*
Happy Halloween! Boo!
Lots of political tidbits:
Al Gore out in Florida for Obama. About time Al.
Since you're "Al the global warming guy" and Obama is with you on this topic.
McCain is the Drill more and build nuclear power plants guy-
And Palin is the dunno about global warming's causes at all gal.
McCain has Ahnuld out stumping for him now... you know Ahnuld the governator right?
McCain will be stopping in at Saturday Night LIve for a down to the wire visit to the cosmopolitan NYC where all those nasty elitists he keeps talking about all live (and vote). Oh boy, as a New Yorker I for one can't wait.
McCain keeps saying things about Obama like: "His eloquence is very excellent..." I don't know why that bothers me. But it surely does my friend.
Monday November 3rd is the day the automotive industry reports on auto sales. That likely won't be good news.
And there's talk of more layoffs in the industry.
Joe the plumber has a agent now. Good God. If only he got his fifteen minutes of fame and then went away.
Joe the writer, the country singer, the congressman, the stater of such nonsense as "a vote for Obama would be a vote for the death of Israel." This guy is NOT representative of the average Joe, please could he go away after the election and stop talking. Please. Watch this clip bearing in mind that it's from FOX news.
Perhaps the republican ticket (the conservative, right wing, evangelical core) could run a Palin/Joe the Plumber ticket.
I would have suggested Palin/Elizabeth Hasselbeck but that would be too much I think for most people.
Palin could do it cause now she can claim presidential ability because she simply ran for VP as a candidate.
McCain seems to have captured the coveted voting group of ambitious mavericky opportunistic narcissistic rogue presidential campaign sidekicks.
Speaking of folk that are benefiting from the McCain connection here... If McCain's looking for someone besides himself that he can blame his loss (if they lose) on Tuesday night as many people feel he is. He could look to the internet blogger that takes the credit for starting the whole Palin for VP ball rolling in Colorado. Adam Brickley. Here's his blog take a look.
Brickley's Palin for VP site
Today McCain stated that in this last week his campaign has made impressive strides. Really?
McCain apparently forgot to put those infamous "air quotes" around "impressive strides" so I'm doing it for him.
I have no idea why we should trust anyone in the government or corporate America to tell us the truth about the economy.
It's not really in their own self interest is it?
You have one channel telling us that there will be far more job losses, drops in personal spending, and really tough times still coming. So you listen nervously drinking your coffee in the morning feeling really stressed out and worried. Then not very long after that they're telling us how Halloween spending isn't down that much, and that people are feeling a little better and spending money on partying to enjoy themselves. It might indicate a faith that the recession will be over. Are people more optimistic now? Or worried to death? Same channel, but somewhat mutually exclusive story lines. No wonder no one understands the media, government or the economy. They can't even agree amongst themselves.
Bill Clinton seemed to finally give a rousing speech while campaigning for Obama. Strong supportive words.
It's about time that he lit the old Clinton fire in support of Barack Obama. I wish Bush spoke with such authority and energy.
The clip is only part one and you don't have to listen to it all if you don't want to but he's definitely NOT Bush.
And why does it sound like John McCain always says "Warshington" instead of Washington. There's no R in it that I'm aware of.
Bush's mispronouncing everything of course was far worse, so I suppose McCain is an improvement.
I swear Bush is linguistically challenged. Then again there's a lot of that going around it seems.
My little video camera came so now this weekend I get to play with it.
I was all set to go fishing and take it with me to play with it a bit out there but when I went out to get the fishing pole I realized that when my son borrowed the van to go to school today the fishing pole and gear was in it.
Bummer. A good day to fish too. oh well, plan to go tomorrow for sure.
Tired of election news today. Need breather till tomorrow.
Going to watch my tape of CSI.
G'night
See you tomorrow.
Laura
*
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Government excess as usual or... four days till E-Day.
*
First up:
The Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series!!! Way to go Phillies!!!
Which was great news and a rather dramatic rain induced ending.
Although I guess it wasn't as great if you were a Tampa Bay Devil Rays fan.
But one or the other had to win after all.
Palin's wardrobe... Who cares? If she was thinking straight she would have refused such extravagance considering her "average hocky mom stance. Then again, McCain's wife is rich and there are those... gee what's that word again? oh now I remember... elitist standards to hold up.
The bummer to me is the fact that her clothes are worth more than our yearly income. Actually Cindy McCain's outfit for the RNC was way over the income levelof most of the people I know, and that's counting two earner families.
Me? I would have put those duds on e-bay and even if I only got 1/5 of their worth I could have replaced my car that has an engine that's very shortly going to implode. (Service shop's words not mine).
That's mildly annoying but then what isn't this election season?
