I received a response from Paul L. Howard, Jr. , District Attorney regarding the Destiny Ashe murder...no doubt a canned letter to respond to letters he has received.

Read the short story of Destiny Ashe.

I stumbled upon Bill O'Reillys column this morning, it's the first I've heard of this story. Part of me finds that strange then again the devaluation of human life began a few decades ago. Seems to me the powers that be in Georgia have not only said Destiny's life was not worth a fight but neither is her breeder. Just in completely different ways.

How can things like this be?

The beer commercial that applauded the soldiers walking through an airport? Well I seen it, loved it and from what I gather many Americans loved it too.

Here is a story worth a read: Applause in the Airport? Beyond the Beer Commercial.

Alrighty then I'm back from two weeks vacation and this will be my first day on the new job. I'm really excited about this and haven't been this happy in going to work for years. My first week or two will be mentoring a new director of nursing and helping her to get systems up and running. The best part of it - I get to come home and it's not my baby to worry about if people are actually following policy. I get to just guide, teach and nurture.

I've had a great two weeks off - actually doing a little bit of nothing but doing it on my timeframe. I feel good.

So here's a rose for you and wishing you a Happy Monday!