Bark at the TV

So you thought that I had ditched the political commentary? Pushed the social agenda to the back burner? Given up and joined the Tea Party? Taken a real job?

No. Just trying to look after things a little closer to home. You know, me, family and community. That is a full time job in itself even without the added time spent training, traveling and trying to keep nose above water. And I don't mean that in the swimming sense. Appreciating the synergy of politics and humor (and who doesn't) I found this little video gem today.

Read an article earlier in the week about the recession "officially" ending last June. OH REALLY? (No, O'Rielly)

The airlines are making money again.

Gas prices have leveled off.

I got a $500 phone bill from the week that I spent in Norway.

The new Colnago TT bike is 10 large.

I paid $3.50 for a root beer yesterday.

The GOP has a new contract for us to sign.

Another bloody week in Afghanistan.

Don't ask and PLEASE don't tell.

Mexican cartels are now killing media members for reporting on their criminal activities.

Don Draper is in AA.

All my computer warranties expired yesterday at 12:01.

But there was some good news. We got in an outstanding 90 minute spin yesterday morning followed by a peppy 5K run in support of Freedom, Hope and Dignity. And then we took a nice ride in the late afternoon past the sparking waters of Crystal Springs (as Mt. Rainier loomed behind) to test further the 3D project. All good.

And the Huskies didn't lose.

Come on, there HAS to be a bright side. Me, family, friends and community: Let's keep our heads (when it appears many others have not), work our bodies (lots) and find something positive to say to our kids.

Or you can bark at the TV.