News and random thoughts

1) Surgery on my shoulder on the 7th of October. I can't wait because I hate the grinding when I move it. It also sits high and to the front of where it should, so it hurts like a mother! Luckily, the doctor can do the arthroscopic surgery so, instead of a long ugly cut along the shoulder, I will have three small incisions that will heal to teeny little spots.

2) The engine fan, tires and brakes all went bad at once this week. So much for birthday money to play at the casinos next week.

3) Call me selfish, but please don't let another hurricane hit Florida until AFTER my trip to Miami! I am so looking forward to learning some new ways to be an advocate and I am also SO looking forward to walking on a beach without screaming for Danielle every two minutes. I know, she's my kid and I love her, but I need a break once and a while.

4) New GM is here and trying to make nice with me. I am civil, but drop the hints to him that I am not ever going to adore his short little self. Poor "GM Junior" is beside herself because the new boss isn't buying her BS.

5) Danielle is going to be a mouse in "The Nutcracker." She was disappointed that she didn't get to be an angel or one of the doll dancers. But she is having a good time pretending to be a mousie, sneaking about and making squeaking noises. We still have her tail from Halloween before last and the teacher said she can bring it in for rehearsals, so that will be more fun for her.

6) Danielle has also decided that she wants to try out for modeling again. I told her that she could, but there will be hundreds of other kids there, so don't get too worked up and hopeful. At one point, John Michael Powers thought she was cute enough to offer her a major discount. Maybe she'll get lucky with this one (Aquarian) - at no cost!

6) To rub it in, the medals are legit and those idiots who wanted them taken away can go away themselves.

7) Congress got backbone for once and are trying to reverse the stupid OT rules that Bush snuck in while they were in recess. Unfortunately, they also voted themselves another raise. Gee, I would be happy if I just got my COLAs when mandated.

8) Davey turns 44 tomorrow, so it's "twin" day. I turn 45 Monday.