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September 20, 2004
We interrupt our regularly scheduled rant
I know I promised the next post would be more about MOB. They are just such a ripe target. But my heart is just not in it right now and time slipped by today.
Had a dentist appointment. Such joy in that. "Well, Darleen (why does it feel strange to be addressed by my first name by a dentist who looks young enough to be my son?), you have no cavities. Everything looks good. But you must floss more."
Eeech. Do they teach them that line in school? Memorized right after the Pledge of Allegiance? "...with liberty and justice for all. Spit please, and remember to floss more, at least each day until our next visit."
Daughter Siobhan had her appointment at the same time and got almost the same advice. Which I'm happy with, since as a little munchkin her baby teeth were a nightmare of soft enamel. I almost went grey overnight when I took her to the dentist when she was barely three and our dentist at that time looked over his glasses accusingly and said, "she has seven cavities."
Whaa....??
I feel this same sort of free floating guilt if I show up to the doctors for an appointment and my weight is up ten pounds (tip: never schedule a checkup right after the Christmas holidays.)
Our checkups were routine, new appointments made with the hygenist for cleaning and a quick shopping trip so Siobhan could get a light jacket for the cooler weather. Home, a cup o'tea and then looked at the 'net and read a transcript (find it at Command Post) of the Dan Rather interview with Bill Burkett.
Sorry. At this point my energy is sapped. CBS doesn't get it. Dannyboy doesn't get it. And they are all scrambling to find a fall guy, a patsy, so they can just clasp their hands and sigh "we were misled."
Too little, too late, and entirely insincere. And there's still no apology to President Bush.
Personally, I won't be satisfied until I watch Danny and co-defendants perp-walked. But I ain't holding my breath.
I'm going to hold onto the better parts of my day, make a last cup of tea, climb into bed and start afresh tomorrow. Now where did I put my blogger jammies?
Posted by Darleen at September 20, 2004 09:48 PM