First of the month
It's the first of the month; time to give the dog his heart worm pill. The rent is due, but the paycheck isn't for another week. Cash flow problems? It was a problem 10 years ago; now it is just a state of being.
February is a great month. Here are a few reasons why:
1. Mardi Gras
2. My 24th wedding anniversary
3. The Olympus Parade passes near my house
4. Valentine's Day
5. Ground Hog Day.
6. The last month before I turn 50
It has been raining here so much, I feel like I am in Seattle. Every weekend has been rain the entire year. Like Mark Twain (a fine Missouri boy) said, "Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody ever does anything about it."
How about the 2008 Presidential election? Soon the candidates will be vying for a slot in the 2012 race. Is it just me or is it too early? Bush has 2 years to go and all the press can talk about is who is next.
I have my usual gripes. Candidates are playing gotcha and not discussing any issues. They seem much more concerned about getting power than they do going on record with what they would do if they had power.
Blah, blah, blah.
I love the fact that Edwards feels qualified to talk about how bad things are and is the champion for the poor. Never mind he just built the largest house in his county, a 28,000 square foot home. There is nothing wrong with being rich, but I think it is "rich" that Edwards acts as though he were one of the so called "working men" out there.
Good grief.
I'm not going to get myself worked up. I need to pace myself. It is a long way until the election.
At any rate, Happy February everyone.
Until the next time
John Strain