Odds and ends

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?

Comments

[Jody]

Doug is very addicted to Mafia Wars. I haven't even seen it. I figure one addict in the house is plenty.

[Marie]

Yeah, I know! He's the one who got me into it. ;-)

[Nat]

Hey, Marie. My Mafia Wars is waning, too, though I still play it almost daily. I just want to finish off the stupid levels through "Boss" and I'm almost done. I have to level three the boss stage, then that's it. I'll just let it sit and gather dust, so others can hit me up for cash as they rob me. tee hee. It's just a level-chasing game, so there's no real payoff. Now I"m addicted to Farkle, and I'm in a race with my brother-in-law for braggin' rights. LOL.

I'm with you on the health care boondoggle. I've been reading the house bill, but can't make sense of most of it. Think our leaders can? Oh, that's right. They pay people to interpret it for them so they can understand. Are they doing that for us, too? HECK NO! But..shhhh...if someone hears you putting it down, you'll be labeled!

[Marie]

Hey Nat! I have resisted Farkle.. and Farm Ville. ;-)

I'll send you an article I received with some page-by-page translations. Alarming isn't even the word for it.

[Nat]

Thanks!