Ramblings of an American Madman

Ramblings of an American Madman - yes I said Madman - want me to say it again? Just another Day! A very pleasant day in our little community - as far as I know no one was sad or no one was hurt or no one was hungry and life was beautiful all the way around - as far as I know - started the day with about three quarters of a gallon (or so) of finest blend Colombian coffee - for those on the metric system that is about half a kilometer of Colombian coffee - I think it is still spelled the same - coffee that is - not sure about Colombian - very peaceful day - a lot of time on the patio enjoying the moderate weather - football on the TV this evening - come to think of it today was very nice in all aspects - did I say today is Sunday - today is Sunday - did you go to church today? - me either - basic fundamental reasons probably not the same reason most don't go but that is my own private issue - did you hear about California's budget issues? - I hear they are having a garage sale to liquidate excess items to raise money - reminds me of earlier times when we would have a garage sale to raise some extra money and get rid of mostly junk from around the house - after the first day we would take the cash from the garage sale and go buy a couple of cases of Rainier pounders, bag of Doritos, bean dip and a fifth of Black Velvet - then over to a guy we know to pick up an oz of dirt weed (remember this was a long time ago) - party all night like a house full of red necks - one late run for more beer - get up the next day and try to sell off whatever was left and by the end of the weekend have a garbage can full of beer bottles, a hangover and maybe a muffin tin full of change left to pay the bills for the next month - is that what California is aiming for? - when some countries run into problems they invade neighboring countries - does California have an Army? - would they dare? - well, time is up and I think time is down - so long for now - have you seen my kitty?