Random Thoughts for a Friday:
1) I'm currently reading "The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse" by Lawrence Scanlan. I collect horse racing literature - and have lots of items that are now out of print. This is still around, but makes for an interesting perspective on the Secretariat story. For one thing - it focuses more on Secretariat's groom Eddie (Shorty) Sweat. Having been a racehorse groom I can tell you that no one - NO ONE - pays attention to the men and women who are most responsible for getting these horses to the races. More to come on this interesting read as I finish it.
2) I'm continually puzzled and disappointed by people. I'm in line at a local retail establishment, and the associate asks to see the identification of the woman who has just handed over her credit card as payment. This self-absorbed, over-indulged, insecure woman proceeds to rant at the poor associate, practically flings her driver's license at her, then proceeds to bitch and gripe under her breath until receiving her bag and making her ungraceful exit. Frankly - I'm more upset when associates DON'T ask to see ID when presented with a Visa/MC. But that's beside the point - this is exactly the kind of woman I'd like to slap and tell to get over herself. But, she is also exactly the kind of woman men fall all over themselves for - and then complain about how high maintenance she is. See? Puzzling and disappointing.
3) I am getting very excited for the trip to Thunderbird Show Park for the West Coast Classic. I would like to think the Mighty is excited as well.
4) Just finished Season 3 of my Buffy the Vampire Slayer Start From the Very Beginning Marathon. Good times - and dang James Marsters is hot.
5) I cannot say how much I feel the call of the track. I miss it. I dream about it, literally. Its a precarious ledge I teeter on - one solid push and I'm lost. The Mighty has a large responsibility - he is what is keeping me somewhat grounded. Without him, I probably would be long gone.
Friday, June 12, 2009
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