What's the first thing that I brought to the new apartment and set up? The computer, of course. What did I do last night despite being exhausted? Took a bath in the new tub, of course. The tub is beautiful and perfect (thanks for the pillow, mom!). Unfortunately, the little thingamabob that I have that blocks off the overflow drain so you can fill up the tub really full doesn't work with the configuration of the spout, so I'm gonna hafta be wily. I'm thinking of plugging it with chewing gum.
There are some serious slopes in this floor; I swear I've got some places that are about 15-20 degrees. The kidlet noticed this morning declaring, "Hey, mommy, we've got hills in our floor!" Slept pretty well for the first night in a new place, but it is definitely louder--if you wanna be close to the city you gotta deal with the city noise. I still have a million things to do. Most importantly all the food is still at the old place.
One last thing. I thought I'd feel a lot more gleeful at the news that the Gipper died over the weekend. Somehow with everything that fucktard is up to these days, ol' Ronnie doesn't seem quite so bad. And that is truly scary.
I agree! I was listening to some clips of Ronnie's old speeches, and he sounded downright sincere. Sheesh.
P.S. I have tub-envy!
Posted by: Karen | 2004.06.07 at 18:06
I know I will get tired and irritated at all the media gushing over his greatness. He was a good man, who obviously loved his country. He had a special gift for touching people and had a sincerity about him that was endearing. We put these men on pedestals then bitch when they can't keep but one toe hold on the step. The media sways our opinions, controls our perspective. If I had the opportunity to sit a while on a quiet porch with a cup of coffee or two and discuss world peace with Reagan or Bush or Clinton, I am sure I would have a far different opinion of these men. I rant and rave and complain about Dubya's performance, but in secret, I am damn glad I don't have to walk in his shoes. Clinton had the same gift of oration as Reagan. Too bad he turned out to be such a jerk. The point? All are/were human, and the American Public expects Gods.
Posted by: Cowtown Pattie | 2004.06.08 at 08:04
Hey there *offering house-warming bouquet*. I just stumbled onto your site and I've really enjoyed reading your posts . . especially the one about The Office and Dilbert are so great, but would be even greater if you didn't have to LIVE it--- god, my current life in a nutshell (emphasis on the 'nut').
Posted by: bluepoppy | 2004.06.08 at 11:56