3rd party

I don't normally discuss politics with anyone but my closest friends. But I thought I'd share my views from the frozen tundra (Minnesota).

I'm a frustrated conservative living in a land of liberals. I've learned that liberals have some good ideas especially when it comes to those of us who deal with disabilities. Recently my frustration has grown to cover both Republicans and Democrats alike.

The recent vote to bailout the failing financial institutions pushed me over the edge. Both presidential candidates voted for it. The major flaw in the plan is the debt they put on the country in order to save private entities that were foolish. It was evident that this was wrong in the comments I received from my own Senator. He felt it wasn't the best of plans but *had* to do it to save the economy. Whatever happened to finding the best plan?

Before I get out of hand here, my frustration is causing me to seriously consider 3rd party candidates. The two party system is broken. There's corruption (and stupidity) on both sides of the aisle. I'm ready for our government to be shaken to it's foundations and get a fresh perspective.

I don't really like either presidential candidate.

In my opinion, John McCain some how believes he deserves to be president merely for his amazing service to our country. The service was and is amazing, but it's still not a ticket to the White House.

In my opinion, Barack Obama is well rehearsed and apt at playing the crowd and a camera. Whether or not he will be a good leader will be seen come January (in case you couldn't tell I'm resigned to the likelihood of his presidency).

The time has come for *real* change. Not the kind of change that blows with the wind or the latest poll, but the kind of change that is true, wise, foundational, and lasting.

I'm of the mind to "throw the bums out." Seriously folks, can we really do worse than where we are today?

Houston, we have completion!

Yipee! Woo hoo! Oh yeah! Far out! Scooby Dooby Doooooo!

We're in! Yes siree, it's done! Done enough to live in that is! You've seen the completed bedroom. Now feast your eyes on the completed living area. (small side note - the bathroom in our room still has some work, but hey we can use the rest!)

It's been nearly a year since we sent our boys "digging for gold" in the back yard. They were digging holes to try and find the sprinkler system. Since that time we've had a lot of ups and downs a TON of help and some pretty awesome stories to share.

In a time when the financial markets are a mess, the world is imploding on itself, nature disasters are prevalent, we find ourselves with this incredible blessing of a completed addition!

How did we spend our first night in it? Check out Vicki as she drives her chair in the expanded space. She wanted to work on her "reversing" and also took her dog for a walk. It's absolutely wonderfully awesome to see her spend extended time working on her driving inside the house!

You may also notice a certain male type searching the inside of his eyelids. He just passed out from being overwhelmed. OK he was tired from being awakened several nights this week. He was enjoying the new couch purchased one week ago from the neighbor who bought new furniture. Even the timing of that is amazing! Not to mention the color is perfect!

So enjoy the pics while we enjoy the house. Thank you one and all and especially Jeff W. And most important we thank God for choosing to bless us. Yes, God himself showed up many a time during this project and I'm confident He will have more to show us in the years to come.