Circus guilt

This week I took my kids to the Shrine Circus. It was my first time at the circus and it was probably the coolest thing that I have done in a long time. It was fun just to watch the amazement on the faces of my children. Katie even got to ride on an elephant. It was truly a spectacular show.
When I got home, I was so impressed with the show that I went on Face book to become a fan of the Shrine Circus. When I pressed search, what I got were several, if not many, protests against the circus because of the treatment of animals by the circus, particularly the elephants. I read a fiction novel a few years ago, based on a true story, called Water for Elephants and I actually knew going into the circus that the animals in the show are often abused, and yet, I still went and I even had a great time.
Now I'm feeling guilty. I watched about 5 YouTube videos when I got home of these poor elephants being hit with bull hooks. It's wrong and I shouldn't have been supporting the circus to begin with. This particular circus had 2 elephants, 2 black bears, and a bunch of poodles, all of which are possibly being miss treated.
It is disappointing though, because my kids and I really did have a good time. We really were amazed. It was a great experience. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be going again.

Dodging potholes

The roads in Ely are bad on a good day. Since all of the snow that we've had this year, they have become even worse to drive on. The pot holes are huge and dodging them is impossible. Yesterday as I was taking Katie to school I witnessed the city filling in some of the potholes with sand. Even I know better than that. Filling a pot hole with sand might make it seem better for a week or two, but it's not going to fix the problem. I know that Ely gets some of the money from the states gaming, so why I am having to drive on the wrong side of the road to avoid pot holes, and why is the city filling them in with sand instead of asphalt? I guess I'll have to take it up with the city. Not my cup of tea, but I'm really irritated.

The stuff that is my life

So here's what's been going on with me.

The kids have been sick FOREVER. I think between the two of them, it's been a month now.

I took a short trip to California to visit my Parents. It was wonderful. I had really missed them. Plus they took me out to Chili's and Sushi. YUM! Can't beat that.

Joe decided against the prison job and didn't even show up for the physical. I'm not really sure how I feel about that choice, but hey, what can I really do. Fortunately, the mine is still open and copper prices have risen a wee bit in the last month. Fingers crossed, he'll keep that job.

I took a tour at the local Head Start. They just received a huge grant and are planning on hiring in the near future. It would be perfect for me since they run on the same schedule as the kids. My neighbor is on the board there, so I'm pretty sure I have a good chance at a job.

The car that we got for Joe a few months ago won't start. We've now put 4 different parts in, thinking that each would fix the problem. Not so much. Bummer. We have a friend coming over some time this week to help us figure it out and I'm hoping we can get it fixed on Joes week off so that I don't have to go back to walking everywhere. We'll see.

I've been saving up for a trip to Disneyland in May. My birthday and Katies are only 2 days apart and this is how we will celebrate. I can't wait! My Mom and Dad and possibly my sister are going to join us and it's going to be a great time.

Joes band Iokane laid down their first track on their demo C.D. and I'm feeling a little proud. I think they are really good.

The snow here just won't stop and although it's not as bad as I thought it was going to be, I'm pretty much over it and ready for some warmth, which I have been told I won't get until June. Seriously? URG!