Maude Dead

Bea Arthur died this weekend. Hey, she was 86. RIP Bea.



Bea Arthur and Rock Hudson sing the praises of illicit substances... seriously.

Checking In

Well, since we're all gonna die from swine flu I figure I should check in. All is well. The Baby is delightful - smiles, chats, and rolls over at eight weeks. The Boy and Girl, despite a bout with a virus (not the deadly swiner) this week, are back to their loud and over the top selves. The lawyer has been retained regarding the tree roots (die insurance companies, die). The weather began the week ridiculously hot (97) but has now moderated, so I'm back to fleece. Our dear friends (Sarah & Mike) just delivered a baby yesterday (welcome to the world, Nixi). Schindler's List is funnier than I remembered it being (the first hour at least). We are finally doing our will (swiney motivation). Following World War II, an International War Tribunal tried for war crimes Japanese soldiers accused of waterboarding American GIs and those found guilty were hanged. And for those of you with bets down in the reunion pool, the old, estranged buddy who contacted me last week out of the blue saying we should chat has yet to be heard from again.

That should do it. Wash your hands, wear a mask, and cancel Cabo.

I Couldn't Agree More

George Bush, Official Proclamation, June 26, 2003 : "I call on all governments to join with the United States and the community of law-abiding nations in prohibiting, investigating, and prosecuting all acts of torture and in undertaking to prevent other cruel and unusual punishment."

Texas Won't Go Away

Despite TX governor Perry's claims, according to a poll, only 18% of texans want to secede. The other 82% apparently have a vague recollection of high school history classes and the sad results for those that last opted to go it alone (I believe it was a pretty decent ass whoppin). Oh, and the last ones to drop the secession bomb did so over slavery and states' rights; the current batch seem to feel strongly about... an economic stimulus package?

Obama, duly elected, hasn't even been in office 3 months and these morons want to take their ball and go home. My 4 year old whines less when he doesn't get his way.

The Cost Of Teabagging

"A quiet, solo protest against massive federal government spending ended in a city woman being rescued from the cold waters of the Susquehanna River on Wednesday morning.

Joanne Millard, 68, a resident at Riverfront Apartments, slipped on a rock and then fell into the water while dumping tea leaves from a plastic bag into the river to protest the recent trillions of dollars in government spending."

- The Daily Item

Another reason to never teabag alone. Always use the buddy system.