You're not selfish! You have a zillion things going on with getting settled, not to mention the ASP trauma.
I'm afraid you're right about: "Which is more than anyone in Washington can say." I'm so ashamed of this administration, but I think Bush's days are numbered. People are FURIOUS with him. Hey, welcome to our world, right?
Congrats again on your move! Your new home is lovely.
I know - about damned time. I need to take a bit of a break - I've been crying for days. I can't even write anything intelligent about this situation. But I can't help but think that while the hurricane was nature's doing, the pathetic response is the culmination of years of selfishness and shortsightedness. This is what you voted for, righties.
Reading about your new home and how happy you are is definitely an upper :)
I'm sorry you've been so down. It's a terrible situation - almost surreal.
It feels weird to be so happy while others are suffering so much. But then, I always feel that way about my own happiness - it's always just a bit tinged with guilt, as if I don't quite deserve it. You might know what I mean.
Hey, it beats the extreme selfishness that runs rampant within US borders.
I'm afraid you're right about: "Which is more than anyone in Washington can say." I'm so ashamed of this administration, but I think Bush's days are numbered.
Yeah! Bet he doesn't get re-elected! :)
Ever notice this revealing stuff always happens AFTER an election, never before (Watergate notwithstanding... WTF happened there?)... and in fairness to Rob, I'll include the sponsorship scandal. These things always seem to happen once an elected official is safely back in office, with years to go before the next election. God's little joke, I guess.
Some call it liberal guilt, but I prefer to think of it as empathy.
Good word, that. Think Outside The Self.
Ever notice this revealing stuff always happens AFTER an election, never before
And with a special assist from the corporate media, plus the American public's famously short-short-term memory, there's never any real danger of serious political fallout.
God's little joke, I guess. That would be Bush. And that would be Satan's little joke. Wouldn't it be too funny if all of that fire and brimstone stuff is true? And if the joke's on him? Hell, I'll light the first match.
Monday, September 05, 2005 11:07:00 PM
Deep breath, good sleep, better today.
Allan reminded me of something last night, and in between waves of fear and anxiety I was able to hear him. The ASP reported that they did not find a pit bull in our home. No pit bull. They reported that.
A very good thing.
We have always dealt with Buster's many issues, and we'll continue to. I'll try to have faith that as long as we do the right thing and keep him safely away from other dogs, the good people of Ontario will do the right thing, too. It's difficult for me to trust any form of government or bureaucracy, but the ASP were very kind, they were not trying to take our dog away, and I'll try to remember that.
The banking complication is just that: a complication. There were bound to be some, and I'm sure there'll be more. Allan wants to return the minivan to Buffalo and get a small car locally, which could save a bundle while we look for a car to buy. It would be some extra effort, but perhaps makes more sense than continuing to rent this behemoth.
This weekend we're going to get the kitchen and our offices in working order. We're both getting tired of sitting on the floor at our respective computers, and until a kitchen is straightened out, it's hard to live normally. Other than that, Red Sox games - and our backyard.
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In New York City, there's a 24-hour local news station called New York One. It's owned by Time Warner, and people who have cable get it on Channel 1. NY1 has a one-minute segment called The World Beyond New York. I always find the title somewhat ironic and appropriate for New Yorkers: one minute per hour for everything not New York City.
Perhaps I should write a segment called The World Beyond My Life. It must appear that I've fallen into the Pit Of Selfishness. In truth, I'm aware of what's happening in the larger world, I just can't focus on it for very long. It's hard for me to allow myself to be selfish (I feel guilty that I'm not reading your blogs!), but if ever there was a time for selfishness, I guess this is it.
I'll just say that the people suffering in Louisiana - and in Iraq - are in my thoughts. Which is more than anyone in Washington can say.
"p.s. on ra and asp"
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You're not selfish! You have a zillion things going on with getting settled, not to mention the ASP trauma.
I'm afraid you're right about: "Which is more than anyone in Washington can say." I'm so ashamed of this administration, but I think Bush's days are numbered. People are FURIOUS with him. Hey, welcome to our world, right?
Congrats again on your move! Your new home is lovely.
Saturday, September 03, 2005 10:33:00 AM
Thank you so much, Crabbi.
People are FURIOUS with him.
It's about friggin time.
Saturday, September 03, 2005 1:31:00 PM
I know - about damned time. I need to take a bit of a break - I've been crying for days. I can't even write anything intelligent about this situation. But I can't help but think that while the hurricane was nature's doing, the pathetic response is the culmination of years of selfishness and shortsightedness. This is what you voted for, righties.
Reading about your new home and how happy you are is definitely an upper :)
Saturday, September 03, 2005 2:13:00 PM
I'm sorry you've been so down. It's a terrible situation - almost surreal.
It feels weird to be so happy while others are suffering so much. But then, I always feel that way about my own happiness - it's always just a bit tinged with guilt, as if I don't quite deserve it. You might know what I mean.
Hey, it beats the extreme selfishness that runs rampant within US borders.
Saturday, September 03, 2005 3:07:00 PM
Hey, I totally know what you mean. Some call it liberal guilt, but I prefer to think of it as empathy. You clearly have it in spades.
Saturday, September 03, 2005 4:39:00 PM
I'm afraid you're right about: "Which is more than anyone in Washington can say." I'm so ashamed of this administration, but I think Bush's days are numbered.
Yeah! Bet he doesn't get re-elected! :)
Ever notice this revealing stuff always happens AFTER an election, never before (Watergate notwithstanding... WTF happened there?)... and in fairness to Rob, I'll include the sponsorship scandal. These things always seem to happen once an elected official is safely back in office, with years to go before the next election. God's little joke, I guess.
Saturday, September 03, 2005 5:44:00 PM
Ever notice this revealing stuff always happens AFTER an election, never before (Watergate notwithstanding... WTF happened there?)
But even with Watergate, Nixon got re-elected in 1972. It wasn't until after the election that the really damaging stuff came out.
Saturday, September 03, 2005 6:29:00 PM
Some call it liberal guilt, but I prefer to think of it as empathy.
Good word, that. Think Outside The Self.
Ever notice this revealing stuff always happens AFTER an election, never before
And with a special assist from the corporate media, plus the American public's famously short-short-term memory, there's never any real danger of serious political fallout.
Sunday, September 04, 2005 4:38:00 AM
Think Outside The Self? Love it!
God's little joke, I guess. That would be Bush. And that would be Satan's little joke. Wouldn't it be too funny if all of that fire and brimstone stuff is true? And if the joke's on him? Hell, I'll light the first match.
Monday, September 05, 2005 11:07:00 PM