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Wasteful government spending

In tough times like these, many of us stare with shock and anger every time a new story appears in the media describing the wasteful fashion that our elected officials in Washington, DC are spending the money that we provide as taxpayers. They seem to feel that they have an unlimited supply and little concern for those who elected them that will be footing the bill. Most of us are average people.  We work hard at our jobs (and are thankful to have them), take care of our families and love our country. We worry about being able to make our bills each month. When we can't afford to buy something, we do not buy it.

Our senators and representatives in Congress need to be reminded of simple things like responsible budgeting especially as the tax deadline of April 15th approaches. So if their free spending ways upset you, please send your Congressmen a simple message.  Tell them to "stop foolishly spending taxpayer money."

Click here and enter your zip code to find your representatives information. Or copy and paste the following into your browser address line: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/directory/congdir.tt?action=myreps_form

Please pass this on to anyone you think would be interested.  A single person taking action makes a statement.  A group of people taking an action makes a movement.  We CAN make a difference.

Just keep on driving

Just keep on driving....

I have had that thought so many times usually when I'm under a lot of stress.  I'll be heading somewhere and as I reach that turn for the parking lot the thought enters my head, "I could just keep driving." In most of the jobs I have had that happened fairly quickly.  With the current job, it took over 2 and a half years to have that thought which tells me that this place is a good fit.  That thought isn't limited to jobs though.

I've had times in my life, as I'm sure y'all have too, where I was so stressed and things were so insane that I wanted to be able to walk away and start fresh as someone else.  That's a fantastic thought, isn't it?  To be able to clean out your accounts and walk away from it all. 

It's pure fantasy, of course.  Not only is it difficult (I imagine) to create a new identity, it is probably prohibitively expensive.  As a fantasy, it ranks pretty high.  When pressures get too much, just sit back and take a few minutes to imagine walking away from it all and starting over.  You can be anyone you like.  Live anywhere you like.  Do anything you like.  You can create a whole new past. Life will be what ever you want to make of it.  Heady thought, is it not?

When things get too much for me, I draw up this intricate plan of who and what I'll be.  It won't ever happen but it gives me a new focus for a while; a break from the stresses that make me want to flee.  I guess it settles me until the next time I want to...

...just keep on driving.