Here's what the backyard looks like underwater.
Another view of our new pond.
Ready for the elements, and off to school.
Abandoned ironing board in the nearby woods.It has rained for days. Thankfully, that's something I am accustomed to. Typical winter weather on the wild north coast. Last winter was sadly deficient water-wise. Now we may have enough water. Always nice.
I don't really follow football, but am glad that the Patriots lost. Apologies to any I may offend with my snark. The word patriot has really begun to grade on my nerves these last few years. It's a word that has been used-to-death, and bastardized. I made delicious snacks for the "big game"... potato skins with blue cheese and mushrooms, and puff pastry with spinach, feta, and garlic. All washed down with Lost Coast Beer. Burp!
Looks like Maria Shriver really is a Kennedy girl, after all! She endorsed Obama today, a few days after her husband, the Terminator endorsed McCain. Curiouser and curiouser. I can't stand Arnold, as an actor OR the Governor of my native state. He has screwed things up even more than they were screwed-up when he cost us all millions with the (unnecessary) special election. It was a total sham, which I thought from the start.
Today I spoke with my dad by phone, as I often do on weekends. He proudly informed me that he had just cast his vote for Obama. Older daughter cast her vote for him as well. One voter is 73, the other is 21. A substantial gap, bridged by one candidate. I like that. We are already imagining the party we will have, if he wins. It will last at least a week! For the first time in many bleak years, I feel a slight glimmer of hope. Guarded, yes. But it's a start.
I took down my plea-for-a-ticket-post. In my over-exited state, I thought that Barack Obama would be at the show. I think the original rumors said it was going to be a rally, with music. Nope. So... my desperate need to attend the show on Monday has dwindled almost completely. I will listen to the live stream of the show, warm and cozy at home. It's always good to read between the lines.
