"Who can be wise, amazed, temperate, and furious, Loyal and neutral in a moment?" (Macbeth)

Today I went over to AAA in order to get some trip tix from Herndon to Westfield, NJ; and one from Wesfield to Lorton, VA where we will get the auto train back to Sanford, Fl and then drive on home. Then I went into Office Depot to buy some pens and some liquid "white out." When I got home from this exciting outing, I planned to do some packing. Well, that didn't work out because I was exhausted, and short of breath. My first thought was to pack and my second thought was to take a nap. I opted for the second thought and napped until about 5:30 when Rhoda got home from her luncheon date with a friend and woke me. Well, I can always make time tomorrow to pack.

I've been getting a gaggle of emails from friends who presented copies of articles that examined the plight of the country should Sarah Palin became vice president. I'll paste here in this blog a few of the paragraphs that I read which indicated some of her beliefs-- one of which is that she claims the world began 6000 years ago and that creationism ought to be taught in the public schools; it was obvious that when Barack Obama selected Joe Biden to be Vice President, he placed the interests of the United States and our allies first. Unfortunately, when John McCain selected Sarah Palin to be Vice President, he placed the interests of the Christian Right and their allies first.

Another writer says that "white privilege" is when you can attend four different colleges in six years like Sarah Palin did (one of which you basically failed out of, then returned to after making up some coursework at a community college), and no one questions your intelligence or commitment to achievement, whereas a person of color who did this would be viewed as unfit for college, and probably someone who only got in in the first place because of affirmative action. The point of all this apparently is that John McCain pandered to the cause of the Christian Right in order to garner the votes that will help him to win this election.

One shocking bit of information claims that white privilege is when you can call yourself a "fuckin' redneck," like Bristol Palin's boyfriend does, and talk about how if anyone messes with you, you'll "kick their fuckin' ass," and talk about how you like to "shoot shit" for fun, and still be viewed as a responsible, all-American boy (and a great son-in-law to be) rather than a thug. I don't know where the author of this statement got his information, but if true, I think uncomfortably about this guy strutting around the White House. I don't believe that Sarah Palin's family is an example of the Christian Right's view of "family values." I suppose I'm prone right now to get on that lady's case. She seems like a nice enough lady who happens to be Governor of a state whose population is somewhat less than the lower half of Manhattan.

Tomorrow, I'll have another aquatherapy session at the Y in Boynton Beach. I discussed my situation with Rhoda and told her that I felt pretty good. That my health is satisfactory except for my lack of mobility which has gotten worse in the last few months. She has convinced me to try using a cane to see if it would help my balance. When I walk a few paces I feel like a circus performer on a high wire. So, I agreed to try the cane; but I will never use a walker--and that's for certain. Don't ask me why.

I believe I'm about ready to publish Vol.III of "Pater Noster in Condoland". This book may not get me a basketful of royalties, but at least it will provide a permanent resting place for these blogs.