One more great thing to come out of truly bad situation our last president put us in, is the incredible connection between all of us who believe in the basic principles of right and wrong, doing to others as you would have them do to you...and that kind of thing.
We who did all we could to get our choice of presidents running have also found whole new communities to turn to, even if you're a bit of a recluse like me! Of course I mean this online stuff, it gives one such amazing opportunities if you have the courage to go for it!
I want to thank Ed Schultz for his recession busting part of the show--every Friday,it really seems to work as many people have called in telling of their success, so I want to give Ed two thumbs up for doing it.
I encourage other progressives to do likewise, what is there to lose at this point? If it works for even one person or business--we've won, as that person will automatically help others.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
The Beginning of the end of the war -(occupation?)
Today President Obama announced officially that all troops would be out of Iraq sometime in 2011, and that all combat troops will be out by next August--(as 2010)--however there are questions about approximately 50.000 non-combat troops remaining on the ground to help the Iraquis to recover their country.
It was a little spooky seeing him stand in front of the troops in much the same way as our previous Git in chief--only of course the message was a bit better--and our new Commander in Chief --so much more commanding.
Some people are asking (quite legitimately) why not get all the troops out sooner?
Well for one thing--there isn't much for them to do here right now, considering the lousy state of our economy. So, in the regard to work for instance, the later they come home the more work there should be,- (as the stimulus package should be working a bit at least)- or that's one theory, among many.
No matter what, I was very glad that a date has been set for the end of the war--and their return home. Also they have been given more funds and support to help them adjust to civilian life, after having been deployed for such a long time--in some cases for seven straight years.
Here's something I just heard about President Obama's visit to Canada--it seems that Putin raised his big head (in the shape of a Russian fighter plane) and tried to fly into Canadian airspace--while our prez was there enjoying lunch in some undisclosed location.
Fortunately the Canadians sent two fighter planes to intercept them and shushed them back to Russian air, without any shots being fired.
So I've given my reports for the day and will call it a night now.
Just one more thing for those who haven't done so yet--Please watch the Daily shows and Colbert's --no matter how bad you might feel--these two have cracked me up all week!
DUH!
It was a little spooky seeing him stand in front of the troops in much the same way as our previous Git in chief--only of course the message was a bit better--and our new Commander in Chief --so much more commanding.
Some people are asking (quite legitimately) why not get all the troops out sooner?
Well for one thing--there isn't much for them to do here right now, considering the lousy state of our economy. So, in the regard to work for instance, the later they come home the more work there should be,- (as the stimulus package should be working a bit at least)- or that's one theory, among many.
No matter what, I was very glad that a date has been set for the end of the war--and their return home. Also they have been given more funds and support to help them adjust to civilian life, after having been deployed for such a long time--in some cases for seven straight years.
Here's something I just heard about President Obama's visit to Canada--it seems that Putin raised his big head (in the shape of a Russian fighter plane) and tried to fly into Canadian airspace--while our prez was there enjoying lunch in some undisclosed location.
Fortunately the Canadians sent two fighter planes to intercept them and shushed them back to Russian air, without any shots being fired.
So I've given my reports for the day and will call it a night now.
Just one more thing for those who haven't done so yet--Please watch the Daily shows and Colbert's --no matter how bad you might feel--these two have cracked me up all week!
DUH!
Such a gorgeous day--here are some pics from my walk
The one already posted was the last look I got as I was leaving--some others follow--hope you'll enjoy!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Too cranky and cold and angry to post!
So I wanted to share this odd dream I had recently--is there any meaning to it?
Does anyone know ?
Thanks in advance!
Does anyone know ?
Thanks in advance!
Strange Dream!
I am walking through the motel room/s, which seem especially large and strangely laid out. Rather than just one room—it is a series of rooms connected to each other. The rooms are quite small and remind me of upper class public restrooms –given that each one seems to have a large vanity along one wall and comfortable looking armchairs near by, and one smallish bed.
The main room has two beds, both looking rather lumpy and only three quarter size. I’m not really happy, but its late and we’re somewhere in a remote area of Oregon, so we must stay. My son Jake decides to take the smaller bed in one of the other rooms, and I will take the one next to the vanity in the bigger room. I look into the mirror and see that is also a window into a similar room adjoined to ours. As I gaze into the empty room on the other side of the window/mirror, I think ‘that’s a shame-but what can I do.’
We have Blackie and Turtle (our cats) traveling with us, and I go off to find them. I think Jake has gone to get our luggage, and when I see the cats sitting under chairs, I go back to “my” room. When I get there, I see a blond, middle-aged woman sitting on “my” bed. I ask nicely at first:
“Excuse me, but what are you doing here, sitting on my bed in my hotel room?”
She says: “I’ve decided to take this bed, I like it better than the other one.”
Incensed by her answer, I say:
“What do you mean? This is my room not yours—go and find your own room!”
“I will not, I’m taking this bed –you take the other one!” She responds, pointing her bony finger at the bed across the room. Soon we are yelling at each other until I’m so
furious, that I storm out—“This is not the end of it. I’m going to get the manager!”
As I try to get to the manager the rooms are suddenly filled with lots of people and lots of noise. There are dogs yapping, children laughing and crying, it seems more like a busy shopping center or an airport and Jake is nowhere to be found. What the hell is going on? Who are all these people?
But I don’t get any answers and as I make my way back to the other room, I notice a lot of brown stains on the carpet and smell the sour stink of shit. I think –that’s from the dogs- and move on, noticing Blackie cowering under a chair. When I get back to ‘my room’ things have changed again—dramatically!
Right in the center of the room and under the vanity/mirror is now a huge king size bed, with the same woman lying in the middle of it, looking very comfortable and holding a small child in her arms. I stumble backwards in shock and sit on the other small, lumpy bed, which now has other people sitting on it too. Just then Jake stumbles in—fighting his way through what is now a crowd and says:
“Holy shit Mum…. that’s fucking Madonna! -- Didn’t you recognize her?”
“I guess now I do, but I don’t understand …what is she doing here? Why in my room? It just doesn’t make any sense!”
“I don’t know either but holy fucking shit… it’s Madonna!” He repeats, obviously star struck.
