I love relaxing on the deck with a good book. Maybe it's due to the fabulous summer weather. Especially when the ideal day, without the horrid humidity (which seems to worsen every year of my life) or the typical Wisconsin blizzard (which we are currently out of season for) presents itself.
It never seems to fail, however, that relaxing is a non-entity in our home. I'm easily distracted with kids, animals, the media, phone, etc... and nature?
Yep nature. No, I'm not usually squeamish with insects. (Just 2 weeks ago I mustered up the herculean strength it took to pull out the deer tick, of which was imbedded into my hip with NO permission what so ever! (the nerve))
But as I was finishing up my latest read: The Girl with No Shadow, by JoAnne Harris, I felt as though I was being watched. Not normally paranoid, I decided to ignore the obvious company. Soon, however, I found the occupant. He was large and very animated. A new neighbor who had decided to perch him/herself onto my shoulder. Needless to say my book needed to wait so I could take the shot of his/her new home.
Needless to say, I did a little housekeeping before I continued.
So this Sunday 8/24 Obama is planning a stop in Eau Claire as he swings through the Midwest. http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/wihome This after he prolongs the announcement of his VP pick today. It's said that the announcement could come at any time.
It reminds me of waiting for the delivery of an unfit mother's child. Will it be a girl? Will it be a boy? Do they actually want this baby? Will the baby be accepted by the rest of the family? Who will the baby take after?
Yeah, yeah, yeah... lot's of speculations. But I found it somewhat funny is how plans on sharing the good news.
PR announcement? nope Radio ad? nope TV press report? nope phone call? newspaper? telegram? NOPE
For his sake, I hope he's not driving while he texts that message here in Wisconsin. Doesn't he know that WI was the first state to ban texting while driving?
... "Today, every American shares in this legacy of liberty, and we are grateful for the courage, conviction, and sacrifice of all those who have helped preserve and uphold the principles of a free society. As we remember the enduring importance of the Constitution, we also recognize our responsibility as citizens to respect and defend the values of our founding and participate in the unfolding story of freedom. " ...
With parents giving up on their kids (see yesterday's post It's 11pm. Do you know where your mom is? ) now one of Waukesha's pillars of success for our youth giving up his legal rights.
Haven't we heard? .. don't we subscribe? .. IT TAKES A (yes, I would have said village, but I hate overusing someone else's quote) You get the point.
Michael Haas... what were you thinking? The result of being lead around by the contents of your Levis will really hurt our kids.
What does this mean for Enlight? And will this experience enlight(en) our community to step up our efforts a notch or will we sit back with our cups of coffee and wonder what will happen tomorrow?
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