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Why I love a small community
Last night, we attended the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau’s Spring Fling fundraiser for Ag Education. MM and I have been attending many of these types of events since the campaign started, but this one was...
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When little boys are left to their own devices.
I was sitting in the kitchen working on the computer this morning when I heard TD3 from his bedroom say “I need a new Pull Up.” (Note: we do not expect that Pull Ups help with potty training, and are...
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Frustration between my job and my political party
I work at an environmental agency in California. I’m also a lifelong Republican. When I go to work, I hear about how Republicans are anti-environment. When I come home and am in political circles, I...
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What would Fred Gailey do??
I’m not one to say that government shouldn’t be cut. And I’m generally not one to say that cutting government services challenges a way of life. However, I grew up in an area where, when USPS finally...
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Reflections on the Convention – Day 1
Yesterday was insane. Ive figured out some things aboutTampagener. First, the California delegation isn’t staying in Tampa. We are at St. Pete’s Beach, which is about 45 minutes from the Times...
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The Morning After – Day 2
Yesterday was the big event – the theme was “We Can Change It”, but the underlying current was “America, Meet Paul Ryan!” I now understand the appeal of Mike Huckabee. I’m happy he has an audience....
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Funny story of the day
TD1 has taken to “forgetting” his lunch box about every other day. The only reason he remembers it on the intervening days is because he has TWO lunchboxes to bring home. This has been going on since...
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It’s been awhile, I know.
I’m not sure when the last time was that I was here. Most of my posts that went here are now posted on facebook, mostly because it’s more convenient. I hope all is well with people who happen to...
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Christie v. Obama
Ok, I know it’s early in the Christie scandal, but here are my observations. First, within 24 hours of the emails’ release, Christie was front and center taking responsibility and firing people....
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Why I run
Let me be clear… I hate running. I have never been a “runner,” despite lettering in track in high school. I’m not a “pretty” runner. When I run and get warm, my face gets splotchy and I turn bright...
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