By then I notice that there is a beautiful small girl sitting on my lap, maybe she is four or five years old and has the sweetest disposition imaginable. Just holding her soothes my troubled spirit, and she tells me that Madonna is her mother. I simply relax and hold her, while she talks to me. After a while I hand her over to the woman sitting beside me, to go to the bathroom, waving to her as I leave.
Suddenly I find myself outside, where it is now daylight and stumble upon a group of people filming and add or something. Everything stops and the very handsome director, gazes deeply into my eyes, making my heart soar for a brief moment. He has long black hair and beautiful dark brown eyes, which search my soul ever so briefly before he says to his crew who anxiously await his decision,” no, I don’t want to use her after all.”
Another man, who has his arm in a sling, puts a comforting hand on my shoulder but I shrug it off angrily, knowing that the rejection was due to my age. The director says to the guy, ”No man, let her go, we’ve got to film Federer next, remember?”
At the sound of the word ‘Federer’ I perk up and allow the man to walk me back to the motel. He tells me that they are making a movie about Roger and the next thing I know, Blackie begins to talk to me and I realize that I’m dreaming and then I wake up.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
A Home Run, A Touchdown And A Threepointer!
Those words by Barbara Boxer said it all!
She was talking about our President Obama's address to the nation and congress earlier tonight!
After weeks of incoherent ranting by tired old republicans, jealous, scheming ex rivals and a few brand new hopefuls, it was at once-- soothing, comforting and inspiring to hear our president speak!
Besides being so damned good looking and charming, he is always so astute and insightful and I'm so proud of him-- as if he were my own kin.
Also to see our beautiful First Lady sitting in the balcony section, was just a fantastic feeling and such a change from what we've been used to.
Energy, Health Reform and Education are the three top subjects on his agenda--and he means to bring them all about sooner rather than later. There are meetings scheduled for health reform for next week!
He wants America to lead the way in all good things like dealing with climate change, all kinds of new energy sources and fund our education system--so we really can compete and eventually lead again! It was a great speech--and I can't wait until the next one.
I really felt that he had been listening to us--The people who elected him and he gave us what we needed to hear, and the belief that he really meant every word he said.
So with that, I'll sign off until tomorrow.
She was talking about our President Obama's address to the nation and congress earlier tonight!
After weeks of incoherent ranting by tired old republicans, jealous, scheming ex rivals and a few brand new hopefuls, it was at once-- soothing, comforting and inspiring to hear our president speak!
Besides being so damned good looking and charming, he is always so astute and insightful and I'm so proud of him-- as if he were my own kin.
Also to see our beautiful First Lady sitting in the balcony section, was just a fantastic feeling and such a change from what we've been used to.
Energy, Health Reform and Education are the three top subjects on his agenda--and he means to bring them all about sooner rather than later. There are meetings scheduled for health reform for next week!
He wants America to lead the way in all good things like dealing with climate change, all kinds of new energy sources and fund our education system--so we really can compete and eventually lead again! It was a great speech--and I can't wait until the next one.
I really felt that he had been listening to us--The people who elected him and he gave us what we needed to hear, and the belief that he really meant every word he said.
So with that, I'll sign off until tomorrow.
Monday, February 23, 2009
So much going on and yet nothing happening!
Well I have some things to comment on, first of all the OSCARS--I thought they were great!
I thought that Hugh Jackman did a terrific job. And he provided a brand new face to an old concept!
I just love movies, and everything that goes with them! The pomp and circumstance--and if that makes me shallow and whatever else you want to label me with--like my dear old Dad used to--so be it--because "Frankly my dear--I don't give a damn!
(By the way, Mike Malloy just came on and totally knocked me out, saying how much he and Kathy enjoyed the Oscars--so that was nice and unexpected.)
But, I do know and appreciate how hard it is to make a movie and the love that goes into making a really good one!
The time, the money, the dedication, the mind numbing hours and the hard, hard work-- it's never ending, so appreciate them folks, while you can.
Now, President Obama-- thank you for your incredibly commonsensical point of view--sooner or later--your words and actions will be rewarded, for being one of the gutsiest presidents we've ever had! It just makes me so furious to witness all the bullshit still coming at you from the right!
If I even think about those idiotic governors who are refusing the funds from the stimulus package, I'm going to scream--so I'll just leave it as it is--but remember you idiots---you're denying your people their rights and they will remember this next time you're up for election! Justice will prevail!
One more thing before I get to the good stuff --this is for you congress--WTF--are you going to do about Turd blossom and his cronies?
Shouldn't they be in jail already? Whatever happened to contempt of court--or in this case --Contempt of Congress?
You aren't going to let them get away with all this are you, case in point the Siegelman case?
Sending an innocent man to prison for a whole year in solitary confinement?
An elected governor no less?
This cannot stand--you must hold those responsible accountable!
That's why we voted for you--to get JUSTICE!
For those who read my blog on a regular basis--you know that I've been going through some tough times as far as my work goes.
It's perfectly understandable, of course--who has the funds to fix precious items of art?
Apparently only two or three people in all of the Great North West and I've done all the work they had--so I have no work to speak of again, and this is the time when I finally face the fact that my credit rating will go out with the bathwater.
So I will practice what I preach--that is my Zen--and be prepared for whatever comes next, and with that I'll finish off for now and watch Big Love --while I still have cable!
I thought that Hugh Jackman did a terrific job. And he provided a brand new face to an old concept!
I just love movies, and everything that goes with them! The pomp and circumstance--and if that makes me shallow and whatever else you want to label me with--like my dear old Dad used to--so be it--because "Frankly my dear--I don't give a damn!
(By the way, Mike Malloy just came on and totally knocked me out, saying how much he and Kathy enjoyed the Oscars--so that was nice and unexpected.)
But, I do know and appreciate how hard it is to make a movie and the love that goes into making a really good one!
The time, the money, the dedication, the mind numbing hours and the hard, hard work-- it's never ending, so appreciate them folks, while you can.
Now, President Obama-- thank you for your incredibly commonsensical point of view--sooner or later--your words and actions will be rewarded, for being one of the gutsiest presidents we've ever had! It just makes me so furious to witness all the bullshit still coming at you from the right!
If I even think about those idiotic governors who are refusing the funds from the stimulus package, I'm going to scream--so I'll just leave it as it is--but remember you idiots---you're denying your people their rights and they will remember this next time you're up for election! Justice will prevail!
