01 May 2006

I have Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, and Boulder City pictures but just haven't had any time to do anything with them yet. I'm off tomorrow so maybe then. I also have wallpapering to do as well as yard work, so maybe not.

Over time, I learned to really like Schenectady. Besides getting our bond rating back to investment grade, many other things make me proud.

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03 May 2006

Project of the year--done--my favorite thing is the new ceiling. OK, the red flowery wallpaper is gone also and that may really be my favorite part. But the fake tile is replaced with wainscoting and that may be my favorite part. Whatever, I think I'll go break it in. More pics here.

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05 May 2006

I knew my allergies were worse this year than I can remember and now I see that pollen is worse than it's been in years. I have no doubt. And though meager, I have posted some of the pictures we took on our trip to Las Vegas. The trip was much better than the pictures.

And The Dixie Chicks are back and rock n' like only they can.

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08 May 2006

I love planting flowers and working in the yard. All the color is glorious. What I don't like is mowing and planting grass and digging in the dirt to loosing it up so the grass will hold and watering every day so the grass will grow, and after today, it better grow.

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10 May 2006

It behooves me to obsess over American Idol. I don't know why. I will say it again, I hate reality TV but I must watch this show and this year I've even been voting the last several weeks. Redial...redial...redial. I must vote for Elliott. They're all so good I wouldn't be disappointed if any of them win, but Elliott is so talented and so nice and hot to boot. But then so is Chris. I predicted the final four in February and had two of them down. I think Elliott is safe again tonight. In fact, I don't think he'll be in the bottom two because that's how good he was last night.

I got a package together for my mom yesterday. I hate missing Mother's Day with her. That's really all she wants and she asks so little. I think next year I'm gonna make sure I'm there.

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10 May 2006...Later

I'm a great-uncle today. My nephew had a little baby boy named Clayton. When I lived with my brother, this is the kid I used to watch Pee Wee's Playhouse with as we danced around the house and sang in unison. Now he's a daddy.

Why aren't I a daddy? OK, maybe I won't go there just right now.

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13 May 2006

Today was mostly a do nothing day. I planted some flowers in the kitchen flower box because I've been anxious to do some spring planting for quite a while. I bought some more flowers but I just didn't feel like messing with them today. My sinuses are literally killing me and have been for the last week. I may end up going to the doctor on Monday if they don't get any better. I've taken everything there is over the counter.

I just wanted to say, I have the sweetest mom ever. I'll be doing inventory most of tomorrow so let me say it now. Happy Mother's Day, I love you and thank you for everything Mom.

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14 May 2006

I fell better today. I actually considered the fact that I had a brain tumor. I don't guess I do.

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20 May 2006

Finally, finally, I had time to so something for me, we had some time to do something for we.  After more than 60 brutal hours at work this week, we hit the road today, the mountains of Vermont to be more precise. After day after day of rain, the scenery was simply spectacular. We came upon a windmill farm that I'm sure simply discusses many people as the windmills stick out way above the trees. I found them simply beautiful as they spun in silence. A lot of them were covered with clouds while we were there but here are some great clear pictures.

I also got a chance to put out my big red planters I got last fall. I put hydrangeas in them and they are beautiful.

I said beautiful twice in this entry.

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23 May 2006

Dog in a bag, enough said.

After a month of rain and cold weather, it's finally starting to break. I've even had to switch back to long pants for the last several days but that ends today or tomorrow. I'm gonna plant some more flowers today that have been on the back porch for a couple of weeks and then go into work. I'll probably be wishing I wasn't at work.

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29 May 2006

First, is anyone besides me sick of the Geico commercials with the cavemen? I hate those spots. Go back to the gecko guys.

I'm really happy this month is almost over. This month at work has sucked really bad. I'm mentally drained and physically beat down. I've been sick with allergies the whole time except for a few days in the middle of the month. I've taken every pill under the sun, gone through an unbelievable amount tissue, and had a headache much of the time. For the past few days, though work is still crazy, I feel good. The sun is out and the heat has finally arrived.

My last Idol babble. You know I wanted Elliott to win so the last performance show was anticlimactic. However, the last show was from God. Elliott and Mary J. Blige, Prince, Live and Chris Daughtry, Paris was back kickin' it, Mandisa and Lisa were supreme, the other idols were belting out at their best, and the comedic performances were great. We had to look at Ace but after Meatloaf, it wasn't that bad. I hope not to look at Idol next year because I hate getting this hooked.

I'm watching Jarhead and it's Memorial Day. Don't forget to thank your veterans today. As much as this country can suck as still not everyone is created equal, it's better than almost all the others.

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30 May 2006

It's almost certain that Eliot Spitzer will be our next governor barring any unforeseen circumstances. I actually like a lot of what he says and I think he has a lot of integrity. After twelve years, George Pataki isn't going to run again. Most say he couldn't win again anyway which I don't understand because I kind of like the guy. His approval rating has falling to record low levels. Eliot Spitzer has personally expressed support of gay marriage but has to fight it in court because it's his job. It'll be interesting to see what happens when he gets elected.

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