On the home front, LW and found out some more information about the possible new work position. It's clear now that it would be a bad move. The position isn't certain for over a year and new /contracts work in the area is questionable. Also, the medical benefits are not really all that great. 50% after 90 days and nothing for dependents until a year, then only 25%. That was the kicker. We discussed it as we were out watering the plants with the laundry water yesterday evening. She's not going to take it if it's offered. It would be a nice change of pace, but the other stuff is a problem.

LW is really getting to big for her britches. The beloved coveralls will be unusable after this week. She's gaining fast and CP actually moved her arm across the belly the other night. It was strange to feel little body parts moving against the abdominal wall. Our room is still in the stages of paint and it's coming along nicely. The color that the LW chose is quite bright. Turn on the light and it's like a horn blast from a locomotive. We'll see whether or not it stays, but the project's not finished yet and it's too early to tell. This weekend holds only a garden meeting and some car repair for us and a friend. Hopefully the LW will catch up on some sleep.

In local news it looks like the legislature is clearing the way for citizens to blast away at people who come into their homes or vehicles with intent to do harm. I'm going to have to say that I fall on the side that's against Downing in this case. It might be time to re-evaluate the concealed carry classes to see if it's worth the time and effort. Either way, if someone comes through the door without an invitation, they're looking to get persuaded to leave. It looks like we'll start getting fined for not teaching english effectively to the people who have sneaked in, or come into the country legally. Another cost of the reconquista.

Reading through the national news this morning, I found a story that the WorldNutDaily has picked up and run with. A little girl who was weened off of her tubes after being beaten into a coma, miraculously started breathing on her own and by moving her eyes is "fighting to live". I expect the right-wing congressional high priests to make a show now as long as someone puts a camera in front of them, that is, if they aren't already in court defending themselves against corruption charges. The writer of the article mentions the "nanny state", but who does she think is going to be caring for this girl from now on? Her "parents" are both headed for the big-house and they won't be paying for the care. It's a sad story and I'm sure that it will be used to the fullest extent some time soon. Is Malkin going to be carrying her story in 5 years or is it just the fodder de jour?

Hamas won an election, Abramoff pled guilty, 4Q economy stats are down....come on luckyyyyyyy....big Karl needs a distraction. What's it gonna be?