So one of the hardest things for people to learn, especially children, and one of the lessons I try to teach my children is learning to defer joy. What I mean by that is being patient when you get something fun, a new game, or toy or movie etc. and knowing that it is not going away, you don't have to play it until boredom the first instant you get it.
One of the prime examples if we have a pool table, we bought it several year ago, we don't play a lot anymore. From time to time I look at it and think: gee, what a waste, we never play that. But I have learned that just because you have a thing doesn't mean you have to use it all the time. When we got the PC a week ago I wanted to site down and play it, but I have realized that it's not going to fail from lack of use, and it's okay to not play games on it every night.
This is one of those adult concepts that is absolutely foreign to small kids. James will play with a new toy to the exclusion of all other things until he gets bored with it. And that's frustrating after Christmas or a birthday because he has just received all this stuff, and he will ignore a lot of it. But the thing that I have to remind myself is that some of the things he received are not as exciting, but he will use them at some point. For his last birthday he received a rock polisher, we have polished just one batch of rocks so far. But I know that he will want to do more of it at some time, we just have to be patient.
So to sum up, one of the things we learn as we grow older is that stuff, tangible items like toys, does not disappear if we don't use it. And we don't have to use something all the time to enjoy having it. And this is something else I want to work on teaching my kids.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
A Good weekend
We had a good weekend. Daniel and I are mostly recovered from the nasty flu like virus. Had me home from work last Thursday and Daniel out of sorts most of the week. But we were able to get some rest this weekend so things are looking up.
The boys didn't get their swim lesson on Saturday, I was getting everyone ready to go when Daniel just lost it, and it became clear he wasn't up for swimming. And it was too late to find someone to watch him, and he wasn't well enough for child watch so we bagged it. Which was okay with James really. I don't know how much Daniel is really getting out of the lessons. So we had a pretty relaxed Saturday around the house which was just fine with James as he was able to play his Playstation most of the day.
Yesterday we went shopping. Picking up some things that we all needed (or wanted). Like some good new shoes for Kim that will help with her planar fasciitis, new shoes for the boys, a printer cable that we can use with the new PC. A sheet set for Daniel, new phone for Kim. It was a good day. And it was kind of a family day which was good for the boys since they won't be around the family as much next weekend. I have to work Saturday afternoon and then Kim & I are going to the Crush game on Sunday. So spending the day with the family was probably a good thing. As well as some quality time in the evenings.
I have some subjects I want to discuss this week: politics (I will get to it this week), the idea of deferring fun, and some NBA talk.
The boys didn't get their swim lesson on Saturday, I was getting everyone ready to go when Daniel just lost it, and it became clear he wasn't up for swimming. And it was too late to find someone to watch him, and he wasn't well enough for child watch so we bagged it. Which was okay with James really. I don't know how much Daniel is really getting out of the lessons. So we had a pretty relaxed Saturday around the house which was just fine with James as he was able to play his Playstation most of the day.
Yesterday we went shopping. Picking up some things that we all needed (or wanted). Like some good new shoes for Kim that will help with her planar fasciitis, new shoes for the boys, a printer cable that we can use with the new PC. A sheet set for Daniel, new phone for Kim. It was a good day. And it was kind of a family day which was good for the boys since they won't be around the family as much next weekend. I have to work Saturday afternoon and then Kim & I are going to the Crush game on Sunday. So spending the day with the family was probably a good thing. As well as some quality time in the evenings.
I have some subjects I want to discuss this week: politics (I will get to it this week), the idea of deferring fun, and some NBA talk.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Kid's Humor
So my dad left me a message yesterday asking 'didn't all kids have a sense of humor'? Well yes, they do, after a fact, unless they are substantially abused or something, kids will laugh at pretty much anything.
But what I was pondering this weekend is how to keep kids laughing, and not getting sullen and defensive when they are being joked with. As an example, on Saturday I had told the boys that we would go to McDonalds after their swim lesson (as a bribe so we could go computer shopping afterwards). Well as we were getting dressed I started making comments like 'okay time to go home and eat lunch' or 'let's go to a boring restaurant'. And instead of freaking out, or throwing a fit about how I had promised him McDonald's, James just went along with the joke.
So how did we get to that point where I can joke about something like that, or tell him we can't go shopping for Lego's? Or any of the many other dry and often sarcastic comments I make when joking around with him? I guess the first part comes from trust, James knows that if I promise something I won't really back down from it without a very good reason. And the second part is keeping it gentle, but to not be afraid of joking about things. So I guess like most things you have to work on it as a parent, but the key element is security and trust. Which probably explains why my nephew Austin is not easy to joke with, because has hasn't had a lot of security and trust in his life.
