America has had all they can stands, and they can't stands no more! Last night Bushy gave his farewell to arms address, and it's being reported that besides his direct family, and media members who were ordered to cover the event, 3 people watched his buh-bye. Maybe 4, but I'm hearing that one of the "viewers" was also playing Spades on the internet at the same time, so you can't count him. With approval ratings that have plunged off the deep end of the charts, it's not surprising everyone is ready to move on and start fresh with a new Prez. All the talk now is focused on The Inauguration, and it hasn't had this kind of an up-tick since Kennedy. I like it. It feels like a combination of hope, anticipation, with a little bit of "Heck, after Bush how bad can this guy be?" thrown in for taste. Personally, it feels historic and uplifting to me, and I'll be grateful if the only place I have to see the name BUSH over the next 20 years is a on can of baked beans.
Early word has it that Caribbean destination weddings are still running as strongly in 2009 as they have in the past. Some travel has tapered off due to the economy, but people are still getting married, and compared to weddings in the US the Caribbean all-inclusive packages are still a tremendous bargain. Not all islands or destinations offer this service, but we know the ones that are most accessible and offer the best bang for the buck. Contact Mann Travels for more info. Heck, you can even call an old bachelor like me.
DEFACE the nation?
Authorities in the northern Mexico town of Guadelupe, near Monterey, have had about enough of gangs spray painting everything in sight, proclaiming it as "art." It's destruction of property. It's vandalism. It's defacing. Now, a few of the officers face suspension for taking matters into their own hands. Or should I say fingers? Emilio Alafaro of "Nuevo Leon" (the state's Human Rights Commission) said Thursday that four teenagers have filed a complaint, alleging that police officers spray painted their hair, shoes, and buttocks to teach them what it felt like to experience graffiti up-close-and-personal, after catching them in the act. If it had stopped right there, I'd be out of my chair cheering for the cops, giving these vandals a taste of rough justice. The allegation went on, though, to say the police officers also slapped and kicked the youths, who were all between 14 and 16 years of age. They presented paint-stained shoes and photos of their painted heads as evidence. Photos of the you-know-whatsits remained sealed. The youths were fined more than $200 before being released on Tuesday, and although I can't condone the slapping/kicking part (if true), you have to get a little Biblical with "spare the rod" sometimes. My guess is the 4 amigos will likely be seen bowling or doing some other activity now, long before they reach for another can of red or green Krylon.
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