Mother's Day 2006

There is no one else like a mother. Being the vessel that grows and brings forth life into our world is a most amazing thing. My mother raised me and gave me the skills to make my way on my own, which is a serious task indeed. Toiling day after day to ensure I had what was required to maintain my health and develop my abilities. My mother's tasking was never over, after I grew to adulthood and left home, she took a job and essentially adopted her younger co-workers. Thus she was Grandma to many of them. I lost my mother a year and a half ago. The only regret I truly have is that my job often took me away for lengthy periods of time and I wish I had chosen another means to make a living. That would have allowed more time as an adult to spend with her. Anyway, I hope my mother is doing well where she is and I miss her terribly. Happy Mother's Day, Mom.

Current Events

This whole issue about domestic spying is quite the controversy. I believe the government has to do whatever it takes to protect us from another attack. Most of us are uncomfortable with too much prying into our personal lives, but also desire maximum protection for our nation. It is a juggling act to attempt to achieve both, but they both are necessary. I don't really have a problem with the program, as long as congress continues to watch what the program is doing and how they are managing the data they collect.

This Week

It's been forever since I last wrote, at least it seems that long. Made my trip to Boston, wonderful place and lots to see. Missed the Red Sox game, the rain put that fire out. Did make it to Bunker Hill, interesting because I had been reading "1776" recently and a portion of the book dealt with the siege of Boston, a pivotal moment in our nations history. Met up with some friends I haven't seen in a long time and was able to walk around town on a nice sunny day, how wonderful was that. School work has been going okay, almost halfway completed with Research and Evaluation II, more statistics...Exciting, huh? Actually statistics is quite interesting and more applicable than most people realize. I am enjoying class, however, I can't wait to get back to something I can write about that does not involve numbers.

Side bar, was out cutting the lawn this afternoon, got started late and had to finish with the lights on my riding mower lit. Never had to do that before. I was a little worried that the neighbors would be upset over mowing so late in the day, but that's probably better than leaving the grass uncut. It was getting really tall and only because I had been off to Boston all week.

Well, I will stop writing for now, perhaps tomorrow I can write something more interesting than this trivial nonsense about cutting the grass. See you soon.