[This post began February 15, 2011.] I have a new niece. My brother had surgery on his neck. We have a vacation booked in a few weeks. We fly, of course. So, what does that mean, but Airport Security. I really hate airport security. I find it intrusive and ineffective. I’m sure someone who is obsessed with security, terrorism, and … Continue Reading →
She came in. I think she was lukewarm, hot being friendly and cold being… well cold. She’s like that — hot or cold. I don’t know her outside of this venue, so I don’t know what other things contribute to her attitude. I know that a close family members’ health is failing. So, I know that causes stress. I know … Continue Reading →
Let’s start with this. Today, Obama said that, “Our first priority as a society is to keep our children safe.” This was said in conjunction with 23 Executive Actions designed to strengthen gun laws. Let’s continue with this cartoon by “Tom Tomorrow” in This Modern World. And, then, let’s ponder the old adage, “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people!” often … Continue Reading →
Saturday Tomorrow, my husband and I will have been married 6 years. Last year, I was thrilled because it finally seemed like we had re-grown to like each other. This year, we’ve weathered the 2012 storm of ups and downs. We still have jobs, though both of our jobs are consumed in toxic vibes. Peter’s head is stable! Yes, the … Continue Reading →
Michigan has become the 24th “Right to Work” state. Admittedly, I only know a little about the concept. What I see, though, seems more like a “Right to Work Under the Man’s Rules” instead of our own. It seems as if unions, fair pay, fair working conditions, and fair standards are being rolled back. It seems as if we are … Continue Reading →
The complaints sound like this: They get paid more than me! That’s not fair! They get better benefits than me! That’s not fair! They get better hours than me! That’s not fair! We should cut their pay to make it fair! We should cut their benefits so they have the same crappy benefits I have. That will make it fair! … Continue Reading →
I have moved the computer to the kitchen. One light bulb is out, and the orange glow in our soon to be outlawed incandescent lights is disturbing my visual field. The dishes need to be put in the dishwasher. The floor still needs to be mopped. We have grocery bags that don’t have a great home, scattered among the chairs. … Continue Reading →
… there is. Two friends have asked me recently, “What happened to your blog?” The answer is nothing. Nothing has happened to it because I’ve done nothing to it. I answered the same answer to both: I get tired of these narcissistic rants and would rather my posts offer introspection and thinking instead. I also have some technical challenges (a … Continue Reading →