But what I was pondering this weekend is how to keep kids laughing, and not getting sullen and defensive when they are being joked with. As an example, on Saturday I had told the boys that we would go to McDonalds after their swim lesson (as a bribe so we could go computer shopping afterwards). Well as we were getting dressed I started making comments like 'okay time to go home and eat lunch' or 'let's go to a boring restaurant'. And instead of freaking out, or throwing a fit about how I had promised him McDonald's, James just went along with the joke.
So how did we get to that point where I can joke about something like that, or tell him we can't go shopping for Lego's? Or any of the many other dry and often sarcastic comments I make when joking around with him? I guess the first part comes from trust, James knows that if I promise something I won't really back down from it without a very good reason. And the second part is keeping it gentle, but to not be afraid of joking about things. So I guess like most things you have to work on it as a parent, but the key element is security and trust. Which probably explains why my nephew Austin is not easy to joke with, because has hasn't had a lot of security and trust in his life.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
A number of things to discuss
So what I'm going to do is quickly touch on a few topics that I will adress later in more depth. But first, a weekend recap:
So Friday night Kim & I got our night out, which was fun, although we did discover there isn't a lot that we like to do outside of the house. We are pretty boring folks, but that's ok. Saturday was swim lessons for the boys, a little play time, and some computer shopping. We got our federal refund over the weekend and decided that we could afford to set some money aside for a new PC. Sunday I was able to take off the toilet in the back bathroom, clean it up, replace the shower head. Unfortunately Daniel came down with another ear infection, hitting him on Sunday afternoon, which left him pretty miserable all day Monday. But Sunday I was able to get out and pick up the new PC.
So Monday I had the day off with the kids, I knew that JonDel wasn't going to be available, so I asked James if he wanted to go over to Tammy's house so he could have someone to play with, and he refused, saying her house is too messy to play at. So he spent the day playing video games, watching TV, and playing lego's, mostly on his own. I was able to get the toilet back in place and sealed. So tonight I should be able to turn the water back on for the toilet and voila, a working toilet again, hopefully with no leaks into the basement.
This week a few things I want to talk about are the importance of teaching your children a sense of humor, politics, and guiding children to healthy activities.
So Friday night Kim & I got our night out, which was fun, although we did discover there isn't a lot that we like to do outside of the house. We are pretty boring folks, but that's ok. Saturday was swim lessons for the boys, a little play time, and some computer shopping. We got our federal refund over the weekend and decided that we could afford to set some money aside for a new PC. Sunday I was able to take off the toilet in the back bathroom, clean it up, replace the shower head. Unfortunately Daniel came down with another ear infection, hitting him on Sunday afternoon, which left him pretty miserable all day Monday. But Sunday I was able to get out and pick up the new PC.
So Monday I had the day off with the kids, I knew that JonDel wasn't going to be available, so I asked James if he wanted to go over to Tammy's house so he could have someone to play with, and he refused, saying her house is too messy to play at. So he spent the day playing video games, watching TV, and playing lego's, mostly on his own. I was able to get the toilet back in place and sealed. So tonight I should be able to turn the water back on for the toilet and voila, a working toilet again, hopefully with no leaks into the basement.
This week a few things I want to talk about are the importance of teaching your children a sense of humor, politics, and guiding children to healthy activities.
Friday, February 15, 2008
An Odd event + An NFL Rant
So last night my wife and I watched the Lake House as a kind of date night kind of movie. Neither of us had seen it and it just happened to arrive from Netflix that day. Well, in an odd circumstance the final event of the movie takes place on Valentine's Day 2008! What an odd coincidence to be watching that movie on that day.
On to the NFL, and Spygate. Here is the problem for me with this whole thing. After 5 years I had pretty much gotten over the Ram's loss in the Super Bowl, I mean the Patriots had gone on to win 2 other Super Bowls, and clearly they turned out to be a very good team. And Bill Belichik is a good coach. So I was resolved to the fact that the Rams had lost to a good team and coach, and I could place the blame on the Rams poor coaching. So I was basically content with feeling that way.
