rowing 2.56 miles 23:17
Weight circuit 1:05:00
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steph
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steph
So, my son went out and got married. I became a mother in law and a grandmother all in one fell swoop – my new daughter in law has a two year old.
I’m not sure how to feel about that. Part of me is glad that he has a partner, someone to depend on and to work with him. Jim has been such an important partner to me, and such an integral part of my life that I can’t help but want the same thing for my son. When it’s right, it’s SO right.
Part of me, the mommy part, worries that he’s too young, too immature, not ready to be a husband and a father.
But whatever I think, it’s done.
I thought I’d be bugged about being a grandmother, but actually, it’s kinda kewl. I hope I like the kid – I haven’t met him yet – but in general I like kids so I think it’ll be fun to have a little one to play with, maybe babysit for once in a while. We’ll see.
Tara seems like a nice girl, and she seems like she cares about David, and David seems to care about her, so I’m crossing my fingers and hoping it works out as well for them as it’s worked out for Jim and me.
I do wish they hadn’t eloped. I’m sad to have missed my son’s wedding. But they wanted a day for themselves, and I can understand that. There’ll be times for us all to be together.
But it’s very, very strange to think of my little boy as all grown up.
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steph
3.5 miles 43:33 Monan trail
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steph
3.5 miles 45:40 Monan trail
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steph
Rowing 4100 meters, 22:25
Weight circuit 30:35
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steph
5.0 miles 1:01:55 Monan
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steph
…is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, according to Einstein. Personally, I agree with him, particularly when it comes to the economy, and politicians.
So, we had oh, 140 some odd bank failures last year. No Big Deal, says the government, and their lackies in the mass media. Oh, I’m not accusing the media of having a liberal bias. I’m accusing them of being idiots who believe everything they’re told by the government, and who no longer engage in investigative reporting. Another 200 or so this year – I think the number will be significantly higher, but hey, again, No Biggie says the administration.
So why, you might ask if you’re paying attention, are our politicians killing time on health care reform and ignoring hundreds of bank failures? You might argue that health care reform is important, and heck, I’d be willing to argue with you, but the significance of health care problems and costs pale in comparison to the threat to humanity from massive and system financial collapse.
I really never thought I’d turn to the Rolling Stone for investigative reporting, and particularly for investigative reporting into a liberal administration, but since you can’t get it anywhere else, check out this article: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/31234647/obamas_big_sellout.
Yeah, I know, “follow the money” is axiomatic in understanding what motivates politicians to lie and cover up and engage in activities that are completely in opposition to the needs of the people they purport to represent. Even the ones we “trust”, like Obama, are wholly owned and operated by the money that funds their operations. But really, this is surprising even to me – the extent, and the sheer affrontery of it all. It’s right out there. Hell, it hardly even requires investigative reporting, although I’m willing to give the nod to Rolling Stone. The truth is that it’s right out there for all to see.
Our government is wholly owned and operated by banks and Wall Street. We’ve been sold to Goldman Sachs. There isn’t going to be any reform, and there aren’t going to be any real constraints put on our financial institutions, and those institutions are going to fail, and our government isn’t going to do one single thing to stop it or to protect us, or at least not untel it’s way too late.
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steph
Rowing 2.5 miles, 19:00
Weight circuit 48:17
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steph
3.5 miles 50:45 Treadmill
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Jane
I’m sure you have noticed that I’m having trouble uploading podcasts lately. And I owe Jay Fleitman another spot on the show once I get it working.
Tuesday’s show was fun – we talked Charlie Rangel, health care, reconciliation, Jim Bunning, Climategate and lots more. The hour flew by!
WE now have live streaming so if you want to listen to the show simultaniously with the broadcast go here and click on “listen”. The show is broadcast Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM.
Keep your fingers crossed that the upload works – oh and don’t forget to check out You Too Congress!
