That's What Jenni Said

We've been back from Peru since Wednesday, and I've finally had the chance to post the blog entries for our trip to travbuddy.com. Go here to read the entries and see our pictures: http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/45112 If you are on facebook, you can also flip through the Peru albums (three of them) here where I've more carefully labeled all the photos: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photos.php?id=603259739

Good: Barack Obama has evidenced proof of the American Dream and shown that the practice of racial discrimination and oppression on a national/societal level is a closed chapter of American history. Bad: He's as close to being a utopian socialist as we've had in a leader in a long time. And how will this play out internationally- will his presidency embolden terrorists who will perceive him as weak and scare the oppressed worldwide who are fearful that an Obama led America might not protect them anymore? Good: We leave for Peru tomorrow! New adventures. Bad: There are calls for a national strike this week that may prevent us from getting to Manchu Picchu once we are in Peru or prevent us from leaving the country when we are ready to come home. Good: my mother is settling in better in Woodbridge and getting to know people. Bad: She is rubbing in my face how the paid caregiver we hired is "practically a daughter" who "loves her and takes her places like a dau