I realize that I do not post as often as you, but I am also not attached to my computer at home, nor do I have the ability of posting when the desire arouses – usually on the potty, in the car or somewhere else inconvenient.  I tend to remember post topics as I re-analyze my day while laying in bed – a habit I choose instead of meaninglessly counting sheep at night. 

So, in response to your public request for more information from me:

Hooray for Janet!  Janet Napolitano is an awesome Governor and I appreciate the work she is trying to do in our state for education.  I hope her remaining in this post will benefit Arizona for the long run.

Democratic government.  It actually amuses me greatly to watch Devon delight in the overturning of the government to a Democratic majority.  Devon and I are not Democrats (OK, it says that on our voting registration, but only since the last Presidential primary).  We are not Republicans, either, although we both officially started out that way.  We are pro-education and anti-horrible, unintelligent, bad leaders.  Yes, we hate Bush and what he has done against America.  Within the last six years, world nations have grown to hate the US more and more and it is directly related to Bush.  I didn’t realize the importance of this vote for democratic leadership, until watching the news and realizing that the purpose was to limit Bush’s power.  Good for America!  Thank you for voting and realizing what Devon and I – and zillions others – have known for years:  Bush is bad.  Well, except Bush’s baked beans.  Those rock!

Nanowrimo.  I think that is the right abbreviation.  I’m not going to look it up.  Ha!  So, every November for the past three years, Devon has started the massive endeavor of writing a book within one month.  He has succeeded the past two years and I know he will again, even though he’s off to a slower start with all the distractions our life brings.  I read his first book, which was good, but I think too far-fetched to wow a publisher.  For some reason I haven’t yet read Devon’s second book; at first, he didn’t want me to read it, then time passed and I still haven’t seen it.  One day…   I hope to read the new book and will see soon if Devon lets me.  I also hope that Devon will attempt to have his writing published.

The Carvers.  I haven’t been as noticeably saddened about the Carver’s move as Devon.  Perhaps this is because it has happened to me repeatedly over the years.  Or because I’ve never had a best friend.  Or if I thought I had a best friend, I’d find out that they are best friends with someone else.  Nobody has ever prioritized me as such and I’ve become numb to the pain.  Friends come and go in our lives and only stay in our hearts and memories.  That is why I like to take a lot of pictures – to preserve the memories, because that is all I get to keep. 

The Carvers have meant a lot to Devon and me.  We have learned a lot from one another and been able to be there for one another when we’ve needed help.  We have watched each other’s family grow.  We have stayed together through the chaos and supported one another, even when we don’t actually agree with the other one’s philosophy.  We’ve broken bread and water.  We’ve fixed computers and retiled floors.  Essentially, we’ve created memories and that’s what we’ll keep in our hearts.