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Opposites Attract

If you haven't already figured it out, Pkin and I are very, extremely different.  We even like the house at bizarrely different temperatures.  I wonder how we stay together; this weekend is / was particularly trying for us both.  Perhaps the biggest issue is that I'm sharing my words here.  We shall see.

The Joy of Napping

I've recently realized the Pkin gets a bit of his restortive sleep during naps, when I'm not home.  I have more of a 9-5 (really 8:30-6) kind-of work life.  Do you see how incompatible our schedules are?

Last night I went to bed around 10:30 for reading, TV and unwinding, but didn't get to sleep until 1 or so.  Pkin was quite enthralled with late-breaking news of the day or early morning and I wasn't really tired, getting a second wind.  But I was awake by 6:30!  So it's going to be a long day. 

Wish me luck that I can find some quality nap time before 1 AM tomorrow morning!

Makes You Go "Huh?"

I read this today on AOL's new finance page, 

Bottled water is notorious for its position in top five lists of "what not to do" for the planet. One day, future civilizations will look back on this decade and wonder in disbelief why it was that we pumped water out of one part of the planet, encased it in plastic, then encased it again for shipping, and spent many many non-renewable resources to bring it to another part of the planet where clean water was already plentiful. It's patently ridiculous. 

And I just had to go Huh!?!

Hot August Monday

Geesh!  It's hotter than blazes, as Neil Simon would say, "It's Africa hot!  Tarzan can't stand the heat!"  I anticipate spending much time this pool this coming weekend.  Maybe I can get a few hours during the week as well.

I still haven't decided on the outfit I mentioned earlier.  We've had some anticipated but delayed expenses become immediate needs.  Credit cards can help but you want to be prudent.  Maybe next month will be a more cash rich time.  Heck, this is So Cal, it's summertime year-round!  Right!?!

Friday / Payday / Fashion

Do I really want the marigold skirt?  You can get a 3/4 sleeve sweater set to go with it. 

It's been such a cool summer; my building is kept at cooler temperatures.  Is this a practical purchase at this time?

I don't want to be as large as I currently am next summer.  Will this be a cost effective purchase in the longer run?

Don't I have better things to worry about?  Lands' End is having a sale after all.

California Prisons

In California there is a large number of people in prisons (too busy to research the number, so I'm believing the media and the maps that show these prisons.)  And apparently, prisons cost a lot of money to maintain.  One recent radio report said it's about $40K per person, which is higher than minimum wage earnings.

Now picture this, state leadership wants to release people early and put them into some type of home detention. 

1. If these people are at home, where are the those homes?

2. Who will support them?

3. How do they make a living to pay the considerably less than $40K that is needed to keep them alive?

4. What are the costs of the people who need to check up on them?  (And there are always these people.)

5. If they are "safe" enough to be home, why do they need to be detained in the first place?

The first Survivor survivor was/is in prison for tax evasion.  Does he have the money to pay the fines and past due taxes?  Does he have money to pay for his prison up-keep?  Should he be or have been on home detention? 

How many people are in US prisons compared to Russia and Chinese prisons?  Can we know how many are citizens of the imprisoning country and how many are not?  What do you think about the Lockerbie terrorist and his compassionate leave from a Scottish prison?

I guess I have a lot of questions.  Maybe I need a Question Thursday!

Sleepy, Tired

I am so ready for my nap!  I've been tired since 5 AM when I first woke and now, it's considerably later, and I'm even more tired.  There's lots of things to keep me occupied all day long but my eyes look like I've just come off of a major bender.  I might as well use the eye lash growth stuff if I look like I need a "screen", if you know what I mean.

What do you do to jump start yourself?  Don't mention coffee, it give me heartburn!  I just figured that out, or rather, that little indication of old age just showed itself.  Darn, it's a bitch to get old!

Mucho Funny for Older Folks and Dogs, no disrespect

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Happy Monday

I didn't learn anything this weekend.  How sad! What should I focus on learning this week?

While I think about that, let me tell you about Ruby.  Ruby is from GA, she's on one of those "women's networks" and she weighs 350 pounds.  But there's been times in her life that she's weighed around 700 pounds.  She's sharing her personal life for all to see and as a motivation for herself.

Pkin, Mr. Self-Reliance, doesn't like watching her.  I'm a bit unsure; though it's very much a soap opera, I'm wondering if I'll get inspired.  Ruby's next show will explore surgery.  She's lost about 150 pounds with diet, exercise and a therapist, and she's tired of it taking so long.  I'll tell you what happens.  Also, if any knows about her lost memories, please let me know.

What I've Learned This Week

I read "thinner" online.

My family believes in assigning blame and therefore responsibility.

The things I learned from wiser older women are easily forgotten but really are good advice.*

That it is more true than ever that "what you do shouts so loud, I cannot hear what you are saying."

Pkin is a seal.

*Some of the things older wiser women tried to teach me:

1. Stand up for yourself, but choose your timing wisely.
2. If you look good you'll feel good.
3. Align your loyalties with care, look long run.
4. Patent leather shoes are year-round and go with almost everything.
5. Have extra clothes in your car, desk drawer.  You never know when the situation will change or you will make a mess.