The beard is toast!

If I ever have to go into hiding I have many possible disguises.

The Truth About Cats

I've always had a cat. When I was 2yrs old we lived out in the Tucson Mountians with nary another person around. My cat was my only companion (not to mention my intellectual equal!). This story is a reminder of why I'm a cat person.

Wisconsin Sickos

The debate in America is coming to a head and I've had numerous discussions with people regarding the potential consequences of converting to government run health care. It seems that we may not have to wait much longer to see the plan in action. Wisconsin's Democratic governor and senate have already passed legislation for such a plan which has been thus far rebuffed by the Republican run House. See the whole story here, but basically it will cost the average Wisconsin worker $510 more per month while becoming a haven for people who want free health care (you don't have to be employed to receive benefits) and driving out workers who can do the same job and save a big chunk of their check.

Birthday....continued

I just got the pictures from my birthday outing at La Paloma. Resorts are way cool. This one is at the base of the foothills and overlooks the city. We spent most of our time at the pool area which included about 4 pools and 2 spas that I saw. It also has a water slide!! I wasn't even the oldest person on it! One of the pools has a water fall into it and I'm pretty sure it is actively cooled. It took a little time to get in but it was really refreshing to get out of the hot sun. It was a really fun time. Can't wait to do it again!

Dentista

I just got done at the dentist. It was the first time in the last 4yrs that I had my teeth cleaned (sick I know). Fortunately I was cavity free. I am convinced after being there that the creators of horror movies like Saw received all of there inspiration in the dentist office.

I've always heard that you are never supposed to pick your teeth with sharp objects but the first thing they pull out at the dentist office is a tray full of sharp hooks. Can anyone explain that. I mean, it's like the NRA telling people that guns are bad! Dana got some numbing cream. Her insurance must be better because I didn't get that treatment. I'm glad it's over. Hopefully we'll find good dental care in Ireland.

Strawberry photos

Strawberry, AZ

We've been trekking around in the White Mountains area in a small town called Strawberry, AZ. I have yet to actually see any strawberries, though I did see some strawberry ice cream. Yesterday we took a little trip to a creek that was downstream of some hot springs (that we found out were "clothing optional"). The creek was NOT hot, but considering that even here it has been in the 90's it was refreshing. The exciting part was not the aqua blue water in the middle of Arizona, but the drive. It was a one lane road (ONE lane, not one lane each way) that was on the side of a mountain with a drop of about 500ft and no guard rails. Dana was white knuckled the whole way. It was really fun and beautiful. Pictures from the whole trip will be posted soon.