One more thing before I get to the good stuff --this is for you congress--WTF--are you going to do about Turd blossom and his cronies?
Shouldn't they be in jail already? Whatever happened to contempt of court--or in this case --Contempt of Congress?
You aren't going to let them get away with all this are you, case in point the Siegelman case?
Sending an innocent man to prison for a whole year in solitary confinement?
An elected governor no less?
This cannot stand--you must hold those responsible accountable!
That's why we voted for you--to get JUSTICE!
For those who read my blog on a regular basis--you know that I've been going through some tough times as far as my work goes.
It's perfectly understandable, of course--who has the funds to fix precious items of art?
Apparently only two or three people in all of the Great North West and I've done all the work they had--so I have no work to speak of again, and this is the time when I finally face the fact that my credit rating will go out with the bathwater.
So I will practice what I preach--that is my Zen--and be prepared for whatever comes next, and with that I'll finish off for now and watch Big Love --while I still have cable!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Today I saw an eagle.....again!
Sometimes when the crows are really noisy, I look outside and wonder what all the fuss is about, and usually I end up not really knowing anything ---other then that they are very territorial and are always chasing each other and any visitors like seagulls or jay hawks--- around.
But today was a really beautiful, sunny and bright day here in western Washington (still too cold though), so I stepped out on the balcony and as I looked up--a young eagle flew directly over my head, flanked by two very loud crows taking it in turns to nip at him as they flew over.
As always, I wished my eyes could record what I saw, as it was over all too quickly, (no point in running for the camera) but it was wonderful to see the birds in action.
Just wanted to share that with my readers...before I forget.
But today was a really beautiful, sunny and bright day here in western Washington (still too cold though), so I stepped out on the balcony and as I looked up--a young eagle flew directly over my head, flanked by two very loud crows taking it in turns to nip at him as they flew over.
As always, I wished my eyes could record what I saw, as it was over all too quickly, (no point in running for the camera) but it was wonderful to see the birds in action.
Just wanted to share that with my readers...before I forget.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Rupert Murdoch --have you no shame?
Today I'm ashamed of my Aussie heritage--but only in regard to this despicable person, who through the power of his money and his twisted mind and twisted view of the world fucks everything up for the rest of us!
Why don't you crawl back into the funnel-web hole you crawled out of?
And all this from someone who hasn't even seen the result of your latest order to your flunkies at your newspapers--the cartoon--and I'm not going to look at it either. Just hearing about is enough to make me feel sick!
Why don't you crawl back into the funnel-web hole you crawled out of?
And all this from someone who hasn't even seen the result of your latest order to your flunkies at your newspapers--the cartoon--and I'm not going to look at it either. Just hearing about is enough to make me feel sick!
Significant signing of the Job Package!
Thank you President Obama for your efforts on behalf of the American people and the world.
Most of us who elected you understand all the difficulties you inherited and we wish you well.
Your speech today was riveting as usual and I can't wait to hear from you at the State Of The Union, but some troublesome issues are occurring now that make me wonder what you are up to --and I refer to the Karl Rove Matter!
WTF ?????????????
Lets hope you have a really good reason to keep that troublesome "turdblossom" from testifying under oath--for what that's worth--to some one like him --who has no scruples or conscience.
You asked, or agreed to give him a two week delay, and maybe I can understand why you'd want that--given that your stimulus package needs lots of good press--so nothing should interfere with your trip around the nation.
But I hope that THEN, when you get back, that Justice will be allowed to prevail, and this man will go before congress to answer some questions about former Governor Siegelman, and how he ended up in jail!
You asked us to keep you posted on what we need you to do, so I'm doing just that!
Most of us who elected you understand all the difficulties you inherited and we wish you well.
Your speech today was riveting as usual and I can't wait to hear from you at the State Of The Union, but some troublesome issues are occurring now that make me wonder what you are up to --and I refer to the Karl Rove Matter!
WTF ?????????????
Lets hope you have a really good reason to keep that troublesome "turdblossom" from testifying under oath--for what that's worth--to some one like him --who has no scruples or conscience.
You asked, or agreed to give him a two week delay, and maybe I can understand why you'd want that--given that your stimulus package needs lots of good press--so nothing should interfere with your trip around the nation.
But I hope that THEN, when you get back, that Justice will be allowed to prevail, and this man will go before congress to answer some questions about former Governor Siegelman, and how he ended up in jail!
You asked us to keep you posted on what we need you to do, so I'm doing just that!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Hello on President's day 2009
Thanks to nearly all the presidents who have come before, especially those that gave their lives while in office!
What a beautiful day it's been!
I don't remember the weather ever being so gorgeous--at least to look at--on this date.
It must be in honor of President Obama and the promise he brings to the whole world--to make it better!
So I go down there to Redondo and think that I don't need my thick ski jacket that I usually wear while walking by the waterfront in winter--big mistake!
I could not believe my ears and eyes--as there was a virtual storm blowing, giving the impression that Puget Sound had become a roaring ocean, with huge waves breaking on the ebbing tide. In over 12 years of walking there--I've never seen it like today.
The little photo from my cell phone doesn't show that--but for those that have walked these shores know that we don't usually have any waves to speak of.
Of course there were lots of people there, lots of dogs too, but it didn't seem that crowded because most of them were actually on the beach itself--whiles we who walk for exercise usually do it on the boardwalk.
The noise level was tremendous and seemed to surround me to the extent that I wanted to block my ears--but I couldn't do that, without exposing my freezing hands and it would have looked silly, walking along with my hands over my ears. But my skivvie had extra long sleeves so I pulled them down to keep my hands warm instead.
But the noise came from everywhere-- overhead from planes, very busy gulls screeching their heads off, from the cars on the road, from dogs barking, people yelling, chimes blowing from all over the place (like those) and the one sound I really do love---the waves crashing to the shore, and then when I thought it couldn't get any noisier--boy was I wrong--on came the loudest leaf blower I've ever heard.
Luckily I was able to pass him very quickly and retain my calm, and as you see in the photo create the illusion of a quiet day on the waterfront at Redondo.
Back to work now!
What a beautiful day it's been!I don't remember the weather ever being so gorgeous--at least to look at--on this date.
It must be in honor of President Obama and the promise he brings to the whole world--to make it better!
