Summer is quickly passing us by. I can’t believe school starts in about 2 weeks. Ben and the kids are anxious to go back and I’m sad because I have to wait until January. I’m so jealous of everyone getting their books and supplies. Ben hasn’t had a break so I’ve watched him do homework all summer. Now Tiff is starting with her homework. And I have nothing to do. I started reading Anna Karenina which is keeping me busy, but I’m aching for textbooks. I love school too much.
I’m officially licensed now which means I can legitimately start working. I’ve applied for a few jobs and I have one interview on Friday. I’m not sure exactly what I want to do in my field so it’s hard to apply for something. All the available jobs are in mental health which I’m really not keen on. I’ll just keep looking and see what happens. I’m sure I will start looking more seriously once schools out. The idea of actually working in an office frightens me. I know I can do it, but it will be weird to have a boss and everything. The paychecks won’t be bad though…
Ben and I were talking last night about how the heat is starting to get to people. Look at these headlines:
Authorities search for man who may have abducted woman, children
Fee versus Tax
The Taxpayers League of Minnesota and Rep. Matt Entenza actually agree on something, while Gov. Pawlenty is still playing with the semantics.
“There is no question with the Health Impact Fee you are really talking about
Are all those Elk River Republicans turning Green or is this article about the ultimate in suburban selfishness. I thought I would feel sorry for the residents but I don’t. I think they are over-reacting because the want their “view” back. Yikes!
From Wellstone Action:
Please save the date of Sunday, September 25, 2005 to join us for the dedication of the Wellstone Memorial and Historic Site in Eveleth Minnesota.
On six acres of wooded land, the site will be a place of commemoration and reflection where people can learn about Paul and Sheila’s life and work. We hope that this helps people remember the spirit and ideals of the friends we lost that day.
The design for the Memorial is meant to preserve the site’s beautiful natural setting with minimal environmental impact. Some materials and labor are being donated to keep the overall cost to just $250,000. Work on the site started in June and will be completed by the dedication date, September 25th, 2005.
Because of generous support from thousands across the country, we’ve raised $220,000 which means we only have $30,000 to go. If you haven’t already, please consider making a special contribution to help us meet our goal.
Please help us complete this project to commemorate the life and work of Paul and Sheila Wellstone. Please click here to make a tax deductible donation!
To learn more about The Wellstone Memorial and Historic Site – click here.
Thank you so much,
Jeff Blodgett
Ben just found this site. I’m so excited to start reporting all those bad drivers out there!!!! I’m seriously going to carry paper and a pen everywhere I go. Oh Happy Day!!
Here’s a couple of interesting reads:
The kids are back. We picked them up on Friday and they seem to be happy to be home. It’s been a weird weekend. My Dad spent two days in the hospital and I have done nothing but read the new Harry Potter book. It was a good read, but I’m so sad. I need to find a more uplifting book to read. In the last two weeks or so, I have read nothing but sad books.
Yesterday, Ben and I dropped the kids off at his parents house. I was supposed to be on my way to Florida, but there was a last minute change in plans, so I am here and the kids are gone. We don’t pick them up until Friday which means I have five days of peaceful bliss. I woke up this morning expecting to hear them playing or fighting but there was nothing but silence. I think my ears are ringing because of the quiet. I want to get some major cleaning done before their return. Jaycie’s room is so messy and out of control so I’m tackling that one first. I’m also hoping to get some painting done too, but we’ll see how that goes.
Supreme Court Justice O’Connor Retiring…
Government shut downs to a vacancy on the Supreme Court all in one day! This is too much for me to handle. I’m completely freaking out that O’Connor is retiring. I was expecting Rehnquist. Now, if he does retire, Dubya will get two. There goes everything! I’m going to have to focus all my efforts on this. So much for getting a real job!