I hate roller coasters; I hate it even more when it seems life imitates one. Between the economic crisis, the election, my leaving for Florida for half the year, my final hospital board meeting coming up, a dog whose allergies are keeping Me awake I feel like I'm bouncing back and forth emotionally. I know a big piece of it is my lack of sleep...I've been averaging about 5 hours a night..and that is specially hard on the PD.
It's all this negativity that has been keeping me from blogging; who wants to air their gripes and who wants to read this *&%#.
So, in the spirit of my usual advice to others, I am going to focus on the positive and list my gratitudes for the day; Keto has scratched less today/ I'm leaving for New York Wednesday (I know that's cheating but I've enjoyed the anticipation today)/I took a nap today which really helped/ the trees are starting to turn and it continues to be sunny and in the 70's/my blood sugar is staying down near 100!
I am really looking toward time to reflect and write when I am alone in Florida. I'm a little nervous about that too, but I am ready for a challenge and new experience.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Birthday girl
Today Miss Amelia turns 7! 7 years old. Second grade. On her way.
What kind of 7 year old, you ask?
One whose charm is a delight.
One who will gladly take a task
And show you she does it right.
Her dimples are her trademark
And she smiles most of the time;
But even if she were in the dark
Her Nana would see her shine.
As granddaughter, she's the best.
Her phone calls are a treat.
As a sister she's put to the test;
Her patience is sometimes beat.
No matter how old you get
My princess you'll always be.
But don't leave out being a vet,
Or teacher or even the V-P.
If they wanted to make a doll
who is an all American girl
Her name would be Mia
and she would have blond curls.
Happy Birthday, Amelia!
XOXOXO
What kind of 7 year old, you ask?
One whose charm is a delight.
One who will gladly take a task
And show you she does it right.
Her dimples are her trademark
And she smiles most of the time;
But even if she were in the dark
Her Nana would see her shine.
As granddaughter, she's the best.
Her phone calls are a treat.
As a sister she's put to the test;
Her patience is sometimes beat.
No matter how old you get
My princess you'll always be.
But don't leave out being a vet,
Or teacher or even the V-P.
If they wanted to make a doll
who is an all American girl
Her name would be Mia
and she would have blond curls.
Happy Birthday, Amelia!
XOXOXO
Friday, September 12, 2008
clarification
Contrary to what the previous blog may have implied I have never voted a straight party ticket in my life.
I may be crazy
Ok, I may be crazy but I am going to blog once more on politics. The following are my opinions only based on my experience only.
We had book club last night and we hardly touched the book because the passions were running so high that we talked about the presidential race ; well, that's not totally true. We talked about the role of women primarily. No surprise to anyone, but most of my friends in book club are progressives, mostly vote Democratic. (there are, however, a few Republicans too.)
As women we all agreed. We reacted the same way to the choice of Palin and McCann's changing positions on so many issues. I won't go into all of our specifics. Not necessary.
But we came to some conclusions that were depressing.
This campaign now is polarizing our country even more, especially around the issues of religious belief and race. No question in our minds that Karl Rove is behind much of the Republican strategy. He is the best at orchestrating a campaign that plays on the negatives.
And the fact that Obama wanted to take the high road shows his lack of experience and professorial background. Many of us like that about him, but it doesn't win elections. The only hope we could come up with is that the youth and people of color vote turns out in massive numbers.
We all seriously agreed that it will be a struggle for our system of government to survive 4 0r 8 more years of Republican rule, no matter who is on the ticket. Like Bill Moyers has said so eloquently, we are already on the slippery slope of losing control by the majority, in other words our democracy, to the rule or big business, big international business.
The most unique thing about this campaign isn't the gender or color issue but the funding issue. And dispute all his talk about campaign reform check out where McCann's getting his money. If you took out all the personality issues of those four people you would have the real basis of what our choice is: a government that owes its power to the fat cats or one that owes its power to the general citizenry. It's an issue not being discussed much at all by the media...they are owned and controlled by the fat cats.
There's a lot at stake in this election that isn't being discussed because we've all bought into the cult of personality epitomized by Entertainment Tonight.
I'll try to keep off this subject, but I won't swear to it!
We had book club last night and we hardly touched the book because the passions were running so high that we talked about the presidential race ; well, that's not totally true. We talked about the role of women primarily. No surprise to anyone, but most of my friends in book club are progressives, mostly vote Democratic. (there are, however, a few Republicans too.)
As women we all agreed. We reacted the same way to the choice of Palin and McCann's changing positions on so many issues. I won't go into all of our specifics. Not necessary.
But we came to some conclusions that were depressing.
This campaign now is polarizing our country even more, especially around the issues of religious belief and race. No question in our minds that Karl Rove is behind much of the Republican strategy. He is the best at orchestrating a campaign that plays on the negatives.
And the fact that Obama wanted to take the high road shows his lack of experience and professorial background. Many of us like that about him, but it doesn't win elections. The only hope we could come up with is that the youth and people of color vote turns out in massive numbers.
We all seriously agreed that it will be a struggle for our system of government to survive 4 0r 8 more years of Republican rule, no matter who is on the ticket. Like Bill Moyers has said so eloquently, we are already on the slippery slope of losing control by the majority, in other words our democracy, to the rule or big business, big international business.
The most unique thing about this campaign isn't the gender or color issue but the funding issue. And dispute all his talk about campaign reform check out where McCann's getting his money. If you took out all the personality issues of those four people you would have the real basis of what our choice is: a government that owes its power to the fat cats or one that owes its power to the general citizenry. It's an issue not being discussed much at all by the media...they are owned and controlled by the fat cats.