So I go down there to Redondo and think that I don't need my thick ski jacket that I usually wear while walking by the waterfront in winter--big mistake!
I could not believe my ears and eyes--as there was a virtual storm blowing, giving the impression that Puget Sound had become a roaring ocean, with huge waves breaking on the ebbing tide. In over 12 years of walking there--I've never seen it like today.
The little photo from my cell phone doesn't show that--but for those that have walked these shores know that we don't usually have any waves to speak of.
Of course there were lots of people there, lots of dogs too, but it didn't seem that crowded because most of them were actually on the beach itself--whiles we who walk for exercise usually do it on the boardwalk.
The noise level was tremendous and seemed to surround me to the extent that I wanted to block my ears--but I couldn't do that, without exposing my freezing hands and it would have looked silly, walking along with my hands over my ears. But my skivvie had extra long sleeves so I pulled them down to keep my hands warm instead.
But the noise came from everywhere-- overhead from planes, very busy gulls screeching their heads off, from the cars on the road, from dogs barking, people yelling, chimes blowing from all over the place (like those) and the one sound I really do love---the waves crashing to the shore, and then when I thought it couldn't get any noisier--boy was I wrong--on came the loudest leaf blower I've ever heard.
Luckily I was able to pass him very quickly and retain my calm, and as you see in the photo create the illusion of a quiet day on the waterfront at Redondo.
Back to work now!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day
Better to have loved and lost---than never to have loved at all!
Thanks Will Shakespeare--couldn't have said it better myself!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
There's something about that Package!
I've tried to ignore it--but it's been pretty impossible to go entirely without politics for a whole day-!
What a day it's been--apparently--since I've been multi-tasking, while writing endless biographies of artists and kind of listening to very light classical music--to keep me focused and having AM1090 on in the kitchen-- but when I'm in there I hear all kinds of stuff and this is my response.
I think I'm making headway in the work department --so I'll indulge myself here for a few minutes.
One thing I'm happy about--is that Obama's choice of Commerce secretary--a right wing neocon--has decided not to take the job after all!
GOOD!
Let's hope he'll use a good strong Dem instead--someone who wants all this to work--unlike that Judd Gregg--who openly opposed to EVERYTHING Obama stands for!
The name Krugman comes to mind!
One really has to wonder who the people BEHIND Obama are--to come up with these dudd choices three times in a row--or is it more?
Secondly--the other thing that has to be made perfectly clear is that the
STIMULUS PACKAGE IS NOT THE SAME THING AS THE BAIL-OUT FOR THE BANKS!
I further appeal to Obama's people to get REAL and from now on refer to the STIMULUS PACKAGE as THE JOB PACKAGE, so the American people understand the difference!
Please, you have so many people behind you--listen to us--we want you to succeed!
Please hire me President Obama--I'll keep you up to date on what your people need to do to get through to us--enough of your Ivy-league approach, although it is nicely impressive that everyone in your admi. can actually speak correct English, after the last disastrous administration.
One more thing--would you please consider Howard Dean as your Health czar?
Ah, just remembered something else I needed to tell you --as far as I know--a single payer health system works perfectly well in Australia and other countries.
Even for the insurance companies--it just means that everybody can get true, good basic health care--and the choice of their own doctor, but they need to have insurance for vanity issues like face lifts, or liposuction.
So could you please tell your people to stop saying that it doesn't work in other countries , like I heard again today, because it works very well and has done for many years!
Oh Yeah--One more thing--could you please tell Harry Reid--this is not a time for compromise--it got us nowhere in the past--in fact I wish we could have a new Leader of the Senate!
Ok I've had my rant--back to my bios!
Happy evolution day! Come on you believers of 'Intelligent Design'--give it up already--it's the 21st. Centuryi
What a day it's been--apparently--since I've been multi-tasking, while writing endless biographies of artists and kind of listening to very light classical music--to keep me focused and having AM1090 on in the kitchen-- but when I'm in there I hear all kinds of stuff and this is my response.
I think I'm making headway in the work department --so I'll indulge myself here for a few minutes.
One thing I'm happy about--is that Obama's choice of Commerce secretary--a right wing neocon--has decided not to take the job after all!
GOOD!
Let's hope he'll use a good strong Dem instead--someone who wants all this to work--unlike that Judd Gregg--who openly opposed to EVERYTHING Obama stands for!
The name Krugman comes to mind!
One really has to wonder who the people BEHIND Obama are--to come up with these dudd choices three times in a row--or is it more?
Secondly--the other thing that has to be made perfectly clear is that the
STIMULUS PACKAGE IS NOT THE SAME THING AS THE BAIL-OUT FOR THE BANKS!
I further appeal to Obama's people to get REAL and from now on refer to the STIMULUS PACKAGE as THE JOB PACKAGE, so the American people understand the difference!
Please, you have so many people behind you--listen to us--we want you to succeed!
Please hire me President Obama--I'll keep you up to date on what your people need to do to get through to us--enough of your Ivy-league approach, although it is nicely impressive that everyone in your admi. can actually speak correct English, after the last disastrous administration.
One more thing--would you please consider Howard Dean as your Health czar?
Ah, just remembered something else I needed to tell you --as far as I know--a single payer health system works perfectly well in Australia and other countries.
Even for the insurance companies--it just means that everybody can get true, good basic health care--and the choice of their own doctor, but they need to have insurance for vanity issues like face lifts, or liposuction.
So could you please tell your people to stop saying that it doesn't work in other countries , like I heard again today, because it works very well and has done for many years!
Oh Yeah--One more thing--could you please tell Harry Reid--this is not a time for compromise--it got us nowhere in the past--in fact I wish we could have a new Leader of the Senate!
Ok I've had my rant--back to my bios!
Happy evolution day! Come on you believers of 'Intelligent Design'--give it up already--it's the 21st. Centuryi
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Yesterday's snow fall
Welll this is what it's been like around here!
Personally I can't wait for for spring!
Just this morning there were so many accidents on the roads, that I delayed my trip into town for a couple of hours, and I'm glad I did. It's easy to forget that it's really icy when the skies are blue and the sun is shining in one's face. I just kept hearing about all the accidents on the radio, and luckily I didn't have to be anywhere at a particular time, but a funny thing happened--I think for the first time ever --I was ahead of my self by a whole hour---because I woke up so early--when I left home to go to the city--I thought it was close to mid-day (don't wear a watch), so I was pleasantly surprised that it was just 11 am--and I'd already cleaned up at home and worked on a frame--and still had all that time. Then I really enjoyed the drive,
because it's the only time and place where my feet ever really heat up --in the car on an extended drive, with the heater blasting away.
