MLK Day

This is a day to think about how things have progressed in our country since Dr. King "had a dream". I think we have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go. I have great hope for our country, I know we can be the society Dr. King dreamed about.

And, there is Haiti, a place of such crushing poverty before the current devastation, and now unimaginable circumstances. Things are difficult for so many Americans right now, as we all know. But, the pictures and reports from Haiti can certainly put things in perspective. When $1 can provide clean water for a family of 4 for a month, we really must count our blessings. First, that we have clean water at our fingertips. And,second, that we are not so poor that $1 can make such a difference in our lives. We are very blessed and must share with those less fortunate, it doesn't take much to make a difference.

On a brighter note, Oaklawn started its live racing season on Friday. I worked on Opening Day, Friday, and on Saturday. We were very busy, and I was very tired. but the opening day was better than opening day last year. So, hopefully that is a good sign for Hot Springs' tourist season this year. We had beautiful weather for the weekend, which is one of the most special things about living in Hot Springs, the weather. I am sure we are not through with winter, but this weekend was like springtime.

I have still been knitting for The Ship's Project, because it is still very much winter in Afghanistan. So, I will be sending some items off soon.

I just finished reading "Kindred in Death" by J. D. Robb, the 35th in the series. I'm always so excited when a new Eve Dallas book comes out, it's always such a treat. I love the characters, the suspense is fantastic and the world is fun to imagine. One of the things my daughter Heather and I like to do is to pick the cast of actors that could play our favorite characters. We do this all the time with different books and characters. We have decided that Angie Harmon could play Eve Dallas, she has the right look and age. Of course, if they wait too long to make the movie she may have to be replaced. As for the very delicious Roarke, the current candidate is Gerard Butler, now that Pierce Brosnan has gotten so "mature". I just wish they would get on with making the movies! More info later on some of our other casting adventures.