Worthless Democrats

November 4, 2008 was a huge relief. January 20, 2009 was a great celebration of that relief. I thought I could relax a little around politics. Not so. And, I'm so sick of it! Here's my latest (I write them all the time) letter:

Dear President Obama:

I understand that the job of governing the country is very different from running for the office. I’m sure it’s had surprises even for you. While I really appreciate you finally coming out strong on health care, we all elected you to be equally as strong on other issues — and in your decision-making. We put our trust — and hope — in you. I feel let down by you, and all those Democrats that rode your coattails into office, every single day! I am so sick of the pandering. Why? We voted for YOU! What do you hope to gain from that? It makes you look ALLl look so weak and indecisive.

With all do respect sir — please — stand up against these obstructionist Republican’s every chance you get! Moving the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to military courts is one HUGE example. I even read a headline today that said it was “flip-flopping,” and, I have to agree. Stand your ground Mr. President, and command those other Democrats to do the same. It’s what we elected you for.

How is this Possible?

I still cannot grasp it, but it's true. It's March 2, 2010. That means I've walked the Earth for 50 years.

While making a journal entry this morning, I was struck by the idea of making a list of 50 things to do when I'm 50. Chances are I will revise it throughout the year. It's really not all that interesting, and somethings are kind of far-fetched, but this is what I came up with on the spur of the moment. I just wrote them down in the order they came to mind.

50 Things I’d Like to do in My 50th Year

I've removed the list to post and update on my refrigerator. This was prompted by the fact that #1 is NEVER going to happen. I will move on, but I will never "get over Bacon Man." And, I need to replace "clean out the basement" with "see Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me" and find a good replacement for some of the other mundane stuff.

As Hilarywho said, if I do half of it, it will be an accomplishment. And I think Canada is a good place to start!