Now, if the stories are true, the Patriots have been cheating, going back to 2000, including the Super Bowl. And the 2 most pivotal events of that Super Bowl that I can remember were the inerception by Ty Law that was returned for a TD, where it certainly would have made a difference if the Pats had a little help in scouting out the Rams plays, and the final drive by Brady where it certainly appeared that they knew what the Rams Defense was doing. So, if it does come out that they had acquired a competitive advantage from filming the Rams and capturing their play calls to some extent then I for one will be a very angry Rams fan. And I think the Belichik should be thrown out of the league if that turns out to be the case. If an NCAA coach actively participates in recruiting violations that's pretty much it, their career is done. The only way a lot of coaches survive in the NCAA is because the recruiting violations take place beyond the coaches control. If Gary Barnett can effectively be black balled for 'lack of control' then why can't an NFL coach beheld accountable for a direct rules violation?
On to the NFL, and Spygate. Here is the problem for me with this whole thing. After 5 years I had pretty much gotten over the Ram's loss in the Super Bowl, I mean the Patriots had gone on to win 2 other Super Bowls, and clearly they turned out to be a very good team. And Bill Belichik is a good coach. So I was resolved to the fact that the Rams had lost to a good team and coach, and I could place the blame on the Rams poor coaching. So I was basically content with feeling that way.
Now, if the stories are true, the Patriots have been cheating, going back to 2000, including the Super Bowl. And the 2 most pivotal events of that Super Bowl that I can remember were the inerception by Ty Law that was returned for a TD, where it certainly would have made a difference if the Pats had a little help in scouting out the Rams plays, and the final drive by Brady where it certainly appeared that they knew what the Rams Defense was doing. So, if it does come out that they had acquired a competitive advantage from filming the Rams and capturing their play calls to some extent then I for one will be a very angry Rams fan. And I think the Belichik should be thrown out of the league if that turns out to be the case. If an NCAA coach actively participates in recruiting violations that's pretty much it, their career is done. The only way a lot of coaches survive in the NCAA is because the recruiting violations take place beyond the coaches control. If Gary Barnett can effectively be black balled for 'lack of control' then why can't an NFL coach beheld accountable for a direct rules violation?
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
More things I want my children to know
So I was conversing via e-mail with an old high school buddy yesterday regarding our old high school. I had sent him an e-mail proclaiming the new found athletic successes of the school. His response was a rather prolonged statement along the lines of: when we went there the school didn't have great sports teams, and we were happy about that, that was part of what made the school special.
This follows along the lines of my continued discussion of what skills I want my children to have. His argument was, and still is, that people don't need to know the athletic skills I noted. That they are not important in the grand scheme of things. Obviously, based on my list, I disagree. I think that playing on a team is important, at least once in a persons life, so they can see the concept of team work in practice, not just in theory. And being able to at least know the basics of most sports is important for 2 reasons: you never know when you might be in a situation where you might be asked to play, and more importantly so you can understand the joy and appreciation that people get out of these games.
(as an aside one of the more humorous aspects of this interaction is this friend was a real "jock" in high school, playing all kinds of sports. And while he argues that athletics are not important, using his daughters as an example, he did take the time to emphasize that they are both fencing, which is an athletic achievement).
To bring this back to a discussion of our old high school, I for one am proud of the school's achievements now, and when I went there I was proud to play basketball, and try as hard as we could, even though we lost more than we won. And I also believe his memories of the school as this academic paradise where no one cared if you played sports are flawed. There was a 'clique' of 'jocks' and some people did look up to them and their achievements.
This follows along the lines of my continued discussion of what skills I want my children to have. His argument was, and still is, that people don't need to know the athletic skills I noted. That they are not important in the grand scheme of things. Obviously, based on my list, I disagree. I think that playing on a team is important, at least once in a persons life, so they can see the concept of team work in practice, not just in theory. And being able to at least know the basics of most sports is important for 2 reasons: you never know when you might be in a situation where you might be asked to play, and more importantly so you can understand the joy and appreciation that people get out of these games.
(as an aside one of the more humorous aspects of this interaction is this friend was a real "jock" in high school, playing all kinds of sports. And while he argues that athletics are not important, using his daughters as an example, he did take the time to emphasize that they are both fencing, which is an athletic achievement).
