Money is a funny thing. This isn't the first time I've realized it, but I don't think there's ever a time when you have everything you want. There SHOULD be, but more often than not there's some software you need, a better car, more food, extra gadgets around the house you want, etc. Money is a strange animal.

"Does anyone have change for a button?" - Monty Burns attempting to "donate" to the Simpsons after their Christmas presents were "stolen."

Lest I forget: THE BEARS STILL SUCK!!

"...everytime she sneezes I believe it's love..."
"...every word is nonsense but I understand..."

I love when I go on Counting Crows kicks.

It's been a little while but I've had two unique experiences in the last week. Surreal you might say. I went to the LGMS band concert last Tuesday and was astounded by the crowd. The bands were great. The principal announced at the beginning that he'd appreciate the audience being a good example to the kids. The audience proceeded to talk the entire time. Loudly. A mother was encouraging her child to yell things during the songs. The lady next to me was knitting a full size red blanket. I'm not lying. I looked at her about 479 times to make sure I wasn't halucinating. A GIANT RED BLANKET.

So tonight I went to the orchestra concert. Again, the talking doesn't stop. Two ladies in front of me were talking LOUDLY the whole time.
(During a song)
Lady: "HEY, CAN I SEE YOUR PROGRAM?"
Me: "Yes." (whispered)
Lady: "WHERE'D YOU GIT IT?"
Me: "In the lobby." (whispered)
Lady: "I DIDN'T GIT ONE!"
Me: embarrassed.

Then there was the Hispanic family behind me that decided their 3 kids under the age of 4 should just kick the bleachers, bang their toys around, and constantly yell things in Spanish. Not a single form of discipline was enforced. None. Unless starring forward as if your children didn't exist is a form of discipline.

Is this specific to my area? Or are parents really this inept everywhere? It's hard to imagine...

Also, things are better personally. God will never give me more than I can handle, this I know for sure. That's very comforting. Wait, He'll never give me more than I can handle WITH HIM. I can handle nothing on my own.

Go Packers. Boy, did they ever look like crap last night and they still pulled it out. Favre threw three and ran for one TD...man, he can be good. Kind of worried about Sunday's game against the Bears. Win and we're in first, lose and we're 2 out. We'll see...