Sams first trip to the Beach

Here are some photos of Sam on his first trip to the beach. He suffered from "sensory overload" by the end of his visit. Too many sights, smells and sounds to keep track of! Quite funny actually! He had a blast!

My Vote - Proud to be an American

I did my civic duty today and voted. Absentee voting is the way to go. No long lines, no rushing to the polling place before it closes. I can research the propositions and be prepared to go. This is the first time in my life that I have voted not in my original political party. Now don't get me wrong all politicians are morons, I mean look at the mess we are in as a country. It is important to decide which moron you can live with for the next 4 years. I mean they are going to break their promises, not have all the right answers and screw up sometime or somewhere. They are human doing a really tough job. I am more concerned with the person running this country than what party they belong to.

I didn't run out and vote when I turned 18. I basically waited for the presidential election and voted for the big cheese for the White House. As I get older I realize that the system is broken, crooked and filled with stupid people who rely on other stupid people to tell them how to vote by wooing them to "the dark side". I now know that being an American is more precious to me each and every day. Whether I believe in War, there are men and women in ungodly places on this earth protecting and dying for my right to vote. I owe them the decency to attempt to change the system with my vote.

Would I consider running for office- probably not. Should I support those that have the courage to do so - only if they are worthy of the office they hold. Should they hold the office til they die - not a chance! I am a strong supporter that once you get elected, you no longer are Democrat, Republican or Independent. You work for the American people- ya know the guys and gals that voted to put you in your fancy office with your fancy staff. I know it is a pipe dream but guess what - being an American allows me the freedom to write what I just wrote without being arrested, prosecuted or killed for my views.

Pick your candidate and run with it. But for goodness sake- VOTE! Sitting on the sidelines and complaining that we are going to hell in a hand basket is not acceptable. You may not like who is on the ballot but pick someone. Don't waste your vote on some lame write in candidate like "Mickey Mouse" or your dog. This is important stuff. Making that mark signifies more than just putting your pen to work. It is your strategy for our future. We don't have to agree on the person, but we do have to agree that being an American comes at a cost. Spend it well. God Bless Our Troops.

Remember to Vote.

Something Close 2 Nothing....

Rasberry Beret!

Holy Cow Batman! I just looked to see how long ago it was since I last posted. Time flies even when you arent having lots of fun!

Lets see, I have been doing a little of everything it seems.

I took a Photoshop Elements Class at the Community Adult Education Center in September. I now can do really cool things to photos. I just need to sit my butt down and actually do it. Sorta like this blog! LOL

I am in the process of Autumn Cleaning. It is simular to Spring Cleaning just really really late or really really early depending on your "glass is half empty/glass is half full" philosophy. I gave some stuff to friends who might actually use the stuff. Some went up on Ebay and I have some to Goodwill. Five bucks says it never sees the showroom floor! Anyway it is a neverending cycle and someday my Condo will be clutterless. Yeah, Someday. Like someday I will be thin, beautiful and filthy rich....

I am taking a belly dancing class. It is harder than it looks. Isolating parts of my body that it claims I dont own is quite a challenge. The warm up alone is enough to make the heart pound and sweat to drip between the boobs! I really do like it. My friend and savior Amy is also along for the ride. It must be worth it for me to get up on a Saturday morning drive 45 minutes and take an hour class! Maybe I just like the jingly sound the scarf on my butt makes. I dont know... I try to catch my favorite band Champagne Sunday whenever I can. They make me feel great and I love Jessi and Jared to death. I could spend all day writing about my love and devotion to them! The new album "North" is being released (dare I say an actual date!) November 30th.
Smooches to my dear friends. Their music is what I want to be when I grow up- Amazing!

Now that gas prices have lowered, we did make a Solvang run. We do this like twice a year. Some people go for the wine, or the pastry. I go for the really cool cross stitch store! The owner is a very sweet woman who actually remembers us. Not sure if that is good or bad...

I have been beading and finished earrings for Jessi. I am working on a fringe necklace of a bathing beauty. My Princess Diana cross stitch has recently seen some work now that the fall tv season has started. Just gotta keep the cats off of it and away from the floss!

Ok, speaking of tv I must lodge a huge complaint to the Emmy voters- Are you guys fricken crazy? Michael Emerson deserved that statue more than anyone and you guys stiffed him. This still makes me fume! Maybe that is why I havent posted a blog! Yep thats my excuse and I am sticking to it!

Oh yeah, I also got the 21 nights Prince photos, poetry and music from the Purple One! So there is the recap. Like the Prince song "Rasberry Beret" says "Seems that I was busy doing something close 2 nothing" O+>. Peace