Mr HOA and I recently watched a documentary about Carson on PBS. It brought back so many wonderful memories and we both stated that we wished (oh, how we wish!) that he were still on the air. We watched, we laughed, and every year we  couldn't wait for the yearly anniversary show with highlights of all the previous years.

Vote it down solely based on the sponsors  alleged affiliation to Ron Paul but not based upon the merits of whether the bill is accurate or not? A tad short-sighted I think.

Very close.

Love the post. As a frequent customer of a local Mexican eatery, I am reminded of the owner's "menu pitch" to new customers. If you ask the owner to suggest something on the menu, you will get what we call "the speech." Basically, it consists of how "in his country, there is no yellow cheese, burritos, etc." All that, he insists, comes from  Taco Bell and if that's what you want, you should go across the street and eat there. I've often wondered if anyone has ever gotten up and left afterwards. "The Speech" is fairly long but usually comes with a sample or two to help you understand what he is talking about. Honestly, it's some of the best food I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant.

As with any contract, set the level of service expected and then instruct the supplier to bid services accordingly. I'm not going to tell the supplier how to provide services and don't really care about how many people he will use to support the contract as long as he meets the SLA's established and at the price quoted. It appears that Weston has figured this out. Wish other cities, mine included, had the chops to do the same thing.

After going to bed, I probably spend a good 10-15 minutes (sometimes longer) "worrying" about one problem or another and how it can be solved. I get quite a bit accomplished but then can't go to sleep...obviously trading one problem or another.

Welcome. It's not such a big deal. Some days I feel over 50 and some days..I feel over 60.  Seriously, 50 is the new 40, or maybe it's 30. I don't know, they keep changing it. Doesn't matter, age is only what you make of it.

We just got home from lunch at a local Greek diner. Their hummus is very good.  Dinner plans? Nothing special today. Trying a new chicken casserole with spinach and rigatoni. A salad will round out the meal.

Looking forward to Mother's Day dinner with my parents. Dad has decided to fix some crappie, fried potatoes, coleslaw and who knows what else. Best Mother's Day meal ever...I'm in heaven.

Everyday. You are not alone.

I constantly wonder how I got myself into the business world that I find myself. Me...the one who didn't take typing in high school (much less any business related class) because I wouldn't need it in my chosen career as a teacher. Nor did I take more than a basic math class. Who needs math? Brilliant planning on my part.  Instead I work for a large corporation in a role that requires a lot of math. I simply do not have enough fingers and toes for this job. What's that line from some movie..."I was told there would be no math!" 

But here I am nonetheless....and in a few more years I will take my leave and let others step in and figure it out day by day just like I have in my life.  This too shall pass.

Maybe I missed it but has someone addressed the question of legality? What are the rules of citizenship regarding Congress? Can she hold office and have a dual citizenship? Just wondering.

I heard about this requirement on Rush today. I wish I could tell you that I am astonished by this news but lately nothing that the Libs/DEMs do or say  makes me bat as much as an eyelash.

Huge John Wayne fan (thanks Dad!). My Mom worked on Saturday's so after we visited the hardware store, the barber shop, and the auto parts store, it was TV time with Dad. Bowery Boys, The Three Stooges and...lots and lots of westerns!  So my favorite is The Searchers quickly followed by The McClintock's. Other fave's are: Lonesome Dove (the book is wonderful), Tombstone and Dancing With Wolves.

More, more....I am "entitled" to more! Too funny!

It was so stupidly funny (on the OWS part) that I often wondered if this was a put on. Seriously?

I can overlook the BeeGee's and maybe even Sean Cassidy but... Heavens to Murgatroyd...Marlo Thomas?

Sweet Baby James by James Taylor and Tapestry by Carole King. Bought them both on the same day. Both are classics and are still in my collection.