Hello on Sunday Morning

Dear Friends,

You might think that I make this stuff up, but our Saturday went as planned.
I was going to do some yard work after my walk, but when you are retired, you have a tendency to procrastinate, which I did.

Linda never made it to Lenox for the "Apple Squeeze". Her friend called and canceled, and Linda decided to do a little fall changeover. By this I mean she entered a few of the multiple plastic buckets, which we use for storage, and located some fall like sweaters.
She can't go today because the rain has started to fall, and it is no fun doing the "Apple Squeeze" events in a pouring rain.

Our house party went well last evening. The "Red Meat" was in abundance. The host grilled some luscious steaks, and lamb chops. The hostess made some of her famous scalloped potatoes. I brought some healthy grilled vegetables.
We had a cake for dessert, and sang the "Happy Birthday" song for Linda.
We verbally solved all the problems in the world. We discussed religion, and whether there is life after death. We discussed whether Mary Magdalene was at the last supper as a companion to Jesus. Before we knew it, it was close to 11 PM until we headed home.

Politics -- Quiet this weekend.

Social Calendar -- My friend is picking me up at noon, and we are heading off to a Pub which carries the 1 PM Patriot Game. How long we will stay depends on how well the Patriots play.
Linda and a girlfriend might do a little recreational shopping while us husbands are watching football. I heard them talking about some coupons which must be used by the end of the day on Sunday.

Sports -- My Red Sox got their butt kicked once again. The bright spot was that Dice K pitched a pretty good game for the Red Sox. The Yankees looked awesome beating up the Red Sox. The Yankees are looking like they could win the World Series.

Observation -- During our discussions last evening, we got to talking about politics and politicians. My friends really think / believe that politicians are corrupt. I think that most people elected to political office have good intentions. I believe that most people do go into politics thinking that they can make a difference. When the lobbyists come knocking at their door throwing campaign dollars, paying for a vacation junkets, etc. for voting a particular way on a particular issue, it must be difficult to say "No". As an example, one of our State politicians has been against having Casinos in Massachusetts, especially since there are two right over the border in Connecticut. Well, the other day, the Politician came out publicly, and said that he changed his position, and that he was now in favor of having Casinos in our State. Even if the politician didn't receive lobbyists funds, I would bet something happened like a promise of something that will be done in the district which he represents, repairs to roads and bridges, etc. Maybe the Casino will be constructed in his district? Does this make the Politician a corrupt one? I think that it is perfectly okay to make politics a career. I am not in favor of term limits.

Well, I have to do some quiet chores after reading the newspapers.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad