Washington Home & Garden Show

A good detour

Just after I posted yesterday's "centerfold," I read this story: Rep. Waxman Announces Congressional Hearings on Libby Leak -- Plame May Testify <snip> ''Waxman said the matter of whether the White House adequately tried to protect the identity of Plame remains unresolved. Waxman asked Fitzgerald to meet with him to discuss if and how he might testify.'' It doesn't matter anymore whether Waxman is just terminally stupid, or cynically using an obedient leftist media to turn another sow's ear lie into democrat gold.  Some of you will find this hard to believe, but I am pretty emotional, and given to bouts of black, murderous rage.  As I put my coat on, MoSup asked, "Where are you going?" "D.C" "Oh good, I'll come too and we can go to the Home and Garden Show." "Huh?" "I have discount tickets, we can take the Metro." And, that's what we did. Had a great time, and the FBI is not after me for saying bad things to Congressman Piggy. One of the vendors was Verizon FIOS, which internet we already have.  What this young lady (Maria Brown, one sharp cookie) talked me into doing was leave Direct TV for Verizon FIOS TV.  Since the fiber optic line  is installed, the switch is almost automatic.  I took the opportunity to dump every premium movie channel, so we'll save a bundle each month.  A baby step towards ruining Hollywood.  Plus, because of the absurd law placed on satellite providers that limit their local channel selection, we'll get both DC and Baltimore locals now- for free!  There is a downside.  Verizon does not offer RFD TV.  I'll sure miss the cattle auctions.