Personally I can't wait for for spring!
Just this morning there were so many accidents on the roads, that I delayed my trip into town for a couple of hours, and I'm glad I did. It's easy to forget that it's really icy when the skies are blue and the sun is shining in one's face. I just kept hearing about all the accidents on the radio, and luckily I didn't have to be anywhere at a particular time, but a funny thing happened--I think for the first time ever --I was ahead of my self by a whole hour---because I woke up so early--when I left home to go to the city--I thought it was close to mid-day (don't wear a watch), so I was pleasantly surprised that it was just 11 am--and I'd already cleaned up at home and worked on a frame--and still had all that time. Then I really enjoyed the drive,
because it's the only time and place where my feet ever really heat up --in the car on an extended drive, with the heater blasting away.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Last night's skies
It changed so dramatically from perfectly clear to black--so I thought I'd share the transition, but I'm not sure if i can pull it off!
Well I guess it kind of worked!
Well I guess it kind of worked!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Obama's first official press conference !
What a refreshing change to have a president who can utter a few sentences in a row without any hick ups--or giving our comedians a year's worth of subject matter.
I guess watching him for just over an hour made me cheer up for a little while, what more could I want?
Watching and listening to him tonight made me aware of the deep set ambition this man has, and am beginning to understand his need for "bipartisanship'.
And I think that's good in so many ways, who after all in their right mind would want this kind of job, if it wasn't for the big picture down the road, the legacy and the achievement.
He's really serious about changing the tone, and he explained it again tonight!'
And for the first time I really understood him.
He really doesn't see us divided--the way we see each other, like he's told us a million times!--No he sees us the way I used to see America --before I lived here and experienced the everyday existence, for an ordinary person!
You know--America the home of the brave etc?
You know the leaders of the free world?
And when one interacts with people in the everyday world--we pretty much are as one--but we become divided so easily. By the media of course, but also because we're such a mixed bunch of volatile people with strong opinions. Of course it's to their advantage to point that out and to keep us divided. That way they can appeal to many different groups instead of just one mixed bunch of happy people.
So what will they do this time around--so far they love him--but even now the republicans still seem to get more attention from the MSM than he does. It's only been three weeks and most of them don't really know what to do with all the openness and intelligence coming from our prez.
So I guess he wants us to be happy, everyone able to live up to their own expectations, or at least live with that lovely dream.
It 's certainly an interesting time--scary as hell but fascinating too, and President Obama hasn't let me down yet--but then I guess I'm easy to please.
I guess watching him for just over an hour made me cheer up for a little while, what more could I want?
Watching and listening to him tonight made me aware of the deep set ambition this man has, and am beginning to understand his need for "bipartisanship'.
And I think that's good in so many ways, who after all in their right mind would want this kind of job, if it wasn't for the big picture down the road, the legacy and the achievement.
He's really serious about changing the tone, and he explained it again tonight!'
And for the first time I really understood him.
He really doesn't see us divided--the way we see each other, like he's told us a million times!--No he sees us the way I used to see America --before I lived here and experienced the everyday existence, for an ordinary person!
You know--America the home of the brave etc?
You know the leaders of the free world?
And when one interacts with people in the everyday world--we pretty much are as one--but we become divided so easily. By the media of course, but also because we're such a mixed bunch of volatile people with strong opinions. Of course it's to their advantage to point that out and to keep us divided. That way they can appeal to many different groups instead of just one mixed bunch of happy people.
So what will they do this time around--so far they love him--but even now the republicans still seem to get more attention from the MSM than he does. It's only been three weeks and most of them don't really know what to do with all the openness and intelligence coming from our prez.
So I guess he wants us to be happy, everyone able to live up to their own expectations, or at least live with that lovely dream.
It 's certainly an interesting time--scary as hell but fascinating too, and President Obama hasn't let me down yet--but then I guess I'm easy to please.
Freak out!
How the hell am I ever going to get out of this mess I've created for my self? You my imaginary readers--how would you help?
Do you all have work?
Do you all have regular incomes that allow you to continue to live your dreams?
What do you do when your whole world comes down to just one word--money!
When every waking moment is spent in trying to figure out how to make enough of it so one can pay their bills and honor their commitments?
I hate that aspect of living.
And please don't tell me that other people are so much worse off than me--I know that!
But I am not them!
This is my world too and sometimes I need to be selfish and let it all out!
I guess today is the day--while I still have my power on and all that goes with it.
I always known that I couldn't be happy if my biggest aim in life was to make money, so I tried to live that way, you know work hard, work well, and the rewards will come!
Another fable--at least for me.
I'm also sick of being taken in by the lure of one type of advertised job, which then turns out to be just another sales-pitch! Why not be straight and tell you in the first place, that they want you to pay them? ?
I mean then one doesn't waste their time stuck in traffic, getting to a job interview, that doesn't really exist
Grrr!
I've always worked--on something--ever since I can remember--and now--that I'm old enough to retire--I need to work more than ever--and that's fine--just give me the work.
But no matter what I try--it always fizzles out--it's a scam, or people don't pay, or they pay so late that it doesn't cover my ass in time, there's always something to screw things up for me.
Anyway, I guess I lived up to my blogs title today! I am an angry old woman today and l'm shouting it out of my windows!
I'm not gonna take it anymore!
I'm so angry to find out that some of the fires near my old hometown Melbourne, Australia--were lit intentionally--again.
What --the natural bush fires aren't big enough for you sickos?
Hope you burn in your own hell --you fucked up arsonists.
Oh well had to take some time out for a big waterworks attack, and now I feel a little better.
And for the slight chance that someone actually reads all this then check out the cute little baby pandas in the Reuters news window!
They are adorable.
Do you all have work?
Do you all have regular incomes that allow you to continue to live your dreams?
What do you do when your whole world comes down to just one word--money!
When every waking moment is spent in trying to figure out how to make enough of it so one can pay their bills and honor their commitments?
I hate that aspect of living.
And please don't tell me that other people are so much worse off than me--I know that!
But I am not them!
