TO and TA

have you noticed the small, prbably insignificant change in our spoken language? Both of the Presidential candidates have taken up this change. No longer does one say that he or she is going to change Washington - instead they are going ta save . . . May be a small nit picking thing - but what is next? First we heard that Pluto had been down graded (like St Christopher) to a minor entity in the grand scheme of things. Now we have progressed to changing a small part of our language. Hmmm what's next?

And I thought that she was a hockey cheering pit bull with L I P S T I C K. Who knew that she was not in any way Kosher . . .

and more divorce

Seems the ex has had herself a heart attack. Guess she drank herself into it. The meds that she was taking made it quite clear that any booze would be disasterous. I'm afraid that that I can't get emotional about the whole thing.

VP candidate who?

Well, gosh gee - no one seems to remember Geraldine Ferraro. (Or suffragettes, for that matter). Palin is no phenom from the planet Alaska that has come with Glatoo to save the planet from whatever is fashionable to be saved at this juncture in time. In fact she seems to be nothing more than the usual drivel candidate (with five kids, soon to be grandmom, and downs syndrome coper).
The pundits predict that this will be a very large turnout at the polls. Everyone in the U.S. of A. is going to vote for or against her. (not to confuse her with her running mate and opponent) Note that it does seem that she is running for the top office and McCain and Obama are but footnotes in the process.
I wonder if the Dems have asked Teddy if he, even in his infirmed state, would like to show her Chappaquiddick; or the oil and car guys have offered free gas and a 'stretch SUV' along with a genuine polar bear coat for those cold Washington winter evenings?

desk, house construction

I put together a desk from IKEA this morning. Pictures outlined the process. found out why Gene is so upset about the house - she hates it. The shoddy construction work and the carpentry, plumbing etc. was done by a group of real amateurs. Oh well. Back is really hurting from the bending and stuff so have taken a pain pill and will chill out until it kicks in.

more divorce

The soon to be ex has put herself into a very bad financial crisis. Loks like she will lose her rental (with her daughter and granddaughter) and wants me to pay her living expenses - fat chance! I really feel very sorry for her. However, with racial and religious epithets expressing gross bigotry and intolerance that she screamed at me, I have to say that I am glad I am no longer the ATM and liquor provider in her life. As a human bean I certainly do not want to see anyone out in the streets. But, I cannot be responsible for a person that is not responsible for themselves.

divorce

Well, I did it! After the time of living with an alcoholic who cleaned out our checking account for the fourth time and went on a drunk - ending in a dry out under the Baker Act and a suicide attempt, it was the last straw. I have moved out of Florida and have found a level of peace through my family's support and help. At 67 I am working more and enjoying life more as I do not have to worry about locking up the alcoholic beverages. I do not get lied to about drinking, and other crap. Amazing how happiness can come at a very late age.

back finally - motorcycle accident

Motorcycle accident laid me low. compound fracture of right ankle. month in rehab hospital, etc. Finally getting around with a hobble step.
Went out to Phoenix for a couple of weeks - family. Got sick, lost over 15 lbs in one week. Whoopie. Did get to know my kids and grandkids. What a blessing.
Have a daughter out in California who wants to destroy me. She thinks that her blog (even with a phoney name) will really negatively affect this old guy. She wants all things to be exactly her way - there is no two sides to anything. Oh well.
Teaching is going great. New book is in the editing process.