To bring this back to a discussion of our old high school, I for one am proud of the school's achievements now, and when I went there I was proud to play basketball, and try as hard as we could, even though we lost more than we won. And I also believe his memories of the school as this academic paradise where no one cared if you played sports are flawed. There was a 'clique' of 'jocks' and some people did look up to them and their achievements.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Follow up to earlier link
It appears that I and the Freaknomics writers weren't the only ones to pick up on the article in Scientific American on the study regarding telling kids they are smart (or gifted, talented etc.)
http://nymag.com/news/features/27840/
This link was sent out by my brother Dave. It is a good summation of the study in Scientific American, plus it brings home the real impact of the study and how deeply ingrained some practices have become.
Best wishes to Jen, who was in what sounds like a typical I-25 car accident, she is fine, although the car is gone.
http://nymag.com/news/features/27840/
This link was sent out by my brother Dave. It is a good summation of the study in Scientific American, plus it brings home the real impact of the study and how deeply ingrained some practices have become.
Best wishes to Jen, who was in what sounds like a typical I-25 car accident, she is fine, although the car is gone.
Monday, February 11, 2008
A new direction
So Saturday both boys had swim lessons. This was Daniel's first and he did well, smiling the whole time as is his usual demeanor. And for James it was his first in the big pool, without Dad or Mom sitting right there, and he did very well, even kicking out in the deep end with the noodle for assistance.
Then we went to Dillon's basketball game in the afternoon, which did not go as well, I am not sure if his team was receiving much real coaching. They got thumped pretty hard by a PAL team.
Both events helped me make a decision though, I am not going to attempt to coach either boys in soccer this year. Not even as an assistant. James needs to get used to other coaches, having Dad just as a cheerleader. And I am going to try and make sure Daniel gets the same coach that James has had, because she is really good with the younger kids. It is going to be hard if James doesn't appear to be getting coached well, but I have a plan for that, and it wouldn't be fair to Daniel to have me focus on James. So I will try to even things out by not coaching either one.
Then we went to Dillon's basketball game in the afternoon, which did not go as well, I am not sure if his team was receiving much real coaching. They got thumped pretty hard by a PAL team.
Both events helped me make a decision though, I am not going to attempt to coach either boys in soccer this year. Not even as an assistant. James needs to get used to other coaches, having Dad just as a cheerleader. And I am going to try and make sure Daniel gets the same coach that James has had, because she is really good with the younger kids. It is going to be hard if James doesn't appear to be getting coached well, but I have a plan for that, and it wouldn't be fair to Daniel to have me focus on James. So I will try to even things out by not coaching either one.
Friday, February 8, 2008
More Week o' change news...
Nothing too dramatic, except that Kim won a radio call in contest for a 3 night 4 day trip to Las Vegas, to be used within the next 6 months. So now we just to have to plan that out.
Politics:
So Romney dropped out, here is my analysis as to why this is good news for both parties:
Democrats: McCain wins the Republican nomination, but because it becomes mostly an uncontested race, he kind of fades from public view, making it harder for him to regain momentum come August. Plus, Huckabee gains an inflated view of himself by getting all those second place votes and therefore thinks he can be The Great Third party Hope, and splits off as the Social conservative vote, pulling a Nader from the Right.
Republicans: Huckabee splits off, and the Republican party regains the soul it sold in 2000 to the Social Conservatives. And maybe McCain wins as a result of regaining the Reagan coalition of fiscal conservative Independents, Defense Hawks, and Goldwater conservatives who could give a damn about social issues.
Politics:
So Romney dropped out, here is my analysis as to why this is good news for both parties:
Democrats: McCain wins the Republican nomination, but because it becomes mostly an uncontested race, he kind of fades from public view, making it harder for him to regain momentum come August. Plus, Huckabee gains an inflated view of himself by getting all those second place votes and therefore thinks he can be The Great Third party Hope, and splits off as the Social conservative vote, pulling a Nader from the Right.
Republicans: Huckabee splits off, and the Republican party regains the soul it sold in 2000 to the Social Conservatives. And maybe McCain wins as a result of regaining the Reagan coalition of fiscal conservative Independents, Defense Hawks, and Goldwater conservatives who could give a damn about social issues.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Week of Change continues on a sad note
So more big news this week:
1. Saw the Dr. yesterday, I am allowed to move back to wearing a shoe, but still not overdo it on the walking. Although I do have the OK to swim and ride a stationary bike. So the light at the end of the tunnel and a chance to get some exercise are finally showing.
2. Big signing day for the Buff's. We nabbed the Number 1 or 2 RB in the nation depending on the rating service, and had a top 20 or 25 class overall. I think this is big, because when you're rebuilding a program like CU it always takes that first big time kid to believe in you.
