Can you imagine what it would be like to sleep in a high school gym in the middle of summer? It’s one thing to rough it when you go camping, but I don’t think anyone would enjoy sleeping in a gym with a bunch of strangers. I guess I should be glad that the little storms I’ve seen so far haven’t turned into anything big.  I’d hate to have to sleep on a cot away from home and not even have a batch of fresh s’mores to show for it.

Gotbaum was drunk and disorderly, and was put in a holding cell according to procedure.  The cops checked on her at appropriate intervals, and it was her choice to entangle herself in her restraints, causing her own death.  I feel sad that her children have to grow up without a mother, but considering her blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit for driving and that she had taken prescription antidepressants, I think the responsibility for her death lies with her actions that day, as well as the choices of her husband, Noah Gotbaum, and family that allowed her to fly alone.

Anyone want to pitch in and buy Ms. Jackson the latest Prada Vernice Gauffre Large Satchel Hand Bag for her next trip to Wally World?

“Flash Flood Watch in effect until 11 am MST this morning…
Wind Advisory in effect from 10 am this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.”

I’m also feeling crabby today. I usually manage to stay on an even keel, but this morning I got an email that put me in a bad mood. A longtime friend of mine sent me a message that was actually quite rude. So now, I have to decide what to do about his email. Do I ignore the rudeness and chalk it up to a bad day? Do I challenge him and tell him I find his conduct unacceptable? I’ve known him for eons, this is the first time I have ever seen him do anything like this. Did he have a bad day while shopping at the mall?

I don’t have a clue right now as to how to handle this, so maybe Karen and I will just lie down and listen to the rain fall and the wind blow. One thing’s for sure, Karen doesn’t seem to mind the weather, it only makes her even more cuddly, as if such a thing were even possible.

Personally, I pretty much support the death penalty, UNLESS the family of the murder victim is opposed. I know all about the studies done on recidivism, have read the arguments that it makes us look barbaric, and have considered the opinions of those opposed to the death penalty. I’ve never had a loved one murdered, and I can’t even begin to contemplate the torture their families endure. I feel if the victim’s next of kin need restitution, and the only way we as a society can provide that for them is by lawful execution, then I see no reason to stop executing murderers.

This fan site has all the information you need about this event, as well as interesting factoids about the longest-running same-cast kids’ show in television history. They even have rare photos to peruse, and I know I’ve spent a lot of enjoyable time there, reminiscing about the show. There’s also an interesting article about the true age of Pat McMahon, and it confirms exactly what I’ve thought all along.

So mark your calender for this event, and take your family out to enjoy a day with Wall-boy and friends.