from Obama's speech last night

The new health care program is going to get 2/3 of its funding from cutting already-existing government programs.

Here is my question ...

Why not cut those programs, and instead of funding this massive idiocy, reduce people's taxes, so they can afford health care on their own?

Just a thought ... probably too rational to go anywhere, I'm sure. :(

Ever been involved with a government program before? Now ... try to imagine going through that hassle in order to deal with a health-care emergency.

Kidney stones in line at the Secretary of State office ... just picture it. :(

Rain

Watch the first part of this -- this choir makes the neatest thunderstorm!

new entry-way

My sister-in-law wanted to see a picture of how my new entry-way arrangement turned out. I found the little cabinet at a flea market while I was there visiting them, and the pretty mirror at Goodwill for $5. I added the brass hooks to the bottom to hold keys.

 

Oh PLEASE

Grand Rapids is discussing making bicycle helmets mandatory.

I suppose next we'll have to wear knee pads and elbow pads when we shower? Or a neck brace for walking up and down stairs?

I wear a helmet when I ride on busy streets. But I think I'm able to determine for myself that it's safe to ride in a quiet park without bubble wrap.

Dumb!

persistent little bird

This little goldfinch has been regularly coming to attack himself in the mirror on my porch. I have to admire his persistence, if not his brains. :) See him? He's in silhouette on the vine in front of the mirror. I'm becoming fond of the foolish little guy.

United Breaks Guitars

This guy had his guitar broken on a United flight, and they wouldn't replace it. So he wrote a song about it. So funny!

safely in Kentucky

Had a good trip down to my brother & sister-in-law's yesterday, and have been enjoying time with them and my nieces.

Got credit for "making lasagna" yesterday (I took it out of the freezer and put it in the oven). Gotta love people who define "cooking" that way.

Please keep praying for oldest niece. She had a miserable day (as did her parents) at the doctor's yesterday.

See their blog for the scoop. :(

Are you Bad Enough to be a Christian?

Some friends in Missouri sent me this video, and I thought it was quite well done (except for the music, which seems fuzzy to me).

the tidiest roofers you've ever seen

We're having a new roof put on my condo building right now.

The company that's doing it is AMAZING. They aren't getting in the way of all the in-and-out that happens in a big building like this. And their neatness is just out of this world.

They're using a big hi-lo with a bucket to take all the debris down from the roof, and dumping it into a dumpster beside the building. There are literally NO shingles, nails ... nothing ... laying around. If it weren't for the equipment, and the activity on top of the roof, you wouldn't even know it's going on.

I'm SO impressed. I love orderliness. :)

Also, an update on adorable nice #1. Other than being disappointed in having to forgo swimming, and such, she seems to be doing really well. I'm so thankful! For as awful as the incident was, God has really protected her, and blessed them through this.

Feeling so bad for my brother's family

See this sweet little border collie playing with youngest niece?


He attacked oldest niece Monday evening, and hurt her pretty badly. The story is on my sister-in-law's blog.

Would appreciate your prayers for them.