course. The assignment was pre-assigned in relationship with a DAR competition.
My kid rocks.
Birth to a humble life let him see how the world worked from the bottom,
Entering the world of high society let him see the view from above,
Nevertheless, he could always see the right path.
Joining the world of press at only fifteen,
Advising the world behind a mask
Marking himself from there.
Inspired to achieve more
Never giving up.
From Boston to Philadelphia, he continued to work for change
Ringing the bells of change in the ears of the country.
A few simple words were all he used to inspire,
Needing only wit and a pen to play the sage.
Kindling American values in our hearts,
Lighting them into an internal flame.
Inspiring others with his words,
Never truly forgotten.
Written by my son, age 16, for an AP English II course. The assignment was pre-assigned in relationship with a DAR competition.
My kid rocks.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
I Didn't Win It
I didn't win the $315 million mega million last night. I had plans, I tell you. Some lucky soul in California did, though. Good for them. Next time...
Senator Jay Rockefeller said on Fox News Sunday that he met with leaders in Syria, Russia and Saudi Arabia in 2002, before the invasion into Iraq. He said he told these leaders that he was convinced President Bush was planning to go to war with Iraq, no matter what came about. Treasonous activity by a US Senator? Yeah, but you know, Bush lied so it doesn't matter. Elected officials every single day can't wait to jump to a microphone and state that Bush is a liar and they were not given the right information to vote on the war in Iraq. They were tricked, I tell you. Bush lied, they are not accountable for votes or speeches on the floor of the senate pre-war going back to the days of the Clinton administration. Lest we forget that Clinton was the one who made regime change the policy of this country toward Iraq. But Bush lied. Time for Jay Rockefeller to be indicted and go before a judge to explain himself.
Looks like Bob Woodward himself from the Washington Post talked of the identity of Valerie Plame one month before Scooter Libby was documented on speaking about her to a reporter. Hmmm. Isn't that an interesting development. Woodward spent several hours before Fitzgerald, according to the press account, and 'splained himself.
Senator Jay Rockefeller said on Fox News Sunday that he met with leaders in Syria, Russia and Saudi Arabia in 2002, before the invasion into Iraq. He said he told these leaders that he was convinced President Bush was planning to go to war with Iraq, no matter what came about. Treasonous activity by a US Senator? Yeah, but you know, Bush lied so it doesn't matter. Elected officials every single day can't wait to jump to a microphone and state that Bush is a liar and they were not given the right information to vote on the war in Iraq. They were tricked, I tell you. Bush lied, they are not accountable for votes or speeches on the floor of the senate pre-war going back to the days of the Clinton administration. Lest we forget that Clinton was the one who made regime change the policy of this country toward Iraq. But Bush lied. Time for Jay Rockefeller to be indicted and go before a judge to explain himself.
Looks like Bob Woodward himself from the Washington Post talked of the identity of Valerie Plame one month before Scooter Libby was documented on speaking about her to a reporter. Hmmm. Isn't that an interesting development. Woodward spent several hours before Fitzgerald, according to the press account, and 'splained himself.
Warm Inside Wednesday
Cold here today! It'll only be around 60 degrees for a high temp today. WooHoo.
I have many streams of thought running around my little brain this morning. So many thoughts, so little cohesiveness. I could use a little ADD medication today!
So, the US Senate yesterday voted to do a one year windfall profits tax on Big Oil (cue up the dark and menacing theme music). This was the climax of the entertaining panel last week comprised of the CEO's of the 5 major oil producers for this country. The senators were trying their best to beat up on these men for running profitable companies for their stockholders. And, horror of horrors, they also pulled down large salaries and bonuses. Wow, you would think we lived in a free market system or something. Does anyone really think this new tax, on top of all the other taxes paid for oil, will only be a one year done deal? And, guess what this will do to the price of oil. Bring it down? Ha, good one! This stuff is always passed on to the consumer. Now that an election year is looming ahead and oil companies are making profits, the Senate is interested in policy on energy? Where have they been for 30 years? Not having the balls to do anything, that's where. Not a single refinery built or major renovations, for that matter. Refineries are at capacity. India and China are booming and gobbling up petroleum. No new drilling allowed in this country, oh no. Where were these concerned policy makers when the oil companies were getting $8 per barrel of oil and no one could make a living in the business? Did they care then? Only the Gulf of Mexico drilling activity keeps this economy going yet everyone is shocked, shocked I tell you, when two major hurricanes in a season knock rigs and refineries out. Imagine that.
And now we learn that energy producing wind machines are being scheduled for building in the Gulf. Why off the coast of Texas? Because the loudmouth hypocrites in Washington, screaming about the environment and global warming produced by fossil fuels, don't want the wind machines blocking the coastal view from the mansions on Cape Cod and the like. Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, Walter Cronkite, to name a few that have petitioned to disallow the activity in their back yards. So be it. More jobs here.
I think we should hound the senators to produce a panel of entertainment executives making outlandish money off the backs of the working man who wants to see a movie or buy a dvd to watch at home. Let's examine those salaries and bonuses. Let's begin with Spielberg, Lucas, Geffin, et al. and look at the numbers. Or does the free market only apply to some industry and not all in this country?
I have many streams of thought running around my little brain this morning. So many thoughts, so little cohesiveness. I could use a little ADD medication today!
