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July 4, 2003

Happy 4th of July

I can't help noticing how much this country has changed in just the last few years. Anyone who had the temerity to question why this country was going to war was labled "un-American". Now we find out that we'd been lied to by this administration. Iraq had no "weapons of mass destruction". Our own government has fabricated lies to justify their actions. Lies like Private Lynch, lies like things are all hunky dorey. President Bush isn't satisfied with destroying Iraq and walking away, now he wants to take on Africa. The people of this country have to begin questioning his leadership.

I have always flown the flag of my country, and I've always been patriotic long before it was in vogue. But I feel that being a good American is more than just flying your flag. I feel every American must stand up for what is right, stand up for our rights of free speech to question leadership that has gone astray. More and more this administration reminds me of Hitler's regime. They tell you only what they want you to hear...whether it's the truth or not. (usually it's not!)

I love my country. But I'm afraid of the changes that are taking place. This administration would like nothing more than to strip you of your constitutional rights. Already the Bush administration has tried to make it legal to search your home without a warrant, and to gain access to your bank accounts without your permission. All this under the guise of finding terrorists. If this administration is allowed to pass these sweeping reforms to our basic constitutional rights our country as we know it will cease to exist. I urge you to become more informed, to write your Congressman & Senator, and to fight to preserve this country.

July 18, 2003

Normally my Mom takes care of me. She does the laundry and cooks. Together we do the dishes. For the past 2 weeks she's had Pneumonia, so things have been different. Her Asthma has been very, very bad. Just walking across the room tires her out, and leaves her gasping for air. So our jobs have reversed, and I've been taking care of her, doing the laundry, dishes, giving her breathing treaments 4 times a day, etc. I do draw the line at cooking. (lol) So we've either gotten take out when she's not up to eating out, or gone to a restaurant when she's feeling a little stronger.

Since we can only afford a house keeper twice a month I've been trying to dust on the "in between" weeks. I find that my Mom breathes better when the house isn't dusty. This morning I did 5 loads of laundry....we do her entire bedding once a week. While I was doing the laundry I dusted the house, cleaned chandeliers, gave Mom her breathing treatment, then cleaned up the breathing tubes etc. After that I put away our clothes, remade her bed, and collapsed. I really didn't think I was going to be able to get my shower and get dressed but I did....by sitting all the while I did both.

I'm hoping she gets stronger soon. I hate to see her feeling so miserable, and to be honest I don't know how much longer I can keep this pace up. I've been fortunate that I've been in a short remission. But at this rate I know it won't be long before I'm back to being bedridden, and unable to function again.

July 30, 2003

People never cease to amaze me. The other afternoon I went into Taco Bell for 2 drinks. As I stood behind this older couple I couldn't help but over hear their order, and the fight that resulted later. They placed their order, then began to fight with the guy behind the counter about the price. Seems the guy accidently placed their order wrong. He made it right, and they paid their $3.05. While they waited for their oder they perused the receipt. They once again complained they'd been charged too much. This time the manager came over, took a dollar bill out of the register and gave it to them. All this fighting over $3.05....for a meal for TWO people!! My God, how cheap! They finally went away.....still grumbling under their breath about not getting a senior citizen discount. For a minute I almost said to them, "if you can't afford $3.05 for a meal for two people you shouldn't be eating out." No one seems to be happy anymore, and everyone seems to want something for nothing. I've gotten to the point where I've gone from liking everyone, to hating most people on sight. (lol)

Down here there is always someone pan-handling for money on the street corners. Usually young men looking fit and able for work, holding cardboard signs wanting money. I said to my Mom the other day that I've noticed that all of the people begging for money are young white men, and or women. I've never in the 3 years I've lived here ever seen a minority begging for money. Kinda makes you wonder. I could understand their plight if work was non-existent, but it's not. Granted they're not $20 an hour jobs, but there ARE jobs out there. My lawn man has told me any number of times how he's always looking for workers. It's not glamorous work, and you will get your hands dirty, but it's money none the same.

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