Turbulence

March came in like a lion on LSD. First cold, then warm to hot (almost 70), and then a brief, intense shower leading the cold front. Today, temperature in the 40s, light wind, and almost sunshine filtering through the clouds. Tomorrow could be in the upper 60s with thundershowers predicted (another cold front) and then too cold to run outside. But the so-called grass in my yard is starting to turn green, so that is a sure sign of spring. I am not ready to mow, but that will be inevitable.

Storms in the political arena these days as well. The new president is trying very hard to get his promised programs in place quickly. But the economy is not cooperating (note that I am now in my 12th month of unemployment and not change in sight). The bailouts are now starting to worry the middle class and some are calling for GM to enter into bankruptcy (not a bad thing in my mind).

Today the president has signed the one of the most controversial piece of legislation - funding of stem cell research (touted as "lifting the ban" on the research). This is a thorny issue. The president has called for researchers to act with moral integrity; however, there is no assurance that this will happen. I will not pass judgement at this point, but will remain vigilant to see where this actually heads in the future. Short-term gains for long-term loses? Only time will tell.

BK only has half a face. His fur is missing from the left side, and there is a huge hole where his cheek once was. But he looks better than he has for days. Now outside hunting rodents in the tall grasses. He is such a little scrapper - I hope he gets better (or at least allows me to clean up some of the area on his face). He runs each time I get a wet towel to help remove some of the dried blood. I am not much of a nurse, but perhaps I should consider a career in animal assistance.

Removed two dead frogs from the fish pond. Found a dead bird on the sidewalk (must have flown into the side of the garage during the wind storm). All removed to the tall grasses. The circle of life.