Relaxing at home

Eid al Fitr is here. We're home today relaxing. Munchkins are vegging out on TV; we let them have the cartoon channels back for a few days then the cartoons will disappear again once school's back in. The husband, poor guy, is back at the office. Hopefully, he can finish what needs to be done.

Like many others in the world, we've been watching the markets - especially Wall Street. Folks, we all need to breathe. I was up until well into the night watching the news unfold live. The American media (ABC, NBC) seemed to be 'hyping' it up much more - creating panic? NBC seemed to be the worst. I'm just not seeing that with the BBC or the middle eastern press. And, the middle eastern press always seems to harp a bit on the Americans. The middle east news outlets are blaming President Bush, however. Interesting.

Yesterday was a full day to say the least. I'm very excited about volunteering my time, and no, my volunteering has nothing to do with the story I've posted about the Buddhist coffin ceremony. Sorry if my writing was a bit vague.

I'm meeting some women from the home country for a coca cola/coffee tonight close by (no alcohol for me). It's a piece of a large local organization of women sorta all from the home country. Hopefully, I get to know some of these ladies better.

Oh, and the snap posted above is Munchkin #2 with a picture she made from the craft/drawing book Grandma gave her. Thanks Grandma! Also, she's wearing a new Hamtaro hamster shirt. She loves Hamtaro!

Peace.