It's been awhile

I haven't been able to post in quite some time due mostly to a lack of ideas and energy to write more than one sentence. I might be able to muster up a disjointed paragraph or two today. Readers will need a short attention span and no desire to make any connections or receive any points. There will be none.

First, I was irate yesterday after reading an article in the newspaper. A catholic bishop whose name I don't care enough about to go back and note relayed the pronouncement that in Columbus its churches and schools were not to support Komen because some of the money supports abortion (planned parenthood) and stem-cell research. Never mind that the cause also supports cancer research. We need to make sure we don't inadvertently support any organizations that may teach people how to avoid unwanted pregnancies. And we certainly wouldn't want anyone to use OUR money to find a cure for any genetic diseases. If cancer research suffers so be it. When you're right your right. Chalk up another win for the Columbus diocese.

Second, am I anti-social? This is a question I have been struggling with lately. Pretty sure the answer is yes and no. It really depends. Am I anti-social with neighbors? Most assuredly yes in terms of our neighborhood dynamic. I enjoy a few cookouts throughout the year and drinking a couple of beers. I think it's great if our kids play together. Where I draw my social line is in my personal involvement. I want contact with the neighbors and I want the kids to play but I do not want to stand out in the street every day with other adults watching the kids play. Is this bad? My husband handles the socializing on our street. And as for adult relationships my friend card was filled to maximum capacity (5) many years ago. I think some of us have a lower tolerance for idle chitter chatter. Hopefully I am not seen as rude of inconsiderate due to my inabilities to play nice.

Third, school is about to begin again. Can. not. wait. A house full of grouchy and/or bored folks is really starting to get to me. That's all on that.

Fourth, who is that Michelle lady thinking of running for president? Is she for real? And aren't there ANY women who might consider running that are not socially ultra conservative? Maybe the press got that subservient comment wrong but I looked that word up and it really doesn't mean respect or mutual respect or any such thing. Yikes.