Which is worse?

Would you rather be a sensitive person who feels pain when witnessing the suffering of others, or a non-feeling person who doesn’t?

Where are we going, and why are we in this handbasket?

I am trying to remind myself that the times we are in are in flux - as change is the only "permanent" thing there is.

I am sure this is not the only time in US history in which there was such divisiveness, but it seems like the people elected to serve us have simply forgotten who their constituents truly are, IMHO.

Corporations are people? No, they are not. Not even close. Corporations are an important part of our economy and have value, but to place that value equal to that of an actual human being is ridiculous.

I just want things to be more fair. Even one of the most wealthy people on Earth, Warren Buffet, wants things to be more fair. Not socialist - FAIR. The distribution of wealth in the US and the world is too off kilter. I don't believe in handouts, but is it asking too much for those with the most to pay taxes like everyone else? (Perhaps a flat tax rate for all?) I am not saying the rich should pay more than their fair share.

Just fair. Of course, I am sure my definition of "fair" may not be the same as others'. (Sigh.)

Jim Thome

I am thrilled that I was watching the Twins game yesterday. They won (which is always nice), but I also got to witness Jim Thome's 599th and 600th home runs live (on TV).

I have not always liked to hear that Jim Thome was up to bat... then again, he used to play against the Twins for many years. I always respected him, but feared him when he would bat against us.

Then he became a Twin - hurray! Now I would drop whatever I was doing to watch his at-bats. Not just because he was inching his way to home run number 600, but just because he could do damage to the opposition's defense.

I believe in my heart of hearts that Jim Thome got to this incredible milestone honestly (unlike Sosa, Bonds, or even perhaps Rodriguez). So, IMHO, Thome is the fifth player to reach 600, not the eighth.

Hurray Jim Thome! Thanks for showing us how to hit 'em out with class.

Has it been over a year?

Yes, I am a terrible blogger. I admit it. I've got some catching up to do!

Here's a summary of the past year:

• I got a contract position writing and editing at the Really Big Bank (yes, the same Really Big Bank that eliminated my position). Hey - I would have laid me off too - it was a business decision and I have absolutely no ill will.




• The Husband and I went to London in September 2010 to celebrate a major milestone anniversary. Quite a lovely town, this London! Great pubs too.




• Our beautiful Monti passed away in November. Kidney disease, just like his sister Beau. Sadness. Monti was the one who loved (and needed) attention. So un-catlike, but fun just the same.




• In March 2011, we were ready to adopt again. Enter Sam and Stella, our new kitties! They were abandoned in a vacant apartment (people can really suck sometimes!). They are quick to purr and fun to watch. They are one month apart (Sam's the elder) and he'll turn one year old around late September or early October. Sam is the orange cat and Stella is the dark striped cat.

I'll try not to wait another year before posting again!