You know what most families have for extra money for kid's education, mortgages, car loans, uncovered health issues, escalating bills... and the hope of retiring like our parents did with pensions? The lotto. That's our plan out here.
Not likely for any of us but that is the hope and dreams many folk have left.
Elizabeth Hasselbeck of the view addressed the issue of clothes when she introduced Palin. Here's a link if you really want to listen to her. I've always found the View mildly annoying and don't watch it but here it is anyway.
Elizabeth's view
The Palin comment that got turned into proof of her ambition to be the president herself. It did get spun much farther than she said it. Skip to the last part of the clip (around :44) ABC's Vargas asked about 2012. Judge for yourself.
Palin/Vargas Interview
Another thing about Palin and terrorism (and I'm still trying to figure out why McCain's association with G Gordon Liddy isn't paling around with domestic terrorists as they are actually friends and still are). She had an interesting definition of terrorism targeting abortion clinic bombings, or maybe it was a non answer. Again judge for yourself if you want to. Enough about Palin now.
Gee thanks go to Jim Lehrer for bringing this profound news to us:
The longest American shopping spree is now over. Pronounced protracted decline in the economy and spending.
We are in a recession, it's just a matter of when it actually began... Wow.
Another "duh" news story from this morning CBS news says that the recipients of the taxpayer bailout are misusing the bailout money for things like paying dividends and bonuses. Really, could it be? Damn I didn't see that coming. Barney Frank says they're watching this carefully, when asked how this could have happened and why they didn't make better rules about this issue in the bailout- Barney said they had thought the "bailees" would do the right thing with the money themselves. Monitor themselves? Uh, yeah. Have they fired any CEO's or corporate heads yet? No? Now what a surprise all that is.
Resisting... resisting... trying to resist... the urge... to say... resist... ing... re...
I told you so.
The cat is coughing up feathers from the canary it ate. You betcha.
This is a funny make believe clip but I got a kick out of it. A little rude to all, but Laughing at the election might be a good thing at this point.
McCain Obama dance off
Going to nestle in with a good book and a cup of hot tea.
Still no word on my wallet, I guess it's gone for good. ::sigh::
I now have a paper temporary license and a BJ's card... otherwise empty new wallet.
G'night
and have a pleasant tomorrow.
Happy (almost) Halloween!!!
Laura
*
First up:
The Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series!!! Way to go Phillies!!!
Which was great news and a rather dramatic rain induced ending.
Although I guess it wasn't as great if you were a Tampa Bay Devil Rays fan.
But one or the other had to win after all.
Palin's wardrobe... Who cares? If she was thinking straight she would have refused such extravagance considering her "average hocky mom stance. Then again, McCain's wife is rich and there are those... gee what's that word again? oh now I remember... elitist standards to hold up.
The bummer to me is the fact that her clothes are worth more than our yearly income. Actually Cindy McCain's outfit for the RNC was way over the income levelof most of the people I know, and that's counting two earner families.
Me? I would have put those duds on e-bay and even if I only got 1/5 of their worth I could have replaced my car that has an engine that's very shortly going to implode. (Service shop's words not mine).
That's mildly annoying but then what isn't this election season?
You know what most families have for extra money for kid's education, mortgages, car loans, uncovered health issues, escalating bills... and the hope of retiring like our parents did with pensions? The lotto. That's our plan out here.
Not likely for any of us but that is the hope and dreams many folk have left.
Elizabeth Hasselbeck of the view addressed the issue of clothes when she introduced Palin. Here's a link if you really want to listen to her. I've always found the View mildly annoying and don't watch it but here it is anyway.
Elizabeth's view
The Palin comment that got turned into proof of her ambition to be the president herself. It did get spun much farther than she said it. Skip to the last part of the clip (around :44) ABC's Vargas asked about 2012. Judge for yourself.
Palin/Vargas Interview
Another thing about Palin and terrorism (and I'm still trying to figure out why McCain's association with G Gordon Liddy isn't paling around with domestic terrorists as they are actually friends and still are). She had an interesting definition of terrorism targeting abortion clinic bombings, or maybe it was a non answer. Again judge for yourself if you want to. Enough about Palin now.
Gee thanks go to Jim Lehrer for bringing this profound news to us:
The longest American shopping spree is now over. Pronounced protracted decline in the economy and spending.
We are in a recession, it's just a matter of when it actually began... Wow.
Another "duh" news story from this morning CBS news says that the recipients of the taxpayer bailout are misusing the bailout money for things like paying dividends and bonuses. Really, could it be? Damn I didn't see that coming. Barney Frank says they're watching this carefully, when asked how this could have happened and why they didn't make better rules about this issue in the bailout- Barney said they had thought the "bailees" would do the right thing with the money themselves. Monitor themselves? Uh, yeah. Have they fired any CEO's or corporate heads yet? No? Now what a surprise all that is.
