After a few weeks off, trying to understand Life the Universe and Everything I have come to the conclusion that Jimmy Buffett may have all of the meta-physical and philosophical advice I need at this point in my life.
“It's these changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes
nothing remains quite the same
with all of our running and all of our cunning
if we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.”
For those of you that are not Parrotheads or have not read/seen Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, let’s move on to the more mundane.
Governor Fletcher and the Merit Mess
I’m not even going to try to recap the last three weeks of this train wreck, the only thing I can say is that arrogant and ignorant is no way to go through life. However, most of this administration seems hell bent on doing just that.
There were a couple of interesting pieces in the Herald-Leader on Dan Druen. The first one dealt with an interview with Druen. The second piece was a background piece on Druen. The two together paint a picture of a man willing to walk over his mother, or yours, to get the job done.
Now this is a trait I admire in a middle line-backer, but not one I want to see in person making decisions that change people’s lives.
Water referendum
From the Herald Leader:
“Lexington voters can decide this fall whether the city should resume condemnation proceedings against Kentucky American Water, Fayette Circuit Judge Thomas Clark ruled yesterday.”
Three cheers for Tom Clark, a judge combining legal expertise and common sense.
My prediction is that RWE and its toadies will fight the referendum to the Supreme Court and loose. In November, at least 60% of the voters of Fayette County will vote for condemnation.
2006 Primary Election
Candidates of interest as listed by the Registry of Election Finance for the 2006 Primary
ANGEL, CAROL
SHERIFF – FAYETTE
The Religious Right
God save us from Pat Robertson, Fred Phelps and the rest of the Christian Taliban in this country. I wonder if we could convince Pat that Fred is really the President of Venezuela?
Truth in Advertising
In case anyone had any doubt, I’m a Democrat, running for the State House of Representative was a clue folks. Anyway, at the request of my friend David O’Neill, I ran for and won the Legislative District Chairman position in the 45th Legislative District.
So what does this mean? It means that I get to labor in a District that votes 70% to 75% Republican trying to get Democrats elected. One would think that getting thumped in a general election would have taught me not to do this sort of thing, guess I’m either a slow learner or a persistent SOB.
Personal Note
I recently made a purchase that has my Darling Daughter calling me “Mid-Life”. Now rapidly approaching 54 in the next couple of days I am probably a little past mid-life but I won’t quibble on the point.
Everyone needs a toy.
Here is mine.
The Religious Right
God save us from Pat Robertson, Fred Phelps and the rest of the Christian Taliban in this country. I wonder if we could convince Pat that Fred is really the President of Venezuela?
Truth in Advertising
In case anyone had any doubt, I’m a Democrat, running for the State House of Representative was a clue folks. Anyway, at the request of my friend David O’Neill, I ran for and won the Legislative District Chairman position in the 45th Legislative District.
So what does this mean? It means that I get to labor in a District that votes 70% to 75% Republican trying to get Democrats elected. One would think that getting thumped in a general election would have taught me not to do this sort of thing, guess I’m either a slow learner or a persistent SOB.
Personal Note
I recently made a purchase that has my Darling Daughter calling me “Mid-Life”. Now rapidly approaching 54 in the next couple of days I am probably a little past mid-life but I won’t quibble on the point.
Everyone needs a toy.
Here is mine.
If you see me, wave.
A final Parrothead thought:
“A piece of French bread
With which to wipe my bowl,
Good for the body.
Good for the soul.
It's a little like religion
And a lot like sex.
You should never know
When you're gonna get it next.
At midnight in the quarter or noon in Thibadeaux
I will play for gumbo
Yes, I will play for gumbo.”
