Saturday Morning Cartoon
I'm coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs. Here's your cartoon:
19 July 2008
17 July 2008
Wedded Bliss
I'll be out of town for the next couple of days. I'm a groomsman in a childhood buddies' wedding that is taking place in Pittburgh. I'm excited to go back to Steel Town. The nuptuals are sure to be a great time, but alas I will not be blog-vailable.
I'll return next week, likely with pictures of the blushing bride & groom. Snoogans.
15 July 2008
Vomit To The Max
Thank you to all of the well-wishers from my post yesterday.
The fever has subsided - but the words of the day today are 'stomach virus'.
We awoke today to a much happier and more alert daughter. Then about an hour ago we had the nastiest diaper that I've ever seen smelled. I won't go into details. A mere 20 minutes ago, she decided that the best way to show her love for mommy was to vomit all over her. Now the Pajama Wife is sitting on the floor of our bathroom with our daughter - both of them mostly naked - in anticipation of a second wave of... fun.
I'll be absent from the blog yet again today. Sorry gang. When I return (hopefully tomorrow) I have a ton to talk about.
14 July 2008
Merchandise, Merchandise, Merchandise
Just got the package in the mail. Merchandise city baby.
My t-shirt (yes, men's XL - what can I say? I'm robust) and 'vote for change' car magnet. It feels like my birthday.
Wheee!
Sick Day
I have so much to say today... but unfortunately, my daughter has a crazy fever. She bested 105ยบ last night, which warranted a visit to the local ER. The Pajama Wife and I were up waaaay past our bedtime. The docs at the hospital said that she does NOT have Meningitis (thankfully), and that it's likely a simple virus that is hitting her hard.
While the fever isn't quite as horrible this morning, our little girl is still very sluggish and mopey (if that's a real word). I will post when if I am able to today - and hopefully my daughter will be feeling better in the next few days.
Here's to sick toddlers!
12 July 2008
Mail Bag: A Preview
I will address some reader comments next week. I cannot right now, as I am typing this from my in-laws' computer. Needless to say, this got my panties in a bunch: Was the country in worse shape in the 90's - The answer is YES.
No my friend, you could not be more wrong. As I said, I'll talk more about in on Monday.
For now, I bid you all a fond weekend.
Saturday Morning Cartoon
Can't get enough of Super Golden Crisp.... cartoon time!
11 July 2008
Environmental Procrastination
I guess we'll have to wait for the new year (2009) for some action on new emissions standards.
What is it with Bush and the environment? Does he really think that it's 'no big deal'?
10 July 2008
We Have Become A 'Nation Of Whiners'
Phil Gramm must need a reminder that people listen to what he says.The [Washington] Times quoted [Gramm] as saying: “You've heard of mental depression; this is a mental recession. … We have sort of become a nation of whiners. …
I understand what you are talking about Mr. Gramm; in the scheme of the entire world, America is doing just fine.
“You just hear this constant whining, complaining about a loss of competitiveness, America in decline. … We've never been more dominant; we've never had more natural advantages than we have today.”
However, I must also say that gas prices are at an all-time-high, grocery prices are on the rise, a college education requires a loan (for most families) and our military is fighting two different wars--one of which many believe is a needless war.
So, Mr. Gramm, you'll have to excuse us 'little-folk' when we occasionally complain about the state-of-affairs in our country--particularly as it relates to the economy. I'm a father of two kids on one income and my family simply cannot afford a second car. Oh, we can afford to buy one--and insure it--we simply cannot afford to pay for the gasoline in a second vehicle. This means that I'm essentially stranded at home with my kids every day. If (Heaven forbid) there were to be an emergency, I would have to wait for an ambulance...
Granted, my story is relatively tame compared to someone who cannot afford to put food on their dinner table--much less a second family vehicle. My point is this: Mr. Gramm, most Americans are not the vice-chairman of some highfalutin investment bank. Most of us average people are having a tougher and tougher time making ends meet each month.
But, for you Mr. Gramm, we'll shut up now. You can go back to your tennis and yacht club and we'll stop bothering you with our problems. We are so sorry to have inconvenienced you with our occasional complaints.
There's A Sag In Your Pantaloons
... now reach for the sky!
Three months to a full year in jail and $500.00 in fines... for this:
I guess there weren't enough real criminals for law enforcement officials to worry about in Michigan.
Truth To Political Spectrum
While so many pundits and policywonks claim that Barack Obama is a liberal who is making a 'move toward the center', Rude Pundit is on the mark as usual:Anyone who actually listened to Obama and read about his positions knew that he was, at best, slightly to the left of moderate (in today's right-warped political belief continuum). Those who believed he was a liberal savior were actually just reacting to the right wing's portrayal of him as "the mostest liberalest Senator" or some such shit, as in "Well, hell, if Bill O'Reilly says he's the mostest liberalest, then he's the candidate for me." We on the left often make this mistake: to see ourselves only as reflected in the conservative nutzoid mirror.
More From McCain's Carly Fiorina
Remember Carly Fiorina? I posted about her yesterday. Today, the L.A.Times hits Fiorina hard for her statements regarding McCain's policy stances on women's issues:"Let me give you a real, live example, which I've been hearing a lot about from women. There are many health insurance plans that will cover Viagra but won't cover birth control medication. Those women would like a choice," [Fiorina] said.
My guess is that Ms. Fiorina's name has been removed from that oft-rumored spot on the VP shortlist.
But as the abortion rights group NARAL Pro-Choice America was happy to point out, McCain twice voted against measures that would have required insurance companies to cover birth control -- in 2003 and 2005.
The Republican said Wednesday that he did not recall those votes. "It's something that I had not thought much about," he added.
A campaign aide who refused to speak by name said the Arizona senator opposed all mandates.
It is not the first time that Fiorina has taken some license with McCain's positions. Recently, Newsweek magazine reported, she told women in Columbus, Ohio, that McCain "has never signed on to efforts to overturn Roe vs. Wade," the landmark Supreme Court decision confirming the right to abortion.
Actually, according to his campaign website: "John McCain believes Roe v. Wade is a flawed decision that must be overturned, and as president he will nominate judges who understand that courts should not be in the business of legislating from the bench."
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Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP
Jesse Jackson's Remarks (With Video)
I'm not going to take the time to embed it. You can watch the clip--and get good commentary here.
As this story is all over the Internet, I'm not going to comment on it anymore.
More Scary Sh*t From Iran
Check please:The weapons have "special capabilities" and included missiles launched from naval ships in the Persian Gulf, along with torpedoes and surface-to-surface missiles, the broadcast said.
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