So, the US Senate yesterday voted to do a one year windfall profits tax on Big Oil (cue up the dark and menacing theme music). This was the climax of the entertaining panel last week comprised of the CEO's of the 5 major oil producers for this country. The senators were trying their best to beat up on these men for running profitable companies for their stockholders. And, horror of horrors, they also pulled down large salaries and bonuses. Wow, you would think we lived in a free market system or something. Does anyone really think this new tax, on top of all the other taxes paid for oil, will only be a one year done deal? And, guess what this will do to the price of oil. Bring it down? Ha, good one! This stuff is always passed on to the consumer. Now that an election year is looming ahead and oil companies are making profits, the Senate is interested in policy on energy? Where have they been for 30 years? Not having the balls to do anything, that's where. Not a single refinery built or major renovations, for that matter. Refineries are at capacity. India and China are booming and gobbling up petroleum. No new drilling allowed in this country, oh no. Where were these concerned policy makers when the oil companies were getting $8 per barrel of oil and no one could make a living in the business? Did they care then? Only the Gulf of Mexico drilling activity keeps this economy going yet everyone is shocked, shocked I tell you, when two major hurricanes in a season knock rigs and refineries out. Imagine that.
And now we learn that energy producing wind machines are being scheduled for building in the Gulf. Why off the coast of Texas? Because the loudmouth hypocrites in Washington, screaming about the environment and global warming produced by fossil fuels, don't want the wind machines blocking the coastal view from the mansions on Cape Cod and the like. Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, Walter Cronkite, to name a few that have petitioned to disallow the activity in their back yards. So be it. More jobs here.
I think we should hound the senators to produce a panel of entertainment executives making outlandish money off the backs of the working man who wants to see a movie or buy a dvd to watch at home. Let's examine those salaries and bonuses. Let's begin with Spielberg, Lucas, Geffin, et al. and look at the numbers. Or does the free market only apply to some industry and not all in this country?
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Talk To Me Tuesday
I ws just listening to talk radio - the Laura Ingraham show - and her guest was C-Span's creator, Brian Lamb. One of my heroes. Such a mild mannered and patient person. Turns out he is a native Hoosier, like hubby is, and even went to the same university as hubby, Purdue University. I knew I liked him! He was recently married for the first time, at age 63, to a girl he met in elementary school and caught up with again. So cool.
Suppose to finally get a true cold front coming through tonight. Thank you, thank you. My sinuses are killing me.
Enjoying a tall glass of cold Fresca. Haven't had it in years so it is a nice change. I'm thinking a touch of vodka in it would make a tasty cocktail in the evening.
Trying to get all the ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner in the pantry and fridge. Just the three of us this year so I'm not feeding masses of people or anything. Looks like the following day hubby will journey to one of the "Stan" countries. Purchased some extra long johns he likes - made of silk and comfy enough to also be pajamas. They should arrive before he leaves. I continue to do most of my shopping over the internet. So easy to do and it comes right to the door. It doesn't get better than that.
I'm listed on www.basilsblog.com in the upcoming interviews section. Go on over and leave a question for him to ask me. I hope it's a fun thing to do. I did a question for The American Princess interview. I love her blog. Wacky questions welcome!
Suppose to finally get a true cold front coming through tonight. Thank you, thank you. My sinuses are killing me.
Enjoying a tall glass of cold Fresca. Haven't had it in years so it is a nice change. I'm thinking a touch of vodka in it would make a tasty cocktail in the evening.
Trying to get all the ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner in the pantry and fridge. Just the three of us this year so I'm not feeding masses of people or anything. Looks like the following day hubby will journey to one of the "Stan" countries. Purchased some extra long johns he likes - made of silk and comfy enough to also be pajamas. They should arrive before he leaves. I continue to do most of my shopping over the internet. So easy to do and it comes right to the door. It doesn't get better than that.
I'm listed on www.basilsblog.com in the upcoming interviews section. Go on over and leave a question for him to ask me. I hope it's a fun thing to do. I did a question for The American Princess interview. I love her blog. Wacky questions welcome!
Monday, November 14, 2005
A Movie and Dinner, Too
Yesterday afternoon we had a rare occurance as of late. A family outing and all three of us were in agreement of what it would be! We saw the movie "Jarhead" and then we had a bite at Red Robin. It was good for us to all be out together after it feels like it has been too long. We all enjoyed the movie. It's is definately a Hollywood version of the military but it's what I was expecting. Jamie Foxx was excellent.
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Gov of Louisiana, has been named one of the worst governors in the country. Ya think?
If you are interested in an intellectually honest article on the "lies" of the pre-war run up in Iraq, you may want to read an excellent article written by Norman Podhoretz in the Wall Street Journal. I have printed it out after scanning it so I can be more thorough and it is 9 computer printed pages. He has a great mind.
I am known for jumping in with both feet when I do something, so I have volunteered to participate in the project of interviewing bloggers at Basil's Blog. I am to be added to the list and encourage you, gentle reader, to email in a question for him to ask me! I'm curious to find out what happens!
Next week is Thanksgiving break. All week. I'll be loving the break from routine. I don't remember getting a whole week from school during my school days, though. Just the Friday after.
I wore my contact lens yesterday for the movie, thinking my sinus difficulties were improved enough for me to do so. Wrong. Today my eyes and very red and irritated again. Nuts. I am so aggrevated to have contact lens and not be able to wear them right now. Back on the Claritin.
