Be prepared for a rant.  Or don't.  
I've had enough, dammit.  My husband insists on watching so-called 'news" channels all the time.  And I mean ALL the time.  He won't even shut off a Bush speech!!!!  I leave the room, dammit, I can still hear the bastard.  I stick my fingers in my ears and sing....Lalalalalala.

You wake up in the morning.  You yawn, you stretch, you grab a cup of coffee.  

Outside, sitting at the curb, is a long luxurious stretch limo.  It waits patiently while you complete your morning routine.  As you leave the house, the tinted glass slides silently downward and a silk-gloved hand emerges.  As you walk toward the limo, you remove your wallet from your pocket, take out a 20 dollar bill, and place it in the gloved hand.  The tinted glass glides upward as the limo rolls away.  This scene is repeated daily, including weekends.

Why are you giving money to an obviously rich person every day?

Grand Rapids, Minnesota is known as the home town of Judy Garland.  The city seems quite proud of this and it is reflected in the many "Wizard of Oz" themed businesses.

I've always liked Grand Rapids.  It's an hour's drive from where I live, so I don't go there very often.  It's a great place to spend the day bumming around, going to interesting shops and eateries.

But yesterday....