Why do people hate going to the dentist? Well, the procedures they perform do hurt sometimes. Maybe it's the "not being in control" thing. Flo Jean doesn't go to dentists - but she doesn't see very well, and really hates having anybody get close to her face. What brought this on? I got my teeth cleaned this morning. Fortunately, I inherited really good teeth, and rarely have to have anything more done than biannual cleaning. Lucky me! And I love the feel of newly cleaned teeth.
We had our usual Thursday lunch with the Blue Tick Society. It was a small group today - just John and me, Dalton Roberts, and Don Eaves. Dalton had played a gig at a local coffee house last weekend, and film of several of his songs has been put on YouTube. You might give it a look sometime. Here's the link...
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dalton+roberts
The Chattanooga/Hamilton County Bicentennial Library and the Friends of the Library have been having public meetings at each of the branch libraries. City and County budgets have been cutting so much support from the libraries. They're trying to find ways to get more money, or to find creative ways to stretch the money that they do get. There are almost no new books being purchased. Staffs have been cut, and the libraries are closed on Sundays and Fridays. Many comments and suggestions were given - and probably they'll be working to private/public combinations of fund-raising. I know something needs to be done, and that'll probably be the ultimate solution.
But, John and I strongly believe that libraries, like schools, should be free and be totally funded by public monies (taxes). All citizens should shoulder the responsibilities for these vital functions that need to be provided by our governments. And that's my soapbox for the day.
Today's picture was taken in the mountains west of Pueblo, CO.
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