Resisting... resisting... trying to resist... the urge... to say... resist... ing... re...
I told you so.
The cat is coughing up feathers from the canary it ate. You betcha.
This is a funny make believe clip but I got a kick out of it. A little rude to all, but Laughing at the election might be a good thing at this point.
McCain Obama dance off
Going to nestle in with a good book and a cup of hot tea.
Still no word on my wallet, I guess it's gone for good. ::sigh::
I now have a paper temporary license and a BJ's card... otherwise empty new wallet.
G'night
and have a pleasant tomorrow.
Happy (almost) Halloween!!!
Laura
*
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The Obama show... or five days till E-Day... yay!
*
So tonight Barack Obama had his half hour of fame...
Added onto all those other hours of fame, that is.
Actually it was pretty good. Very human.
But there will be howling about it I'm sure.
Who cares. Most folk have their minds made up, lets just vote!
So much hate is out there, so much fear mongering.
Obama is a good man.
McCain is also a good man.
Though I think ole John is running a much more negative campaign.
It may be time to change from the old politics of divisiveness and fear-
to move into the future.
I see complaints about his not addressing the budget limitations that will strap either candidate that gets in office.
Well, they both are a little delusional folks... all politicians are.
McCain is very nasty about universal health care but we do need it in some form.
Even if Barack doesn't get to do all the things he wants to (and none of them do) he will try and frankly anything that benefits the working class, small business owners and the little guy will be an improvement in this government.
I've carefully gone over both candidates
I don't believe that McCain gets it, I'm sorry. He lives in a wealthy world where the rest of us do not.
He has lived in that world of extravagance for a very long time.
Once a while ago he was a POW, a maverick, a straight talker.
I feel he has lost his way.
Both sides can point fingers at each other but it wastes so much time and energy.
Both men are decent American citizens.
Palin is not ready at this juncture in time to take on the presidency.
We had enough inexperience with George Bush, enough fuzzy thinking, he had some political experience but no real education, no curiosity for knowledge and the criteria for voting for him seemed to be "I'd like to have a beer with him, he's like me."
Forget it. I don't want a president that I could slug down beer with and bullshit about nothing. I can go down to the local watering holes and listen to lots of people solving all the world problems from a bar stool. I'd rather find someone really smart that is far more experienced in the way of the government than me, who would gather together all the best and most intelligent problem solvers in our country to help run the United States of America and lead us into the future.
And hope to hell that they are way too busy working (unlike Bush) to have time for socializing with me.
Hell, I don't even have to like them enough to want to sit down and talk to them... I just want them to look out for our interests within the country and elsewhere in the world.
I worry about all the fear, blame and hatred out there right now.
Against so many people like- foreigners, liberals, right wingers, muslims, blacks, hispanics, jews, poor people, homosexuals, lesbians... the list goes on and only leaves a few groups out.
Barack Obama is a good man, he and his wife have worked from rather humble beginnings to get the education and opportunity they now have. They have an adorable family. They are strong and good people.
I would be proud to have them represent me if Obama wins.
Off for now. Some writing to catch up on.
I have ordered a camera and will play with some videos next week.
Might be back later on.
Laura
*
So tonight Barack Obama had his half hour of fame...
Added onto all those other hours of fame, that is.
Actually it was pretty good. Very human.
But there will be howling about it I'm sure.
Who cares. Most folk have their minds made up, lets just vote!
So much hate is out there, so much fear mongering.
Obama is a good man.
McCain is also a good man.
Though I think ole John is running a much more negative campaign.
It may be time to change from the old politics of divisiveness and fear-
to move into the future.
I see complaints about his not addressing the budget limitations that will strap either candidate that gets in office.
Well, they both are a little delusional folks... all politicians are.
McCain is very nasty about universal health care but we do need it in some form.
Even if Barack doesn't get to do all the things he wants to (and none of them do) he will try and frankly anything that benefits the working class, small business owners and the little guy will be an improvement in this government.
I've carefully gone over both candidates
I don't believe that McCain gets it, I'm sorry. He lives in a wealthy world where the rest of us do not.
He has lived in that world of extravagance for a very long time.
Once a while ago he was a POW, a maverick, a straight talker.
I feel he has lost his way.
Both sides can point fingers at each other but it wastes so much time and energy.
Both men are decent American citizens.
Palin is not ready at this juncture in time to take on the presidency.
We had enough inexperience with George Bush, enough fuzzy thinking, he had some political experience but no real education, no curiosity for knowledge and the criteria for voting for him seemed to be "I'd like to have a beer with him, he's like me."
