It's been an incredibly busy time, which further explains the lack of posts. Between insane end of the year work in the payroll department, finishing my Associates' degree in Liberal Arts, fending off boredom and frustration in my Paralegal courses, and dealing with numerous other demands on my time, I haven't had any time at all to post anything. So, I'm going to take a moment to give some more random thoughts.
Pakistan: If anyone thinks that the governments of this world can make things better in the long run, just look at what's going on. Someone assassinates Bhutto for whatever reason, and they think that it makes things better for them. How? In the end, violence begets violence and that region is already close to exploding.
Baseball and HGH: Boy, Roger Clemens is in a spot. He says he's innocent of the use of human growth hormones. But if he sues, then he can be deposed, which means that they can ask him any number of questions under oath. You just know he doesn't want to do that. But then, Pete Rose opens his big yap and says that these players have brought shame to the game. Really, Pete? And your gambling on baseball while you were a manager was ... what? Good? Less harmful? Shut up, Pete. You still need to learn that prized behavior, humility. As for the problem itself, there's no way to go back and look for people to punish. It won't work. And Selig can't go on a witch hunt without pointing four fingers back at himself, and another finger at the Players' Union. Just admit it was a problem, that a large number of players did it, start testing for it and punishing users now, and don't let it happen again. That's your only option that makes sense.
The Primaries: Boy am I glad that I don't have any part in the political matters in this country. I have to admit, though; the humor possibilities are endless.
The Spears Family: Go away. I beg you. Just go away and take Lindsay and Paris with you. (Side note: the mothers' book on parenting skills just moved from the "how to" section to the "science fiction" section of your local Borders.)
Writers' Strike: Does anyone really miss network television? And when are they going to stop calling shows "reality" series? Do any one of these idiotic shows even remotely resemble reality? Besides, I don't think the general public deserves good television if they didn't give Studio 60 on Sunset Strip a fair chance. What a loss. If you haven't done so, rent it on Netflix or just go buy it. Quality television at its best. Aaron Sorkin, on behalf of the viewing public, I apologize. Please bring us another great series, but this time put it on a cable channel that will appreciate it. (Just not HBO...I don't subscribe to it.)
That's all for now. I'll try to check in again soon, if anyone really cares. And if anyone reads this, please drop me a comment. I'd love to read your thoughts.
