Friday Randomness

Did anyone notice that it’s November?  Thinking maybe I’ll try for NaBloPoMo this year.  A few years ago, it was more difficult for me to restrict myself to a post a day, and now it’s crazy for me to post two days in a row.  So let’s see if I can rise to the challenge.  We’ll start with some randomness, shall we?

Maya took her written driving test on Tuesday, and passed, so now she has her permit.  I don’t know what the laws are in your state, but here, that means she has to take 3 driving lessons (2 hours each), drive at least 50 hours for practice, and wait 6 months before she can take the driving test.  Then, during her first year with her license, she cannot drive anyone under the age of 18 in her car.  Sorry, but no wonder kids are waiting longer to get their licenses…I remember so fondly driving all over Stockton in my friend Rosemary’s little convertible MG.  I don’t know if this law is genius (teens are easily distracted) or spoiling all of the fun (because, duh, driving around with your friends is FUN).

This weekend is the end of Daylight Saving, where we turn the clocks back and get an extra hour of sleep.  Except I’m old and can’t often sleep later than normal, so I’m not sure that will help.  I’ll admit, I like Daylight Saving.  Not the transition, because that sucks in both spring and fall, but the light evenings, I like that a lot.  I’ll be sorry to see it go.

It’s also getting cooler…not cold like in some parts of the country, but cooler.  Not so much thought has to be put into ‘can I get a nice walk in before it gets hot?’  I’m glad for that.

I feel for the people in New Jersey, New York, and elsewhere, affected by Superstorm Sandy.  Ugh.  It’s frustrating and inconvenient and painful for everyone without power, but especially for the elderly and those on medical equipment that requires electricity.  I heard the other day on NPR about a couple…they live on the 7th floor of a building in Manhattan, without power.  They didn’t evacuate, because the husband’s health is delicate and moving him is extremely risky.  So they took their chances, and now they are dependent upon friends and neighbors, who are bringing them batteries (car batteries, other kinds of batteries, etc.) to keep his ventilator going.  This has to be extremely stressful.  My heart goes out to these people.

I’m so glad to not live in a swing state.  Ugh.  I feel for the people being inundated by robocalls and political ads all damn day.  We have our state propositions, but that’s pretty much it.  Yes on 30, no on 32, yes on 34, yes on 37, no on 38.  The end.

Maybe I’ll post again tomorrow.  You all know that quantity often signals a lack of quality, so there may be some crummy posts in the next 29 days.  I hope not, because then, what’s the point.  But we’ll see.  Have a lovely weekend!