3. For the sad news, we found out on Tuesday night that K's uncle, C's younger brother, has cancer. It was found in his liver, lungs and bones. He had surgery yesterday, and I assume that went well. They were cleaning out the liver and the lungs, and installing the shunt for Chemo. They are planning on using a new experimental drug for the bone marrow. So he's supposed to get to come home from the hospital today, and hopefully begin life as normal in a few weeks, then start the treatment. It is really tough on C, who lost her parents over the past 3 years, and her older brother is not well either, with a bad heart condition. As K said, her mom is losing all of her family too quickly. From what we've heard his prognosis is OK, but he was a heavy smoker, drinker etc. not a real healthy person, so you never can tell how his body will react to all of the treatment.
1. Saw the Dr. yesterday, I am allowed to move back to wearing a shoe, but still not overdo it on the walking. Although I do have the OK to swim and ride a stationary bike. So the light at the end of the tunnel and a chance to get some exercise are finally showing.
2. Big signing day for the Buff's. We nabbed the Number 1 or 2 RB in the nation depending on the rating service, and had a top 20 or 25 class overall. I think this is big, because when you're rebuilding a program like CU it always takes that first big time kid to believe in you.
3. For the sad news, we found out on Tuesday night that K's uncle, C's younger brother, has cancer. It was found in his liver, lungs and bones. He had surgery yesterday, and I assume that went well. They were cleaning out the liver and the lungs, and installing the shunt for Chemo. They are planning on using a new experimental drug for the bone marrow. So he's supposed to get to come home from the hospital today, and hopefully begin life as normal in a few weeks, then start the treatment. It is really tough on C, who lost her parents over the past 3 years, and her older brother is not well either, with a bad heart condition. As K said, her mom is losing all of her family too quickly. From what we've heard his prognosis is OK, but he was a heavy smoker, drinker etc. not a real healthy person, so you never can tell how his body will react to all of the treatment.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
The world just keeps on changing
So the week o' change keeps moving forward. Yesterday Super Tuesday, today Signing Day and a big step forward (no pun intended) in my journey to returning to health & fitness.
Super Tuesday:
So it's looking like McCain for the Republicans, which isn't that bad, anytime the Republicans nominate someone that James Dobson says he wouldn't vote for then he's got to have something going for him. Of course I probably still won't vote for him but still it's not like it would be the end of the world if he got elected.
And the Dimmycrats are still too close to tell. Clinton has a lead, but it's not that big, and she could still choke it away with one big error. And I am still up in the air, I get Obama, he's very appealing. And Hillary isn't the most likeable person in the world. But since I am one of the dirty Independents in Colorado I was disenfranchised yesterday.
Super Tuesday:
So it's looking like McCain for the Republicans, which isn't that bad, anytime the Republicans nominate someone that James Dobson says he wouldn't vote for then he's got to have something going for him. Of course I probably still won't vote for him but still it's not like it would be the end of the world if he got elected.
And the Dimmycrats are still too close to tell. Clinton has a lead, but it's not that big, and she could still choke it away with one big error. And I am still up in the air, I get Obama, he's very appealing. And Hillary isn't the most likeable person in the world. But since I am one of the dirty Independents in Colorado I was disenfranchised yesterday.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
A Super week!
What an amazing week this will end up being. Starting with the Super Bowl, then a lull on Monday. Then today is Super Tuesday, which by all accounts will probably see McCain pick up the Republican nomination, and the Dimmycrats continue the close race. Then tomorrow is Signing Day in College football, and the day I probably get released to wear regular shoes again. Then things settle down, but still a pretty amazing couple of days, days in which the future of the NFL changed, our contry's political future could change dramatically, and the future of some college football teams may change as well.
So the boys start swim lessons this weekend. Trying to get everyone back into a more settled schedule. January saw just a little too much post holiday chaos, coupled with my surgery. But hopefully things will settle down at least to a dull roar.
So the boys start swim lessons this weekend. Trying to get everyone back into a more settled schedule. January saw just a little too much post holiday chaos, coupled with my surgery. But hopefully things will settle down at least to a dull roar.
Monday, February 4, 2008
And now the circle is complete...
It took 6 years, but Rams fans everywhere can finally feel a tiny bit better. The Patriots have now been forced to succumb the exact same mind numbing stomach punch loss that they inflicted on the Rams. In fact it was an even worse loss for the Patriots than the Rams because of the whole 18-1 story. And, in a story line that I haven't seen but I am sure we will see the Patriots lost for the same reason: arrogant coaching and game planning, and a failure to alter the game plan. Tom Brady threw 48 passes in that loss! Who throws that many passes in a game where you hold the lead for most of the game? And what happened to Laurence Maroney? It wasn't on the same level as Martz refusing to run Marchall Faulk but it's the same concept.
