Shoes, Ships, and Sealing Wax

Friday wrap-up

Redskins won. I didn't watch it...I think I lived in the central time zone the last time I was able to watch Monday Night Football (even on Thursday) all the way through. I'm on the same bedtime schedule as my kindergardener niece, the difference being that she fights going to bed while I am grateful for the opportunity.

Speaking of my niece, this was her first week of school. She was very excited to go, but in the picture of her on her first day she looked like she was facing a firing squad. I remember that fear. I remember kindergarden like it was yesterday. How'd I get so old so fast?

The doctor got back to me about my visit last week, where I was complaining about feeling so tired. Whatever it is, the cause is not evident from my bloodwork. Iron, thyroid, and liver function are all fine. Slackass lazy is a definite possibility. She recommends exercise, and I agree, I just need some momentum.

(My cholesterol is only 140. Maybe my problem is a cheeseburger deficiency.)

Following up on yesterday's gun stories...the guy who shot the would-be car thief apparently did time himself for assault and armed robbery. That may get him in more trouble for this because, as a convicted felon, he can't possess a gun under Maryland law. (The gun was registered to his girlfriend.)

The whole thing is just...sad, I think. The fact that he served his time and apparently was living a responsible, productive life shows that people can turn it around. Maybe the young car thief (who semed to have a bit of a record himself already) could have done the same.

This is not exactly an amazing, unusual story for D.C. I'm not sure why it is making me so depressed, but it is. It's just bleak, and for the people involved, no happy ending in sight.

Today was "bonus day" at work. My check went straight to the bank to pay half of the plumbing credit card bill. Easy come, easy go.