Wizard of Oz on TBS over the weekend, colorized. Disturbing.
Santa ordered the boy's big Christmas present over the weekend. He's getting the new XBox 360 that he was been drooling over. I hope the supplies hold and he gets it in time for the holiday and can enjoy it during the school break. He picked it out, of course, as I am completely ignorant of all things video. Although, I am thinking I need one of those new, slim IPod's. I can't keep up with all the stuff coming out and what's hot, what's not. That's my teenager's job. And my engineer husband's job, too!
Laundry calls.
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Gov of Louisiana, has been named one of the worst governors in the country. Ya think?
If you are interested in an intellectually honest article on the "lies" of the pre-war run up in Iraq, you may want to read an excellent article written by Norman Podhoretz in the Wall Street Journal. I have printed it out after scanning it so I can be more thorough and it is 9 computer printed pages. He has a great mind.
I am known for jumping in with both feet when I do something, so I have volunteered to participate in the project of interviewing bloggers at Basil's Blog. I am to be added to the list and encourage you, gentle reader, to email in a question for him to ask me! I'm curious to find out what happens!
Next week is Thanksgiving break. All week. I'll be loving the break from routine. I don't remember getting a whole week from school during my school days, though. Just the Friday after.
I wore my contact lens yesterday for the movie, thinking my sinus difficulties were improved enough for me to do so. Wrong. Today my eyes and very red and irritated again. Nuts. I am so aggrevated to have contact lens and not be able to wear them right now. Back on the Claritin.
Wizard of Oz on TBS over the weekend, colorized. Disturbing.
Santa ordered the boy's big Christmas present over the weekend. He's getting the new XBox 360 that he was been drooling over. I hope the supplies hold and he gets it in time for the holiday and can enjoy it during the school break. He picked it out, of course, as I am completely ignorant of all things video. Although, I am thinking I need one of those new, slim IPod's. I can't keep up with all the stuff coming out and what's hot, what's not. That's my teenager's job. And my engineer husband's job, too!
Laundry calls.
Friday, November 11, 2005
TGIF
Happy Friday, y'all. Glad it is finally here. The sick guys around here are wearing me down. Son is home again today trying to shake the bug he has. Making an appointment for him tomorrow with the doctor just to be on the safe side.
Watched some C-Span yesterday afternoon while Karen Hughes was testifying before the House foreign affairs committee. She was great, as usual. So well-spoken and thoughtful. Even the usual suspects who normally slander the administration on a daily basis were impressed with her. Except, Barbara Lee (D-California) but what do you expect from the only member of the House to not vote for the ouster of Saddam Hussein. Her soulmate, I suppose. She looked particulary foolish talking about "lies" and "misleading" in the run up to the war in Iraq.
I congratulate these democratic senators for supporting Lindsey Graham's (R-S.C.) amendment to specify the "rights" of enemy combattants scooped up on the battlefield - Wyden (D-OR), Leiberman (R-CT), Landrieu (D-LA), Conrad (D-ND), and Nelson (D-NE). These republican senators voted against the amendment - Chaffee (R-RI), Sununu (R-NH), Smith (R-OR), and Spector (R-PA). To say that enemies on the battlefield should have the same legal rights in a CIVILIAN Federal Court as any American citizen does is reprehensible. These republicians need a sharp smack of reality. The democrats are to be congratulated for bucking their party line voter comrades.
Have you seen the new commercial on Kurdistan? Fantastic. If that doesn't bring a smile to your face, I don't know what it takes to make you happy. It's Veteran's Day. Thank a Veteran for the freedom we all tend to take for granted.
Hubby getting ready to go to a "Stan" country later in the month for a client. Not Kurdistan, though! Not yet, anyway!
Now that it is back into the 80's outside here, my ac is running non-stop again. Yuk. Next week we may really get a cold front move through, according to the local weather guesser. That would be nice...
Watched some C-Span yesterday afternoon while Karen Hughes was testifying before the House foreign affairs committee. She was great, as usual. So well-spoken and thoughtful. Even the usual suspects who normally slander the administration on a daily basis were impressed with her. Except, Barbara Lee (D-California) but what do you expect from the only member of the House to not vote for the ouster of Saddam Hussein. Her soulmate, I suppose. She looked particulary foolish talking about "lies" and "misleading" in the run up to the war in Iraq.
I congratulate these democratic senators for supporting Lindsey Graham's (R-S.C.) amendment to specify the "rights" of enemy combattants scooped up on the battlefield - Wyden (D-OR), Leiberman (R-CT), Landrieu (D-LA), Conrad (D-ND), and Nelson (D-NE). These republican senators voted against the amendment - Chaffee (R-RI), Sununu (R-NH), Smith (R-OR), and Spector (R-PA). To say that enemies on the battlefield should have the same legal rights in a CIVILIAN Federal Court as any American citizen does is reprehensible. These republicians need a sharp smack of reality. The democrats are to be congratulated for bucking their party line voter comrades.
Have you seen the new commercial on Kurdistan? Fantastic. If that doesn't bring a smile to your face, I don't know what it takes to make you happy. It's Veteran's Day. Thank a Veteran for the freedom we all tend to take for granted.
Hubby getting ready to go to a "Stan" country later in the month for a client. Not Kurdistan, though! Not yet, anyway!
Now that it is back into the 80's outside here, my ac is running non-stop again. Yuk. Next week we may really get a cold front move through, according to the local weather guesser. That would be nice...
