Mary Schmidt Marketing Troubleshooter

No, I’ve not started drinking before noon (if you’re seeing this pop up early today) - I’m going to be out most of the day looking at houses (”You want HOW MUCH for this??”) But, never fear, I’m meeting some friends at the Martini Grille this evening and ‘toonis will (surprise!) be involved.

So, I’m leaving you with some random musings and time wasters for you to ponder as you imbibe the liquid of your choice this evening:

WARNING: In Friday’s posts, I talk about all kinds of things, including politics and religion. I may even get downright silly sometimes. Hey, it’s life. Let’s live it, talk about it, debate it and make a difference.

Musing #1: Wouldn’t be great if the news really reported - gee, I dunno - the news? Somehow, I don’t see Katie Couric changing things much. (Nothing against Ms. Couric, but I don’t think “serious” or “thought-provoking” when looking at her.) No wonder people are increasingly turning to Jon Stewart for their news. He actually talks about things like Global Warming, Iraq, the Israeli elections. And, he has a wide range of guests that he lets speak, from an Iraqi general to (shudder) Bill O’Reilly to John McCain. I find myself going there versus MSNBC, CNN or Fox most nights. Those news channels just keep beating the same stories to death. Now, I’m sure the Holloways are devastated and I sympathize, but really, do we need yet another hour every night on the poor girl? Ditto re the groom missing from the cruise ship and the Duke rape case. Would that Darfur got a tenth this much coverage of mass murder and rape.

Musing #2: Does the White House not get that we have this new-fangled thing called videotape? “I/We/He never said” can be immediately compared to all those tapes proving just the opposite. Say what you will about his motives or integrity, but I’m in awe of Scott McClellan. He just keeps going, and going, and going. Of course, his family may not share his commitment or views. His Mom is, after all, running as the Progressive candidate for Governor in Texas (against GOP incumbent Rick Perry.) Me? I’d vote for Kinky if I still lived in Texas.

Musing #3: I admit, I’ve not read much of the legislation or political palavering about immigration. But, I was born and raised in southern New Mexico, spent another 13 years living in Texas. And, I read a lot. (however, unlike Mr. Cruise I don’t feel this makes me the expert.) So, here’s my thought: once again we’ve fallen down the political/partisan speak rat hole. Homeland security should be about securing the borders, which means the ports and every border, not just the one with Mexico. I’m far less concerned about Mexicans coming here to take those terrific manual labor jobs from us than I am about people being able to bring in things like bombs and chemical weapons. Our port security is a joke, and the borders are really, really long - a wall isn’t going to do much.

When I lived in Plano, Texas, I drove over a railroad crossing every day on my way to work. For some reason, it was the big gathering point for day laborers. And, I don’t recall ever seeing an Anglo waiting there anxiously to do a day of back-breaking labor in the blazing sun.

But, enough ranting - um - musing. Now, for something completely different.

A complete and total time waster: Cute Overload. Kittens, puppies, cats, ducks, bunnies. And, they’re (for the most part) real-life cute (i.e., no artificial poses, cats dressed in little costumes, and such. I pretty much hate that kind of cute.)

This just in from the Borowitz Report: “Elsewhere, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie begged paparazzi to stop stalking them with ultrasound equipment.”

TGIF - remember, life really is too important to be taken seriously.

And, as is my usual request on my last Friday post, if you got anything out of this (or other) of my posts, drop by one of these organizations and quickly donate a few dollars on-line.

The Nature Conservancy (Remember, Earth Day is coming up soon.)
Habitat for Humanity

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