Sticks and Stones

Went to the most lovely bbq last night.  Our hostess made the most delicious bbq chicken-on-a-stick I've ever had.  I remember reading this article or watching some tv show about all sorts of food you can get on a stick.  Wieners, ice cream, pork, veggies, cotton candy, chicken, fruit, pickles, beef, chocolate..... the list is endless.  I remember back in my single days, the few times I could afford to go to the bar, my girlfriend and I would stop at the local 7-11 and buy deep-fried-chicken-on-a-stick and eat it while stumbling home at 2 in the morning.  I can't imagine eating anything at 2 in the morning anymore. Hell, I can't even imagine being awake at 2 in the morning anymore.

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Had an interesting conversation with a Grade 3/4 teacher last night.  A male Grade 3/4 teacher to be exact.  You really don't see many of those.  Anyway, I brought up the topic of how pot is the new alcohol of choice with teenagers these days.  Most teenagers could care less about drinking; it's all about the smoke.  Anyway, he was mentioning this stuff called synthetic marijuana.  It started as incense and is about 100 times as potent as what we know pot to be.  Popular in the US, apparently it's making it's way into Canada.  Christ, here's another thing to worry about.  It was interesting to see this teacher defend pot and make strong and valid statements as to why it should be legalized.  Privately I'm in agreement with him but the mom in me continues to waiver.  I just want my kid to concentrate on school and not have such distractions.  Is that too much to ask for?

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Lazy day in the 'Peg today.  I wish it would rain.  We haven't had rain in like, forever.  The apple tree is producing in abundance, but the apples are falling hard like little stones from the Gods.  Not good.  Looks like apple pies and apple cakes and apple sauces will be limited this year.  Sad state of affairs.

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A little shout-out to my new follower.  I now have THREE!!  Hey man, how's it going?  Haven't seen you in ages!  Still keeping the world safe from all the bad-guys?  You live a very unappreciated life my friend.  I don't know how you do what you do.

And, finally, in regards to a comment made about not being able to reply to a post - I'm looking into it right now.  Hopefully I can fix it and you'll be able to comment all you want sweetie, as long as it's complimentary of course.