There's a lot at stake in this election that isn't being discussed because we've all bought into the cult of personality epitomized by Entertainment Tonight.
I'll try to keep off this subject, but I won't swear to it!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
To all I love
May we be at peace, May our hearts remain open,
May we awaken to the light of our own true nature.
May we be healed. May we be a source of healing for all beings.
May we awaken to the light of our own true nature.
May we be healed. May we be a source of healing for all beings.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Graditude list
`I am feeling much better about what's her name...EVERY woman I've talked to is appalled and embarrassed and turned off about her general lack of everything except looks. If he thought he would pick up the Hillary voters he should have talked to some.
Slowly I am beginning to be able to wear my levi's, even some of the Chico ones. I've slipped a few times but, in general am still staying away from sweets, especially chocolate.
Finally got major portion of estate plan taken care of; few more details and I can take that off the list (it's been there for a year)
This coming Saturday Leela is coming and the old support gang is getting together; I am looking forward to great discussions with that group. And lots of food, of course.
One more board meeting (Oct, 15) at St. Mary's and I will be finished. It will be interesting to see how they treat me when they are fund raising.
3 more weeks and I will be with my New York family! Inshallah!
Slowly I am beginning to be able to wear my levi's, even some of the Chico ones. I've slipped a few times but, in general am still staying away from sweets, especially chocolate.
Finally got major portion of estate plan taken care of; few more details and I can take that off the list (it's been there for a year)
This coming Saturday Leela is coming and the old support gang is getting together; I am looking forward to great discussions with that group. And lots of food, of course.
One more board meeting (Oct, 15) at St. Mary's and I will be finished. It will be interesting to see how they treat me when they are fund raising.
3 more weeks and I will be with my New York family! Inshallah!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
What's her name
Richard: do not read this!
I just know the Republican Party is full of active seasoned female politicians who must now be seething inside over their candidate's choice of a vp, someone who hasn't been on the scene for long and one who if she took her party's position on "family values" would be home concentrating on her role as mother. At least Hilary had her child raised and she knew what she was doing. This poor soul is caught up in the excitement, but let's see how she handles the real deal, campaigning on her own without wild John leeriing at her side. And how long do you think they can keep the press away from her? Sooner or later she's going to have to answer their questions.
I actually expected the convention delegates to fight him on this thoughtless choice. I guess I'm incapable of reasoning like a Republican. As far as I am concerned it boils down to bad judgment on his part given his age, etc. If he should win he will have done a major disservice to the country.
Did they actually think Hilary voters would vote for him because he picked a beauty queen with all the beliefs of the right wing? Surely there are a lot more qualified women in the Republican Party. Now, when this one screws up all female politicians will feel the bias spread. And don't we expect a presidential candidate to pick someone he or she knows? Or did someone else do the picking? Either way I'm convinced we'll learn something more about her that will reenforce McCann's poor judgment.
It is certainly one of the more interesting election campaigns, but we need leadership not a soap opera.
I just know the Republican Party is full of active seasoned female politicians who must now be seething inside over their candidate's choice of a vp, someone who hasn't been on the scene for long and one who if she took her party's position on "family values" would be home concentrating on her role as mother. At least Hilary had her child raised and she knew what she was doing. This poor soul is caught up in the excitement, but let's see how she handles the real deal, campaigning on her own without wild John leeriing at her side. And how long do you think they can keep the press away from her? Sooner or later she's going to have to answer their questions.
I actually expected the convention delegates to fight him on this thoughtless choice. I guess I'm incapable of reasoning like a Republican. As far as I am concerned it boils down to bad judgment on his part given his age, etc. If he should win he will have done a major disservice to the country.
Did they actually think Hilary voters would vote for him because he picked a beauty queen with all the beliefs of the right wing? Surely there are a lot more qualified women in the Republican Party. Now, when this one screws up all female politicians will feel the bias spread. And don't we expect a presidential candidate to pick someone he or she knows? Or did someone else do the picking? Either way I'm convinced we'll learn something more about her that will reenforce McCann's poor judgment.
It is certainly one of the more interesting election campaigns, but we need leadership not a soap opera.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CARL
Today is Carl Frederick Hertz' 37th birthday; what do you say about a guy like Carl?
If you're his Mom you say that he is brilliant, charming, thoughtful, good looking, fun to be around, retainer of a zillion arcane facts (you don' t ever want to go up against him in "Trivia"). clever writer, deep thinker, ....well, I could go on and on.
What I think I love about him the most is the depth of his love and concern for the people he cares about. He may sometimes forget something because his mind is off somewhere else, but I know how intensely he loves, especially his wife.
When he was just a young boy, it was clear he could take many paths...science, music, math and of course computers which is what he does for a living. But his real energy, I think, goes into his relationships.
He's a special guy to many people, but no one more than to his Mom.
Happy Birthday Carl Fred......love, Mom.
If you're his Mom you say that he is brilliant, charming, thoughtful, good looking, fun to be around, retainer of a zillion arcane facts (you don' t ever want to go up against him in "Trivia"). clever writer, deep thinker, ....well, I could go on and on.
What I think I love about him the most is the depth of his love and concern for the people he cares about. He may sometimes forget something because his mind is off somewhere else, but I know how intensely he loves, especially his wife.
When he was just a young boy, it was clear he could take many paths...science, music, math and of course computers which is what he does for a living. But his real energy, I think, goes into his relationships.
He's a special guy to many people, but no one more than to his Mom.
Happy Birthday Carl Fred......love, Mom.
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