As usual, recent news knocks me down. I'm upset about the death of a probable innocent man. Americans are barbarians. The majority of us support the death penalty (not me).

Then, the stock market--and my IRA, etc. I live comfortably enough on Social Security and a modest teacher pension, but we're talking years down the road, when I may need the money for a retirement community. Those aren't cheap. I don't worry, but am concerned about the recession/depression deepening and extending for years to come. It's not only personal, but nationally disturbing.

This leads to politics and what the candidates are saying and doing. I can't imagine any of the Republicans running for president becoming our president. There's something about Romney's personality I don't like. Perry scares the bejabbers out of me. And Bachman is a shrill witch.

I'm happy to see the Iranians freed our two Americans. Of course, it was all because Ahmadinejad wanted to look good at the UN.

The Pope warns the Germans not to ignore religion. Gee, what a shock. Like my bumper sticker says, "Imagine no religion". What a better world we would have.

On a lighter note, did you catch the season premier(s) of Big Bang Theory? So well written and acted. Hilarious.
And the baseball playoffs are coming up. I won't miss watching them by going on my trip or having minimum DISH network coverage. Baseball is so boring.

Have a great weekend. Remember to smile!