I often get this question and thought it would be useful to post a summary document that we bring to meetings, events, and conferences. Of course, if that's not enough information, I encourage you to visit WDI's official website, www.wdiny.org.
Emily's parents are generously giving us their old Weber grill, which I'm quite excited about. After looking at it this weekend, I thought it could use a good scrubbing. After a couple hours of scraping with a putty knife and discovering S.O.S. iron wool pads, I'm pretty pleased with the results!
Over the past few days, I have found myself increasingly frustrated by partisan politics getting in the way of things that just have to get done. For example, the House's inability to extend health benefits for 9-11 workers makes no sense. Republicans didn't pass it because they objected to an increase in taxes (even though it was a tax on offshore accounts) and Democrats didn't pass it because they demanded a 2/3 majority because they didn't want anything attached to the bill that would look bad (even though the bill not passing looks worse). However, what really bothers me is what everyone says. First, there are the complaints. Like I just did, except with maybe more swearing. Then, there's that "wise" commentator that offers this sage advice, "That's why you need to vote for the right person the next time around." That line is what's bothering me. Stop saying that!Here's why: I think I am voting for the right person, given my possible choices. The problem is, they're lousy choices. And I don't see a way of changing that. Obama might be the first politician I was glad to vote for and who has served his position well. But without a House and Senate behind him, he can't get that far (and we should be pleased with the wonderful progress made thus far). And please don't identify the Tea Party as the solution. Yes, they are an "alternative," but I don't think that a party based on such racist and hateful roots can be considered legitimate.So, does anyone have a legitimate proposal for getting better people in office? Because I don't. By the way, in case you missed it, check out Rep. Anthony Weiner's response. Bravo sir.
Hard to believe, but we are now 3 weeks into our 5-week lot hold. The builder has our plan and is reviewing everything. We still have to go back and forth with the architect, but once that's done, it's going to be one last review before the big decision.
