it's a sad day for america....and other things

TV personality and late show host Craig Ferguson will often say "it's a great day for America" and tell us what is so great....to day I have to say it is a SAD day for America....congress passed the health care reform bill....bring on the socialism. Health care plans like this seem to be working so well around the world, NOT! What have we done? The majority of the those who passed this bill have admitted to not knowing what was in it or how it would even work....and they want the IRS to run it....like they know what they are doing.....so it is a SAD day for America. I can't wait to see how this all works out, because medicare is working so well....once again those of us in the middle will get nothing but gouged by the rich- insurance companies and the the poor, who know how to work the system.


Also sad for me today is the major tooth ache I have, necessitating a quick trip to the dentist for pain meds (which aren't really working against the pain. They are however making me a bit dizzy) and a x-rays and now an appointment to have fillings removed and replaced to hopefully stop the pain......what a great birthday week!?!?!?!

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On the brighter side, there is no place like home. The faux life was nice, but being with ALL of those I love who are at home is the best.....not saying that being with Gary wasn't home....he is my home as long as he is there....



Sunday Gary and I went to Highline Park in the meat packing district of NYC.....It is an elevated park made on top of the old elevated train tracks, and it is beautiful. The crocus were popping up and a the pussy willows were beginning to bud....spring was springing forth. It was remarkable to be about 1 and 1/2 stories above the ground and see NYC from that vantage point. the park itself weaves through the old warehouses in the area, just like the train tracks.....it was nice to see something old recycled and made new again. They have one area that has a stadium area with benches that look out through a glass panel to the street....the little kids loves this. there is a great view of the Statue of Liberty. One warehouse tunnels windows have been replaced with different colored glass in each pane making a beautiful piece of art. They have made a stream in one part and sitting in the stream are permanent lounge chairs that people were sunning themselves on....it looked like fun.


After my NYC trip I have become really comfortable with the lower west side.....I think I have walked most of it....or at least the parts I wanted to see. I can take you to the real Chinatown, find the best gelato and cannoli's in Little Italy, and the best shops and museums in SoHo. The other parts of the west side are really just more of the same.

It use to be that the time spent in NYC was great for more than seeing good theatre, and museums...the shopping, sight seeing, etc... wasn't to be missed, But with the Internet the world is much smaller, you can shop for anything from anywhere and get it with in a few days. the wonders of the world and not to missed events can be seen online as well....and sometimes even in live time.... I will still go out and adventure, but will have to find more reason and purpose in my journeying....still there is no place like home.