Political Garden Expansionism

Yesterday was one of the days where my opinion on the morality of politicians was once again confirmed. We had the monthly board of advisors meeting and the same two morons from the public made their monthly statements (see blog on Voices of Inappropriate Worth) claiming everything was wrong with the system and we were all criminals. This time one of the board members, a career politician, who’s apparently running for state office, rose to the bait and made a long winded self-serving statement that only fanned the flames. It was disgusting to watch a guy who was obviously playing to the crowd to serve his own self-interest. Well at least he garnered the moron vote, they’ll be voting for one of their own.

The rest of the day was consumed with trying to overcome the damage caused by this egotistical idiot.

R.I.P. Big Guy

I was extremely saddened to hear about the death of James Gandolfini, AKA Tony Soprano. I cannot think of another actor who so defined a role as he did as Tony. An absolute monster who could still get you to root for him. Everything I hear about him is that in real life he was one of the sweetest, most down to earth guys around, even after he achieved superstardom. I think that’s what we saw lurking behind Tony’s menacing visage – a good guy trying to get out. I’m going to miss him.

The stress of the day was replaced when I returned home to find myself once again drawn into the ruthless garden expansion program of my wife. She returned from her Maine visit last week with yet another parcel of plants that needed to get into the ground. I reminded her daily that they needed to be planted and yesterday she sprung her trap.

The Garden Pre-Expansion

I was directed to expand the front yard garden since all available garden space was already taken. After an escorted trip around the yard to confirm her assertions I was once again lifting turf. If this keeps up I will no longer have any lawn to mow. Buddy was my constant companion and seemed to wonder why I got to dig (all the time) and he gets in trouble if he starts to.

Me, Filling Garden After Expansion
Note Buddy's Tail as he Supervises

I finally got the garden expanded far enough to include her newest acquisitions. I should have just kept my big mouth shut.

The Final Product with my True Supervisor in Upper Right Corner