Current Events: Mornings with the Salon

Below the cut is an interesting article about how the United States will still have control over Iraq's oil revenues after the June 30th cut off.

Though this isn't a new thought by any means, this is the first time I've verbalized it for the viewing pleasure of others. It strikes me that the neoconservatives in this country, and those that take a stance of "no holds barred" fighting against "terrorists" in other parts of the world have something in common with the extremists who terrorize us. They too feel an affront has been committed by us that is unforgivable. They have wanted us dead like many of us want them dead. I don't see how that is going to solve the problem, really.

Some people get so angry and frightened at the atrocities committed in this world. They are truly horrible events. However, reacting with hysteria is not going to solve the problem. And killing more people, to create more fear and anguish, isn't working for us, either.


( Raiding Iraq's piggy bank )

Day one of the 9:30 to 6pm schedule.

So far, I have to give a thumbs up to the 5 day work week. Not having to be at work until 9:30 is a huge plus. I woke up at 7am, piddle about, showered, made coffee and breakfast, piddle further.

I like it.

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On Friday, I received a little package in the mail.

On Monday, I took the appropriate steps and sent a reply back. It went out in the afternoon mail.

Yes, I sent my lifetime membership to:



Since I didn't donate $1000.00, my name won't show up on a plaque, or anything. But hey, that's alright. We don't want everyone to know that I believe in protecting our children, do we?

That would almost be like caring, or something.

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iTunes is serenading me with classical music.

Tonight's post work festivities featured a trip to the gym: cardio and upper arms were highlighted this fitness adventure. Then a trip to Costco to acquire my quarterly supply(at least) of toilet paper, as well as some nuts, pesto sauce (which I shall freeze into ice cubes and store for use in over time).

Now I must study. Then, if I'm a very good girl, in a few hours, I'll tap my City of Heroes vein. Yeah.

And now, back to (or bach to...har har) Bach and Orchestral Suite No.1 in C - Forlane. Ahhh, the relaxation. Where's my ascot and smoking jacket?