Miscellaneous Missives

When did I become a geek? I spent too much time in front of the television today watching the Democrats decide what to do with Florida and Michigan. For brevity, I'll refrain from my political commentary. The good news is that I was able to do some tasks including cleaning out another closet while I listened. Although I said I wasn't going to give my political commentary, let me say that I find Hillary and her people to be major complainers. Crybabies, I believe is the phrase the guest pastor at Obama's church used earlier this week. This combined with Jeremiah Wright's comments have caused Obama to leave his church of twenty years. Nothing has been said by either pastor that probably isn't true although both men were less than respectful. I'm sure Obama wants the controversy to disappear, but I find it sad that he (and his family) would need to leave a church because of ministers who come and go.

This moving thing is driving me crazy, and it's still over a month out. Today I received a JCPenney sale catalog (even though I've asked them to stop sending them multiple times). I opened it up to look at area rugs. Instead of finding area rugs, I found a leather sleeper sofa and chair. With shipping and taxes, the two would total $1800. My plan was to move my futons to save money. I still want a new stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, but I think I can purchase the three for $1800. This is easy math. I would need $3600 for the appliances and furniture. I have been contemplating this and my missing tax incentive check for 1 1/2 hours. Since I'm moving, I would really like some new stuff. Besides, I'm too old for a futon couch and chair. Right? It is possible. I have $2400 in checks I haven't cashed, $2400 in savings. If I pay off my car and keep $300 in savings, that leaves me with $3100. My tax stimulus check (I do get one, right?) would make the...

This morning I woke up to turbo allergies and went in search of tissue (Puffs with Vicks). Rainbow didn't have the Vicks Puffs, so I went to Walgreens. Walgreens also didn't have any, so I went to Kowalski's. Kowalkski's had them. I actually felt so horrible that I looked at the pastry selection twice and didn't buy anything. One of our more boisterous students had her own box of Vicks Puffs. A colleague was talking about the smell of Vicks in his class. I'm fairly sure he wasn't impressed with the fact that I was late for school today on my quest for the same item. Today I mentioned the word sex (as in male or female not as in having sex) in my honors class, and two boys couldn't stop laughing. Did I mention they were immature? Of course the more mature girls gave them the look of "sex, something you'll never have!" This evening I went to Chipotle for a burrito. Should I be concerned that the guy was able to make my burrito with...

From the title one would think I was talking about myself, but the topic actually relates to my "honors" language arts class. A speaker, who is the executive producer of a new show on bullying, came to my two afternoon classes. The students in my first class were respectful and gave intelligent, thoughtful answers. The students in my honors class were rude and gave sophomoric answers. Fortunately, one girl (truly an "honors" kid) gave answers that made up for the remainder of the group. Unfortunately, I find this more typical than atypical of honors students. The guest speaker, of course, noticed the difference in classes. "The last class was your honors class?" she questioned.

AARRRG! This morning I faxed my latest bank statement to the mortgage guy along with the form to fix my interest rate. While I was at book club this afternoon, my Realtor called with more paperwork for me. Although I wasn't sure what it entailed, I left book club early to meet her at my apartment. She came toting a folder of papers. The note enclosed stated, "...the association gave all new updated docs along with the re-sale and financing..." Updated? I hope this means that when I get out my association binder, I replace the papers instead of add to the papers. Our forest are being depleted merely by real estate transactions.

Because it was spring, I took the flannel sheets off my bed. Because it is 57º outside and I've had my windows open, I'm wearing flannel pjs to bed.

When there is no room left on stone To write the wrong Or spell the sin Who will name the dead? - John Cory Memorial Day is a day to celebrate our troops and those who have gone before us. I will admit I'm not super patriotic. I don't wear a lapel pin. Memorial Day is as much the beginning of summer and a three day weekend as it is remembering those I should remember. My weekend has been full of doing mundane tasks, partying with friends, cooking out, and sleeping. During this weekend, I, however, have thought about the war, our troops, loved ones lost, etc. Many, including myself are opposed to the war as many were opposed to the Vietnam "conflict." It doesn't mean we are not supportive of the troops and their struggles. May wisdom and peace change the current times, and may we learn from past mistakes instead of repeating them. John Cory says it much better than I in this poem and article .