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Feels Like Monday
It's a blah day. Been taking a break from the computer and the news as much as possible. Yesterday son was home from school as he was not feeling well.
Amazing Race - still amazing. I'm liking the family version better than I thought I would.
Turned on the news a little while ago. Amman, Jordan dealing with three suicide bomb attacks - one each at the Hyatt, Radisson and the Days Inn. Hubby stays at the Radisson when he is there, or he has in the past. Said the security was light the last time he was there. So, I am back to taking a break from the news.
Making buffalo style wings for son before the scout meeting tonight. His idea of comfort food!
Texas elections not surprising. Mayor Bill White won very easily. He even had my vote. Supposedly our mayor is a non-partisan office but he's a democrat. He has been a champ for the city, though so he had my support. Proposition 2 easily passed, too. The amendment to the state constitution making marriage officially between a man and a woman. Duh.
Have a good one.
Amazing Race - still amazing. I'm liking the family version better than I thought I would.
Turned on the news a little while ago. Amman, Jordan dealing with three suicide bomb attacks - one each at the Hyatt, Radisson and the Days Inn. Hubby stays at the Radisson when he is there, or he has in the past. Said the security was light the last time he was there. So, I am back to taking a break from the news.
Making buffalo style wings for son before the scout meeting tonight. His idea of comfort food!
Texas elections not surprising. Mayor Bill White won very easily. He even had my vote. Supposedly our mayor is a non-partisan office but he's a democrat. He has been a champ for the city, though so he had my support. Proposition 2 easily passed, too. The amendment to the state constitution making marriage officially between a man and a woman. Duh.
Have a good one.
Monday, November 07, 2005
Say What?
It is the theatre of the absurd, again. Many on Capitol Hill now think the ticket back into power is to accuse the president of lying about the intelligence reports leading up to the war in Iraq. The very same democrats who voted for the war resolution and agreed in long, flowing speeches on the floor of the Senate, mind you. Especially spotlight whores like Chuckie Shumer. The same Chuckie Shumer who was recently caught in the not widely publized (surprise!) trick of exposing the credit history and records of the black lt. governor in Maryland running for the Senate, a Republican. Think of the gnashing of teeth and fainting on the senate floor if that had been a republican trick in the campaign. The special prosecutor, Fitzgerald, specifically said at his press conference that his indictment of Scooter Libby meant nothing one way or the other about the lead up to the war in Iraq. I guess that was not to be believed but the charges against Libby are to be believed. Easy to pick and choose your reality, I guess. If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything.
France is burning. They are on day 13 at this point and no let up in sight. Chirac, man of steel that he is, has hidden out through out the whole thing up until yesterday when he issued a tepid at best reply that this behavior will not be tolerated. The man's a rock, I'll tell ya.
Finally the sociopath that escaped from the jail here on the way back to death row was captured in Shreveport, LA. End of the road trip for him. He was drunk and using a pay phone when he was spotted.
Tomorrow is voting day in our little part of the world. If it is for you, make plans to do so. Put it on your calendar. Excercise your duty as a citizen of this free country and vote. Many have died so you can do so.
France is burning. They are on day 13 at this point and no let up in sight. Chirac, man of steel that he is, has hidden out through out the whole thing up until yesterday when he issued a tepid at best reply that this behavior will not be tolerated. The man's a rock, I'll tell ya.
Finally the sociopath that escaped from the jail here on the way back to death row was captured in Shreveport, LA. End of the road trip for him. He was drunk and using a pay phone when he was spotted.
Tomorrow is voting day in our little part of the world. If it is for you, make plans to do so. Put it on your calendar. Excercise your duty as a citizen of this free country and vote. Many have died so you can do so.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
It's So Cool
Thanks to all for the kind comments on the new design. All props go to Lisa at Design a Blog, you will see her button on this site. She's the woman, I'll tell ya. She asked a few basic questions to find out what I had in mind and went with it. She rocks. And she answers questions for even rookies like me. I still have to get her the blogroll sites but am behind on that. My guys have hogged the computer all weekend. I'm taking it back in the morning!
I purchased a Belgian wafflemaker Friday and we have so enjoyed our waffles this weekend. It is a great machine - professional quality according to the hype - and even I don't burn them. So yummy.
Son's AP Biology teacher called Friday afternoon. The reason he is having some difficulty in the class has been discovered. He should have taken Biology I and then Chemistry before this class. Well, now. It is all making sense now. She is trying to get his class changed. Poor guy. Science is a strong subject for him and he loves the subject so he was really frustrated. The fact that he was passing at all is amazing to me. His French II teacher wants him to go into a AP class as he is straight A in her class and she knows he isn't being challenged. Maybe between the two changes it'll all work out.
Spoke to MIL this morning. Southern Indiana was hit with a devasting tornado but she is further north and wasn't affected. She is really excited to be coming for Christmas so I guess we did the right thing. She is bringing an extra suitcase loaded with things she thinks we want, as she is downsizing in a smaller condo. Yeah, just what this house needs. More stuff.
When I was purchasing aforementioned waffle maker, at Linens and Things, I was also shopping for a new bedspread. We need a bedspread on our king size bed, a comforter is too short on the sides and the way the bed is platformed, it doesn't work with the ruffle thingys on the sides under the comforter. They don't carry them anymore! I bought the one we use now there so I was not pleased with this development. I must resort to my catalogs, I guess. I am the catalog queen and receive every catalog published in this country, from the looks of my mail, especially at Christmas time.
