This is a whole bunch about nothing. 

My home life is a series of routines. Like right now as I am typing this message, Cooper (the puppy) is harassing Kesu (the old man). I use to think Cooper wanted to play with Kesu. This dog is smarter than me. It took me awhile to realize Coop only harasses Kesu when I am at the computer or working on an art project. Once he starts bugging the $hit out of my old guy I start yelling, he gets what he wants, my attention. 

Cooper is doing a really good job of training me. 

Work is a little boring at the moment. However, I do realize it’s the calm before the storm. In a good way. Very soon my work life is going to be crazy busy. Just the way I like it. 

In my pseudo house hunting I found a place that I love. I am paralyzed with indecision. Which is not like me at all. This adoption wait is doing a number on my head. Also, there a few things up in the air at work. I am certain the interest rates and the prices of homes are not done falling. If it’s meant to be it will be mine, when I am ready. 

It’s a beautiful 2-family built in 1901 the architectural details are exquisite. There are 3 bedrooms in each unit and a two car garage. It appears all the major systems have been updated, new roof, siding and replacement windows. AHHHHH!!!! 

The most exciting thing in my life right now is the two classes I am taking on Saturday at Amandalinz  http://www.amandalinz.com. Angela Moen from The Button Farm is teaching the classes. 

  

Here is one of the projects. The image is cropped, I will try and edited it later. I can’t seem to get the other picture to post. 

This project is a LOVE photo album. Just in time for Valentine’s Day. I don’t have a Valentine this year. My daughter is only in my heart and Mr. Right took a wrong turn. I am not sure he is going to make the right turn, ask for directions and make it here by February 14th. So, I think this will be a gift for a very special friend. 

That’s all for now. The couch and remote are calling my name. 

When I came home from church my neighborhood was swarming with Secret Service, police and reporters. Cooper and I stood out on the porch to watch the action. And we got to meet Hilary and Chelsea. Chelsea and I had a lovely conversation while Hilary was visiting one of my neighbors. 

My ‘hood is quintessential New England middle class. Just the place you would find a Democratic Presidential Candidate two days form the First in the Nation Primary! What an amazing country we live in where you can meet the candidates. One of the perks of being the “First in the Nation” primary state. 

I seemed to be of interest to the Clinton staffers. I am an undecided Republican. I did vote for Bill and I have always admired Hilary. She publicly handled a lot of personal firestorms with great aplomb, dignity and forgiveness. At the same time I was divorcing my not so faithful husband. I really related to her during that time of my life. Now of course, I didn’t share that with her while there were hundreds of microphones and and cameras in my face. 

Oh by the way if you do see me on TV please don’t point out that my nose was running. I know it was! 

I would love to see The First Lady as our First Lady President. She might get my vote on that issue alone. Although I’m still a true believer in the Republican ideals I have been very disappointed with the last 8 years. I can say meeting her and talking about the issues makes a difference. Chelsea and I talked a lot about the issues that are important to me, adult literacy, international relations, and adoption. I was very impressed with her knowledge of the issues and her mom’s record regarding those issues. 

I want a candidate that is clear about their personal principles and values. At this point in the race I don’t really want to hear policy. Policy is influenced by so many factor that aren’t at play while the candidates are running for office. I want to know the solid foundation that they stand for when it will be their time to make policy decisions. I want to know what principles will guide a president. We can disagree on some policies but not principles. 

Although I may still be undecided. I am more influenced by today’s visit. I just might switch party’s tomorrow so I can make a democratic choice on Tuesday. Maybe…. I still have some more research to do. 

Oh, and another thing… Did you watch the debates last night? I really wasn’t pleased with the candidates picking on each other. We are the United States of America. We should be able to debate and discuss even if we disagree. But I really hated the bullying. No wonder other countries think Americans are bullies. WE ARE NOT!! At least not most of us. Just a few egotistical self serving individuals.  Did you noticed that Hilary didn’t get involved in any of that? That was a glimpse of her personal values. 

I am off to Google.

Happy voting!

These sixteen months really did go by fast. I am on God’s clock so all I can do is wait. 

This is the best I can do. More after I catch up from a busy month.