Wednesday, February 11, 2009

A Mistake??????

I am greatly confused by an article I just read. It said Michael Phelps made a "mistake" when he took a hit off a bong at a party. Hmmmmm.....exactly, how is that a mistake???????? Did he not know what a bong was? Did he not know what was in the bong??? Was he tricked into thinking this might be some new kind of aromatherapy? I am guessing he reached for the bong...took it into his hands....and took a hit off of it. A deliberate action. I just don't get the mistake part. It was a bad choice. It was breaking the law. It was a ridiculous trade for millions of dollars of endorsements, but it wasn't a mistake. I am sad and disapointed in this situation. Not because I'm a prude or anything else....it's just that when you have a whole world looking up to you, doesn't that carry a little bit of responsibility with it? When companies have pledged millions of dollars to you for promoting their products, isn't that worth something? Is the enticement of a high worth more than that? If he needs a rush, watch the video of his wins....that should be a bit of a kick. And the...."it won't happen again". Well, I think he said the same thing in Salisbury when he was visiting the high schools here after a DUI. But, I guess that was a "mistake" too.... Very sad.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Hurray for Jenny......

Wouldn't you think that for ALL the money and energy kids put into going to college, they should get a grander notification of making the dean's list than just a postcard???????????????????????????????????????? I think so too!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean, a postcard???? I almost threw it away! I know she has done it before, but this time I want to publicly congratulate her....Hurray for Jenny!!!!!!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Retreat!?!

Wow.....it was a busy, hectic week at school. I left immediately at 4 and started for OC. Got there ok., and then what to my wondering eyes should appear but bus after bus of teenagers. Lots of teenagers. Lots and LOTs of teenagers....packing the lobby....packing the hallway...packing the elevators. Hmmmmmm. A retreat for a teacher doens't usually include hundreds of kids. I was already edgy...that about pushed me over. Then, I went up to my room...1 bed....supposed to be 2 beds.....but just one. My mood was not improving. No carts for luggage, kids barreling around corners almost crashing into unsuspecting women. Ugh. So....what turned it around? Did something turn it around????? Yup....but it wasn't a something...it was a someone. Such a kind, kind friend who didn't let her stormy roommate cloud up and rain on the parade. A pizza, a coke, some wonderful company at dinner, a baby to snuggle....all I can say is I'm very greatful to such great friends. The rest of the retreat? pretty fun. I really thank Sandy and the other ladies because I know it had to be total H*** getting it all together and then getting there and finding 8,000,000 kids in our hotel. They (the retreat committee) did a wonderful job. Our speaker was good, friends were fun to see....all in all, good stuff.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Taxes??? We don't pay no stinkin' taxes!!!!!!!!

Or so sayeth many of the leaders of our country. Just a thought.....if these 3 have been nominated and caught, how many more have NOT been nominated and have NOT been caught? They want to work on erasing the deficit???? Maybe they should do a little inspection of all congressmen and senators and see how their tax bills are holding up. Could be a goodly chunk of change based on these last few. I am thinking that the folks of "middle America" are starting to get really fed up about now. Breaks for everybody, but for those who have been plodding along, following the rules, doing what is "right". Where are our breaks?? Where are our bailouts??? Where is MY trip to somewhere exotic on somebody else's nickel???? Is there a new tax law that I missed?? Is it true we can just write "sorry" on a blank piece of paper and send that in instead of taxes owed??????? I'm getting a little tired of this. Anybody else feel the same way??????????