Forget it. I don't want a president that I could slug down beer with and bullshit about nothing. I can go down to the local watering holes and listen to lots of people solving all the world problems from a bar stool. I'd rather find someone really smart that is far more experienced in the way of the government than me, who would gather together all the best and most intelligent problem solvers in our country to help run the United States of America and lead us into the future.
And hope to hell that they are way too busy working (unlike Bush) to have time for socializing with me.
Hell, I don't even have to like them enough to want to sit down and talk to them... I just want them to look out for our interests within the country and elsewhere in the world.
I worry about all the fear, blame and hatred out there right now.
Against so many people like- foreigners, liberals, right wingers, muslims, blacks, hispanics, jews, poor people, homosexuals, lesbians... the list goes on and only leaves a few groups out.
Barack Obama is a good man, he and his wife have worked from rather humble beginnings to get the education and opportunity they now have. They have an adorable family. They are strong and good people.
I would be proud to have them represent me if Obama wins.
Off for now. Some writing to catch up on.
I have ordered a camera and will play with some videos next week.
Might be back later on.
Laura
*
Gone fishing... only six more days left till E-Day.
*
Just dropping in before I go to bed (and yes, I know I don't get nearly enough sleep).
I've been an insomniac as long as I can remember, since around my early teens.
So if as a friend of mine tries to tell me I've taken years off my life by not getting enough shut eye.
Well, at least it'll work out about even-steven, cause I've had more awake time in my days over the years.
And besides they could very well be wrong. I've out lived at least a few people and they did everything right.
I have a million (okay maybe not exactly a million) photos to work on for others and to put some items on e-bay.
I'm behind and need to spend some time probably every day for awhile getting it done.
Here are a few non-political shots of my relaxing weekend fishing. It was a beautiful day at the beach.
That's my son and one of the blue fish he caught. I haven't uploaded my cell phone photos in a while now and was surprised to find so many things I didn't even remember were in there. It's so relaxing to listen to the waves roll over the rocks.
I'm going to get a flip video camera shortly. I want to be able to post my own videos online.
Maybe short opinions, silly skits or interviews on different topics.
I could even read some of my short stories or chapters I'm working on.
I think it would be fun... what do you think?
I believe that's a cheap and easy way to get usable footage.
My son keeps telling me I need a website so I can have all my projects in one central place.
Maybe he's right.
Okay well. I think I'm on Wednesday time now so...
It's time to go to bed (actually it was time to go to bed about 3 hours ago but you know how it is, um, right?)
Tomorrow I'll go to the police station get my police report and replace my driver's license.
G'night,
Laura
*
Just dropping in before I go to bed (and yes, I know I don't get nearly enough sleep).
I've been an insomniac as long as I can remember, since around my early teens.
So if as a friend of mine tries to tell me I've taken years off my life by not getting enough shut eye.
Well, at least it'll work out about even-steven, cause I've had more awake time in my days over the years.
And besides they could very well be wrong. I've out lived at least a few people and they did everything right.
I have a million (okay maybe not exactly a million) photos to work on for others and to put some items on e-bay.
I'm behind and need to spend some time probably every day for awhile getting it done.
Here are a few non-political shots of my relaxing weekend fishing. It was a beautiful day at the beach.
That's my son and one of the blue fish he caught. I haven't uploaded my cell phone photos in a while now and was surprised to find so many things I didn't even remember were in there. It's so relaxing to listen to the waves roll over the rocks.
I'm going to get a flip video camera shortly. I want to be able to post my own videos online.
Maybe short opinions, silly skits or interviews on different topics.
I could even read some of my short stories or chapters I'm working on.
I think it would be fun... what do you think?
I believe that's a cheap and easy way to get usable footage.
My son keeps telling me I need a website so I can have all my projects in one central place.
Maybe he's right.
Okay well. I think I'm on Wednesday time now so...
It's time to go to bed (actually it was time to go to bed about 3 hours ago but you know how it is, um, right?)
Tomorrow I'll go to the police station get my police report and replace my driver's license.
G'night,
Laura
*
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Political rainy day blues... or Seven days till E-Day!!!
*
I can't believe that there's only 7 days until this crazy election is finally over!
It seems like it's been forever and a day or two.
Stock market went up today again don't know what that means exactly. But at least it's not bad news right?
Waiting for the tied World Series Game to resume tomorrow night. Canceled again today. Really crummy, windy, cold, rainy day here on Long Island. So tomorrow they'll finish the game and Barack Obama will speak. Should be an interesting evening.
I keep hearing that people think Palin will run in 2012 on the republican ticket. What do you think? I can't see her disappearing since she's gotten so much attention. However, I see her as more of a conservative talk show host or something of that type. She's ambitious so I'm sure we'll see more of her. I can't see her as president and I imagine it would split the republicans into two groups in the next election. Which might not really be a bad thing. Our two party system often doesn't give us much of a choice. I often find I"m voting against one candidate, not voting for one I really truly like.
