Thursday

Today is the seven year anniversary of 9-11. A small recognition today for the casualties, survivors, rescuers and all associated parties.

No politics here. There is an enemy out there who will make another attempt to kill our citizens in a manner to achieve maximum effect. This is one area that we all need to recognize the need for our country to stand on watch.

Somewhat relatedly, any bets on whether General Petraeus will eventually make it to politics a la Colin Powell? He should be considered for Secretary of Defense. For either candidate.

2 has a new washer/dryer set in her basement. Not in service yet. But there.

Tuesday and Wednesday have become the only days of the week without football on TV. Taking the lead from college reality of the weekend starting on Thursday evening, ESPN has a Thursday night game now. Not that North Carolina-Rutgers is much of a game.

I saw the new Microsoft commercial with Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld for the first time tonight. I didn't/don't get it. Are both of those guys just bored?

Another week. Another hurricane in the Gulf. One of the reasons that these things cause so much damage is that we've built stuff (commercial industrial, and residential) in the middle of the frequent paths of the storms. Kind of like how the fires and mudslides out West cause more and more damage to homes built in the forests and on the hills. Of course, most of these problems are because of George Bush.

Hope everyone has a good Friday. I'm looking forward to a little TGIF relief tomorrow evening.

BCOT