it's monday!

This is the happiest I have been to be back at work on a Monday in a long time. It's probably because I don't have to work extra for a DVD Release Party. And things are coming together nicely for the next one. And despite a pretty fun party Saturday night, it wasn't such a stellar weekend. I have alot of life-sustaining errands to get out of the way this afternoon: grocery shopping, laundry, calling insurance companies and doctor's offices. I'll have about 4 hours to complete these tasks and I gotta say I'm on top of things. I'm pretty much living for getting these things done so I can put on some warm flannel, curl up on my couch and knit.

Speaking of....fuscia leg warmers are finished! If I was all technologied out I'd post a picture. I heart them. Muchly. They are so warm and cozy. I've already started a second pair in a much less offensive gray. I know I should really start working on some Christmas projects (!!!), but I don't have the yarn I need to do that and I do have the yarn I need to make me some more legwarmers.

I'm going to get the yarn I need today. For Christmas projects. Really.

Barak Obama said he "might" run in 2008. Now you know how much I hate to criticize politicians, but I wouldn't have done it quite like this. He's currently out there promoting a book (reminiscent of Colin Powell in '94, anyone?) and nothing boosts book sales like speculation. Anyone who knows me knows that I think Obama should absolutely, positively, 100% run in 2008. But I would have waited. Clinton's got her self a cashstash that's pretty significant and waiting until full Hillary Fatigue sets in might have been more effective. Obamamania could fizzle out pretty quickly, I fear. I know he's going to take a hit because of his lack of national political experience. For all ye who dare say it, I have 3 letters for you: G.W.B.

The administration issued a stern statement to the Iraqi government: It's time you guys stood up and took some responsibility for the security situation. I'm going to walk you through this as if you are an idiot, G.W.B. You invaded a sovereign nation. You toppled it's government. You destroyed it's infrastructure. You did this alone because everyone else in the world thought that this was a very bad idea. You are now left with a more dangerous situation than when you invaded. You foolishly keep using sweeping statements like "stay the course" and "we won't cut and run." You've lost. Everyone knows this. The insurgents know it. The American people know it. The rest of the world knows it. And I think that deep deep deep down inside your little cold heart you know it too. I know that when the Iraqi P.M. starts begging you not to leave the guilt starts setting in. It should. I hope you spend the rest of your life regretting just about every decision you've made during your presidency. But now is not the time to let your ego and your pride and your guilt get in the way . Get. Out. Now.

Kenny Rogers is my new hero. And smudge or no smudge, the Cardinals still couldn't hit what he was throwing their way.