Maybe everyone feels that way I don't know. It's not that clear cut to me. We could use more choices I think.
And do away with the electoral college: Every other seat is by popular vote. If my vote is to truly count it can't be lost in the electoral college. Both sides lose or gain votes depending on the way the state goes as a whole. Ridiculous. That means a whole lot of votes cast don't go where the voter wanted them to go.
__________________
I'm a bit of a music fanatic and I've read Rolling Stone since the first issue in 1967.
It's been through many changes over the years from a newspaper to oversized color magazine to what apparently is it's latest incarnation: a regular old conventional magazine format (which I despise). It has also gone from mostly music, to politics and music to popular culture, music, and politics in different combinations. I guess I'll keep my subscription, but these days it's more out of an odd devotion to a long standing but possibly no longer necessary relationship. I don't rely on my music info solely on Rolling Stone, I often pick up other magazines or go online to search for information on less known bands. That's because although the magazine has gotten a bit better in coverage of new bands, they often don't cover cutting edge well enough. I like finding new music, and I do sometimes agree that RS likes to favor classic and established bands more.
I see Rolling Stone more as an old friend. We keep in touch out of loyalty but can't see each other too often anymore.
This is a short post because I have some photos I need to work on tonight.
Still bummed about my stolen wallet yesterday.
G'night for now,
Back later.
Laura
*
I can't believe that there's only 7 days until this crazy election is finally over!
It seems like it's been forever and a day or two.
Stock market went up today again don't know what that means exactly. But at least it's not bad news right?
Waiting for the tied World Series Game to resume tomorrow night. Canceled again today. Really crummy, windy, cold, rainy day here on Long Island. So tomorrow they'll finish the game and Barack Obama will speak. Should be an interesting evening.
I keep hearing that people think Palin will run in 2012 on the republican ticket. What do you think? I can't see her disappearing since she's gotten so much attention. However, I see her as more of a conservative talk show host or something of that type. She's ambitious so I'm sure we'll see more of her. I can't see her as president and I imagine it would split the republicans into two groups in the next election. Which might not really be a bad thing. Our two party system often doesn't give us much of a choice. I often find I"m voting against one candidate, not voting for one I really truly like.
Maybe everyone feels that way I don't know. It's not that clear cut to me. We could use more choices I think.
And do away with the electoral college: Every other seat is by popular vote. If my vote is to truly count it can't be lost in the electoral college. Both sides lose or gain votes depending on the way the state goes as a whole. Ridiculous. That means a whole lot of votes cast don't go where the voter wanted them to go.
__________________
I'm a bit of a music fanatic and I've read Rolling Stone since the first issue in 1967.
It's been through many changes over the years from a newspaper to oversized color magazine to what apparently is it's latest incarnation: a regular old conventional magazine format (which I despise). It has also gone from mostly music, to politics and music to popular culture, music, and politics in different combinations. I guess I'll keep my subscription, but these days it's more out of an odd devotion to a long standing but possibly no longer necessary relationship. I don't rely on my music info solely on Rolling Stone, I often pick up other magazines or go online to search for information on less known bands. That's because although the magazine has gotten a bit better in coverage of new bands, they often don't cover cutting edge well enough. I like finding new music, and I do sometimes agree that RS likes to favor classic and established bands more.
I see Rolling Stone more as an old friend. We keep in touch out of loyalty but can't see each other too often anymore.
This is a short post because I have some photos I need to work on tonight.
Still bummed about my stolen wallet yesterday.
G'night for now,
Back later.
Laura
*
Politics of a stolen wallet... Eight days till E-Day.
*
Well, Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens was found guilty on seven counts for corruption.
He announced that he's still going to run for the senate regardless and fight the verdict.
Will he get jail time? Maybe, maybe not... up to the judge.
Glad to see someone being found guilty of something these days in politics.
Perhaps this will allow his challenger Mark Begich (Dem) an edge in the election.
*
I read that they found Jennifer Hudson's nephew's body inside a SUV in Chicago.
This is a terrible thing after her mother and brother were found murdered on Friday.
I can't imagine what pain she's going through. It's so sad.
Why is this such a violent society? And why are there so many gun related homicides in this country?
I know when you bring up gun control of any sort everyone gets all constitutional on you, but...
Seriously.
I know the stock market wasn't as bad as it could have been today.
Which I suppose should be a good thing but the way it's been up and down I don't feel all that comforted.
*
So I'm really out of sorts and working on a wicked headache. Why?
