Political Venting - Before I Go Crazy

First things first - Pitchers and catchers report in 6 days. I need baseball to start this year. I don't know why, but I really need it this year.

First things first - I cannot tell you the number of people who I know who have lost their jobs over the last few months. And these are not young workers, they are experienced IT types. The cutbacks I am seeing at so many companies scares me to death. Being a student of history, I've never seen conditions like this since the Great Depression. As much as I hate deficit spending, there is no doubt in my mind that we must have a massive economic package now or I fear what we will see in the future. So, I am very happy that the Senate came to some sort of compromise on a really large package. It's just too bad that most Republican's in that body cannot stop being stubborn partisans instead of being willing to be realistic about the needs of America right now.

First things first - Two weeks into his administration and President Obama has now, probably, learned the most important lesson available to him. Do not trust Nancy Pelosi. The economic bill was completely screwed up by her office and House Democrats. Putting stuff in the bill which, although probably worthy of consideration, is not what is needed right now. It was just stupid. So, now President Obama can go about the rest of his term in office trying to make her as distant as possible from real decisions.

First things first - I want it to snow. I want anywhere from 3" to 6", for it to stay around a few days, and for me to get into the laundry basket and go down our steep drive-way.

First things first - Yesterday was National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. I would like to thank whoever came up with that idea. We celebrated that in our house by having ice cream and waffles.

First things first - We went to an engagement party for the child of a friend of ours today who lost their other child to an auto accident. It was wonderful to see them so happy, after so many times being in their house when everyone was so sad. Plus, the kid getting married is going to be a Georgia Tech grad, which means he's even better than most. It was a wonderful few hours.

First things first - I cannot be more thankful that, not only am I employed, but I get to work out of my home. No daily commute (unless you count the 50 or so feet from my bedroom to my computer). Able to see my boys off to school in the morning and be here when they get off the bus in the afternoon. Able to wear shorts and a t-shirt as my standard work clothing. Oooh, it is so the way to go.

First things first - We have started going to meetings to get us ready for sending Jacob to high school next year. SHOOT ME NOW!!!!

First things first - Jacob is going to try out for the football team next year. I'll see how long he sticks with it after the first real hit.

First things first - It is amazing that Tracey still makes me laugh after almost 20 years. That is just so great.

First things first - Elliott is a really good guitar player. So now I hope he becomes great, gets rich, and makes my life really easy.

First things first - Looks like my dad is finally going to retire. Good for him, but does that not confirm that I'm getting really old?