And yes...way past morning coffee.
Another week complete. It's Friday!
Halloween over and Fall inching its way out the door. Those up the EC doing what they do best...picking themselves up...extending a hand to one another...and putting one foot in front of another. Carrying on. Some beautiful stories of man's humanity to man coming from New York and New Jersey this week. Makes you proud to be an American. They've canceled the Marathon which in light of the still severe devastation, is probably a good call.
And a bit magical as Lucy (...the elephant...) who has stood on the Jersey Shore forever...it STILL standing.
Just as amazing Governor Chris Christie's endless compliments of President Obama's handling of Hurricane Sandy and how both Christie and The President have worked together for days to "solve" the problem. Get the cleanup in motion. Christie may well end up being the GOP's best hope (thusfar) in 2016. Say what you will...Christie is a refreshingly straight shooter.
Sandy handing a tough break to Mitt Romney only a week before the election. Especially after comments about doing away with FEMA beforehand...and of course Christie (and Mayor Bloomberg) who have both spoke glowingly of President Obama's handling of the crisis. And Rush Limbaugh and part of the lunatic fringe who have now started attacking Governor Christie for speaking the truth. Former Mayor Guiliani...joining in the political fray...perhaps to offset the Christie " ...presidential pat on the back..." by calling for The President's resignation over the Libya attack. A shameless move at this point, in my opinion. New Yorker's?
Personally, this cooperation between parties is what I expect from my elected officials. They are not hired to serve their party. They are hired to serve their citizens...all of them.
It gets things done.
It's good for the Country.
It's the way things used to be. Back when you could disagree with a fellow's politics, but still put political party aside for the good of the Country.
This week's book? Finished a re-read of Bram Stoker's Classic: Dracula. Seemed appropriate. Halloween and all. It had been awhile. Apparently I had forgotten how tedious a read it really was. Excruciating. By the end I wanted to drive the Holly stake through its cover (and possibly sever Mr. Stoker's head...filling his mouth with garlic), although I have to believe my local librarian and friend, Lisa, would have harsh words for me if I followed through. Won't be reading this again in THIS lifetime...or with any luck...the next. Give me Stephen King tales anytime.
Halloween was wonderful...filled with grands and treats...and way way too much chocolate :)
Looking forward to next week's election with the same gusto that Paula Dean has for butter. Only three more days!
Will catch you after voting...