Gas - $2.31
I purchased a Belgian wafflemaker Friday and we have so enjoyed our waffles this weekend. It is a great machine - professional quality according to the hype - and even I don't burn them. So yummy.
Son's AP Biology teacher called Friday afternoon. The reason he is having some difficulty in the class has been discovered. He should have taken Biology I and then Chemistry before this class. Well, now. It is all making sense now. She is trying to get his class changed. Poor guy. Science is a strong subject for him and he loves the subject so he was really frustrated. The fact that he was passing at all is amazing to me. His French II teacher wants him to go into a AP class as he is straight A in her class and she knows he isn't being challenged. Maybe between the two changes it'll all work out.
Spoke to MIL this morning. Southern Indiana was hit with a devasting tornado but she is further north and wasn't affected. She is really excited to be coming for Christmas so I guess we did the right thing. She is bringing an extra suitcase loaded with things she thinks we want, as she is downsizing in a smaller condo. Yeah, just what this house needs. More stuff.
When I was purchasing aforementioned waffle maker, at Linens and Things, I was also shopping for a new bedspread. We need a bedspread on our king size bed, a comforter is too short on the sides and the way the bed is platformed, it doesn't work with the ruffle thingys on the sides under the comforter. They don't carry them anymore! I bought the one we use now there so I was not pleased with this development. I must resort to my catalogs, I guess. I am the catalog queen and receive every catalog published in this country, from the looks of my mail, especially at Christmas time.
Gas - $2.31
Friday, November 04, 2005
You Like?
Here it is - Ta-Daaa! What do you think? I love it. It only needs the blogroll done and we're cooking with gas. Lisa rocks!
Ahhh, Friday
Finally, we are at the end of the week. I've been to the grocery store and purchased stuff for the weekend. Making baked pasta with fresh mozzarella and Parmesan reggiano then chili tomorrow. Those will stretch through out hungry times.
I think Jimmy Carter needs to sit down and shut up. He was a failed President, a failed governor of Georgia before that (I lived in Atlanta during that time) and now thinks he is worthy of being listened to as a sage former world leader. Yuk. I remember gas lines, sky high mortgage rates, Iran hostages, ushering in the Ayatollah Khomeni while betraying the Shah of Iran, and on and on. He may be a good man as far as his work with Habitat for Humanity goes, but as a political leader? NO! He continues to make himself look like a fool and shows no long term vision for anything.
My new blog design is looking good, gentle readers. I am stoked! That Lisa at Design a Blog is doing good work.
My son has been a Pez dispenser collector for most of his life. Nothing organized or anything like that, just ones that he likes or are seasonal or timely. Holiday ones and ones like Star Wars or Peanuts characters. Have you seen the giant ones out lately? I bought him one with an Astros helmet as the decoration at the top. Now I purchased a Chewbacca for his Christmas stocking! Too funny. Giant Chewy head. Chewy is a fave character. He loves to make the noise and has a friend who does a spot on impression of it. Boys.
Happy Friday, all!
I think Jimmy Carter needs to sit down and shut up. He was a failed President, a failed governor of Georgia before that (I lived in Atlanta during that time) and now thinks he is worthy of being listened to as a sage former world leader. Yuk. I remember gas lines, sky high mortgage rates, Iran hostages, ushering in the Ayatollah Khomeni while betraying the Shah of Iran, and on and on. He may be a good man as far as his work with Habitat for Humanity goes, but as a political leader? NO! He continues to make himself look like a fool and shows no long term vision for anything.
My new blog design is looking good, gentle readers. I am stoked! That Lisa at Design a Blog is doing good work.
My son has been a Pez dispenser collector for most of his life. Nothing organized or anything like that, just ones that he likes or are seasonal or timely. Holiday ones and ones like Star Wars or Peanuts characters. Have you seen the giant ones out lately? I bought him one with an Astros helmet as the decoration at the top. Now I purchased a Chewbacca for his Christmas stocking! Too funny. Giant Chewy head. Chewy is a fave character. He loves to make the noise and has a friend who does a spot on impression of it. Boys.
Happy Friday, all!
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Day Three
Yes, day three with pitiful husband at home. Tomorrow, for the good of our 22 year marriage, he had best go off to work!
I am sooooo excited! Lisa, from Design a Blog, is working on my new blog format. Yea! I have been wanting a "real" looking one since I started and I am hopeless about the whole thing. I saw a working design last night and I am gonna love it when it's all done. Plus, I'll have a blogroll and can return the favor of those who have graciously included me in theirs.
I started the first load of laundry at 5:30 this morning and I am still not finished with what I wanted to wash today. Jeez. We are only a family of three.
I saw a few chunks of the Rosa Parks extravaganza yesterday on C-Span. I can't help but think the poor woman would have been so embarrassed by the whole thing. She lived as a humble woman in Detroit the last of her years without the publicity machines of do-gooders of today. She was a true patriot. Just doing her civil disobedience because it was the right thing to do, not for a book deal or movie deal or talk show glory. All the usual suspects were parading out to spew - the Clintons, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Louis Farrakhan, Pelosi, etc. Turned into a political rally aided and abetted by the clergy there. Just like what happened to Paul Wellstone's in Minnesota a few years back. So disgusting. Is that how Rosa Park's would have wanted to be honored? Even spewing forth about Alito and the Supreme Court nominations at her "funeral"? And how do people like the Clintons feel about appearing with slime like Farrakhan who truly believe the white man has no reason to exist? I guess the level of ego and desire to remain in the spotlight overcome all that.
