Recap..

I realized that it's been awhile since I've written anything on here. I've been pretty busy at work, and outside of work, I haven't really had a desire to be in front of a computer much. I've also had a brain fart as to what to write about even when I've thought about writing something on here. I guess I could give a quick recap and some random thought as to what I've been up to and thinking lately..

- Watched the Tigers go down to defeat in the World Series. I was a bit disappointed, but seeing as I was hoping for 82 wins this year, I couldn't be too disappointed. They got a lot farther than what I ever thought they would. It was just awesome to see them knock the evil Yankees out of the playoffs. 145 days until Opening Day, and this off-season should be a lot of fun seeing what moves the Tigers make in order to try to get back to the World Series once again.

- A couple weekends ago we had 3 of Sara's sisters kids stay the weekend with us - well the 2 nephews stayed with us, and the niece stayed with Sara's mom for some "girl time". The 2 nephews - Peyton and Tyson are 5 and 3 years old, and the niece Jordan (notice how they're named after athletes)is 7, and then of course Blake who is 6. I must say it was some of the most fun I've had in a long time. Just sitting back and watching them all play together (although the opportunities to actually sit down were few and far between) and listening to the things they said/asked, made for some pure comedy moments. I was wore out after the weekend was over, but I think it was worth it, and can't wait to do it again. I definitely can't wait to have a couple of my own.

- Big election night last night. I usually keep up to date with the news, and keep an eye on the political scene, as I like to try to be well informed (or at least think I am) as to what's going on in the world. I must say, I am very pleased with the outcome. I never realized before just how dangerous it is for one party to control both the White House, and both houses of Congress, until I've watched what has gone on these past few years, and how Bush has had everything he wants rubberstamped by this Congress. I think its a good thing that the Dems won both the House and (apparently) the Senate. I think both the President and Congress need to be the check and balance for each other. The biggest and best suprise is that Rumsfeld is quitting. I guess he realized he would no longer have a free pass to "stay the course" and screw up Iraq as badly has he (and this administration) has done. Now if Cheney and Rove would quit as well. I don't think everything is going to get instantly better in Iraq, but I'm hoping there will at least be some progress. I still think it was a waste to go there in the first place, but that's another topic.

- Still in a bit of a music rut. I found some good stuff like new albums from The Decemberists and John Mayer, and started listening to some other stuff I hadn't tried before, but that's all I've been listening to, and its starting to get old. One thing I would really like is to go to a awesome, knock your socks off concert. Its been way too long since I've been to a show like that. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be anything on the horizon..

Last 5 Songs I've Listened To:
Mrs. Vandebilt - Paul McCartney & Wings
Plush - Stone Temple Pilots
The Worst Joke Ever - REM
Promenade - U2
Dancing Days - Led Zeppelin