Been a long, hard week. Last week at this time I was in Vegas, and as glad as I was to be leaving there on Monday with money in my pocket and the shirt on my back, I miss it already and wish I was back there tonight. Instead, I’m on the patio, gray skies above and a southeast breeze heralding what sounds like (at least for us) a pretty significant rain event for this time of year. Here in the desert Southwest, any moisture in all of its forms is greatly appreciated.

Told y’all about the coming civil war between the states and the public-sector unions, interesting that it’s come so quickly. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is doing the right thing, and the public sector unions and their Democrat supporters are being truly revealed for what they are – greedy, selfish, and thuggish. I feel bad for the parents who have children in the Madison public school system – but at least they know now that the teachers could give a s**t about their pupils’ education. But I could have told them that a long time ago.

One week to go before the start of actual spring training games. That’s nice.

You know what kills me? The e-mails we get every Friday from Georis Winery inviting us for their weekly tapas and wine, or gourmet pizza and wine, or wine and wine events. One of these days… but for now I’ll just have to settle for a chilled glass of their fine Sauvignon Blanc.

This week has really been the first week where it felt like spring around here.

If I ever get my home PC back there will be pictures – Geronimo and Butterscotch are getting along famously. I’m so proud of Geronimo – I mean, I know he appreciate the company of another bun, having been around Ginger for so long – but I didn’t think he’d accept Butterscotch into his bunny life so easily. They make a great pair.

Tonight I’ll be starting King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era while taking a soak in the tub. Nice way to spend the night while Tracey’s away at a conference in St. Louis.