Prince Charles and Camilla are doing the U.S. tour. Does anyone really care?
I am sooooo excited! Lisa, from Design a Blog, is working on my new blog format. Yea! I have been wanting a "real" looking one since I started and I am hopeless about the whole thing. I saw a working design last night and I am gonna love it when it's all done. Plus, I'll have a blogroll and can return the favor of those who have graciously included me in theirs.
I started the first load of laundry at 5:30 this morning and I am still not finished with what I wanted to wash today. Jeez. We are only a family of three.
I saw a few chunks of the Rosa Parks extravaganza yesterday on C-Span. I can't help but think the poor woman would have been so embarrassed by the whole thing. She lived as a humble woman in Detroit the last of her years without the publicity machines of do-gooders of today. She was a true patriot. Just doing her civil disobedience because it was the right thing to do, not for a book deal or movie deal or talk show glory. All the usual suspects were parading out to spew - the Clintons, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Louis Farrakhan, Pelosi, etc. Turned into a political rally aided and abetted by the clergy there. Just like what happened to Paul Wellstone's in Minnesota a few years back. So disgusting. Is that how Rosa Park's would have wanted to be honored? Even spewing forth about Alito and the Supreme Court nominations at her "funeral"? And how do people like the Clintons feel about appearing with slime like Farrakhan who truly believe the white man has no reason to exist? I guess the level of ego and desire to remain in the spotlight overcome all that.
Prince Charles and Camilla are doing the U.S. tour. Does anyone really care?
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Day Two
Hubby staying home again today. Bleck. He is still chugging the cough meds, though, and it helps him sleep.
Chilly this morning. Puts me more in the holiday mood, I guess. I have been making reservations for things to do when mother in law is here for Christmas. I have decided that if I can keep everyone busy, there will be less down time and less time for hubby to be irritated with her. Peace.
Gotta get over and do early voting. I hate the long lines on voting day. I vote at an elementary school here in our subdivision, which is nice and handy, but parking is a nightmare. So, early voting is the ticket for me.
Poor son has to go to math tutoring. He is having difficulties with Algebra II. He needs to get his grade up. He is in a pre-AP course which I think just moves too quickly for him. I completely symphatize, as I am not the math parent around here. So, today he will start going to sessions after school today. I'm just happy they are offered at school so he can just stay and get the help. Much better than me trying to hunt down a good tutor.
Gas - $2.51 yesterday at Kroger. I use my frequent shopper card there and it is suppose to give a little price break.
Chilly this morning. Puts me more in the holiday mood, I guess. I have been making reservations for things to do when mother in law is here for Christmas. I have decided that if I can keep everyone busy, there will be less down time and less time for hubby to be irritated with her. Peace.
Gotta get over and do early voting. I hate the long lines on voting day. I vote at an elementary school here in our subdivision, which is nice and handy, but parking is a nightmare. So, early voting is the ticket for me.
Poor son has to go to math tutoring. He is having difficulties with Algebra II. He needs to get his grade up. He is in a pre-AP course which I think just moves too quickly for him. I completely symphatize, as I am not the math parent around here. So, today he will start going to sessions after school today. I'm just happy they are offered at school so he can just stay and get the help. Much better than me trying to hunt down a good tutor.
Gas - $2.51 yesterday at Kroger. I use my frequent shopper card there and it is suppose to give a little price break.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Not Much
Slow day. Hubby is home with a cold and we all know what that means - no rest for the wicked! He got some strong cough meds and that is knocking him out now.
Not much for Halloween last night. It poured down raining just before sunset and we only got two rings of the doorbell. Wierd. Felt sorry for the little kids. Although, the past couple of years I have noticed fewer and fewer kids come out. Safety concerns, I guess. Sad.
Going to make a quick comforting supper of pork chops on the George Foreman Grill (how did I ever live without that invention?!), garlic, cajun spiced rice, steamed broccoli and biscuits. Hopefully hubby will see something there he wants. I made him a brunch of eggs and grits so he was satisfied this morning. Poor baby.
Amazing Race tonight. Missed it due to World Series games. Looking forward to catching up.
Y'all be good.
Not much for Halloween last night. It poured down raining just before sunset and we only got two rings of the doorbell. Wierd. Felt sorry for the little kids. Although, the past couple of years I have noticed fewer and fewer kids come out. Safety concerns, I guess. Sad.
Going to make a quick comforting supper of pork chops on the George Foreman Grill (how did I ever live without that invention?!), garlic, cajun spiced rice, steamed broccoli and biscuits. Hopefully hubby will see something there he wants. I made him a brunch of eggs and grits so he was satisfied this morning. Poor baby.
Amazing Race tonight. Missed it due to World Series games. Looking forward to catching up.
Y'all be good.
Monday, October 31, 2005
Happy Halloween, Y'all!
Keeping my fingers crossed that it will not rain this evening until after the kids get to trick or treat. I remember when my son was little and it would rain. No fun. I am busy packing treat bags for the handing out tonight. I get those little paper bags and put in a couple of pieces of candy into them. Otherwise, the bowl of candy would disappear in no time as son and hubby are prone to giving out big handfuls at a time! I want it to last so everyone gets some and we don't run out early!
