I may be crazy

I swear I saw an article this morning saying that several people from AIG returned their bonuses in full. Now I can't find it anywhere. I'm sure it wasn't just wishful thinking. Anyhoo, I think that's a great thing. Like I say, they weren't worth it and obviously didn't earn it. wooohoo

Also in the news, they have found $75 million of Madoff's money in Gibralter. Cagey old bastard. Of course, that's a wee dent in the supposed $65 billion he lost for people. Just unbelievable. If there wasn't proof, one would think somebody made this scenario up. Truth is, indeed, stranger than fiction.

I think I had something else to say, but it's gone. I'm a nut. :)

Wednesday is a good day

I've had some serious blues lately so today I am writing about the good things to counteract it. It's like reverse psychology on myself. :)

I am happy about and grateful for:

1. My children and grandchildren, sister, Mom and brothers and other assorted relatives
2. I have a job (can't resist the disclaimer - I'm not crazy about it)
3. I have a home that I really love
4. I have some fantastic friends
5. I have cable TV and can watch NCIS (LOL)
6. My Scrabble game is damn good
7. Eric, Tracy and Eli are coming to visit in June!
8. I am in touch with some old, precious friends.
9. It's almost summer

I'm sure there are more, but they'll have to be listed later.

Last night I was channel surfing and stopped upon the comedian Lewis Black. My God, he is hysterically funny. It was an older show and he was bashing GWBush so of course that delighted me. He segued into a bit about the Old and New Testaments which had me really laughing. You should check him out. Warning: he drops the F Bomb a lot (further endearing himself to me).

I also am delighted with the backlash against AIG. I did see the CEO or some high muckety muck of AIG said the bonuses were distasteful but necessary but I didn't read the article 'cause I don't feel like getting mad right now. Besides that, I won't believe a word of it when I do read it. I have long been railing against exhorbitant salaries. Who in the world is worth millions of dollars a year? No one, in my opinion. Not CEOs, CFOS, sports player or actors. It's ludicrous. The greed of people is unbelievable.

Watching my favorite NCIS last night made me forget about American Idol which, while I don't die if I miss it, I do like to watch it especially since Matt G. from Kalamazoo is doing so well. The reason I'm mad I missed it last night is because Randy Travis was the mentor and I love Randy Travis. I think he is one of the coolest guys ever. Sings good too.

And that is all for now.

I couldn't resist

posting this photo. Isn't it hilarious? I'm giggling like an idiot.

Edit since the pic and text don't match up any more: I'm talking about the pig.

Sunday, March 15

How the hell did it get to be mid March already? Whoa. One day closer to summer.

The day was absolutely beyooootiful. I took my mommy shopping which involved plenty of driving in the lovely day. I bought really interesting things: a new mop (Carmen, please note lol), a mesh thingy for the bathtub drain, some screwdriver bits. Now I can screw all I want - with my power screwdriver - get your mind out of the gutter people. :) Oh and some sandpaper.

Don't I live the divine life?

I just remember what my late friend Judy used to say - every day I wake up on this side of the dirt is a good day. She was a great lady.

At this moment, I am supposed to be sorting through paper and filing. So off I go.

Please note the pics of my children - you get extra with Eric and Tracy since Eli is always in their pics. :)

Carry on.

Another Saturday

I don't know how Saturdays can go by so fast. It was a beautiful day here in the Zoo, but I didn't go out - was in cleaning and doing laundry all day.

Word games are the bane of my existence :). Every break I took was for Scrabble or Word Challenge or Word Twist. I can't help myself. I'm addicted! HELP. :))

So now I'm tired, but don't want to go to bed - just like a kid.

Have NOT watched the news today because I can't stand it sometimes. Therefore, there is no commentary on the state of the world. Did I hear some sighs of relief? For shame!

A productive day, but not too exciting.

Saturday to and from Detroit

Amy, Karen and I went to see the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Detroit Art Institute. Rockwell painted for the Saturday Evening Post from 1916 to 1950! We saw original canvases and many reproductions. I was thinking before we went that I wasn't too much of a Rockwell fan but the man was absolutely brilliant. Just goes to show you can't know an artist for his magazine covers. :) The canvases are, of course, much better than the reproductions. He was gifted indeed.

It was a rainy, rainy, dreary day and Detroit is sadly falling apart. It's sad to see.

I'm glad I wasn't driving in the alternating drizzle and pouring rain and I think Karen only almost got us killed once. Not bad for a day's work. lol

We did go to Mexican Town and had a fabulous lunch and to the Mexican bakery where they sell tamales too. We bought tamales and no sweets. Mmm mmm.

And, finally, if ever you're in a car with Amy and she says turn left - BEWARE!

Beautiful children

Ha! I figured out how to add pics. On the right are my lovely grandchildren from oldest to youngest. Grandparenthood is the absolute best!

Names and what the hell

Sofa Tucker LOL

Cigarettes are going up about $1 on Monday. I say again - what the hell? Can nothing else be taxed? I KNOW I could quit smoking, but that's not the point. Smokers are being denied the right to express themselves and the pursuit of nicotine. Really I am so sick of this moral legislation.

So there.

Random stuff

Today was a glorious day in Michigan - over 50 and sunny. There are still little piles of snow everywhere but who cares?

I have to thank my daughter, Carmen, for putting the background on this blog. I seriously don't know how to do anything. Someday I'll learn to post pics, etc.

I think Rush Limbaugh is an unadulterated ass.

I'm so glad we don't hear anything about George W. Bush anymore.

So looking forward to spring - want to see green and flowers. Of course you know what that means. Yard work. And lots of it.

I was listening to Bob & Tom the other day and they were talking about naming furniture which was so hilarious that I had to name some too. Amy (of the famous Amy Experience)and her sister Luci contributed as well.

From Bob & Tom: Fred Achair, Clark Table, I am I bed

From me and Amy and Luci: Fran Dresser, Mirror Sorvino, Gerard Deskardeau,
Sebastian Cabinet, Armoire Assante, Floorence Henderson

Too much fun.

Saturday - off to the Detroit Institute of Art to see a Norman Rockwell exhibit with Amy and Karen. I love the DIA especially the fabulous Diego Rivera mural. It's awesome and a tribute to the auto industry. Detroit has some wonderful things including Mexican town where one can eat yummy stuff. It also has a HUGE outdoor/indoor market which is divine in the spring and summer. I forget what it's called.

And that is all for today.