I've been thinking about what to blog about but I feel like in light of everything going on in the Gulf coast, what I have to say to the world is so minor.

One thing I will say is happy birthday to my mamacita. She is computer-challenged, so she probably won't see this, but I wanted to say it anyway. Yesterday was her birthday and, as she teased her best friend when she turned the same age, she's the speed limit now. (I told her that, in most places, it went up so she's got another 10 years until she can make that joke again.) I have to honestly say I don't know what I would do without her. Yes, sometimes she drives me bats and I often tell her what a challenge she is (and I'm sure she feels the same about me at times) but when it comes down to it, she is and always has been there for me in any and every circumstance. I talk to her almost every day about something or another. Sometimes we even watch tv together long distance. We debate the news of the day, share our views on what's going on in the world and even when we don't agree, I know she is listening. So, I love you, mom! Happy birthday!