This afternoon in Starbucks my wallet was stolen. I suppose it was my fault because I allowed myself to be distracted and set it down on a counter top. I walked to a nearby table and set my computer bag down on it. As I walked back towards the counter my coffee was ready. I picked up a napkin and a stirrer (they put in my sugar since I'm a regular) all the while watching my bag and table. I guess I should have been paying attention to where I put my wallet. I was there happily typing on a chapter I'm working on for about 2 hours. I never moved from my table. I never even went to the bathroom. I packed up when I was done editing and went out to the car. Went to take out my wallet and realized I didn't have it. Went right back in looked around spoke to the people working. Also checked the garbage cans and bathrooms. Gone.
Now the local Starbucks isn't all that busy this time of the year and not too many folk came in but there was a steady number. I didn't pay attention to them as when I'm typing the outside world tends to recede from my awareness. I called the police and filed a report. Also filled out a Starbucks incident form. They have cameras but they are set at the registers and don't cover every bit of the counters. Unfortunately for me they can't look at them until a few days from now because all the managers are at some kind of convention in New Orleans(?) and only the manager can access the recording system. Figures doesn't it?
My day wasn't going well. I had gone to the ATM nearby before to take out money to get gas, coffee and a few groceries. Most of the time I only have between $5 and $25 dollars in my wallet on any given day. But today? Nope. I had about $80 dollars in my wallet and I never have that kind of money sitting in my wallet. That's really killing me too. Don't have it to waste. My son gave me back $25 dollars I paid him to mow the lawn. ::sigh::
Maybe to you that amount of money is chicken feed, but not to me. When I got home we went through the fun of trying to figure out the things that were in my wallet. Like my driver's license, credit cards, BJ's card, Health Ins card, ATM card and an assortment of other things like AARP membership, Best Buy, Library and I'm sure there are other things I have forgotten. Most missed are the photos of my four kids and family together. I also had a four leaf clover I found and laminated when I was around 10 years old. I've carried it in whatever wallet I had for over 40 years now. Well, not any more.
Cancelled all the cards, will get a new NYS license soon as I can.
I guess I'll have to drive to motor vehicles without my license to get a new temporary license.
I'd normally say what would the chance of being pulled over without it, but after today, I really don't know...
Will go to Police station and get a copy of the report tomorrow and take it with me I guess.
I suppose now I need to worry about identity theft.
I'd mix myself a stiff drink but I all ready have a headache and would rather take an advil.
*
So for today although I spent the evening catching up on news and listening to information.
My heart's just not in it tonight.
I'll likely feel better tomorrow.
So until then-
Sleep well.
Except for the person that stole my wallet.
You can toss and turn, but you probably won't, you'll sleep fine.
After all you had a small windfall today.
I had a loss.
I realize it's technically Tuesday because I'm late posting. Sorry.
G'night,
Laura
*
Well, Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens was found guilty on seven counts for corruption.
He announced that he's still going to run for the senate regardless and fight the verdict.
Will he get jail time? Maybe, maybe not... up to the judge.
Glad to see someone being found guilty of something these days in politics.
Perhaps this will allow his challenger Mark Begich (Dem) an edge in the election.
*
I read that they found Jennifer Hudson's nephew's body inside a SUV in Chicago.
This is a terrible thing after her mother and brother were found murdered on Friday.
I can't imagine what pain she's going through. It's so sad.
Why is this such a violent society? And why are there so many gun related homicides in this country?
I know when you bring up gun control of any sort everyone gets all constitutional on you, but...
Seriously.
I know the stock market wasn't as bad as it could have been today.
Which I suppose should be a good thing but the way it's been up and down I don't feel all that comforted.
*
So I'm really out of sorts and working on a wicked headache. Why?
This afternoon in Starbucks my wallet was stolen. I suppose it was my fault because I allowed myself to be distracted and set it down on a counter top. I walked to a nearby table and set my computer bag down on it. As I walked back towards the counter my coffee was ready. I picked up a napkin and a stirrer (they put in my sugar since I'm a regular) all the while watching my bag and table. I guess I should have been paying attention to where I put my wallet. I was there happily typing on a chapter I'm working on for about 2 hours. I never moved from my table. I never even went to the bathroom. I packed up when I was done editing and went out to the car. Went to take out my wallet and realized I didn't have it. Went right back in looked around spoke to the people working. Also checked the garbage cans and bathrooms. Gone.
Now the local Starbucks isn't all that busy this time of the year and not too many folk came in but there was a steady number. I didn't pay attention to them as when I'm typing the outside world tends to recede from my awareness. I called the police and filed a report. Also filled out a Starbucks incident form. They have cameras but they are set at the registers and don't cover every bit of the counters. Unfortunately for me they can't look at them until a few days from now because all the managers are at some kind of convention in New Orleans(?) and only the manager can access the recording system. Figures doesn't it?