This is my world too and sometimes I need to be selfish and let it all out!
I guess today is the day--while I still have my power on and all that goes with it.
I always known that I couldn't be happy if my biggest aim in life was to make money, so I tried to live that way, you know work hard, work well, and the rewards will come!
Another fable--at least for me.
I'm also sick of being taken in by the lure of one type of advertised job, which then turns out to be just another sales-pitch! Why not be straight and tell you in the first place, that they want you to pay them? ?
I mean then one doesn't waste their time stuck in traffic, getting to a job interview, that doesn't really exist
Grrr!
I've always worked--on something--ever since I can remember--and now--that I'm old enough to retire--I need to work more than ever--and that's fine--just give me the work.
But no matter what I try--it always fizzles out--it's a scam, or people don't pay, or they pay so late that it doesn't cover my ass in time, there's always something to screw things up for me.
Anyway, I guess I lived up to my blogs title today! I am an angry old woman today and l'm shouting it out of my windows!
I'm not gonna take it anymore!
I'm so angry to find out that some of the fires near my old hometown Melbourne, Australia--were lit intentionally--again.
What --the natural bush fires aren't big enough for you sickos?
Hope you burn in your own hell --you fucked up arsonists.
Oh well had to take some time out for a big waterworks attack, and now I feel a little better.
And for the slight chance that someone actually reads all this then check out the cute little baby pandas in the Reuters news window!
They are adorable.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Its still so cold, and there's talk of more snow!
Crankiness is creeping in again, despite of a thoroughly enjoyable day and evening of music.
First it was all Opera a wonderful little tease of a preview of the opera Bluebeard.....and now it's Rockn'roll--I'm not sure which I love more, but it's all good as the saying goes.
I'm watching the Grammys- the 51st!
It looks like the biggest event I've seen for some time as far as the size of the set, the lighting, the number of musicians, the number of guests, the songs, the performances, one would think they might have set a good example and cut it down to something slightly less ostentatious and costly.
But it's all show biz--so there's a chance that it wasn't as expensive and lavish as it looks.
Perhaps the Stars are appearing for free? Who knows?
Just saying!
The performances are great-no doubt about that!
I just heard a good suggestion at the Grammys--directed at President Obama and the First Lady who are said to be watching with their girls--(on account of the Jonas Brothers) that we should have a Secretary of the Arts!
I'm certainly for that!
I'm sitting right in front of my little heater, have thick Afghan rapped around me and still my fingers are so cold that I can barely type. It sucks
And on the other side of the world in Australia, people and animals are dying because of all the heat and the fires --why can't we have a nice middle ground just for a little while?
Well I just heard the weather forecast, so I better bring my Jasmin in from the balcony--again--definitely snow coming!
First it was all Opera a wonderful little tease of a preview of the opera Bluebeard.....and now it's Rockn'roll--I'm not sure which I love more, but it's all good as the saying goes.
I'm watching the Grammys- the 51st!
It looks like the biggest event I've seen for some time as far as the size of the set, the lighting, the number of musicians, the number of guests, the songs, the performances, one would think they might have set a good example and cut it down to something slightly less ostentatious and costly.
But it's all show biz--so there's a chance that it wasn't as expensive and lavish as it looks.
Perhaps the Stars are appearing for free? Who knows?
Just saying!
The performances are great-no doubt about that!
I just heard a good suggestion at the Grammys--directed at President Obama and the First Lady who are said to be watching with their girls--(on account of the Jonas Brothers) that we should have a Secretary of the Arts!
I'm certainly for that!
I'm sitting right in front of my little heater, have thick Afghan rapped around me and still my fingers are so cold that I can barely type. It sucks
And on the other side of the world in Australia, people and animals are dying because of all the heat and the fires --why can't we have a nice middle ground just for a little while?
Well I just heard the weather forecast, so I better bring my Jasmin in from the balcony--again--definitely snow coming!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
It's hard to always be cranky!
I'm not sure why I can't be cranky and angry every single day, because I think I used to be!
But something happened a few weeks ago that changed me enough to only be cranky every other day.Go figure!
But after being housebound for almost a whole week I finally stepped outside and went for a brisk walk along the waterfront, and it cleared my head and renewed my battered spirit.
Glad to see that Maddoff is barricaded into his mansion or whatever equivalent there of and has police watching his place. I guess they're expecting some kind of attack on him!
He should be in jail--that's for sure.
As we all know --thousands are sitting in prison for far lesser crimes--well there's something to be cranky about!
And Irene if you read this post, I've lost your image somehow--or did you remove it?
Here's my cutie-pie!
But something happened a few weeks ago that changed me enough to only be cranky every other day.Go figure!
But after being housebound for almost a whole week I finally stepped outside and went for a brisk walk along the waterfront, and it cleared my head and renewed my battered spirit.
Glad to see that Maddoff is barricaded into his mansion or whatever equivalent there of and has police watching his place. I guess they're expecting some kind of attack on him!
He should be in jail--that's for sure.
As we all know --thousands are sitting in prison for far lesser crimes--well there's something to be cranky about!
And Irene if you read this post, I've lost your image somehow--or did you remove it?
Here's my cutie-pie!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Still a little time before the day is gone...
Maybe, just maybe the President will get these damned republicans to realize that if they don't sign on to his jobs creation package--they will be fucked too!
Unbelievable stuff going on today--I wish I'd had the time to sit down and just watch it all unfold, but since I'm still working, I've had to rely on my daytime radio and of course DU to see what's going on! the bullshit just never stops, but I'm glad that President Obama is slamming his foot down and telling them ALL how it's going to be.
And thank you KO for your great comments--as always and Thom and Bernie and Stephanie and the Mooks, and Frangela--how would I ever get up on these gray, cold mornings without all your encouragements.
And Ron Reagan--I have come to love you too!
Everyday, on your radio show you have to hear over and over --how your father screwed up the economy and so many other things during his presidency--and you take it with such humility! How do you do it?
Obviously you had no say in any of your father's politics it, but to have turned out to be such a wonderfully, progressively thinking person is just remarkable.
Obviously you were brought up well so your father couldn't have been all bad, could he. I admire you also for your championing of all our animals.
Sarah Palin! --You just stop your killing ways you bloodthirsty vampire--you've killed enough wolves to put them back on the endangered list and now you want to kill the rest of them?
