A Few More Musings

So let’s see if I’ve got this right. Former Pres. Bush:
* took the US to war against oil rich Iraq over weapons of mass destruction…which did not exist (sorry it ruined your career, Gen. Powell, we all liked you).
* would not allow the impact of lives lost in the war to be shown to the American people via flag draped coffins returning home
* did not report the cost of the war in the US budget
* had a vice president who profited from Camp Anaconda being built 6 months before the war began and from KBR, the contractor who fed the troops hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken nuggets
* could not get bank reform passed in the Congress
* did not monitor the car manufacturers in the US who continued to make gas guzzlers – demanding more gasoline be imported from countries who hate us
* feels he was elected President and his terms were a big success
Hmmmmm….. interesting stuff, isn’t it? Does anybody wonder why we’re in a mess right now? Well, stick around….things will get better and the US will emerge “better than ever.”

Mama Mia

We saw the stage show Mama Mia here in Denver about a year ago. And recently we watched the movie on DVD. I have only one thing to say. Pierce Brosnan is undoubtedly one of the four most handsome men in the world….maybe the universe. But he should NEVER sing again! NEVER!

Political Musings

I just ached for Bobby Jindal on Tuesday night. He followed Pres. Obama’s speech with what was probably meant as a rebuttal. I think Gov. Jindal is sincere and genuine…but he came across as a bad actor. He mentioned issues that Pres. Obama had just addressed, he put the emphasis on the wrong word of the sentence and appeared almost pitiful. He’s young and he can recover.
I heard a commentator on PBS last night say that if Gov. Jindal and Sarah Palin are the future hopes for the Republican party, it’s in sad shape. I have to agree.
It seems to me that Republicans like Gov. Schwarzenegger and Gov. Crist have the right idea. They have both said that whatever is best for the citizens of their states is the path they will take. Good for them. It also seems to be that the “oldsters” like McCain and McConnell can just step aside. They don’t want to get on board the recovery, they just want to complain about how bad things are.
History will judge Pres. Obama as the saviour of America because the US will come back stronger from the current economic mess and it will happen on his watch. I think it’s a little short-sighted to criticize….take the long view, be positive and show energy now….eight years can be a long time.

Breakfast of the Pampered

Since a couple of respiratory issues have had me in their grip, my sweet husband decided to pamper me this morning.  “Don’t get up,” he said, “I’ll fix breakfast after I walk the dog.”  I rolled over and savoured the extra time with my pillow.  Soon they were back and I could hear the familiar sounds…..dog kibble clanking into the metal bowl, coffee beans being ground with a whir, and silverware tinkling as it came out of the drawer.  I wrapped my fuzzy robe around me and strolled in to find my seat at the table.  “Mmmmm,” I said, “smoothies.”  Strawberries and yogurt and a little honey, unbeatable recipe…but soon I  was picking pieces of plastic out  of my mouth.  “Dear,” I asked as gently as possible,”did part of the packaging find its way into the blender?”  “Oh, no,” he replied confidently, “that’s honeycomb.  I plopped the comb in when I poured in the honey.”  “Oh, right,” I replied, deciding that a sip of coffee might wash it down.  I lifted the coffee mug to find big black chunks floating in the liquid.  “Oh, about the coffee,” he said watching me, “the basket didn’t close all the way so there are a few grinds in the drink.”  “No problem,” I replied meaning it.   In spite of it all, I felt pampered and well cared for….but I think I’ll feel well enough tomorrow to fix breakfast.