The Foo Weather Report

One of my favorite people at work is transferring to another office and today was her last day with us.  A bunch of us went out for drinks after work.  Fun fun.  I am fortunate to work with such fun people, but am sad that the funnest of all is leaving us.

We had a four-day stretch of hazy-hot-humid weather that ended with a bang Tuesday night.  A terrific thunder storm!  I had gone to bed early but Navarre got me up to watch the storm with him and it was fantastic.  A marvelous ensemble production - wind, hail, driving rain, thunder, lightning.

I’ve been wanting to write for days, but I’ve been over-tired.  Last weekend I attended a sleep-over with my law school girlfriends and didn’t get as much sleep as I need to.  I’ve been dragging ever since.  But we had a great time.  One friend is getting ready to burst with baby.  Babies everywhere!  When do I get one?

I slept enough last night and am feeling much better about the world today (plus I’ve had a few beers - I love beer!).  I look outside and see how magical and green and sunny and beautiful life here is.

Last night Navarre and I finally got around to down-loading and watching the Frontline program “Bad Voodoo’s War” which aired back in April.  It is a virtual embed with a California National Guard platoon running convoy security in Iraq.  I held Navarre’s hand as he viewed territory and circumstances that were all-too familiar to him.  The production was excellent and I am grateful to have a glimpse into what he and others have experienced during tours in Iraq.  It is both frustrating and inspiring to watch.  I also highly recommend “The War Tapes,” a similar project by the same filmmaker.

Time to find something to eat.  Navarre is off serving his country for a couple days.  I am home, serving my kitties.  Meow.