My day wasn't going well. I had gone to the ATM nearby before to take out money to get gas, coffee and a few groceries. Most of the time I only have between $5 and $25 dollars in my wallet on any given day. But today? Nope. I had about $80 dollars in my wallet and I never have that kind of money sitting in my wallet. That's really killing me too. Don't have it to waste. My son gave me back $25 dollars I paid him to mow the lawn. ::sigh::
Maybe to you that amount of money is chicken feed, but not to me. When I got home we went through the fun of trying to figure out the things that were in my wallet. Like my driver's license, credit cards, BJ's card, Health Ins card, ATM card and an assortment of other things like AARP membership, Best Buy, Library and I'm sure there are other things I have forgotten. Most missed are the photos of my four kids and family together. I also had a four leaf clover I found and laminated when I was around 10 years old. I've carried it in whatever wallet I had for over 40 years now. Well, not any more.
Cancelled all the cards, will get a new NYS license soon as I can.
I guess I'll have to drive to motor vehicles without my license to get a new temporary license.
I'd normally say what would the chance of being pulled over without it, but after today, I really don't know...
Will go to Police station and get a copy of the report tomorrow and take it with me I guess.
I suppose now I need to worry about identity theft.
I'd mix myself a stiff drink but I all ready have a headache and would rather take an advil.
*
So for today although I spent the evening catching up on news and listening to information.
My heart's just not in it tonight.
I'll likely feel better tomorrow.
So until then-
Sleep well.
Except for the person that stole my wallet.
You can toss and turn, but you probably won't, you'll sleep fine.
After all you had a small windfall today.
I had a loss.
I realize it's technically Tuesday because I'm late posting. Sorry.
G'night,
Laura
*
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Nine days to E-Day... Finally we're in the single digits!!!
*
There was good news and bad news this weekend.
First the bad news:
Anne Pressly, anchorwoman for Channel 7 in Little Rock Arkansas, died Saturday. She was only 26 years old. She was found badly beaten in her home. It is an open investigation. My heart goes out to her friends, colleagues and especially her family.
There are clips and thoughts at the KATV 7 site. Anne Pressly
The good news was that the Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update skit was interrupted by the fact that Amy Poehler was having her baby. The proud parents named their newborn son Archie! Congrats to you all, enjoy the little one! Amy Poehler It was sweet to see Maya Rudolph and Keenan Thompson sing the tribute at the end of the Weekend Update: "We love you Amy, and we can't wait to meet your baby." Sung to the tune of Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."
Seth Meyers did a biting piece of Greenspan's grilling on Weekend Update. "He made a mistake." Worth skipping to when they post the episode online!
Now I suppose I'm considered liberal leaning though not always, but am I the only one that can't really see the title "Senator Al Franken from Minnesota?" I just don't know about that. (On the other hand didn't they have wrestler Jesse Ventura for their governer?) And why did Hillary do that ad for Al? I don't exactly get that either. I hope it isn't used against her. I don't mean because she endorsed Al Franken. I mean the "He could be the "60th vote" statement she made. Weird thing to say when Repubs are running ads about how they fear a democratic majority congress with Obama. Oh well, nobody asks me. lol
Hillary for Al
Speaking of political ads, I got such a kick out of this ad I had to post the clip here and share it. It's apparently very real. John Cornyn is an incumbent Senator from Texas up for reelection in November.
Big Bad John from Texas's political ad:
Latest on Republican defection of traitors or Republicans who have come to their senses depending on which side of the fence you're on. Senator Larry Pressier a republican from SD. He's a Vietnam Vet and has now after much thought backed Barack Obamas candidacy. Many of these folk don't really want to vote Democrat but are compelled to. Never seen this before.
Though there were a lot of Reagan democrats if I remember right.
Watched George Stephanopoulos this morning and caught the segment with Jack Welch the former CEO of GE. It got interesting towards the last quarter of the segment. He said things like we shouldn't be fearful, that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that after the next three quarters we'll begin to recuperate because the government is doing the right things. He defends large corporations cutting jobs. Really? I'm getting so sick to death of listening to CEO's of businesses that make mucho moola off the American Working Middle Class and spend it on their own bloated salaries while bitching about profits and unions and taxes... on and on. They are the whiners. It's all bullshit. I hate it. They rarely slash the administration of the corporations or cut back there... if it gets bad they "retire" with bonuses and golden parachutes. Damnable Leeches.
I can't believe the shenanigans going on all over. And I say shenanigans because if I start using the words going through my mind I would still be ranting incoherently two days from now. If you want to view the segment it's here: Jack Welch
Last but not least:I came across a 16 page diatribe from the evangelical group "Focus on the Family.". It's in the form of a letter from "A Christian from 2012 in Obama's America." I read the whole thing, it's pretty odd, with a lot of fearful stuff that, uh, would happen apparently by 2012 with a democratic government.