The trip to the bookstore was fun Friday afternoon with son. He purchased a big book of Mad magazine comic strips and a copy of Inferno. I bought a paperback of the latest Diane Mott Davidson book. I love her series. I didn't realize the new one was out in paperback now. The main character is a caterer who ends up solving murder mysteries at the events she caters. She also includes recipes for the food she prepares for the events. It is fun and I really enjoy the escape her series of books have been for me.
Yesterday afternoon we went to watch son's acting class performance. It was to be today, but then the teacher realized it is Halloween tonight! She's a trip. We love her. Anyway, son was great, as we always think he is, naturally. They did a drama in the format of theatre in the round. One of his old friends was able to come so that was great. Son had been to his high school play a couple of weeks ago. I love that they support each other. They've been best pals since 4th grade. Then afterwards we went out for TexMex for dinner. Eating my fill of freshly made at tableside guacomole is always a welcome treat!
I'm going to have to fix more coffee. I am not quite 100% yet. Monday. New flavor of coffee creamer - peppermint mocha. Yummy, I suppose for the upcoming holidays. Yesterday on the way to the playhouse we noticed all the holiday decorations are up in the area. Earlier and earlier every year. Bah humbug! Why can't we enjoy each holiday before we over run it with Christmas? Soon it'll overtake the 4th of July!
Y'all dress up and have fun tonight!
The trip to the bookstore was fun Friday afternoon with son. He purchased a big book of Mad magazine comic strips and a copy of Inferno. I bought a paperback of the latest Diane Mott Davidson book. I love her series. I didn't realize the new one was out in paperback now. The main character is a caterer who ends up solving murder mysteries at the events she caters. She also includes recipes for the food she prepares for the events. It is fun and I really enjoy the escape her series of books have been for me.
Yesterday afternoon we went to watch son's acting class performance. It was to be today, but then the teacher realized it is Halloween tonight! She's a trip. We love her. Anyway, son was great, as we always think he is, naturally. They did a drama in the format of theatre in the round. One of his old friends was able to come so that was great. Son had been to his high school play a couple of weeks ago. I love that they support each other. They've been best pals since 4th grade. Then afterwards we went out for TexMex for dinner. Eating my fill of freshly made at tableside guacomole is always a welcome treat!
I'm going to have to fix more coffee. I am not quite 100% yet. Monday. New flavor of coffee creamer - peppermint mocha. Yummy, I suppose for the upcoming holidays. Yesterday on the way to the playhouse we noticed all the holiday decorations are up in the area. Earlier and earlier every year. Bah humbug! Why can't we enjoy each holiday before we over run it with Christmas? Soon it'll overtake the 4th of July!
Y'all dress up and have fun tonight!
Friday, October 28, 2005
No Fritmas After All
As is being reported this morning, Fitzgerald will have an indictment for Lewis Libby, chief of staff for Dick Cheney, but not on Karl Rove. Shucks, that'll ruin lots of people's days now. Libby will take the brunt of the problems now with it all drawn out in court for the rest of Bush's term. Not what the original grand jury was looking into, mind you, the outing of Valerie Plame. Looks like no one did anything wrong there. Joe Wilson, liar, liar. I wonder who he wants to portray him in the movie about his book now? He used to say he thought DeNiro would be good. Such a high self esteem.
Caught some of Cindy Sheehan's press conference on C-Span this morning. I counted 7 reporters in the audience. Her usual self. Nothing new. Bush lied. Get out of Iraq now. Recruiters lie to high school students. I would recommend she hire a voice coach with the fees she gets from speaking engagements.
My son has a broken heart. Poor guy. His gf broke it off yesterday and he's sad. They hope to stay close friends, though. I remember those days. He told me about it on the way home from school yesterday so we headed to the store to get a few treats. Broken hearts need treats! Told him we'll go to the bookstore after school today, since it's Friday and we're free. We do love bookstores.
Caught some of Cindy Sheehan's press conference on C-Span this morning. I counted 7 reporters in the audience. Her usual self. Nothing new. Bush lied. Get out of Iraq now. Recruiters lie to high school students. I would recommend she hire a voice coach with the fees she gets from speaking engagements.
My son has a broken heart. Poor guy. His gf broke it off yesterday and he's sad. They hope to stay close friends, though. I remember those days. He told me about it on the way home from school yesterday so we headed to the store to get a few treats. Broken hearts need treats! Told him we'll go to the bookstore after school today, since it's Friday and we're free. We do love bookstores.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
The Dream Is Gone
Ah, well. Game Four ended with the Astros loss of 1-0. The guys kept the heart and spirit in the game, just couldn't outplay the Sox. There's always next year...
I think I am taking a self-imposed exile from my news addiction today. I have had enough for the next 24 hours. Between the talking heads going orgasmic over impending grand jury indictments on members of Bush's administration and the withdrawal of Harriet Miers from Supreme Court recommendation, I have had enough.
