Composting May 13, 2008

We have two tumblers now. One has recently been designed by BKB and it is pretty clever.  He used two cat litter buckets.  We save our coffee grounds, egg shells, fruit and veggie peels and put them into the tumbler.  I have never had a green thumb and I can say that compost is the key to our recent successes in the yard & garden.  Love those worms and organic matter!

Yesterday, while driving up good ole’ I-95, there was an entrance ramp closed due to a tractor trailer spilling its contents; PIGS!!!!! I am so sad that I missed the round-up.  Oink! Oink!

Ironies May 10, 2008

This week in Richmond, federal authorities arrested 30 illegal aliens who were on the construction crew for the almost completed new Federal Courthouse.  I find it troubling that its OK to let these people work in the elements for unscrupulous construction companies and then when the job is almost finished, to do a “round-up”.  Give ‘em a brake!  The illegals just want to persue the American Dream and are willing to work for it; unlike some who would prefer to tap into the welfare state. I realize it is much more complicated than this, but I had to point out the irony of the situation.

Concerning Jenna Bush and her wedding today:  I have kept a vague eye on the situation.  I have a bit of jealousy that she can get published, but both of her books are a worthwhile contribution to reading.  I have read them. I am proud that she is having a private wedding and trying to lead a normal life.  Can you imagine being the daughter of Bimbo?  I hope the press will leave them alone.  Down with the paparazzi. The irony is not feeding the paparazzi as the primary candidates must do.  And aren’t we sick of the primary drama?

Excuse me, For I have “zinned” May 6, 2008

While running errands late this afternoon, I saw this saying on a license plate frame.  There was a picture of a spilled wine glass.  It tickled my sense of humor.  White Zinfandel is my favorite pink wine too! (wink!)

Daughter K convinced me to visit The Body Shop.  I had visited one across town a few weeks ago.  Today I visited a quieter shop nearby.  Wow, I like their eco-friendly products and feel good about my cosmetic purchases.

Middle School update: some kids have already finished the school year.  Behavior is “not so good”.  Teachers are still trying and yet with some students who could care less; it is pointless.  The last day of school is Friday June 13th.

We are enjoying a beautiful spring.  BKB is making rapid progress on the privacy fence aka The Sanctuary. The weather has been cooperating.  I don’t want to jinx anything…but we still have the windows open.  It’s cool at night.

We will be traveling a lot this summer.  I am grateful to be on the school calendar.  I am hoping for a new job opportunity/project and clarity in regards to the future.  Aren’t we all?

Listen to the birds and have a glass of wine.  Stop and smell the flowers. I saw the current Life is Good products today. ( t-shirts and hats)  My favorite is the cap that has a flower and it says Grow.

 

 

Good Humor Ice Cream Truck leads MD police on chase May 2, 2008

So, here it is Friday and I wish to share a bit of “humor” aka stupid crooks.

“Charles County, MD sheriff’s deputies  arrested two men this week who say they stole more than $500.00 worth of soap and shampoo from a CVS store and lead police on a chase in a Good Humor Ice Cream Truck.  Arrested were blah & friend.  Blah is the driver of the ice cream truck….

The suspects lead police on a chase that reached speeds of 80 mph Tuesday night before the truck crashed into a Chevrolet Avalanche” ( you know those big SUV’s?)….”

This just tickled my funny bone.  Can’t you just see some 36 year old guys flooring a Good Humor truck with the police in hot pursuit after stealing shampoo & soap from CVS?

We had dueling ice cream trucks in our neighborhood the other night. Usually it is the same old Rag time music with a recording of some ding-dong shouting HULLO!.  The added bonus was a new soft lullaby in contrast from the other unknown vendor.  I wonder if they met somewhere on their route and had a territorial “discussion”?

It is a happy childhood memory anyway.  I do enjoy the thought of drag racing ice cream trucks though.

 For more info on the history of Good Humor Ice Cream Trucks:

http://www.icecreamusa.com/good_humor/history/

Have a fun weekend!

Explaining May 2, 2008

So here goes the explanation for discussing feminism. I returned “that” book to the library after giving it the 50 page limit.  Sometimes I give books 100 pages and if it hasn’t grabbed me, it’s done, finished and outta my life. This combo biography/women’s history just didn’t grab me.

Women like Carly Simon, Carole King and Joni Mitchell are not in my age bracket, nor are they mentors or role models for me.  I learned of the book from watching a biographical piece about Joni Mitchell on the CBS show Sunday Morning.  All of these women have had hard times and also times of great success. I just can’t relate to them.

I would like to propose that the younger generations come up with some newer “hip” vocabulary to explain feminism and being liberated in the year 2008.  I don’t even like those words. They remind me of hygiene products and degrading  commercials I prefer not to acknowledge.  The connotation reminds me of Jane Fonda vs Phyllis Shaffley at the WWE; wearing pink boxing gloves.

There is a new hip free magazine in Richmond called SKIRT.  I enjoy it as much as I enjoy Natural Awakenings and Style Weekly.  The May issue has a contest going on  “I’m a Feminist because…”    And there is an article by a young lady from Princeton entitled…”How Can You Be A Feminist without Anyone Knowing?”   It’s a good article.  I am just waiting for  new words to appear and  be promoted other than the “F” word and the “L” word.  Maybe I should ask Stephen Colbert?

I do think this a good time in our history to revisit and recreate contemporary meanings for equality and valueing humans; female and males.  

Thanks for listening.  I promise not to go down this path again without the chocolate and big stick!