It's a chore to read, if you feel it's ridiculous but very insightful as far as smear and scare tactics that apparently are the Christian thing to do. Just look at the topics and at least scan the areas you would find interesting as there are many sections, gay marriage, loss of freedoms, guns, abortion, supreme court... it's rather broad. If you're like me you'll find it a bit repugnant as it's not representative of the Christianity I was brought up in. But give it a try. Maybe you'll agree with it all, in which case I'm sorry you would be so scared of an elected official in our democracy. Neither of these men are even close to the anti-Christ. However I recognize your right to believe what you want to. Would you show me the same courtesy please.
Letter from a Christian in 2012
Going to stop talking and make a hot cup of tea.
Probably watch the taped episode of "House" I still haven't gotten to 5 days later.
G'night
Sleep well
At least the election part of the process will be over shortly.
Laura
*
There was good news and bad news this weekend.
First the bad news:
Anne Pressly, anchorwoman for Channel 7 in Little Rock Arkansas, died Saturday. She was only 26 years old. She was found badly beaten in her home. It is an open investigation. My heart goes out to her friends, colleagues and especially her family.
There are clips and thoughts at the KATV 7 site. Anne Pressly
The good news was that the Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update skit was interrupted by the fact that Amy Poehler was having her baby. The proud parents named their newborn son Archie! Congrats to you all, enjoy the little one! Amy Poehler It was sweet to see Maya Rudolph and Keenan Thompson sing the tribute at the end of the Weekend Update: "We love you Amy, and we can't wait to meet your baby." Sung to the tune of Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."
Seth Meyers did a biting piece of Greenspan's grilling on Weekend Update. "He made a mistake." Worth skipping to when they post the episode online!
Now I suppose I'm considered liberal leaning though not always, but am I the only one that can't really see the title "Senator Al Franken from Minnesota?" I just don't know about that. (On the other hand didn't they have wrestler Jesse Ventura for their governer?) And why did Hillary do that ad for Al? I don't exactly get that either. I hope it isn't used against her. I don't mean because she endorsed Al Franken. I mean the "He could be the "60th vote" statement she made. Weird thing to say when Repubs are running ads about how they fear a democratic majority congress with Obama. Oh well, nobody asks me. lol
Hillary for Al
Speaking of political ads, I got such a kick out of this ad I had to post the clip here and share it. It's apparently very real. John Cornyn is an incumbent Senator from Texas up for reelection in November.
Big Bad John from Texas's political ad:
Latest on Republican defection of traitors or Republicans who have come to their senses depending on which side of the fence you're on. Senator Larry Pressier a republican from SD. He's a Vietnam Vet and has now after much thought backed Barack Obamas candidacy. Many of these folk don't really want to vote Democrat but are compelled to. Never seen this before.
Though there were a lot of Reagan democrats if I remember right.
Watched George Stephanopoulos this morning and caught the segment with Jack Welch the former CEO of GE. It got interesting towards the last quarter of the segment. He said things like we shouldn't be fearful, that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that after the next three quarters we'll begin to recuperate because the government is doing the right things. He defends large corporations cutting jobs. Really? I'm getting so sick to death of listening to CEO's of businesses that make mucho moola off the American Working Middle Class and spend it on their own bloated salaries while bitching about profits and unions and taxes... on and on. They are the whiners. It's all bullshit. I hate it. They rarely slash the administration of the corporations or cut back there... if it gets bad they "retire" with bonuses and golden parachutes. Damnable Leeches.
I can't believe the shenanigans going on all over. And I say shenanigans because if I start using the words going through my mind I would still be ranting incoherently two days from now. If you want to view the segment it's here: Jack Welch
Last but not least:I came across a 16 page diatribe from the evangelical group "Focus on the Family.". It's in the form of a letter from "A Christian from 2012 in Obama's America." I read the whole thing, it's pretty odd, with a lot of fearful stuff that, uh, would happen apparently by 2012 with a democratic government.
It's a chore to read, if you feel it's ridiculous but very insightful as far as smear and scare tactics that apparently are the Christian thing to do. Just look at the topics and at least scan the areas you would find interesting as there are many sections, gay marriage, loss of freedoms, guns, abortion, supreme court... it's rather broad. If you're like me you'll find it a bit repugnant as it's not representative of the Christianity I was brought up in. But give it a try. Maybe you'll agree with it all, in which case I'm sorry you would be so scared of an elected official in our democracy. Neither of these men are even close to the anti-Christ. However I recognize your right to believe what you want to. Would you show me the same courtesy please.
Letter from a Christian in 2012
Going to stop talking and make a hot cup of tea.
Probably watch the taped episode of "House" I still haven't gotten to 5 days later.
G'night
Sleep well
At least the election part of the process will be over shortly.
Laura
*
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
