Bipartisan Politics, Krispy Kreme, Patriotism, and the Miracle of Life

A lot of this info is dated... but worth mentioning. I attended a Political Debate between Richard Perle and Howard Dean 2 Thursdays ago. The tension between parties was VERY evident in the audience which is interesting because both Dick and Howie are Democrats. The topic of the debate was National Security Post 9/11. I was right up by the front and the crowd was so disrespectful, constantly heckling and at one point, when Perle was speaking a man rushed the stage threw his shoes at him and started calling him a f-ing liar and many many other nasty things. The guy was like 3 feet away from me and some men in front and to the sides of me tackled him to the floor and then physically removed him from the building. His apparent anger broke my heart. http://www.katu.com/stories/75077.html Then I got to thinking... they didn't do any weapon checks at the door! Good thing he didn't have anything but shoes!

Less than 2 years ago, Krispy Kreme stock was going for $50 per share. It is now at $5 dollars per share. I guess people are learning how to respect their arteries.

There is an ENORMOUS U.S. Flag that stands at a Harley Davidson Dealership on the 205 Freeway. Each time I drive by, I am overwhelmed with a feeling of patriotism. I was disgusted to find that last week someone shredded the flag and left the vandalized remains on the flagpole for the morning commuters to see. Whether it is vandalism or a political statement, it is equally disturbing. If it is vandalism... pick a different target. The flag should NOT be messed with. I know that I live in Portland, and Portland is very Anti-Bush But if it IS a political statement, that pisses me off because the flag is a symbol of our country... not our president. You gotta leave THAT alone!

Katti had her baby yesterday. I watched the birth... from start to finish! It was the most incredible, awe-inspiring event that I have ever seen in my life. When I mentioned the possibility of me sitting in on the birth to Katti 2 weeks ago, I wasn't sure I would even follow through with it assuming she would let me be in there. No details... but it was fascinating! And I am both humbled and honored to have had the opportunity to experience the miracle of life first hand. And Katti... she has been elevated to the strongest woman in the world!