Snowing like crazy at the moment. One of our resident hawks (little guy) went slamming into the window next to me. Made me drop a participle. He got up, shook himself off (well kind of) then rapidly looked around the surrounding area as fast as his fuzzy head would allow. Though some might say he was scanning for prey, I contend he knocked himself halfway silly and was checking to see if any of his "peeps" saw him boink the door. Hard to look formidable and bloodthirsty hunter of prey when you are playing tag with a solid glass door!
Took our usual whirlwind trip to Rogers City for Thanksgiving - up and back in two days. Good trip, good company and way too much food crammed into two small a space and time. Hmmm sounds like a Star Trek adventure. Caught a break on the weather, though a little dicey on the way back. Several ballerina shows from incautious drivers who apparently believe they glide above the snow when traveling at high speeds. Their only brush with reality comes when they attempt to stick a landing from their highway double axle headfirst in the ditch. Oh well-the show was good.
The week before the Grand Rapids contingency converged for a wine tasting. Yes, once a month we must celebrate wine no matter what. Each of us derived a rating system, in some cases it was an X-rated system- Robels??? This party included Godiva chocolate samples. We we all took turns making forays to the sample "girls" feigning surprise that they were there handing out samples which we then parlayed into whole platefuls of heaven. With ten people available, that translated into a lot of "heaven". Oh yeah the wine was good too.
Colleen, our resident beer loving woman, even found a couple that she liked or at least didn't dump into the sangria pitcher (that's what I call the spit cup). Couldn't get anyone to drink it though. Wine is a acquired taste, like scotch, caviar, asparagus and squirrel. Yeah Man.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
SHOPPING SCENES
Rather than face the nuttiness on Black Friday, I just cyber shopped. Not quite as satisfying, but you get to do it in your grubbies and no make-up.
I am appalled that the animals in New York could so cavalierly step over the prone body of the poor dude who's only crime was he drew the short straw and had to open the doors. I am sure that IPOD and WII were so worth a man's life. Bad enough as that was, it was especially galling that people were irritated when they tried to get them out of the store so they could remove his poor damaged body and investigate the scene. Even death doesn't faze our shopping jones. Disgusting.
They interviewed a woman here who said they had to go on this date. With the economy so bad, they had kids and gd forbid they deprive the over-indulged little who-whos from whatever electronic doo-dad they have to have. My parents had no problem telling us that this is all they have and that is the way it is. Led to my very unpatriotic habit of actually having the money before I buy something and paying my bills when they are due. What a tool! Slap me on my credit card. Hey I can still see the numbers on it! How many can say that? LOL
I am appalled that the animals in New York could so cavalierly step over the prone body of the poor dude who's only crime was he drew the short straw and had to open the doors. I am sure that IPOD and WII were so worth a man's life. Bad enough as that was, it was especially galling that people were irritated when they tried to get them out of the store so they could remove his poor damaged body and investigate the scene. Even death doesn't faze our shopping jones. Disgusting.
They interviewed a woman here who said they had to go on this date. With the economy so bad, they had kids and gd forbid they deprive the over-indulged little who-whos from whatever electronic doo-dad they have to have. My parents had no problem telling us that this is all they have and that is the way it is. Led to my very unpatriotic habit of actually having the money before I buy something and paying my bills when they are due. What a tool! Slap me on my credit card. Hey I can still see the numbers on it! How many can say that? LOL
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
HEARTFELT SCENES
I wonder if when a heart is broken, and it is fixed with the emotional equivalent of crazy glue, if perhaps it becomes bigger, stronger and more connected? That the band-aids applied actually allow the heart to grow and expand without totally destroying itself as is commonly believed. Something to think about....
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
MY OPINION IN NOVEMBER
They asked us what we thought about the government bailing out the auto industry. Here was my response to the State Journal community board this week.
