Escaping the Blame

 Our illustrious U.S. Congress decided to cobble together an agreement and proposal to for stall the shutdown of the government for 45 days last night.  It seems that the president signed the bill into law sometime during the 11 o'clock hour last evening.  It is amazing how staring blame in the face will make warring parties work together to escape.  Hated enemies working diligently to say "NOT MY FAULT"is a great motivator.  

Today is the 14th birthday of my new tuba player.  He makes me proud in so many ways.  Very glad he is my grandson.  Will be attending a birthday luncheon today for him. He is an eighth grader now, next year off to high school.  This is him looking highly motivated for picture day. He has the teenage pout down pat.

Have our lodger dog Apollo over for another night last evening.  Judy gave him a much needed bath on this visit. He was not too thrilled at the prospect but put up with it anyway.  Shannon is not with us this Sunday because of an upper respiratory thing. Will check on her later.  

Spent 3 hours at an invitational cross country meet with Marie yesterday put on by Hansons running shoes. All I can say is lots of runners for the beautiful day. 

Laundry is in the dryer and breakfast is done.

thats it

all for now 

stay safe