Roswell

It has taken me a couple of weeks but I have finally watched the complete series Roswell. I started watching it when it was actually on TV but then life got in the way as often happens to most of us. It was a good series but the cancellation and network changes forced the storyline. There were some good actors involved and I would love to see them reunite for the 10 year reunion of the Roswell High Class of 2002.


Yes, we know that Max and Liz got married but what else happened? Did they continue their quest to save others from the "unit"? Did Isabel get back with Jesse? What happened with Michael and Maria? And let us not forget Kyle, did he get powers? Are they all now superheroes?

There's A Monster In The House

The above title is also the title of a children's song that I have listened to a lot recently with Sol.It is one of his favorites. I was reminded of the song the other night as I sat here at the computer. I was alone and for once there was no music playing as I attempted to get some writing done. Several times my concentration was broken by a faint noise that I quickly attributed to a car passing by the house. Some time passed before my concentration was again broken by a noise and this time it was clear that this was not coming from outside the house and that it was not mechanical in nature. It was a sort of snorting, squeaking, and heavy breathing sound. I tried to ignore it and get on with my task but this was not to be. Finally I got up to go investigate. I climbed the stairs, moving toward the now growing louder sound and when I reached the top of the stairs, what should I find? In the song, when the child calls for his parents upon hearing the monster, the monster goes quiet and only starts his noise again after the parents have gone back to bed and it is then that the child realizes that the monster is really his sleeping dad. My monster turned out to be Keitel (our dog) lying at the top of the stairs, legs kicking, growling and snoring in the throes of a doggy nightmare.

This got me wondering what a dog's dream was like. Does he see images, hear sounds, smell? What is taking place in those dreams when the legs are kicking and he is growling? Does he remember his dreams when he wakes up? What triggers the nightmare versus the peaceful dream? Do other animals dreams?

How to Dial a Rotary Telephone

I remember when I was a kid and our phone was a party line which meant that you could only make a call if no other members of your "party" were using the phone. There would always be the one person who talked for what seemed like forever and you would pick up the phone over and over,hoping that their call was done, and each time you hung up with a little more emphasis.  There was also the intricacies of calling someone on your party line, dial their number, hang up and wait for the ring, then quickly pick it back up. And with skill and timing we managed to have "conference" calls with all of our friends. We would set a time, one person would make the initial call and then all of the others would pick up as soon as the first two parties had connected.

Nature's Illusions

The other day as I sat at the computer, I glanced out the window and saw a perfect yellow 5-point star clutched in the out stretched limbs of my lilac tree. The tree was bare of leaves except for this one burst of yellow. I got my camera and went out to grab a picture but from that view it was simply a leaf from a nearby tree, blown by the wind, and snagged in the lilac and no matter how I maneuvered I could not recapture the vision of the star.

 Back at the desk I could once again see it so I was content to simply watch it until later that day another gust of wind sent it sailing away.

Underwire Perils

There are days when I want to go back to the wonderful days of the 60's and burn my bras, Especially those with an underwire! Not because of any theories regarding health but simply that I am tired of having the damn thing suddenly decide that rather than serving as a support it is a weapon. From somewhere a sharp spear emerges  and proceeds to stab a most delicate area. This usually happens when I am in a location that precludes reaching in to dislodge the offending spear. By the time I can do so discreetly there is at the least a red welt to mark the success of the attack. There have even been days of blood and bruises.

So why do I wear them? For years I have tried different styles and found that the underwire gives the best look under my garments.I give in to fashion and wear one much like the women who for years suffered with the corset. I know that one of these days I will give in to the urge to once more go bra-less once more but by then I will simply be considered "that eccentric old lady down the road".

As to the health issues, there has been no scientific research to prove or disprove any connection with cancer and the underwire. Allergic reactions are no more common than with any other  contact allergies.

We The People

I did my part. I let my voice be heard prior to the mid-term elections. I supported my choice. I encouraged others to get involved in the process. I voted.My candidates lost. I should be feeling defeated but I am not. Instead there is a renewed interest in getting people involved.

All of the analysis of the election results show that voters were disappointed in how the incumbents had handled issues that were important to them. Most political analyst will tell you that it is next to impossible to get anything of importance changed quickly without stepping on some feet. This administration did  step on some feet but with what had to be done in such a short time it was necessary. If you look at the full scope of what was accomplished this has been an administration that did what was needed at the time regardless of how special interest groups and the member of certain media groups might portray these accomplishments. . Obama has been doing what was needed to give us that jump start to recovery.
The last President to do as much was Lyndon Johnson

If we expect and hope that there will be more moving forward during the balance of the current administration, then we as The People, must continue to make our voices heard between elections. Make sure that your representatives here from you and let them know that their continued occupation of an office is directly dependent upon how well they represent all of their constituents and just those with the large bank accounts. Let them know that you expect them to work together as a project team with all other representative and not just those of their party. Compromise might be necessary and should not be thought of as poor politics. Some times changes must be made in small steps. Those who vote strictly by party should find themselves in trouble when the next elections rolls around. It is time to change the way that we are represented. It is time for WE, THE PEOPLE, to do our part. Get the Facts. Speak up! Be Heard!
  http://www.contactingthecongress.org/

We, The People

I did my part. I let my voice be heard prior to the mid-term elections. I supported my choice. I encouraged others to get involved in the process. I voted.My candidates lost. I should be feeling defeated but I am not. Instead there is a renewed interest in getting people involved.

All of the analysis of the election results show that voters were disappointed in how the incumbents had handled issues that were important to them. Most political analyst will tell you that it is next to impossible to get anything of importance changed quickly without stepping on some feet and that is what the administration did if you do not look at the full scope of what was accomplished. The last President to do as much was Lyndon Johnson.

If we expect and hope that there will be more moving forward during the balance of the current administration, then we as The People, must continue to make our voices heard between elections. Make sure that your representatives here from you and let them know that their continued occupation of an office is directly dependent upon how well they represent all of their constituents and just those with the large bank accounts. Let them know that you expect them to work together as a project team with all other representative and not just those of their party. Compromise might be necessary and should not be thought of as poor politics. Some times changes must be made in small steps. Those who vote strictly by party should find themselves in trouble when the next elections rolls around. It is time to change the way that we are represented. It is time for WE, THE PEOPLE, to do our part.


http://www.contactingthecongress.org/

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