"With Michigan's back against the proverbial wall, yes we need government assistance. Normally a free society dictates that bad decisions made by a business means they suffer the consequences of their actions. At this point, however, the impact to so many industries, workers and the rest of the country is immeasurable. Interesting that those crying socialism due to the recent election, are the same CEO's, bankers and Wall Street insiders benefiting from recent government "welfare" via bailouts. Hopefully this plan may actually include some payback to the citizens."
"With Michigan's back against the proverbial wall, yes we need government assistance. Normally a free society dictates that bad decisions made by a business means they suffer the consequences of their actions. At this point, however, the impact to so many industries, workers and the rest of the country is immeasurable. Interesting that those crying socialism due to the recent election, are the same CEO's, bankers and Wall Street insiders benefiting from recent government "welfare" via bailouts. Hopefully this plan may actually include some payback to the citizens."
SCENES OF SCORPIO BIRTHDAY GIRL
Was not feeling the birthday this year. Too many celebrations or Mother not being here for the second year. Yes, I found her exasperating, but I never found her boring or less than astute. Her love was never a question. A Mother is a cheerleader all your life, no matter what. I miss that. I am grown woman with a daughter and son-in-law. Why do I miss my Mother so much? But I do. No apologies.
But my daughter called me at 8:32 that day continuing the tradition of calling my Mother on my birthday at that time. She also organized a surprise party with the family. I am humbled that my child would care enough to do that just because I am her Mom. Guess you have to understand a loss to understand a gesture of love. I think we spend our lives caring for, worrying about and taking care of our children. When they do something back that is so loving and right, you are humbled. I think I understand much more now why my Mother needed my phone calls and my visits. The tradition continues. My surprise party was awesome and the love was there. Isn't that all we can ask for?
But my daughter called me at 8:32 that day continuing the tradition of calling my Mother on my birthday at that time. She also organized a surprise party with the family. I am humbled that my child would care enough to do that just because I am her Mom. Guess you have to understand a loss to understand a gesture of love. I think we spend our lives caring for, worrying about and taking care of our children. When they do something back that is so loving and right, you are humbled. I think I understand much more now why my Mother needed my phone calls and my visits. The tradition continues. My surprise party was awesome and the love was there. Isn't that all we can ask for?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
NOVEMBER SCENES
What an election! What a night! What a time in history. Though my more republican readers may be a bit disgruntled, I am happy with what transpired on November 4, 2008. Mother would have been in her element! I liked McCain until he identified too closely with the current administration and chose "Paris Hilton" as his running mate. What was he thinking??? Pays to be true to yourself - win or lose. Hopefully this choice really is a President for all people and is sincere at reaching "across the aisle".
And the world saw how democracy works. We could have been republicans or democrats or we could be Americans. We could be subjects or citizens. I am so proud that we chose to be citizens who changed our government with ballots not guns. Where else in this world would this be a right and a privilege backed with law not weapons?
Was online live with the local paper and the other political and community contributors. At first it was fun and relevant, then it broke down into petty complaining and name-calling like any other chat room. Logged off about 9:30 as I was bored.
I think last night was summed up very crudely, yet eloquently today by two gentleman in a seminar I was evaluating. One said to the other "can't get any better than this- we have an African American as president and pot is legal!" Well guess it all comes down to bread and butter doesn't it? And we still haven't lost our sense of humor. We will be cracking jokes when the bomb drops...
Hooray for America!!!
And the world saw how democracy works. We could have been republicans or democrats or we could be Americans. We could be subjects or citizens. I am so proud that we chose to be citizens who changed our government with ballots not guns. Where else in this world would this be a right and a privilege backed with law not weapons?
Was online live with the local paper and the other political and community contributors. At first it was fun and relevant, then it broke down into petty complaining and name-calling like any other chat room. Logged off about 9:30 as I was bored.
I think last night was summed up very crudely, yet eloquently today by two gentleman in a seminar I was evaluating. One said to the other "can't get any better than this- we have an African American as president and pot is legal!" Well guess it all comes down to bread and butter doesn't it? And we still haven't lost our sense of humor. We will be cracking jokes when the bomb drops...
Hooray for America!!!
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