Shame on you-- you heartless bitch, I wish for you what you do to the beautiful animals!
You call yourself a Christian? Obviously you have no idea what that means!
Take this from a born again pagan!
Unbelievable stuff going on today--I wish I'd had the time to sit down and just watch it all unfold, but since I'm still working, I've had to rely on my daytime radio and of course DU to see what's going on! the bullshit just never stops, but I'm glad that President Obama is slamming his foot down and telling them ALL how it's going to be.
And thank you KO for your great comments--as always and Thom and Bernie and Stephanie and the Mooks, and Frangela--how would I ever get up on these gray, cold mornings without all your encouragements.
And Ron Reagan--I have come to love you too!
Everyday, on your radio show you have to hear over and over --how your father screwed up the economy and so many other things during his presidency--and you take it with such humility! How do you do it?
Obviously you had no say in any of your father's politics it, but to have turned out to be such a wonderfully, progressively thinking person is just remarkable.
Obviously you were brought up well so your father couldn't have been all bad, could he. I admire you also for your championing of all our animals.
Sarah Palin! --You just stop your killing ways you bloodthirsty vampire--you've killed enough wolves to put them back on the endangered list and now you want to kill the rest of them?
Shame on you-- you heartless bitch, I wish for you what you do to the beautiful animals!
You call yourself a Christian? Obviously you have no idea what that means!
Take this from a born again pagan!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Get Well Quickly Justice Ginsberg!
Sorry that to hear you're back in the OR, my best wishes for your speedy recovery
We need you!
We need you!
Has President Obama looked at my blog?
I'm glad to see that President Barack Obamaa asserting himself at last and putting those losers , YES---LOSERS---OF OUR MONEY---LOSERS OF THE ELECTION---THE REPUGS---as I like to call them --into their place.
I'm further glad to hear from all my liberal talk-show hosts that he is going to address all the American People on Monday night!
I hope it's one of those rousing speeches has thrilled us with in the past, and that it will be covered by all the networks. I for one can't wait for it!
Just like saying President Obama, so that's it for now--back to work now that I have some!
I'm further glad to hear from all my liberal talk-show hosts that he is going to address all the American People on Monday night!
I hope it's one of those rousing speeches has thrilled us with in the past, and that it will be covered by all the networks. I for one can't wait for it!
Just like saying President Obama, so that's it for now--back to work now that I have some!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
President Obama, Please change this very, very cranky Day!
Where do I begin?
Why not with my usual self-loathing, which will ultimately make me feel better once I've exposed myself to this ridiculous attempt at legal self medication.
I've been working on an interesting writing project, on which I spent the last 5 days --and what did I do?
I lost my working document --the master draft with all my research, last night. So of course I had to waste my whole working morning to retrieve this document without the help of my trusted son who is usually around to fix these sort of issues almost instantly.
So I had to enlist the person who hired me and express my ignorance and frustration to them. Fortunately, he was very sweet and understanding and helped me through my ordeal. but my very fragile ego was battered into mush.
So it's back to work now and I won't be so careless when I delete next time.
So much for that, now just a short note on politics.
President Obama, Please start doing what WE THE PEOPLE WHO ELECTED YOU ---NEED YOU TO DO---NOT THE OTHERS--- WHO OBVIOUSLY WANT TO SEE YOU FAIL!
Don't even think they're on your side, they never will be, believe that and you will get your way---or I should say OUR way!
On that note I was glad to hear that you just reminded them--the REPUGS--that they lost the election.
ENOUGH WITH BEING NICE--THAT ISN'T GOING TO CUT IT AT THIS POINT!
YOU ARE THE PRESIDENT, YOU HAVE THE VOICE--BRING YOUR SENATORS UP TO PAR, ESPECIALLY THEIR LEADER, WHO NEEDS TO GROW SOME!
Just one more thing, the Superbowl was pretty damn good!
I only really saw the beginning and the last 3 minutes--but it turned out that that was enough to see an amazing win!
Good for you STEELERS--although your name could be STEALERS, since you sort of( in a good way) stole that game with your incredible playing! Well done!
I watched all the ads and the halftime show last night, and there were some really good ones, my favs I think the ones with Conan O'brien, and the Dylan rap thing was pretty cool too!
The Boss has still got it and I really enjoyed seeing Stevie Van Z play with him --although I couldn't help seeing him a Soprano!
Why not with my usual self-loathing, which will ultimately make me feel better once I've exposed myself to this ridiculous attempt at legal self medication.
I've been working on an interesting writing project, on which I spent the last 5 days --and what did I do?
I lost my working document --the master draft with all my research, last night. So of course I had to waste my whole working morning to retrieve this document without the help of my trusted son who is usually around to fix these sort of issues almost instantly.
So I had to enlist the person who hired me and express my ignorance and frustration to them. Fortunately, he was very sweet and understanding and helped me through my ordeal. but my very fragile ego was battered into mush.
So it's back to work now and I won't be so careless when I delete next time.
So much for that, now just a short note on politics.
President Obama, Please start doing what WE THE PEOPLE WHO ELECTED YOU ---NEED YOU TO DO---NOT THE OTHERS--- WHO OBVIOUSLY WANT TO SEE YOU FAIL!
Don't even think they're on your side, they never will be, believe that and you will get your way---or I should say OUR way!
On that note I was glad to hear that you just reminded them--the REPUGS--that they lost the election.
ENOUGH WITH BEING NICE--THAT ISN'T GOING TO CUT IT AT THIS POINT!
YOU ARE THE PRESIDENT, YOU HAVE THE VOICE--BRING YOUR SENATORS UP TO PAR, ESPECIALLY THEIR LEADER, WHO NEEDS TO GROW SOME!
Just one more thing, the Superbowl was pretty damn good!
I only really saw the beginning and the last 3 minutes--but it turned out that that was enough to see an amazing win!
Good for you STEELERS--although your name could be STEALERS, since you sort of( in a good way) stole that game with your incredible playing! Well done!
I watched all the ads and the halftime show last night, and there were some really good ones, my favs I think the ones with Conan O'brien, and the Dylan rap thing was pretty cool too!
The Boss has still got it and I really enjoyed seeing Stevie Van Z play with him --although I couldn't help seeing him a Soprano!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Congratulations Raffa
Talk about emotional wash-out!
