This another one from my trip to New York. When I stepped across to the park, I took a picture of this slab that tells about the park. I like the composition of the photo, but, of course, the question is Who was Dewitt-Clinton?  Turns out he was a New York politician who was largely responsible for the Erie canal. Now you know. You’re welcome.

I hate the “What if…?” game, but I can’t help playing it. Especially this week. On Wednesday, for the first time since the divorce, I will hand over my children to my ex-husband. They will stay with him for a week and a half. I need this break desperately, they need time with their dad, plus I am traveling. But that hand over will cause me to have a full scale meltdown.

What if they like being with him better?

What if he says bad things about me (he won’t, he’s a good person, but the What if game isn’t about logic)?

What if they don’t want to come back?

How would I live without my children?

What if he’s a better parent?

What if they think that the person he’s living with is better mom?

What if she’s a better cook (not a stretch considering I hate to cook)?

What if….?

What if…?

Dear God, this is going be hard.

Remember when I was all about my ‘Soul Bowl’? Yeah, now that I am working from home and spend most of my days sitting at my kitchen table working from my laptop, this is now my view. Awesome.

In honor of ComicCon I think it’s time to honor the superhero in my life: Captain Obvious. He is the man that makes sure he says annoying things about stuff we already know, spouts wisdom on topics which we are already well versed, lets no cliche go unsaid, and, in general, just points out the the things right in front of our face. His talents are boundless.

Captain Obvious is everywhere. Take for instance this baking heat. One of the apps that I have on my Android is Weather Bug. Weather Bug has sent me so many heat advisory alerts that I feel that Captain Obvious must be working overtime. I KNOW IT’S HOT. Stop telling me it’s hot. I KNNOOOWWW. You do not need to tell me to stay inside and avoid staying outside too long. I KNNNOOWWWW. And if I didn’t know, the fact that my car tires are in danger of melting would TELL ME.

The ones who really need all the awesomeness that is Captain Obvious are the DUMBASSES that go out an run in this heat. He should swoop down in a cape (yes, of  course, the cape is a superhero cliche…he’s Captain Obvious! DUH!) and inform said stupid jogger that it is INDEED hot and he should not be running. And that he looks stupid jogging in lycra in 100 degree weather. Both OBVIOUS to everyone else.

One of Captain Obvious’ alter ego is the mild mannered office worker. A cubicle dweller who stops by your office/cubicle to carry out his superhero duties even in disguise. Here are few instances of Captain Obvious at work:

Me (busy, with 20 internet tabs open, email, IM)

Captain Obvious (CO): Hey, you look busy.

(Really, Captain Obvious, REALLY?! No, this is just an act. I got up early, came to this place, and set up all this sham ‘work’ JUST TO FOOL YOU).

Another gem:

(To understand this one you have to know that I rarely turn on the light in the coffee room. There is more than enough light coming in from the hallway and from the light over the sink.)

CO: It’s dark in here. (Flips on light.)

(Really, CO, REALLY? You HAVE to waste the energy of those 10 florescent lights to make ONE cup of coffee. What are you? BLIND?!)

So Captain Obvious, this post is for you. And since I have had so much fun writing about you, I think you will be a regular guest here on my blog. In fact, I’ll draw a picture of you and make you my little mascot.

Hey y’all Amy has a new mascot for her blog- CAPTAIN OBVIOUS! OK, I need ideas on what he should look like, c’mon you got to come through for me. I know you can do it.

But I leave you with Captain Obvious’ best line ever, heard just today at a restaurant:

“Do you want to start off with a drink?”

What clued you in? The funnel I brought in?!

This is my last photo from July 4th, I promise. Between the fun on the carnival rides in the day and the fireworks at dark, there was this. This perfect sunset.

Just heard today that they are making a reality show about Mommy Bloggers, and appartently they are going to be ‘casting’ while at BlogHer in couple of weeks. Now you just know I’ve got some issues with this. Let me spell them out for you:

1) Again, it’s that stereotype that if you are a female and a blogger then the only way to get noticed is to be a Mommy Blogger. What a crock of shite. Too many female bloggers are getting pushed to the side because they choose not write about their progeny’s latest/ cutest/ bestest first step/ first haircut/ first step/ breastfeeding. I don’t have anything against MommyBloggers, but for THE LOVE OF PETE, can we reconginze that there are lots of great female bloggers out there, doing all kinds of blogging- instead of focusing on this ONE clique. Ugh. Double ugh.

2) Ever been around Mommy Bloggers? They are like sharks in the water when they smell blood. You think the Real Housewives series women are vicious? You haven’t seen ANYTHING. Is this REALLY the face we want for bloggers? I know tons of  bloggers: mommy, daddy, techie, sex, etc. They are all wonderful and drama-free. Think those will be the type chosen for this series? THINK AGAIN.

3) Will they be chosen for their writing ability or their selling ability? Hey, just asking.

Stand by for LOTS of snark, complaints, and insights into this little slice of heaven.

Bright Summer Colors.