Tulip's Tantrums

Tuesday before the September long weekend. Where the hell did summer go?

Drey and I were just talking - it's so nice to have time together without anyone else around. I really like our kids. I think they're pretty amazing - of course I'm prejudice. I just love talking with them and learning about their lives outside of home. It's good to be a mom. Temper temper. Everyone is shocked at the Cuban kicking the referee in the face. WTF?? Regardless of the calls a referee makes IN ANY SPORT, you don't retaliate! And then for his coach to stand behind his decision - appalling. I'm glad this duo will be banned from the World Taekwondo Federation. On a side note, this federation has the same initials, WTF. LOL I've been putting together all of our pictures from the past 20 years. Incredible the changes we go through. I should have some pics ready here in a bit. Toodles!

In the news today: Three more deaths in Afghanistan. Our soldiers are amazing. They are the most brave of the brave and sometimes the least supported. I hope we FULLY take care of the families left behind. My heart breaks for you. Sometimes I think the media releases too much information. A young man was shot in Mississauga last night was identified as the youngest of 19 victims and had been shot several times - and the Toronto Sun reporter prints the previous record!! So now the perp has not only been recognized but his homeys know how many more shots they need to have for the next one! Freaking ridiculous. The Canadian Press has an article out on the existence of the theoretical Higgs boson . I really cannot grasp this. It sounds like it has not been observed and has something to do with particle masses of electromagforcecantfigureout ... Wow! Man dies after being struck in the head with a toilet lid. Gives a whole new meaning to the term shit kicked out of you. (Yes this is in very

Why are there criteria for athlete's apparel, but not for beach volleyball? A 1 1/2" strip of elastic would cover more than their tops or bottoms. Why are things like boating and archery in the Olympics? Isn't the point of the games for the best athletes to compete? What's next? Donut nose balancing? Reserve shootings. I understand the aboriginal culture is one of forgiveness, which is why they say they continue to house and accept all sorts of criminals, in this case gang members. Time for tough love. We hear a lot of how aboriginals have so many struggles. Given this and other cases, one wonders how much of this is self inflicted. Kids and guns don't mix. Kids and machinery don't mix. Kids and motorized vehicles don't mix. So no more gopher hunting, tractor operating or quadding. At least not until 14-16 years old. Tim McLean's killer now has a lawyer. Isn't that interesting. He asked for death; grant his wish. There is going to be a whole shitlo

I've made it to 40. Wow! I'm surprised. Being sick for a good portion of these years hasn't always lent itself to self preservation. After good doctors, the main reason I'm still intact is my Dary. He is an incredible man and I'm so fortunate to have him as my friend. I cover my feelings with smart ass remarks and laughter, but I was scared about today; it's one step closer to that day. Mom made it 15,129 days; can I make 15,130? January 18, 2010 is that day. I'm like my mom in some ways and different in others, I know. It's highly unlikely I'm going to go like her or in the time frame she went or ... this is silly but it's something in my mind. I made it past my natural dad's death day. One more to go, unless it happens sooner than that. Great Grandma Pierce used to ask how old you think and feel? I think and feel about 28 to 30. I behave like I'm about 5. I have the memory span of a newt (the hamster in my brain wheel is on sabbatica

... and I celebrate my 40th birthday. 40! I remember a lot of different people turning 40. Many of them were OLD though. Am I old too Yup, over the hill, on my way out, becoming a daisy grower, retirement looming like a dark cloud, 90 just a tiny skip away. I bet I make it to midnight. lol Toodles!

We're on day 13 or 15 or something of this detox. Haven't noticed any of those freaky long things we saw on one website , but then again we're not digging through our poop so there's a chance we're missing it too. The colours that are coming out - wow!! Today was green - the colour dirt looks when they spray it with that stick on grass seed. More on the teal side of green - very bright. A few days ago it was blue like the ocean. Like you wanted to know that. I'm in a really bad mood tonight. I feel snarky and snide and just plain mean. Not sure why. It started this afternoon at work and progressed at home. Hmm, interesting. I should really be hiding in my room with my book; maybe sleeping or something. Even poor little Lucy got yelled at! All because she had to pee and it was raining outside so she wouldn't go. Suck it up momums and quit grumping! Tim McLean's murder is horrendous. My sincere sympathy to Tim's family and friends. There are some