To say I am gloating is an undrstatement. I will be the first to admit that I was wrong, I figured the Pats would destroy the Giants, but for the first time in a long time Belichik was not only out coached, but he failed to have his team ready. And I have to say it couldn't have happened to a more annoying group. I don't know to what extent the so called cheating affected their other wins. And I doubt we ever will really know. But the arrogance of Belichik and the pretty boy glamour of Tom Brady were approaching a point where it was impossible to stomach anymore. So thank you Giants for finally putting an end to this season. And I can't think of a better game to send off the season into the sunset.
And last, a little something for Eli:
Are you ready?
Hell yes! Damn Right!
Hotty Toddy, Gosh almighty
Who in the hell are we - Hey
Flim Flam, Bim Bam
Ole Miss By Damn!
To say I am gloating is an undrstatement. I will be the first to admit that I was wrong, I figured the Pats would destroy the Giants, but for the first time in a long time Belichik was not only out coached, but he failed to have his team ready. And I have to say it couldn't have happened to a more annoying group. I don't know to what extent the so called cheating affected their other wins. And I doubt we ever will really know. But the arrogance of Belichik and the pretty boy glamour of Tom Brady were approaching a point where it was impossible to stomach anymore. So thank you Giants for finally putting an end to this season. And I can't think of a better game to send off the season into the sunset.
And last, a little something for Eli:
Are you ready?
Hell yes! Damn Right!
Hotty Toddy, Gosh almighty
Who in the hell are we - Hey
Flim Flam, Bim Bam
Ole Miss By Damn!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Catching up
So a lot to cover since I have slowed down on my posts lately. There is a reason for that, I was trying to keep the post regarding what I want my children to learn visible for at least a week. But it has been a week now, so it is time to move on.
1. Family: nothing huge to report, life continues more or less as normal. Had the occasion to participate in the Mission Medical Clinic Burn the Mortgage party. I guess I had not fully realizd what a huge thing the clinic is and what Marcella has done with it. And now I am truly impressed by what she does and had done. And impressed by all of the volunteers who work at the clinic, that is truly a wonderful thing.
2. Politics: Well it's down to 4 real candidates, 2 on each side. And I am pleased with the survivors, I never really trusted Edwards, he seemd a little too much like an old style slick Southern Democrat. But it's still not clear who the nominees will be, and if the battle will result in a clear winner for either party. I guess the best thing to hope for now is for the Repbulicans to fight down to the wire, nominate someone the Political Christian Right dislikes enough to force Huckabee into a third party drive, splitting off that vote come November.
3. Sports: I think New England will win, and I don't think it will be close, unless there is a major injury. I think that Belichik and Brady know that in order to for their dynasty to truly be set up there alongside the great Steeler's, 49ers, Cowboy's dynasties, they need at least one thorough dominating victory in the Super Bowl, and what better way to cap off the perfect season? So, I would not be surprised to see them come out going for the throat right away, and not letting the pedal off the gas.
1. Family: nothing huge to report, life continues more or less as normal. Had the occasion to participate in the Mission Medical Clinic Burn the Mortgage party. I guess I had not fully realizd what a huge thing the clinic is and what Marcella has done with it. And now I am truly impressed by what she does and had done. And impressed by all of the volunteers who work at the clinic, that is truly a wonderful thing.
2. Politics: Well it's down to 4 real candidates, 2 on each side. And I am pleased with the survivors, I never really trusted Edwards, he seemd a little too much like an old style slick Southern Democrat. But it's still not clear who the nominees will be, and if the battle will result in a clear winner for either party. I guess the best thing to hope for now is for the Repbulicans to fight down to the wire, nominate someone the Political Christian Right dislikes enough to force Huckabee into a third party drive, splitting off that vote come November.
3. Sports: I think New England will win, and I don't think it will be close, unless there is a major injury. I think that Belichik and Brady know that in order to for their dynasty to truly be set up there alongside the great Steeler's, 49ers, Cowboy's dynasties, they need at least one thorough dominating victory in the Super Bowl, and what better way to cap off the perfect season? So, I would not be surprised to see them come out going for the throat right away, and not letting the pedal off the gas.
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