12/13/05

I am up to my ass in Christmas this and Christmas that, all of which have nothing to do with the actual meaning of the event.  I’m tired of  wreaths, ornaments, Christmas concerts, badly arranged, played and sung Christmas carols, and most of all, Christmas shopping.  I have, therefore, decided to become Jewish.  Now all I have to do is light nine candles, and I’m already circumcised.  

My father hasn’t called me in a month, which is unusual.  I think Mom told him I know about his condition.  I don’t expect that revelation to change his behavior, but maybe "J" and I staying in a hotel instead of his house during the next visit will get his attention.  Speaking of home, if "J" and I split up, I’m moving back to San Antonio after this school year ends in June.  If I can’t get a teaching job, I’ll do something for a living, such as get a church piano gig, along with teaching lessons, while working at Half Price Books.  I do know I won’t stay in South Texas.  I’m really feeling homesick right now.  "J" is willing to move to SA, but she won’t be willing to deal with the uncertainty of my changing jobs if no teaching postions are available.

The Supreme Court is looking at the Texas re-districting map.  I wonder why the Democrats didn’t care about re-districting fairness when they were doing the drawing.  Hmmmmm.  Personally, I think we should demolish the Texas capitol building, remove all office holders and start over.  I think the "Big Blue" chess computer could run the state better than the legislature.  Here endeth the rant.