Case of the Cheated Wife

Okay - so maybe it sounds a little like stand by your man, but people get a life - that goes for you too, Maureen Dowd. How Elizabeth Edwards chooses to deal with the issues in her life, how she works through her feelings -- well, that is her choice.

How do we make her the villian in this? It happened almost immediately when the story came out. Blame was foisted on Elizabeth Edwards for standing by him. What is your problem out there?

How many of the people out there complaining and pointing fingers have been forced to deal with the death of a son, terminal cancer, the spotlight of being a presidential candidate's wife, and then forced to deal with the very public exposure of a spouse's affair? If her carthasis is coming public in TV and her book - what is that to you? She's the one dealing with it. She's the one dying. And, she's the one that has to figure out how to handle the rest of her shortened life.

The Birds Is Coming

It is a glorious day. There is warmth, with still a hint of coolness in the air. I am sitting on my deck, after a day of weeding in the yard, watching the birds surround the bird feeders, and dip into the bird bath. Quite a way to spend a spring day.

The bleeding hearts are in full bud, the ferns are unfurling -- and the only sound in the air are the birds. The sky is still blue, though their is the sense of evening settling in.

And I just saw my first hummingbird of the season.

Pirates and Mass murderers

Reading today's news about the pirate attacks in Somali, I couldn't help but be amazed that no one has died yet - an amazing number of attacks, held ships and hostages - and apparently lots of money flowing.

But, just last week there was something like 66 people killed in the US in mass attacks.

So where should we really be worried -- off the coast of Somali or in the US.

The Crime of Rejecting the Stimulus Money

I had one of those out of body experiences today when a list of the 20 most dangerous states showed up on AOL. The top 8 states included five states that the governors are rejecting at least a portion of the stimulus money. Money that includes additional policeman, education, unemployment assistance. We already know that there is a correlation of problems in school with crime.

These governors should be on the wall of SHAME -

Nevada the number 1 state in crime
Louisiana - the number 2 state in crime
South Carolina - the number 3 state in crime
Tennessee - the number 6th state in crime
ALASKA - the number 7th state in crime.

Is this what we expect from our leaders. Shame on you for not caring about your state and the people that most need the help.

Mothers Lament

Johnny started school today
and came home all in pieces.
What’s a mother to do?
Listen to me. Hold my hand. Look
both ways. Mind your P’s and Q’s.
Never talk to strangers. Tuck
in your shirt. Avoid troublemakers.
Respect your elders. Eat your peas.
And you’ll grow to be strong and sure.

Johnny went to school today.

Rat-a-tat-tat rat-a-tat-tat
rounds and rounds of ammunition
ring around the rifle we all fall down.

and he came home all in pieces.
What’s a mother to do?

Published

Ah, a new accomplishment. Published. First time. An ezine - on line magazine. My story - Meeting Hazel, has been published.

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Check out the newsletter. I am the third story.

Enjoy it.

A Bit of Paradise

Sunny south Florida in winter. Low humidity, temperatures in the low 70's, breezy ocean air, with that hint of salt to its aroma. What could be better after leaving the cold waning wintery scene in Michigan - alternating between snow, ice, and slush.
What a lovely time to be here. I can understand the lure for the snowbirds.

Yes We Did

This is a very emotional day. I am overwhelmed. I will be watching and a part of it even from my own living room. This a a moment for all of us.

I am proud to be an American.

I have never said that before, had these feelings of patriotism. Patriotism equalled jingoism.

Then I moved to Europe. And, I had the opportunity of meeting peoples from all over - who had pride in their country. Had pride in things built in their country, that represented their country. And I wondered.

And then there was this election. And, today, I stand up as an American.

Snowy Grand Day

It was a lovely day here in Ann Arbor. We had at least six inches of snow. It was perfect out at the park for cross country skiing.

Don't let me fool you. I am not an expert. This was my third time skiing. But, it was quite a successful day. I never fell. I glided, kicked and lunged like a near knowledgeable skier. Not bad for a Floridian.

First time cross country skiing was in the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden at the Ice Hotel. That was quite another experience altogether. We did that a few years ago.

The second time was here about three weeks ago. I became quite good at getting up from the snow.

But today - I was all glide.

Settling into the new year

We're still on vacation. Some would say I have been on a continual five year vacation, but I still feel that I have had a reprieve the last two weeks. No alarm has gone off, no schedules, time together. And in a few short days, it will all stop.

Then I can start my normal vacation time. Don't get me wrong. I am working. Part time, and on line, and I am writing.

Writing, you say, what are you writing. Funny you should ask. A funny thing happend on the way to the forum.

Excuse me, I digress again.

Time to finish my daily word count then to cooking.

Happy 2009 - Happy New Year

I have said good bye to 2008. Not the best year for most people. For me, it meant repatriating back to the US from a five year stint in England. It was not easy to do, and I find I am still a recovering expat. Maybe it is something that you never get cured from, you can only keep under control.

The economics this year - well, who needs to say anymore. Yuck, yuck, yuck.

The US election - Yes We Did!

Hello 2009. Can the economy get worse? No pain no gain? On the street. Is that Main Street or Wall Street? Any credit is better than no credit at all.

And, what are they saying - It will get worse before it gets better.

Happy New Year!