Well, maybe not “happy”. We’re all happy to have an extra day off. I know I am. We need, however, to remember why we have this three day weekend. Today we honor those men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice for and in service to this country. We do live in the best country in the world. It is flawed, in some areas terribly flawed. And we complain about those flaws. But unlike many other countries, we are able to complain about those flaws (and I do, frequently), and we are able to do so due to the sacrifices made by our military personnel (one of which I used to be, and I am extremely proud of and thankful to my brothers and sisters in service), so a big “thank you” to the men and women of the uniformed and armed services. Thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifices, which are many. Thank you. My flag is flying, and I am proud to have it do so. Thank you for continuing to ensure I have that right. May God bless you all.
More Jeep saga May 16, 2008
One last story in the saga of the Jeep. Between the windows, the batteries and everything in between, I’ve been ready to kick the damn thing. But I’ve been nice to it. And yet……
So I’m taking my kids to my dad’s house in the morning, and something just isn’t right. The alignment was off, and when I get to Dad’s house (abouth 3 minutes from my house) I take a look. Lo and behold-a flat tire. I am not happy. But I call AAA, and they come (rather quickly, I might add) and change my tire, and off to work I go. Fortunately my spare is a full size tire, so I take care of the flat after work.
Ok, so that doesn’t seem like much of a story, I know. But that’s not the end.
The very next day, as I’m driving to my dad’s house (same ol’ routine), I hear “thunk”, and then thwap thwap thwap thwap thwap thwap……..
The upper half of the plastic “hub” over the tire FELL OFF OF MY CAR.
FELL OFF OF MY CAR.
Fell off. While I was driving. Bottom half hitting the tire. So not happy.
I am so done with this Jeep. I am so done with Jeep in general. I’m done with Daimler-Chrysler. So very done.
Now, I have a Honda Civic.
Insomnia April 11, 2008
Been up since about 1:30. That’s a.m. Only went to bed around 10:00. I am not happy. For some reason Layla found it necessary to alert me to some random something or other bright and early this morning. Dumb dog. Usually I go right back to sleep after one of the girls barks at something. But sometimes……Bing! Wide awake. So thrilled. So, I unloaded the dishwasher. It’s an exciting life I lead! Normally on an insomniac night I’d do the laundry. I’d do that now, but my piece of crap dryer isn’t working. D’oh! So here I sit filling you all in on my exciting life! A thrill a minute, no?
Interesting people April 4, 2008
I met the most interesting couple today. There’s the Yahoo group called Freecycle.com that recycles things of all kinds to keep them out of the landfills. I check in there occasionally, because you never know. I also post occasionally. So I replied to a posting listing bathtubs. And I thought “Hmmmm, that could make an interesting planter for the backyard” and I requested it. And received it. So I went over there to pick it up, and the people were so wonderful. They are remodeling their house and are giving away a bunch of fixtures and the like. The front yard is landscaped all in desert flowers and shrubs, and it is just beautiful. They are an “earth friendly” household, and I actually learned quite a bit today. For example, when you add solar panels to your roof, APS and the taxman actually pay for about half! Plus, if you install a solar hot water heater, it pays for itself in about 3 years! I got to wander around in the back yard and learn more about composting than I knew existed. Which is really cool, because I have Dad’s old composter in the back yard. And now I want to start a worm bed. You thow in your kitchen scraps and let the worms eat it and then it’s great for the garden. I must learn more. Anyway, I hope to stay in contact with them, I’d really like to learn more…I love this whole earth friendly world!
Maundy Thursday March 27, 2008
Thursday in Holy Week; the day before Good Friday; commemoration of the Last Supper of Christ. It also commemorates the institution of the Holy Eucharist. We have a foot washing ceremony at our Maundy Thursday service, the point of which is to remind us that we are here to serve. Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, a job that would normally fall to the servant of the house. He put himself in service to those around Him. It’s a good reminder. Our foot washing reminds us that we all serve God and one another. WE ALL SERVE. It’s hard sometimes. Really hard. Sometimes I want to make judgments left and right. Sometime I want to think that I’m better than someone else. But last Thursday I was reminded, yet again, that Christ served. He got down into the trenches and served. And so must I. I won’t always do it right, I won’t always do it well. But I’m going to keep trying.
Been gone awhile…. March 23, 2008
Seems like I haven’t written in forever! Life’s been crazy. But then, what else is new! I’ve been working ona few ideas, and hopefully I’ll have something more interesting soon.
I do have news, though. Last semester (spring) I finished my prerequisites for the nursing program. I took the Nursing Entrance Test (and kicked its ass, I might add) and got on the waiting list in January. The waiting list for the program is normally 1 to 2 years long.
I found out last Wednesday that I’ve been placed! I start nursing school in September! Woo hoo!
Stole this from Lyndaspix March 12, 2008
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I feel another rant coming on….. March 12, 2008
The hall bathroom at work. It’s disgusting. There’s nothing like walking down the hall and having the poo smells wafting from under the doorway. It’s lovely, let me tell you. And then you walk in. And get hammered by the stench. When you look around, you notice paper towels and toilet paper littering the floor. It’s a sight to see. It gets better. The poo streaks left in the toilet. Can’t think of anything I like looking at less. Except, perhaps, when the poo and urine is on the floor. I like looking at that even less.
Now, I work in a hospital that caters mostly to the working poor and the indigent. So you expect this kind of mess. I know, that wasn’t a politically correct thing to say. But it’s true. That’s life. The really disgusting part, however is this. It’s the employee bathroom. It has a key-pad lock on it. For crying out loud.
THIS IS THE STAFF MAKING THIS DISGUSTING MESS! IN A HOSPITAL! THE HOSPITAL STAFF!
What the heck is that about?
