Soapbox Derby

Tomorrow is the big day. No, not THAT big day but the day of the yard sale. We've spent most of the afternoon in preparation and I ran a couple of errands for it today as well. Considering I won't really be making any money, I'm not sure why I was involved other than to support my woman, Ragged Around the Edges (and Slightly in the Center, Too). In case you didn't know, that was her full online identity, but we had to shorten it for time constraints. At any rate, at the crack of dawn, we'll be up selling crap to people who already have too much crap but can't pass up a bargain on crap or are too cheap to buy crap at the Wal-mart. My participation in this will be minimal from here on out...at least I hope. I just want to sleep. Izzie puked all night last night, so neither Ragged nor I slept much. I did get in a 45 minute nap today, so I'm not hurting quite as badly.

So, Sarah Palin. What do you say? At first I thought McCain was crazy for choosing her. Now I realize it was in fact quite smart. She appeals to so many groups of people it's ridiculous. I won't be voting for her or McCain or in fact any Republican, but strategically she was a good choice. Of course, she will be shredded in the media and public opinion over the next couple of months. I can't help but think if she thinks teaching abstinence and nothing else is still a good idea, but that's just me. On a superficial note, I have the same query as David Letterman who asked if she looks like a model for Lens Crafters. Yes, Dave, she do. She looks like a naughty secretary or the high school teacher that strips at night. Like I said, those are my shallow thoughts, so sue me.

Working for a government has given me a litle bit of insight into political BS and I became disgusted with the whole thing a long time ago. I just want someone to tell the truth and do what they say they are going to do and try to help everyone and NOT try to force their morality on others and limit their rights. I'm not sure we'll ever get that. At least I have no faith that we will. I pray that whoever gets it will do something. We are hurting as a country in lots of ways. The list is long and everyone's concerns needs to be addressed. I said EVERYONE's. Not just white or rich or evangelical but everyone's. And for goodness sake, if nothing else, get us out of this war.