Now that the debacle of the Miers nomination is over, it is time for Bush to go back to the roots of the party and nominate a life long true conservative to the bench. Not someone who was a democrat until 5 minutes ago to appease the screaming fools like Leahy and Schumer, who won't vote for anyone Bush nominates anyway. Bush needs to finally realize that no matter how much he bends over for the moonbat dems, they will still scream about the "far right wing" of the republican party. Everything they don't agree with is "extremist". Well, they got Ruth Bader-Ginsburg with something like a 96-4 vote because there used to be some integrity in the process. The president has a right to his person for the bench unless something is seriously wrong with character or criminal behavior. Take the gloves off and grow a spine in this area. The other side only wants gotcha politics and bellowing press conferences offering only the agenda of "no" and not solutions to anything.
Cindy Sheehan was arrested yesterday in front of the White House so she got her wish. Not smiling so broadly for the camera this time, though. Maybe the novelity is wearing thin. She has announced a press conference for tomorrow. And she will do her thing in front of Walter Reed Hospital Saturday. She sure has an odd way to show her support for the military and their families. Now that she has the big time pr firm to schedule her out for speeches at $30,000 a pop, I predict her free performances will lessen in number.
Looking forward to a new blog design. Having fun thinking of ideas.
I think I am taking a self-imposed exile from my news addiction today. I have had enough for the next 24 hours. Between the talking heads going orgasmic over impending grand jury indictments on members of Bush's administration and the withdrawal of Harriet Miers from Supreme Court recommendation, I have had enough.
Now that the debacle of the Miers nomination is over, it is time for Bush to go back to the roots of the party and nominate a life long true conservative to the bench. Not someone who was a democrat until 5 minutes ago to appease the screaming fools like Leahy and Schumer, who won't vote for anyone Bush nominates anyway. Bush needs to finally realize that no matter how much he bends over for the moonbat dems, they will still scream about the "far right wing" of the republican party. Everything they don't agree with is "extremist". Well, they got Ruth Bader-Ginsburg with something like a 96-4 vote because there used to be some integrity in the process. The president has a right to his person for the bench unless something is seriously wrong with character or criminal behavior. Take the gloves off and grow a spine in this area. The other side only wants gotcha politics and bellowing press conferences offering only the agenda of "no" and not solutions to anything.
Cindy Sheehan was arrested yesterday in front of the White House so she got her wish. Not smiling so broadly for the camera this time, though. Maybe the novelity is wearing thin. She has announced a press conference for tomorrow. And she will do her thing in front of Walter Reed Hospital Saturday. She sure has an odd way to show her support for the military and their families. Now that she has the big time pr firm to schedule her out for speeches at $30,000 a pop, I predict her free performances will lessen in number.
Looking forward to a new blog design. Having fun thinking of ideas.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Game Three
I am one sleepy woman today. Lots of coffee needed. Astros lost in the 14th inning last night. The score was 7 - 5. So depressing. Tonight is make or break time.
So many things on my mind this morning listening to current events. I'll have the distraction of picking up son early from school today, though. I'll probably need the break. Early dismissal today.
The mainstream media is hyping the 2000th death of an American soldier from the war in Iraq. If you are interested in another point of view from someone who might actually know what the story is, read the statement made by Commander Kimmet from Iraq. He says that the 2000th mark is an artificial mark and is only for the purposes of those who have a political agenda. It does no good to the soldiers in the field or the morale of the American people who support them. He is pissed and I don't blame him. Things are tough enough as it is. Cindy Sheehan and her crowd can party hardy today. At least there is not a pesky hurricane taking away coverage from her spotlight.
Lots of election mud being thrown here. We have a mayorial race and city council race going on. The mayor really has no challengers to speak of so he doesn't have to do much. The city council race is interesting in one district. The current council woman claimed a college degree from the University of Houston but did not really have it. Her challenger called her out on it so she had a quick fix done to get the diploma. Back and forth. He calls for her resignation for an untruthful resume. She says she didn't know she hadn't completed the degree. Huh?
Have to spend the afternoon with son completing his costume for his upcoming performance in his acting class play. They put it on Sunday afternoon. He takes the class at a local playhouse from a former actress who mostly does commercials now. She is a kick and the kids love her. We have to track down a couple of items to complete the costume - son plays the sheriff. Ha!
Go, Astros! Seriously.
So many things on my mind this morning listening to current events. I'll have the distraction of picking up son early from school today, though. I'll probably need the break. Early dismissal today.
The mainstream media is hyping the 2000th death of an American soldier from the war in Iraq. If you are interested in another point of view from someone who might actually know what the story is, read the statement made by Commander Kimmet from Iraq. He says that the 2000th mark is an artificial mark and is only for the purposes of those who have a political agenda. It does no good to the soldiers in the field or the morale of the American people who support them. He is pissed and I don't blame him. Things are tough enough as it is. Cindy Sheehan and her crowd can party hardy today. At least there is not a pesky hurricane taking away coverage from her spotlight.
Lots of election mud being thrown here. We have a mayorial race and city council race going on. The mayor really has no challengers to speak of so he doesn't have to do much. The city council race is interesting in one district. The current council woman claimed a college degree from the University of Houston but did not really have it. Her challenger called her out on it so she had a quick fix done to get the diploma. Back and forth. He calls for her resignation for an untruthful resume. She says she didn't know she hadn't completed the degree. Huh?
Have to spend the afternoon with son completing his costume for his upcoming performance in his acting class play. They put it on Sunday afternoon. He takes the class at a local playhouse from a former actress who mostly does commercials now. She is a kick and the kids love her. We have to track down a couple of items to complete the costume - son plays the sheriff. Ha!
Go, Astros! Seriously.
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