There is a lot of news to write about...less from our home and more from around the world. We are all fine. At Hubs' request, I'm trying my hand at sun-drying our peppers from the garden; we'll see what turns out. I've also yet to can the tomatoes, although I have the recipe from an expert canner. In other news...
1. Mel Gibson's DUI.
I don't have a problem with alcohol per se, but I do have a problem with it being abused. And it's illegal to drive drunk. You'd think that with all Mr. Gibson's millions, he could afford a designated driver. Having said that, I respect the way he has stood up and taken responsibility for his actions. He has not made excuses and has admitted that he has a problem and is seeking help. And although I am not Jewish, it seems to me that he is truly sorry for saying what he said about Jews and is seeking a path to healing wounds caused by those remarks. I'm sure his words fell harder on Jewish ears than on mine, but the words in his statement leave (in my mind) a lot of room for healing on both sides. To read the statement he released, go to http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=2260807.
2. Fidel Castro's surgery
Again, this is a subject in which I personally have no vested interest, but I do try to follow affairs in Latin America so as to be at least semi- well-rounded. For one, I think it's high time that Cubans from top to bottom in Cuba realize that "el viejo" will not be around forever. He is a mortal just like the rest of us, although he has in his tenure made himself seem larger-than-life. Second, it seems to me that once something does happen to him, the Cubans in Miami who are so happy that he's ill will probably not go back to Cuba. Anyway, I truly think that Cuba will be best run by Cubans in Cuba, not Cubans who've lived in Miami for 40 years, nor their children. I'm not saying that you can't have pride in your roots and want the best for the land of your ancestry. That would be like asking my husband to deny Mexico. Not going to happen. I'm just saying that things that work in America may not work in a country ruled by a Communist dictator for 47 years.
3. Heat Wave
I don't know about where you are, but it is HOT here in our corner!!! My boy and I went out this AM for a walk just before 9am and we could only last 15min. We normally last at least twice or thrice that, walking at a pretty good pace. Well, me walking. Daniel's being chauffered in the stroller. It is s'posed to get up to about 100 degrees today with a heat index of 105-110. I am praying all day for my husband's safety as well as that of those who are constructing, paving, picking, roofing, or otherwise doing outside things.
2 comments:
Hi Beth-
This harks back to a previous post, but I wanted to let you know that I'm reading "To Hate Like this is to be Happy Forever." I just started it, but have already randomly laughed out loud several times. You were one of two people to recommend it - you were both right. It's an excellent read for a Carolina fan. I'll definitely pass it on.
Have you read the part about the Episcopalian priest?? It's quite interesting! Glad to know someone else enjoys it.
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