Wednesday, September 08, 2004
This is me. Still trying to get in shape and lose some weight. The quadruple bypass that former President Clinton has gone through this week has made that goal an even higher order priority. The remnants of hurricane Frances was in Pennsylvania today and the rain kept me from my usual lunchtime walk. I did go to the gym to work out just a bit, but I don't like getting all sweaty and then going back to my desk. I walked the dogs around the yard when I got home - trying to get those 10,000 steps in everyday (but I don't succeed.)
I called my senators and congressman to show that I was interested in renewing the assault weapon ban. I did something political! This past year has been my most political year of all - donations, meetings, calling my elected officials. That is progress.
The number of troops killed in Iraq went over 1000 this week, a grisly statistic. I was not for this war at all and was very worried about the aftermath. In all truth, I have no idea about what to do about the terrorism afflicting the world. Iraq appears to be an unnecessary and deadly dead-end in our fight against terrorism. $200 BILLION dollars (John Kerry) have already spent on this war, and terrorism gets stronger.
It is often said that at least the fight is on foreign soil, not here. But somehow that seems SO VERY SELFISH. About 11,000 Iraqi civilians have already died in this war (http://www.iraqbodycount.net). At least 68,336 lives lost from all sides, in all categories, to date according to http://www.infoshout.com/iraq%20death%20toll.htm. If we add all those who have died in terrorist attacks...
TOO MANY HAVE DIED - a truly horrifying statistic!
My smile in the picture seems a mismatch with the contents of this blog. Sorry.
Rosalind 9:02 PM
Saturday, September 04, 2004
Hurricane Frances is very slowly attacking the Florida east coast. The horror of the rebel attack on the Russian school is sinking in. Former President Clinton is in the hospital awaiting bypass surgery. Bush got a 5 to 10 point bounce from the convention. All bad news. But my new toy keeps me informed all day long with being locked to the TV screen.
I bought one of those wireless earphones that pickup the TV sound. I mow the lawn, clean the house, walk the dogs and do all sorts of things now. I imagine that I will lose some weight from this. I feel so unfettered. I can listen to CNN and still get things done.
My big project for this Labor Day weekend is to plant some shade grass. Ron softened up the soil with the tractor and we put down some fertilizer that is safe for new growth. I soaked the soil to get the fertilizer working. Tomorrow morning we will put down the seed and cover it with straw.
I was outside most of the day and so was Christopher, my dog. He got over-tired and is now having a rough night. His cancer is getting worse. I am afraid that the dreaded time approaches. I will miss him so, but I don't want him to suffer.
Work is stressful but only a four day work week next week. I hope my vacation to Kitty Hawk will not be marred by a hurricane because I really am looking forward to it. It is a late hurricane season vacation, so I might do ok. Anytime away from the office is precious and I like to spend my free time doing things that I enjoy. I hope that I can take a horseback ride along the beach. The Wright Museum should be interesting also. But nothing is better than a long walk along the surf's edge; the constant roar, the salty spray, the dizzying movement of the water, the special smell of beach, the funny feeling as the sand melts away under your feet. It will be cool by the end of October, so I must remember to take a windbreaker parka. I hope Ron and Kimberly will join me for a long weekend.
Well, enough for now.
Rosalind 9:54 PM
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