Grandmother wars

There are two kinds of grandmother wars, one international and one local. The first is a battle among grannies for who has the cutest, sweetest, most intelligent, etc. grandbaby in the world. The second is the skirmish with the "other" grandmother to see who can get the most love and affection from grandbaby. The first, although global, is not as serious as the second. Local battles have left family scars that have yet to heal.

LSU

Number 8 party school in USA. Congratulations to all the students for making this happen. Party on, dudes!

Bus driver

This morning I saw a school bus make a left turn while I was waiting at the stop sign. The lady had her left hand gripping the window post and her right hand on the wheel. She made the turn with one hand. It could only have been done by a traditionally built woman, in the words of Alexander McCall Smith.

Monday

Lucy caught a rat. Nick saw her walking across the yard with it in her mouth. Since she has become an inside/outside cat she is much happier and less apt to run away when you approach her.

Sugar has got me

Can't seem to stop eating sweets. The sugar has trapped me into its web and the fat is starting to settle on my middle. Today I'll think about throwing out all the sugar stuff and see what happens.

Chill in the Air

There is a refreshing chill in the air today. Fall is making herself known and will not be far away. The grass is green and lush and the flowers are making a comeback with new vigor after the sweltering summer.