Month: November 2011

Our right to peaceably assemble has, over the years, turned into a tragic joke.  The latest example is with the Occupy movement, in whatever part of the country it occurs.  Police and politicians routinely assault peaceful demonstrators, using chemical and physical force to disburse the legal demonstrations.  The latest movement is a statement against the…

A day later everyone has cooled off, I’ve had a couple of changes of perspective and more determination in one category. Poolie and Hiss, your assessments were right on target and you’re right: it is not a marriage when there is constant interference by the kids.  The youngest daughter and the baby were literally left…

I am so.  freaking.  tired.  of the little-boy mentality in grown men.  I’m talking about my spousal unit and my sons, but also the bureaucracy run predominantly by men.  I’m an equal-opportunity bitcher today. Case in point: spousal unit asked if I wanted to go somewhere today.  I said yes, mainly just to get out…

I am still a bit shaky but overall really still doing well!  I actually drove a short distance to the local drug store (yes it was okayed by the doctors) and while I didn’t do a lot of shopping, I was able to pick up the few small things I needed – specifically bandages to…

Today has been a day when I’m feeling mighty thankful for so very many things. Physically speaking, grace eludes me at the moment.  My walk is still understandably lopsided; however, considering I’m 48 hours out of knee surgery and pretty darned ambulatory, I am more than okay with an uneven gait for a while. I…