Ok, I'm usually not one to forward mass emails around and especially don't usually post them in my blog, but I'm posting this for posterity's sake. I'm just going to cut and paste it into here so you can see it in it's original format. I almost wet my pants...
See above post.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Case of the Mondays
This is definitely a Monday. I just really don't feel like doing anything at all - especially working. Things are slow (I'm writing this at work.) I'm caught up with everything. I'm bored. I really don't want to be here today. I've played with the cats, I've sent out emails and text messages...I'm ready to go home.
It could have to do with the fact that yesterday I went to the Door for the Beer Bust (50 cent beer) for the first time in a long time. I had too many cheap beers and then topped it off with wings and fries. My stomach was pissed off. I ended up going to bed pretty early - after watching a BRAND NEW EPISODE of Desperate Housewives. I'm so glad that show is back - really missed it.
Oh, the cool thing about today is that one of my clients came in that I hadn't seen in awhile. Ok, that's not the cool part...the cool part is that yesterday I was driving around and out of the blue thought, "Charlotte hasn't been in in awhile." Then, today she shows up - not working on a job, just came by with some friends to show them our showroom. I tend to do that a lot. I will think about someone completely randomly that I haven't seen in awhile and the next day they show up. Weird. A few hundred years ago I would've been burned for being a witch...
It could have to do with the fact that yesterday I went to the Door for the Beer Bust (50 cent beer) for the first time in a long time. I had too many cheap beers and then topped it off with wings and fries. My stomach was pissed off. I ended up going to bed pretty early - after watching a BRAND NEW EPISODE of Desperate Housewives. I'm so glad that show is back - really missed it.
Oh, the cool thing about today is that one of my clients came in that I hadn't seen in awhile. Ok, that's not the cool part...the cool part is that yesterday I was driving around and out of the blue thought, "Charlotte hasn't been in in awhile." Then, today she shows up - not working on a job, just came by with some friends to show them our showroom. I tend to do that a lot. I will think about someone completely randomly that I haven't seen in awhile and the next day they show up. Weird. A few hundred years ago I would've been burned for being a witch...
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Detroit City Council Fight
Apparently this is not really an unusual occurrence for the Detroit City Council. It's actually very reminiscent of the old Dallas City Council meetings from what I hear. They were historically volatile. Here is a brief explanation of the video from freep.com:
Council hearing adjourned amid shouting match
A Detroit City Council special investigative session into a police whistle-blower lawsuit settlement erupted into a yelling match when President Pro Tem Monica Conyers claimed she was being disrespected. 
The argument began when Conyers asked an independent attorney who was testifying if the council could be sued by Detroit residents for approving the $8.4-million lawsuit settlement.
Councilwoman JoAnn Watson said: “They can sue you; I voted no.”
Conyers told Watson to stop interrupting and disrespecting her. She added: “We all know how you voted; you don’t have to keep repeating it.”
Moments later, Conyers interrupted Council President Ken Cockrel as he was questioning Carl Edwards, the Detroit attorney. Cockrel reminded Conyers that he had the floor and banged his gavel repeatedly.
Conyers railed: “You’re not my Daddy. You’re not going to disrespect me. Grow up! Control your house and learn how to treat women.”
Cockrel told Conyers that she was “one to talk.”
Conyers also made repeated mocking reference to Cockrel as Shrek, the green, grumpy and rotund ogre from the animated film.
As the council members yelled at each other, residents attending the hearings yelled, as well. “You’re disrespecting the citizens!” and “This is a shame!”
Cockrel took a quick recess to regain order before then breaking for lunch.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Spring is Here!
Mother Nature made it clear last night that Spring has sprung. We had massive storms and some tornadoes sweep through North Texas. I absolutely love this time of year! There's something about the smell and feel of the air that is invigorating. The moments before a storm, especially one with tornadic activity, there is a charge in the air. Out of the entire year, that is my favorite time to be outside.
I think all of this goes back to when I was very little and living in Wichita Falls. On April 10, 1979 (weird that that was 29 years to the day) a massive F4 tornado 1 1/2 miles wide cut through the city while it was on the ground for 47 minutes. It destroyed 1/5 of the city, including my uncle's house. I remember standing on the front porch of Meemaw's house with sirens blaring. She was standing behind me with her hands over my ears as we watched the storm. Luckily for us it was on the other side of town.
For several months after that I drew little tornadoes all over my papers - on everything. It made quite an impression. From that point on I've been so completely fascinated by them and get excited during tornado producing storms. I always wanted to be a storm chaser - and maybe I still will once I'm retired. Most people think I'm weird. I'm the one that friends call to come over during tornado weather because I remain so calm and positive.
So, last night we had a lot of wind damage with a couple of reported tornadoes touching down. Today the metroplex is in a tizzy with overturned trucks, downed powerlines, electrical outages, etc. There are even some school districts closed due to power outages. FUN!!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Monkey Blood
So I was chatting with someone last night and he referenced Monkey Blood. Obscure reference, but I loved it! I hadn't thought of that stuff in years! It just made me smile. Then of course I had to look it up and find out whatever happened to it. Turns out in 1998 the FDA disapproved it and it is now illegal in the US. Apparently it had a risk of mercury poisoning. Go figure - the medical name for it is Mercurochrome. Hmmm...
Anyway, just thought it was a little fun blast from the past! To think that there's a whole generation that has no idea what monkey blood is or what it means to rub mercury into your cuts and scrapes with the bonus of staining your skin red.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
I broke my dog...
I've had some major issues with Abby's vet lately. They gave her a medication that cost $166 for 7.5 pills without my authorization. They did not give her the steroid prescription refill I asked for that helps with her joints and nerves. When I called yesterday morning I was told I would definitely get a call from the vet that day. I heard nothing.
Well, because she's been having more problems since she hasn't had her steroids and yesterday fell when she was getting out of the truck. Last night she wasn't able to walk with ease and couldn't even potty. She just laid down outside. I had to help pick her up because she couldn't stand on her own.
This morning she seems to be a little better, but still very sore. She hasn't really eaten in a couple of days now. I'm just worried. I'm going to call the vet again this morning and discuss all of this with her. I think it might be time to start looking for another vet.
Well, because she's been having more problems since she hasn't had her steroids and yesterday fell when she was getting out of the truck. Last night she wasn't able to walk with ease and couldn't even potty. She just laid down outside. I had to help pick her up because she couldn't stand on her own.
This morning she seems to be a little better, but still very sore. She hasn't really eaten in a couple of days now. I'm just worried. I'm going to call the vet again this morning and discuss all of this with her. I think it might be time to start looking for another vet.
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