Book Club

My book club meets today. We are discussing Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See this month and I look forward to the discussion. There are so many characters, issues, relationships and events that will spark our discussion. The ladies of book club are wonderful! I've known them as long as I've lived in Fredericksburg, because whiletaking a break from unpacking boxes in June or 2006 I stopped by Targets book area. I saw a nice smart looking woman selecting books and asked her for a recommendation. After an hour of visiting right there in Target, she recommended a number of Jodi Piccoult books and invited me to join her book club! I've been going ever since! Today I'll be wearing the black capris I bought at Talbot's yesterday and a new summer (not tucked in) top. I'll find some whimsical jewelry to add a little flash and some flip flops for comfort. It's going to be 90 + degrees again today! I hope the heat or a hot flash doesn't cause my mineral powder foundation to slide off my face. : )

No More Politics as Usual

Gov. Sarah Palin says we need to make tough choices and she recently made a really big one. Today she announced her resignation as the governor of Alaska. She indicates that most lame duck politicians milk the system as they ride out the last part of their term. She has chozen to fight for the individuals and policies she believes in from outside the governor's office. She says that a smooth transition for the state of Alaska is in process and she won't function as a figure head, while seeking other means of promoting the causes she supports. That makes sense! She is unconventional and proves that she stands for "no more politics as usual" and her decision today proves it. I like a person who stands for something and makes decisions and choices that mean something. I like Sarah Palin for that and a lot of other reasons -- among them, she's a Blue Star Mom, like me.

Happy New Year!

Here it is, 2009. It just started, but it's already January 28th! Where did this month go? Where did the years go? Our youngest son will be graduating from high school this June and plans to attend the local community college - not really what I had in mind for him. Our older son is a U. S. Marine - not really what I had in mind for him. Since their births they've been moving away from us at light speed and that ironically, is the design of this life. There are many times when I don't like the plan or the speed at which it's moving. But, I hang on for dear life and time flies by. Decisions are made by each of us with consequences that affect all of us. And, the time continues to fly by.

Twas the countdown to Christmas and strewn all about
were presents and packages I purchased while out.
Frustration and fussing won't help me to bind
the ribbons and wrappings on gifts I can't find.

With 12 days to finish (or start) this event
I need to get busy, get packages sent.
Christmas has gone from a sweet celebration
to a gimme that, my turn, selfish occasion.

But I'll still play along while hating this game
I'll spend lots of money for presents so lame,
I'll smile while singing a tad bit off key
knowing Christ is the Gift He gave you and gave me.

Vote Today

Today the voters of AL went to the polls to see if they will correct their tax structure.  I wonder if enough of us can vote "yes" to affect change.  The pundits say that the referendum will fail.  I'll be so sad if it does.  However, change is difficult, no impossible!  If only people would walk through some of these high schools and see the poor facilities and lack of focus.  You can see that the parents are failing first, and the community is failing too. 

This aol journal IM option is sure cool.