1744

Things have certainly improved. Dad is home and well. He looks great, and he's anxious to get out and cut the grass. A good sign, to be sure. Good to know it was a good natured " poke in the ribs " to get him to be mindful again of his health ... the fragile nature of this thing called life.

George spoke tonight ( speaking of the fragile nature of life ) . The casualty count is rising like mercury on a hot day, and STILL he tries to tell us how progress is being made ... how we are there for some " greater purpose " ... that the lives this war have cost are somehow worth it. Tell that to the kids without parents, the men and woman without spouses and partners. Tell that to the face of a mother who just lost a child to this insanity you continue to rationalize as some kind of war. Worth it ? At what cost ? Actually, at WHOSE cost ? George keeps opposing an increase in the minimum wage ( to make it a " livable wage " )because if he supported it, it would even more greatly reduce the number signing up for the military. It isn't " duty to country " that causes them to sign on the line ... it's duty to their families. If they could support their families HERE they would never sign up to fight George's war ANYWHERE ELSE. Remember THAT, in the next election. Elect people who REALLY support working families. Keep families together, and give people living wages !

Aside from George, who makes my blood boil ... life is busy and good.

We are looking for a new pup. We are also clear that we have the luxury of time to look, and are fully aware that often a puppy CHOOSES YOU, you do not choose it. I guess the Universe now knows we're ready...check out a couple we met this past weekend in my flickr pics. If anyone knows anything about breeders, let me know what you think of a ' less than clean ' garage filled with cages for the dogs ... and 16 ( yes, SIXTEEN ) puppies ! Is that normal ? I envision getting a pup from a breeder who has one litter available, and puppies that are " part of the family " . I'm new to this. If you know more than I do, or know someone who does, please pass along my email ! It's available at the link to my website in the LINKS section. Thanks !