$10,000 to Witness History

My brother lives in Washington DC and said people are desperate to find a place to stay in DC for the inauguration events. He said people are paying up to $10,000 for a place to stay! He is considering renting out his house and staying with me for a few days. I just can't believe people are willing to pay so much. I know it's history in the making, but that is a lot money for a place to stay for 3 or 4 days. I hope he does it though because he may give me part of it.

Wordless Wednesday - Nap Time

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Veterans Day

Leaf Watch 2008

Fall is one of the most wonderful times of the year for my cat Manny. He LOVES watching the leaves fall. He will sit by the windows for hours looking straight up and follows the leaves all the way down to the ground. Then when they blow around on the deck, his tail gets all swishy like he is going to attack them. I realize this may sound stupid, but it is really one of the cutest things he does. He's not a smart cat, but he is endearing and he enjoys the little things in life.

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Let It Snow

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am ready for it to snow. Since we moved here the snow has caused me a lot of anxiety....mostly around driving in it and shoveling the driveway, both of which I hate. I've gotten used to driving in snow (4WD helps), but I still don't like shoveling the driveway. I wish there were some kids around here who wanted to make some money. I would gladly pay someone to do it. There are lots of kids...just none of them seem to need any money. I prefer it to snow on the weekends though so I can stay in my pajamas and eat pancakes all day.

Proposition 8

I am not one to talk to the masses, or even my co-workers, about my political views, but I feel like I need to speak up. I am greatly disappointed and saddened by California passing Proposition 8. I don't live there anymore, but plan on returning one day. I have always been proud to call California "home" and thought the people were more open in their thinking. Moving to Virginia has greatly opened my eyes to how closed minded some people are in this country. Someone very close to me is gay and I have met only 3 people in this state that I have felt comfortable enough to tell. I believe in equal rights and letting everyone live the life they want to live as long as they do not hurt anyone. I cannot believe the same people who voted for a minority president voted to ban gay marriage. Marriage gives two people certain rights that nothing else does. Telling a couple that because they are the same sex they cannot have these rights is discrimination. I expected the gay marriage ban to pass to other states, but not in California.

Get Out and VOTE!

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Stop Calling!

I am so sick of the political phone calls. We don't answer our phone unless we are expecting a call since usually it is someone trying to sell something. We get 2 or 3 calls a day from political campaigns and I'm sick of it. I wish the do not call registry applied to political campaigns as well. At least it will be done in a few days.