I am curious. Any readers here who are deeply troubled by what's going on in Washington DC? I know I am. So much that it interferes with my sleep some nights. We thought the hijacking of airplanes was horrific in 2001. But that was nothing, compared with the hijacking of a country. And yes, that's what it feels like they're trying to do. The bill that they're trying to shove through Congress (and denying the details of the plan - umm, it's all there in black and white) is not just about health insurance and health care. It is about government control and power. It infuriates and sickens me. We have a town hall coming up in our neck of the woods and plan to attend.
If this is getting to you, how are you coping? Does anything work for you? I could sure use some helpful coping strategies. Because so far praying and fretting aren't cutting it for me.
(But I will say that it helps to know you're not alone -- blogs like this one are a great source of humor and comfort! )
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Like everyone else, I'm busy finding ways to cut back on expenses in this economy. Yard-saling, and doing Craigslist as usual. Making my own laundry detergent and cleaners. Checking out some different stores known for bargain prices, etc.
Some of the stuff I'm doing would likely make good blog fodder. Anything in particular appeal to you in this arena?
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I send my little boy off to kindergarten in about one month. He is ready. I am ready. I think it will be good. I've been thinking of all the experiences he's had so far in his life. In many ways, he's so far ahead of where I was when I started kindergarten. With library programs, museum outings, classes, camps, preschool... I know he can separate from me, and I am glad about that. I don't think I had ever been away from my mother when I started kindergarten - what a shocker! And I certainly didn't have all the social experiences he's had so far. I feel like I've done my job well so far, and I plan to be very involved in his formal education.
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In other news, my Mafia Wars addiction has waned. Somehow my mafia got huuuuuuuge, with no effort on my part. Then it got kinda boring.
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What's new in your neck of the woods?
