It's been a hot week. Near 100 every day! Today it's only 96. Supposed to cool into the mid 80's by Thursday. Can't wait. Gonna have a hell of an electric bill next month with the AC on all the time. Oh well the rich get richer as they say. Had another typical week at work so I won't elaborate. Maggie spent Thursday and Friday night with Mom so Rob got a little break. Jane came to see them on Friday and they all went out. I haven't been doing much lately. Saving my money for NY. It's been too hot to do anything anyhow. Worked today for a couple of hours and tomorrow too.

The video store was selling all it's video tapes for $5 a tape. I found a copy of Paint Your Wagon, hardly been played so I grabbed it and a copy of Hoffa with Jack Nicholson and a copy of the Gospel according to John.

Kevin Collins finally called after about 6 months. We only spoke briefly as he was on a bus and I could hardly hear him. We will catch up more later. Been cleaning around the apartment and paying bills etc. most of the day. Gonna make something to eat and watch a movie. More later

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Friday was another 100 degree day and a busy one at work. Today it was about 93 and breezy. Went to work about 6:30am and took care of business by 9:30. Played lotto, some laundry and cleaned the bathroom, then to Safweway for some groceries. Back to the apartment to clean up. Dave called from Mom's. They were having a good time. Just got back from Breezy Point for lunch and were hanging around talking. Robert and mom called later and will probably call again later. I am veging out now watching westerns. Not much else on. Been checking out Live Earth on Bravo from time to time.
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3 weeks to the beach!!!!!!

It was quite a busy day for me today. Phone started ringing at 6AM and didn't stop till noon. Made the day go fast. The Office was pretty empty today,allot of people on vacation. I like it like that, feels like the weekend except for the phones. I hate to say it but I really enjoy work when Tom (my assistant) is not there. It's not that he is a bad guy but he never shuts up and it is mostly to complain about his wife or kid. He really is a good guy, just shouldn't have gotten married. Oh well! Better him than me. Tomorrow is Friday. Nice having Wed. off. Really broke up the week.

It was another scorcher here today. 103 in the shade!!!!!!!!!!! Supposed to cool tomorrow to 96 to 101, WOW!. Temps are fore casted to stay above 90 for the next 10 days at a minimum.

I spoke with Mom and Adel earlier and it was okay. Robert called but we didn't talk long. Barbara called me at work today which was quite a surprise as she rarely calls. Some of my old classmates and 2 of my old professors are getting together Aug 5th - 7th in Conn. and she wants me to go with her. I am thinking of going if Maggie can cover for me at Moms as we will just be returning from Fire Island on the 5th or 6th. It would be nice to go. I need to speak with Maggie and see what her plans are.

I haven't payed too much attention to the news the past few days though I was quite disappointed to see our President pardon his pal Libby. No one is accountable in the Bush administration, apparently. Only we the masses are accountable in today's world, except of course poor Paris! Well too much time wasted on things that will never change. I will spend the rest of my time tonight with a positive mental attitude (PMA).

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Independance Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today was a hot day, 98 in the shade!!!!!!! Tomorrow, 104! Too much, thank goodness for AC. My portable AC is working like a charm so far. I'm glad I bought it. I don't do well in the heat.


I spent some time today reflecting on being an American. I may bitch allot about our politicians and our poorly run government, but it is still the best country in the world, (although I love Canada too). The older I get though the more of my freedoms and rights I see diminished. We live in a violent world with radical people who are more than willing to sacrifice their own life to take another. The world has always known these types. They are not new to history. It is the technology they use that makes them so much more dramatic and dangerous. This does not however in my opinion justify the President and the Government to whittle away at our freedoms in the name of our protection. In the battle between safety and the preservation of our democracy and freedoms I will take democracy and freedom any day. On this day of celebration of our independence let us not forget that this country was founded on freedom and our fathers and their fathers died to ensure those freedoms for us. Let us not dishonor their memories by allowing our government to take from us what those that came before us fought so hard to earn and maintain. God bless America!!!
Spoke with Robert, Mom and Maggie today and they were all well. Rainy 4th in NY.
Gotta get going.
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Sunday Catching up with chores.

Well it's been a few days since my last post. It was a rough week physically. Missed a few days at work. That was the only good thing about it. It was a pleasant weekend at home. Worked at the office Sat. and Sun. mornings, then monitored from home the rest of the days. Running the River a little fat over the weekend to avoid any problems. Mom and Robert seemed to have a good weekend. Robert really needs a break though. I can tell he is more stressed than normal and exhausted. Maggie had been sick all week but seems to be improving some.

I have to go back on my diet. I have been letting myself go and have put a few pounds back on. Don't want to get back to the old bad habits again. No more pizza, cupcakes and chocolate. Went to the Farmers' Market this morning after work and picked up some fresh corn, onions, garlic, beets, apricots and radishes. Also a loaf of Mediterranean bread with roasted garlic and red peppers! that is goooood!!!!!!!!!!!! Read the Seattle Times and the Yakima Herald then put on the Godfather saga and did laundry and housecleaning. Made sandwiches and steamed corn, cauliflower and broccoli for dinner. Now a little TV and then bed. How exciting!

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