Big correctimento . . . Carolyn is not "homeless," per se, but is currently ensconced in an interim rental home until she can find that 1,200-square-foot affordable house to buy ... she thanks all those who replied with rentals for her ... of course if someone comes up with a new, free Jaguar, she'll be glad to live in her brand new car. ...
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Do you remember the lady who bought Carolyn's niece's family dinner a few months ago at Tito's? The staff remembered the lady's generosity, and Tito treated her to dinner the other night when she showed up ... as the saying goes, "what goes around, comes around" ... and it's nice to see that kindness was repaid with kindness ... thanks to all of you . ...
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A "fan" told us this week that he just loves to read our column in the "john" ... we're hoping that's a compliment ... and that we don't "end up" (man, we're killing ourselves ...) like the Sears catalog. ...
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Rod Davis, an indispensable volunteer in the district attorney's office, was thrilled when his "well-connected" grandson (it's a "secret" connection) got him and his wife, Lynn, tickets to see President Bush last weekend ... we hope they got a chance to meet him, too. ...
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Congratulations to the freeway people, the old Spur, the OH and Carson-Tahoe hospital for moving right along ... we're sure we had something to do with it (gee, do delusions of grandeur come that easily?) ... and, while we're on a roll, how about someone buying the old Round House property and putting a movie multiplex with parking there? Nothing else is happening on it, and it would bring a lot of people downtown. ...
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Many thanks to the Telephone Pioneers for bringing those wonderful "Hug-a-Bears" to kids at the Ross Clinic at FISH. You do good work, folks. ...
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The horrendous beheading of Paul M. Johnson Jr., in Saudi Arabia, reminds us of the comment by Gen. Chuck Yeager: "There is no morality in a war."
Remember that, when we turn sovereignty over to the Iraqi "government" in eight days, we think it will be the beginning of civil war there ... they hate us, and they hate each other ... so the killing will go on, and on, and on. According to the L.A. Times, we are putting $93 million a day into this war ... the deficit is continuing to grow ... Osama bin Laden is still running loose ... and both sides are praying to the same God for victory ... makes you wonder. ...
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People around town: Thanks, Linda Raible, for your kind words ... and to Vernon M. Latshaw for his "insightful" letter. Nice to see Vi Wattles eating breakfast at Mallard's at the Empire Ranch Golf Course ... and congrats to Barry Smith for his excellent column about the "freedom to disagree." ...
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Exciting news: Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D., selected Maizie to represent "all Republicans" in her voting district ... somehow, we think he was a "little misguided" ... so we hope he isn't holding his breath waiting for the $500 donation as well. Both parties have been inundating us with requests for money ... they make it look like "you are special." Yeah, right ... just send money ... the more you send, the more "special" you are. ...
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Congratulations to Andy Harvey for getting his master's degree at the University of Oregon last weekend ... and to the lovely lady that e-mailed him, he will be happy to reply as soon as he settles down from the frenetic dash of exams, orals and graduation. ...
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Several years ago, Rett Jesse flew into Washington, D.C., and was met at the airport by Steve Laxalt. Rett had a dreadful headache, and, as they were going by security, Rett asked the security guard if he had any aspirin. The security guard looked both ways, and said, "Do you have a headache, sir?" "Yes," said Rett. So, again, the security guard looked both ways, put his hand on Rett's head, and said loudly, "In the name of Jesus, I rebuke this headache!" As Steve rolled around laughing, Rett grinned and said, "Thank you." The best part? In a few minutes, the headache was history ... just goes to show you, security isn't lax in that airport. ...
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Memo to John Kerry ... you didn't ask, but we both hope you pick John Edwards as your running mate. ...
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And to everyone ... enjoy the summer!
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Carolyn DeMar and Maizie Harris Jesse are longtime Carson City residents. Write to them at editor@nevadaappeal.com
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