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 Paul Pelosi’s Errant Driving Record Preceded His Latest Napa Valley Crash - The New York Times
Who does this guy think he is, Ted Kennedy?  Hell, he killed his own brother... again, I realize we are Republicans, but at the end of the day, this is the sort of stuff we should be going after them for, as it is not just a personal tragedy; it is a miracle that someone else hasn't been killed.

In other news, the truck is back -- a piece rusted off and was hitting another piece (of the body); no damage, just sound, and for a nominal fee they pulled it off.  Rah.  I will eventually have to replace the truck, but not now (the underbody and engine are fine), and that is a phew.  I do need to figure out what to do next, house-wise; I am tempted to get the plumber in and handle the slow-emptying sink, even if they blow those pipes.  

Anyways, to "celebrate" I hit the St. Paul's Greek fest.  It was good -- I went with the moussaka to change it up -- and then I got a chicken soulvaki outside (I know some of the grillers and made sure I said hi).  But, it is also a little pricey, and they were a bit pokey on the checkout, which was meh, especially as I was ravenous and thus was ready to chow.  There are some other interesting events this weekend that I will try to hit...again, I always talk about having a fun summer, and damn it, I am going to do it, as best as I can.  I also hit Aldi's for some apples (my jury-rigged freezer bags are keeping it cool enough in the soon-to-be-replaced fridge) and granola bars.  As I told my one friend, starvation rations are fine, but once the new fridge arrives, culinary normalcy will return.

It was slightly less warm today but with the smoke and haze you wouldn't have noticed.  Really felt heavy out there, and I just went to get the mail and to walk to the mechanic... I cannot imagine the pleasure of being out there all day.