Wednesday, April 02, 2008

She's Ba-aaack (Well--Somewhat)

Well, all. This is my first post in a while. Things have been busy at Case De Chaos. First, we were marooned by the unknown captain of our pirated internet. We haven't invested yet in legitimate wireless access, so I have been--well--less prolific in my postings. (I am drinking a white mocha and accessing the wifi at a coffeehouse.) Most of my postings are based on "I have no internet. Life has been filled with busy nothings. I'm currently coughing up small, furry creatures calling themselves Hal. The weather sucks." as of late.

Of course, this posting is much of the same.

The weather has improved and Hun and I have rejoiced in the few sunny days sprinkled in between "wintry mix" days. This winter is hanging like a horny bitch. But I have faith, spring soon shall triumph.

I've spied a few groundhogs trundling across country roads, wild turkeys pecking in the fields, fancy free-range chickens dodging traffic, and a few bald eagles taking advantage of the seasonal roadkill. Spring is at the ready.

Hun and I met my mother in Washington D.C. We had a good time and wandered around the National Mall. We saw the Air and Space Museum--featuring the Spirit of St. Louis and Apollo 11. We also saw the National Gallery and a small exhibit of the collection from the American History Museum.

In one exhausting evening, we covered the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. D.C.'s famous cherry trees were quivering with blossoms ready to burst forth. We hiked along each monument as sun burst through the clouds, dipped to the horizon--turning the sky a cool pink, and vanished as the Lincoln Memorial took over the night.

As wonderful as it was to visit with my mother and the seat of our nation, I missed my father. Although I am my mother's favorite daughter, I'm also my daddy's little girl. I've never lived so far away from home, and being a lonely only, I grew up heavily relying on my parents for emotional support. I hope to see my father soon, and Hun and I plan a trip to Colorado this summer--if I don't travel sooner.

My dad, who originally planned on joining us, had to cancel. My grandmother needed emergency surgery because she broke her hip. My grandmother--who is 94 and stubborn--is doing just fine, thank you. We were worried for her at the time. But like the hearty Texas gal we know and love, she made it through surgery like a trooper, and is eating her favorite KitKats.

My father had to make sure she was fine for the surgery and set up a place for her to stay while she is in recovery. It's been a hard road for her and for my father, but he is a good man and has received a lot of support from close friends.

On a happier note, one of my best friends is about to give birth. I am hoping for an April 11th birthday, and she will name the kid Betty (even if it's a boy--to put hair on his chest). I plan on visiting her in late June in sunny (more so than Albany) California. It's strange. I knew her from high school. She had a tough time in college and her share of not-so-right guys. But I've never seen her quite so happy as now.

I am still working in foster care. As per usual, work is work. Lately, I've been training a new family the art of picking battles with your 8-year-old ward, and mediating heated negotiations between foster parents and natural parents on the Geneva Balance of Sippy Cup Holdings. If I do my job right, everyone is pissed off at me by the end of the day--spank you very much.

Well, that's all folk. Until next time. I promise to post a Condiment of the Week. I'll give you a hint--it's all American.

11 comments:

Daddy Papersurfer said...

I'm very glad to see you're keeping busy. It must be soooo satisfying to have a job where pissing people off is a sign of success - I could make a fortune!!!!

Anonymous said...

Welcome back, my favorite calf! It's good to read about the north 40 and smile. Things are looking much better today than a couple of days ago. Must shuffle back to the barn. Heiffer...oh, and I looked it up: heiffer is a female bovine!

Anonymous said...

P.S. the lady in red in the photo is Betty and she is standing next to the stone where Martin Luther King spoke of his dream...you can faintly see the outline of the commemoration in the photo!!! makes an old heiffer tear up and get goose bumps when I think about it...and although we have a long way to go toward harmony in our country ...we have come a very long way in 45 years. heiffer

Anonymous said...

Glad to have you back! MKH

Stella said...

A boy named Betty? You're a dangerous woman.

You're funny too ;)

Onknees (not_onknees at the moment) said...

Im so happy you are back!!!I didn't know anyone else who could measure their success by how many people were pissed off at them. I thought I was the only one!!!!yyyeeehhhawww

70steen said...

WB CGB.... could have sworn I had left WB message before???... hey ho the perils of blondom....

70steen said...

my site is soooo devoid of gals hasten back

Cowgirl Betty said...

70s, I have the perils of blondom as well--although I'm actually a brunette. I have comment moderation and I've been negligent in my blog upkeep and reading . . . eeeek! Much cowgirl howdies sent your way.

DP--You would be an amazing success at my job, I'm sure.

Stella--You bet I'm dangerous. My momma raised me that way ; )

Anonymous said...

Does no one but this old heifer remember the Johnny Cash tune, "A Boy Named Sue"???....Betty wouldn't be so bad, would it?
Heifer

fracas said...

CG Betty... where aaaaaaare you?

Folks are missing you, you know!