Happy Birthday America

The 4th of July weekend is now over and we can all shuffle back to our daily routines once again. Sometimes I wonder if people really stop and think about our Independence Day. I know I usually don't but this year was a little different. After all we have thousands of US troops in harms way across the globe fighting to keep us all safe. It doesn't matter if we agree with this bullshit Iraqi occupation or not because the utmost honor and respect should be bestowed upon these brave men and women. They do the jobs most of us are too chicken or lazy to even think about doing. We wish them all a safe and quick tour of duty.

I also want to thank Amber Deahn. Amber works at a Denn'ys restaurant in Idaho. She was smart enough to recognize a 9 yr old girl eating at one of her booths at 2 am as a missing young girl who's family had been brutally murdered. In essence she saved Shasta Groene's life. For anyone unaware of this true life horror story I will fill you in. This young girl and her brother were kidnapped 6 weeks ago from their Idaho home. The rest of the family had been bound and beaten to death. Shasta's brother Dylan is still missing and feared dead. A 42 year old pedophile has been charged with the kidnapping and most likely committed the murders. He also sexually assaulted these young children. This is a perfect example of how the system DOES NOT work in this country. Read this piece of shits Blog here and tell me he should have been released from prison!? Again, thank Amber for not being stoned or too lazy to recognize this girl and actually keeping her eyes out for the missing kids. Most people would never have even noticed her. Sometimes I have hope for our race.

On a lighter note I would like to recommend a great DVD collection for anyone who enjoys British comedy. Some of you may have heard of the show The Office. It was an original comedy on BBC in Britain and recently got a makeover for US audiences and was quite good but not as good as the UK version. There were two seasons and then a special that followed, catching up on all the characters a few years after season 2 wrapped. It is funny, sad and poignant all at the same time not to mention extremely well acted. These are feature most American shows sorely lack. I highly recommend it. Pick it up here.

I am tired now. It was quite a weekend though I cant remember anything incredibly remarkable happening. At least it will be a short week at work.

Cheers.

J