This morning, my granddaughter went to her appointment with the orthodondist to have her braces adjusted. Grandpère took her this morning and brought her to school after the visit. Later in the morning, she called me saying that a wire in her braces was hurting her, and could I pick her up at school to return to the orthodontist's office to have it fixed. I said yes, but that I would have to get ready. Trust me when I say that I could not meet the world outside my house without first having a shower and washing my hair. I just could not.
I didn't pay attention to the time, and, by the time I picked her up at school and we arrived at the office, it was closed for lunch. When I picked her up at school, she said to me with a withering look, "It took you a long enough time to get here." I nodded in agreement. When we found the office locked, she was, shall we say, pissed. She knocked and rang the bell until finally a woman came to the door and said that no one who was there could help her.
Off we headed back to school, and we decided to wait until after school to have the wire fixed, which we did.
This mothering. It's not easy.
And now, I'm soooo looking forward to the debate tonight. You can visit Jane R. to find out what the gang will be drinking during the fun time.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Thank You!
The "In Honor of Mimi" drive is now over. Thanks to all of you who gave, and thanks especially to Holy Foolishness, whose idea it was, and to Fran, who publicized the effort. The donations are much needed and will be put to good use. Again, thank you.
McCain - A Miserable 20 Out Of 100 Rating
The Disabled American Veterans organization rates the members of Congress according to their votes to support veterans with disabilities:
Formed in 1920 and chartered by Congress in 1932, the million-member DAV is the official voice of America's service-connected disabled veterans -- a strong, insistent voice that represents all of America's 2.1 million disabled veterans, their families and survivors.
The votes listed under the Key Votes section of the DAV web site are recorded roll call votes. They are related to important issues, such as:
* Budget
* Appropriations
* Amendments to increase funding
* Emergency supplemental funding for VA
In most cases, with recorded votes, we have notified members of Congress of what our position is, how we wanted them to vote, and why.
The group rates McCain at a miserable 20 out of 100 in his votes in support of disabled veterans. Obama scores 80 out of 100.
For all the blah, blah, blah about patriotism, McCain doesn't put the money we give him where his mouth is.
H/T to Lapin.
UPDATE: From the comments:
Lapinbizarre said...
Checking the full list I see that McCain is one of only TWO members of Congress (both houses) to bottom out with a 20% D.A.V. rating.
The other is Larry Craig.
Ha! Good to see that McCain keeps the right company.
Formed in 1920 and chartered by Congress in 1932, the million-member DAV is the official voice of America's service-connected disabled veterans -- a strong, insistent voice that represents all of America's 2.1 million disabled veterans, their families and survivors.
The votes listed under the Key Votes section of the DAV web site are recorded roll call votes. They are related to important issues, such as:
* Budget
* Appropriations
* Amendments to increase funding
* Emergency supplemental funding for VA
In most cases, with recorded votes, we have notified members of Congress of what our position is, how we wanted them to vote, and why.
The group rates McCain at a miserable 20 out of 100 in his votes in support of disabled veterans. Obama scores 80 out of 100.
For all the blah, blah, blah about patriotism, McCain doesn't put the money we give him where his mouth is.
H/T to Lapin.
UPDATE: From the comments:
Lapinbizarre said...
Checking the full list I see that McCain is one of only TWO members of Congress (both houses) to bottom out with a 20% D.A.V. rating.
The other is Larry Craig.
Ha! Good to see that McCain keeps the right company.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Big Dog Campaigns For Obama Biden
Good enough, Big Dog. That will do very nicely. We all need to know the reality of John McCain's truly awful judgment. What sort of decisions and judgments will emanate from the White House if he is elected? Whom will he choose for the Supreme Court?
Bill Clinton is a great campaigner. I'm glad he's on our side, sorta. He does not seem to have arrived at the point of being able to actually praise Obama, but perhaps that will come. For now, highlighting Biden's capabilities vis-à-vis Palin's lack thereof is an excellent start.
From TPMtv.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Ray Puts It All In Perspective
Read Ray in New Orleans on the sad plight of the trader folks who inhabit Greenwich, Connecticut, who may no longer be able to send their children to private schools and give huge amounts to charity. Ned Lamott (Remember him? The Dems ran him against Liebermann.) says, "This is our Katrina...."
Ray says:
If this was really your Katrina, I would feel for you, man. Because you would be facing such total destruction and demoralization, and you would have to face it without being able to take solace in brass bands or real food or Mardi Gras, because when all is said and done, you still live in a shithole called Connecticut.
To my readers from Connecticut: The views expressed are not necessarily those of the blog owner. After all, Paul Newman lived there. I report; you decide.
H/T to Oyster at First Draft.
Ray says:
If this was really your Katrina, I would feel for you, man. Because you would be facing such total destruction and demoralization, and you would have to face it without being able to take solace in brass bands or real food or Mardi Gras, because when all is said and done, you still live in a shithole called Connecticut.
To my readers from Connecticut: The views expressed are not necessarily those of the blog owner. After all, Paul Newman lived there. I report; you decide.
H/T to Oyster at First Draft.
Woman/Man - Prayer Poems
A WOMAN'S POEM:
Before I lay me down to sleep,
I pray for a man, who's not a creep,
One who's handsome, smart and strong.
One who loves to listen long,
One who thinks before he speaks,
One who'll call, not wait for weeks.
I pray he's gainfully employed,
When I spend his cash, won't be annoyed.
Pulls out my chair and opens my door.
Massages my back and begs to do more.
Oh! Send me a man who'll make love to my mind,
Knows what to answer to "How big is my behind?"
I pray that this man will love me to no end,
And always be my very best friend.
A MAN'S POEM:
I pray for a deaf-mute gymnast nymphomaniac with huge boobs who owns a bar on a golf course, and loves to send me fishing and drinking. This doesn't rhyme, and I don't give a shit.
From my daughter. I'd been about to chide her for falling down on her job of supplying me with material, but she's back at work.
Before I lay me down to sleep,
I pray for a man, who's not a creep,
One who's handsome, smart and strong.
One who loves to listen long,
One who thinks before he speaks,
One who'll call, not wait for weeks.
I pray he's gainfully employed,
When I spend his cash, won't be annoyed.
Pulls out my chair and opens my door.
Massages my back and begs to do more.
Oh! Send me a man who'll make love to my mind,
Knows what to answer to "How big is my behind?"
I pray that this man will love me to no end,
And always be my very best friend.
A MAN'S POEM:
I pray for a deaf-mute gymnast nymphomaniac with huge boobs who owns a bar on a golf course, and loves to send me fishing and drinking. This doesn't rhyme, and I don't give a shit.
From my daughter. I'd been about to chide her for falling down on her job of supplying me with material, but she's back at work.
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