An Unpaid Political Announcement

As you may know, I am completely apolitical. I hate politics and refuse to have anything to do with them. So, in order for me to have a comment on something political, it has to have been unavoidable and really pushed my buttons.

We have a Senator running for re-election here in Arizona. Let's call him John. He has an ad on the radio that makes me very angry and I just needed to air my grievance. The ad states that this Senator is leading the fight against the President. Since when did we elect officials to "fight" the President? To disagree with, to negotiate with, to propose to, to work with, but to fight? I am sick and tired of the complete lack of respect we have (starting at the top) for the office of the President. If our elected officials go to Washington with the attitude that they are there to fight, how can we expect any sort of useful legislation? Why can't we all just get along? And give respect where it is due even if we disagree?

OK, Here's the Deal...

Because I have been out of work since the end of December, you might think that I would be a blogging fool, but alas, I have not been so inclined for some reason. I guess I have been somewhat busy with visits to Utah and visits from Utah. In any case, I guess I may still have a few more posts in me.

So, back to wallpaper... The wallpaper of my "raising family" years is also very colorful. There is actual wallpaper that I lovingly picked out and helped to hang in all four of our homes. Easter dresses, many of which I made, are part of the wallpaper. Dancing children and school busses are there. Four sets of baby blankets and wedding dresses are found along with piles of dirty dishes and laundry. Love notes scrawled in crayon and handmade macaroni and toothpick Christmas ornaments are included. Bugs in jars on the kitchen counter and tadpoles frolic. Many giggles and much singing in the car are sprinkled throughout. Trips to Disneyland and St. George are mixed in with fun at Grandma's house and playing with cousins. Skinned knees and broken hearts can be seen if you look closely. Four happy girls (three blonds and one brunette) who have occasional squabbles are featured prominently.

This wallpaper seems to be more of a watercolor where everything runs together to form a lovely picture when viewed from a distance. This wallpaper has many sounds and smells as well and I miss all of them with increasing intensity as the years pass. This wallpaper is as permanent and enduring as all the generations that will follow me.