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The truth is hard to recognize when you’ve been in Washington for 16 years.
I watched the Gubernatorial Debate this weekend.
And goober could not be a more accurate description of Governor Rick Perry.
I freely admit that I’ve never watched a political debate. 1) I think the arguing is petty and childish and I don’t understand why candidates don’t get this, 2) I don’t think good speakers necessarily make good leaders, and 3) I just don’t care that much. But, through the grapevine of my house, I heard some interesting things about Medina, and so I watched it.
Here’s a list of what I think:
1) I’m convinced that Rick Perry is actually George W. Bush in disguise. Seriously, this man is a moron of the highest order. Why is he bragging that 1,000 people are moving to Texas daily? This number of people actually strikes fear in my heart, and not only because I’m afraid most of these people are illegal Mexicans. I don’t want Texas to be one giant city.
2) I remember Perry making a point/dig that the ladies on stage didn’t really understand agriculture/rural life because only he spent his life on a farm/ranch. This struck me as odd because the multi-hundred acre ranch that Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson used to live on and just sold is literally right down the street from my folks. Excuse me, Perry.
3) It’s just plain stupid that politicians have to answer questions a certain way. Hutchinson may be pro-life in her personal life, but it’s obvious by her question dodging that she just isn’t willing to make a stand. I hadn’t thought about other states being “safe havens” for abortions, and she may or may not have a point about that. But when someone asks you point blank if you would repeal Row v. Wade, just say yes or no.
4) Hilarious that Perry didn’t know about that life support/medical treatment thing that was put into effect while he was Lt. Governor. Even more hilarious that the student questioning him pointed that out.
5) I hope Texas is tired of Perry.
6) I also hope Texans like the idea of not having property tax (Medina).
7) And honoring the Texas Constitution (Medina).
8) And carrying guns (Medina).
Though, I thought Medina made an interesting point by saying that she “observes the law” by not carrying her weapon as concealed or into grocery stores, etc. In addition to making me think about observing laws that aren’t/should not be laws, her answer was straight forward and honest.
I think the last time I was not busy was in 2003, shortly before I started quilting. Hobbies take up time. Especially hobbies that you want to morph into jobs so that you love what you do and you wake up every morning and you want to do it, and it’s awesome, and you don’t mind staying until 10 at work because – HEY – work is still in your home and you can still potty train your 8 week old puppy at the same time!
Some day, that will be me.
I worked for a fabric artist two years ago. She did that. Married, raised 2 boys, studio in her back yard, cooks dinner, helps with homework, and when that’s over, there still a little bit of creation to finish in there, so she goes back.
Anyway.
My resolutions this year are:
1) Pay my bills on time.
2) Potty train a dog.
This dog had his first vet check up this morning. We were first there because Mo gets me up at 6:45, because I make him sleep until 6:45 during the week and he doesn’t understand that Saturday means crawl in the bed with mommy and DON’T WEE ON THE SHEETS and stay in bed where it’s warm for another 5 hours, please. So after poking Mochi in the eye with a sharp brush, stepping on his Grinch-like foot, and letting him fall off the couch onto the wood floors, and somehow I was sure diarrhea was a consequence of one of those things. But, he’s fine. He weighs 1.5 lbs and does not have worms.
Of course, after the diarrhea, I knew he had worms. Of course! Here’s something you don’t need to know about me. I am terrified of getting worms. In fact, before I went GF, my stomach made all manner of noises constantly and I was just sure that I had a tapeworm in me. One that moves all around in my body. Now it’s lying dormant or dead.
I’m just going to go out on a limb and say neither of us has worms. Phew. Now that’s out there.
In other news, my Mom had a big birthday recently and I got her wine colored, insulated coveralls. I bought my mom COVERALLS. With insulation. Two years ago, the only coveralls in the house were gray and flimsy and my dad was not allowed to leave the yard to got Home Depot with them still on his person. My mom now owns 3 pairs.
ps. Also, I wrote this post after taking my sleeping pill. Please forgive my mistakes.