Digital Scrapbook

We went to Arlington Cemetary back in September shortly after Senator Kennedy's death and visited the Kennedy gravesites and enjoyed a beautiful day. Here are some of the pictures.

Tomb of the Unknown

Ted Kennedy's Grave with Custis - Lee Mansion in the Background

Ted Kennedy's Grave

Robert Kennedy's Grave

John Kenedy's Grave

More Music

If you know me, then you know that there is an abundance of music in my home. Our oldest son plays cello and piano. He is in a local youth orchestra in addition to his school orchestra. And since that evidently wasn't enough for him, he auditioned for and got into his school's Jazz Band. He's happy to be in a "band." Funny.

The lovely band and strings teacher at the elementary school has agreed to take the pipsqueak into orchestra one year early. Now he has extra music too.

What does this mean? Almost two hours of practicing kids almost every day. Wow!

Interesting Election Results

Or maybe not. Lots of talk about the three main contests yesterday, two of which were won by Republicans. Is this a sign of what mid-term elections have in store for us next year? I am not a political pundit (I play one on the internet). Here's what I think though. Poor Creigh Deeds just lacked any pizzazz. He reminded me a little of John Mc Cain. I doubted his sincerity. I doubted that he really wanted to win. As for Jon Corzine, his state has some of the highest taxes in the nation and he ran an expensive campaign, funded by the fortune he earned at Goldman Sachs. Perhaps he needed to go, even if he was a Democrat.

In Upstate NY, the first Democrat in something like 100 years was elected. That's weird. The Republican candidate dropped out the race a few days ago. Some really conservative was endorsed by Sarah Palin. Was that the kiss of death for him?

Must make dinner and go to the PTA meeting. I sense you are insane with jealousy. Try to restrain yourself. But before I go, I pose this question: Is there such a thing as too much NPR?

Enjoy your evening.

Just a Few Minutes

I only have a few minutes while Operation Save the Steak is underway.

For those of you who wonder where I have been all summer, I have been working. After 3 years of semi-working and semi-looking I actually have a job. I won't call it a career because I'm basically doing data entry but I'm being paid quite well for it and the people I work with are very kind. This means I've also had to pay for childcare all summer. That was unpleasant. Thankfully, it is over.

So here are some random thoughts on things that have happened over the summer.

On health care debates - You catch more flies with honey, people!
On celebrity deaths - I wonder when the rich and famous are going to realize that lots of cash does not equate to quality health care.
On swine flu - WASH YOUR FREAKING HANDS!!!
On Stay-cations - Lots to do in our hometown. We took a few field trips and will up date you soon with some more digital scrapbooks.

Enjoy your evening.

Last Day

It's finally the last day of school. Wouldn't you know it, my 7 year old is sick. He has A flu (fever, chills, aches, stuffy nose, vomiting) but we have not determined if it is THE flu. We will call the doctor in an hour and a half and get him in. Then, of course, we will do our civic duty and inform the school system of the diagnosis. No reports on the county health department site of current issues with THE flu. Keep your fingers crossed.

In other news on the same child, he has successfully fulfilled his obligation to be an official member of the swim team. He swam two events at time trials, 25 Freestyle (more like dog paddle) and 25 Backstroke (with arms fluttering underwater by his side). Sorry, no pictures yet. I'll have some soon, though.

The over-achieving older brother was pretty amazing, too. He swam three events, (50 back, breast and free) then decided he could do butterfly. After he finished butterfly he informed me he thought he'd be good for the IM. ????? I was so proud of his willingness to try something so far out of his comfort zone.

My kids are amazing. And I am officially very boring.

Enjoy your day.

Peace

I usually have Monday to myself, but for the past few weeks this has not been the case. You can imagine how happy I was when I realized this morning that I would once again, have my solitary Monday. My day has been quite boring. I submitted a urine sample for a drug screening for a job. I called my son's dentist to schedule an appointment. I called a company I've been trying to get a job with to find out the status of my job. I did some laundry. I cleaned a bathroom and did the breakfast dishes and I baked some rolls.

It is now 1:45 pm. My kids will be home in an hour and a half. I am watching a movie called Bright Young Things (not doing anything for me) and lounging without bonbons. I still have to take the kids to swim practice and buy team suits for them AND attend the 1st grade end of the year program. I still consider this to be a peaceful day. Once in a while, it's nice not to have to talk to anyone.

Enjoy your day.