Spent much of Friday and Saturday at the Creek County Free Fair - the economy has affected it greatly - there were a lot less commercial vendor participation than usual. Usually a bank or two, an insurance company and other kinds of businesses participate and give away pens, calendars, and magnets but not this year.
The chili cookoff gave money to the Lions - a worthy cause.
But it always amazes me the fact that Republicans and Democrats sit back to back and even visit during this event. We are neighbors - obviously. I know my opponent does not find me to be the least bit of a threat - he is sure of his win - he stomped Joe Crowder last voting season - and Joe spent 90,000 dollars - I've spend less than $200 and have accepted not one single dime in donations.
The only way a job that pays $38,400 is worth a $90,000 fight is if there is power in that job - guess I am not interested in the power.
I am having second thoughts on HB 744 - a Sapulpa bus driver says teachers don't care enough about the kids - can this be true? Other countries spend less on healthcare and education and yet kick our butts - what or where do we make changes?
I am pro-union but I am also of the opinion that Unions should not encourage or defend shitty employees - (yes I used a 4 letter word but it fits). My husband is union and he has worked with guys who don't pull their weight - there were teachers way back when I was in school who were just horrible at their jobs - and I don't believe it is right for them to be maintained - we need the best at their jobs - and I think the union teachers and most of American mechanics would agree - let's see if the unions can begin to support removal of the bad within their own ranks. Afterall, it is the unions that gave us all healthcare, 40 hr work weeks, no child labor, OSHA and vacations - let's ask them to be a part of the solution in increasing productivity not by cutting their pay but by keeping the good employees and letting them use peer review.
I am still picking Okra at the farm - and I have to mow - my husband is working overtime and I'm it - the only one at home. For some reason, the very idea of paying someone to mow my own yard would be lovely if I thought I could afford it easily but I can't. Actually, it really doesn't set well with me to not mow my own lawn.
