I hope 2012 gets better than it started out for me. Besides getting a year older and achier and going through the last couple of weeks feeling kind of yucky and blah, January has just been oodles of fun so far. Okay, my birthday was nice...even though I was in the middle of that 'blah' period....that seems to be lingering here and there. All the snow we got over last weekend has melted substantially...yay! I still have to find and thank the incredibly kind and thoughtful neighbor that shoveled my entire walkway early Saturday morning while I was sleeping. I didn't hear a thing....which is pretty unusual for me. I'm afraid to listen to any weather reports that might say we could get more....DENIAL! As much as I love seeing snow-covered trees, etc...noone has figured out a way to experience the beauty of it without the nuisance and danger of trying to get around in it. I think I'm becoming an old grump.
Just watched the President give the State of the Union address....wasn't sure I even wanted to watch it this time around; but I'm glad I did; I'm always glad I do. I don't know why I always seem to watch how many times John Boehner (Speaker of the House) does or doesn't applaud when the President speaks. He always looks mad... like he's pissed to even be there. That man kind of irks me in general.
Thought I'd share these with you....
How Things Have Changed (Click on image to enlarge.)
Some of those are actually a little disturbing to me because they're so frighteningly true. I hope you're all having a good week. Stay well....and take care. ~Joy xo
I hate snow, too. I'm sorry you have been having a hard time -- you know I'm always with you if only in spirit. And how in the hell did I miss your birthday! Mea culpa!!!
Hugssssssssss!!!
Posted by: Kay Dennison | January 25, 2012 at 10:17 AM
January can be a tough month. But each day it is lighter a couple of minutes longer. Love your cartoons, although there is much to ponder on the things-have-gotten-worse-in-life side. Happy belated birthday!
Posted by: mercyn | January 25, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Joy--I love snow! In my view, anytime we have really cold weather, I expect to have snow in compensation!
Those "old days" vs "nowadays" comparisons are too, too true. Thanks for the posting!
Posted by: Cop Car | January 25, 2012 at 02:39 PM
Hi, I am chucking because when I watch the SOTU I watch the Speaker and sometimes miss what the President is saying. Such gloomy people, those repubs.
Posted by: maryellen bess | January 25, 2012 at 02:51 PM
All too true. Those cartoons hit the mark.
I think cold weather is very hard to put up with as I get older.And I hate being confined indoors.
I'm glad you have friends and family to help you out during the winter months.
Posted by: Hattie | January 26, 2012 at 11:09 AM
I hope your year picks up. Snow is something I only like on post cards. Well, I do like to see a small covering on the yard and trees. But it does involve a lot of work.
I've been lax at checking blogs, but plan to be more diligent soon.
Have a nice day -and smile!
Posted by: cassieb1@gmail.com | January 27, 2012 at 07:21 AM