Today I feel like a sponge that's soaked up far more liquids than it can handle.
I didn't cry in the early hours of the morning as I watched Raffa's annihilation of Roger Federer, but it all came out today when I heard Jennifer Hudson's rendition of The Star Spangled Banner, for the Superbowl taking place today. It's always an emotional song, designed to get the people revved up with patriotic fervor in the face of battle, but Jennifer sang it really beautifully, with so much feeling. It made me think of all the sorrow she's suffered recently with the murders of her family members, including her mother. My tears began to flow! God-- I hate this emotional side of myself!
And it reminded me of how Roger cried last night, and how awful he must feel today to show this very vulnerable side of himself to the world.
This morning I just felt really sad that Roger didn't make it, that he allowed the importance of the occasion to get the best of him. At the end of the fourth set I still believed, but then came that moment of recognition in Roger's eyes, that moment when he knew, and when I knew that he would lose this match, and have Raffa's shadow hanging over him for good.
How ever as fate would have it I watched a biography of Chrissie Everett, (I think the All time champion in Women's tennis), while I got busy on my exercise bike, and couldn't believe the strange coincidence of the timing of this program. It showed her career being challenged by the young and brilliant Tracy Austin, who came along and defeated Chris five times in a row and totally demoralized Chris, who had been #1 for several years, but quickly dropped to #2 and then #3. For some time it remained that way, and Chris thought of retiring, but then something clicked and she was given some good advice, that changed everything. It seems that in order to beat your rival, you have to really hate them and forget about your respect and friendship off the court. Whether Chrissie took this advice or just changed something about the way she played,or both, she eventually beat Tracy and regained her #1 spot.
But it didn't end there, because as soon as that rivalry was sorted out, Martina Navratilova came along and a new rivalry developed for many years to come. So, to cut a long story short, Chrisse went up in down during her long career, but she never gave up until she retired. She beat and got beaten, started all over again and still won more slams than she could ever have had imagined.
I think I know that feeling of futility Roger experienced last night, (on quite a different level), but this epiphany I had during one of my matches against a close family member, was very deep and totally demoralizing, the moment when I realized that no matter how well I could play, it would never be good enough to beat a younger, stronger person. It made me furious, it made me so mad that I threw my beautiful new racket that had been a birthday gift, and destroyed it. Which then made me feel a million times worse about myself. As punishment I decide I didn't deserve a good racket and played with a really old crappy one, until my game and mindset improved.
So I do believe that Roger needs to re-examine himself. maybe take a small break, get a new coach to help him, concentrate on how to beat Raffa exclusively (he can beat almost everyone else) and see what happens. Perhaps he needs to learn to really, really hate Raffa in order to beat him, as these two obviously like and respect each other. Raffa seemed almost sad to have won, when it was over, but when you look at his face during play, he always looks a bit angry and he rarely smiles.
But Roger also has to forget the historical impact of every final match he plays; if that's at all possible, because it makes him so nervous. Of course it is understandable!
At least I am one person who still believes in him.
Today I feel like a sponge that's soaked up far more liquids than it can handle.
I didn't cry in the early hours of the morning as I watched Raffa's annihilation of Roger Federer, but it all came out today when I heard Jennifer Hudson's rendition of The Star Spangled Banner, for the Superbowl taking place today. It's always an emotional song, designed to get the people revved up with patriotic fervor in the face of battle, but Jennifer sang it really beautifully, with so much feeling. It made me think of all the sorrow she's suffered recently with the murders of her family members, including her mother. My tears began to flow! God-- I hate this emotional side of myself!
And it reminded me of how Roger cried last night, and how awful he must feel today to show this very vulnerable side of himself to the world.
This morning I just felt really sad that Roger didn't make it, that he allowed the importance of the occasion to get the best of him. At the end of the fourth set I still believed, but then came that moment of recognition in Roger's eyes, that moment when he knew, and when I knew that he would lose this match, and have Raffa's shadow hanging over him for good.
How ever as fate would have it I watched a biography of Chrissie Everett, (I think the All time champion in Women's tennis), while I got busy on my exercise bike, and couldn't believe the strange coincidence of the timing of this program. It showed her career being challenged by the young and brilliant Tracy Austin, who came along and defeated Chris five times in a row and totally demoralized Chris, who had been #1 for several years, but quickly dropped to #2 and then #3. For some time it remained that way, and Chris thought of retiring, but then something clicked and she was given some good advice, that changed everything. It seems that in order to beat your rival, you have to really hate them and forget about your respect and friendship off the court. Whether Chrissie took this advice or just changed something about the way she played,or both, she eventually beat Tracy and regained her #1 spot.
But it didn't end there, because as soon as that rivalry was sorted out, Martina Navratilova came along and a new rivalry developed for many years to come. So, to cut a long story short, Chrisse went up in down during her long career, but she never gave up until she retired. She beat and got beaten, started all over again and still won more slams than she could ever have had imagined.
I think I know that feeling of futility Roger experienced last night, (on quite a different level), but this epiphany I had during one of my matches against a close family member, was very deep and totally demoralizing, the moment when I realized that no matter how well I could play, it would never be good enough to beat a younger, stronger person. It made me furious, it made me so mad that I threw my beautiful new racket that had been a birthday gift, and destroyed it. Which then made me feel a million times worse about myself. As punishment I decide I didn't deserve a good racket and played with a really old crappy one, until my game and mindset improved.
So I do believe that Roger needs to re-examine himself. maybe take a small break, get a new coach to help him, concentrate on how to beat Raffa exclusively (he can beat almost everyone else) and see what happens. Perhaps he needs to learn to really, really hate Raffa in order to beat him, as these two obviously like and respect each other. Raffa seemed almost sad to have won, when it was over, but when you look at his face during play, he always looks a bit angry and he rarely smiles.
But Roger also has to forget the historical impact of every final match he plays; if that's at all possible, because it makes him so nervous. Of course it is understandable!
At least I am one person who still believes in him.
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I just want to give credit to all the people on the great progressive radio station Seattle Am1090, especially Thom Hartmann, with whom I agree most of the time!
And of course Stephanie and the Moogs, Ron Reagan, Mike and Kathy Malloy and of course Randi!
Others too--thank you all!
Robert Reich would also make a great Commerce Secretary!