Gary Drummond. Artist, musician, and Star Wars fan.

The price of gas is a total ripoff. Oil companies are making billions in record profits while consumers are fleeced. The price of everything is going up. The USA is in recession, millions of people are losing their homes. The US dollar is becoming monopoly money. We are mired in a war in Iraq that is costing us a fortune every day, and weakening our thinly stretched armed forces. All thanks to George.

It is pretty clear that Barrack Obama will be elected President in November. He'll get us out of Iraq, and make huge changes in America that are long overdue. He'll be like no other President in history, that's for sure. We can expect policies that will respect the environment, something we truly need today. Obama represents hope and change for the future, something the other candidates do not offer.

I'm endorsing Obama as my choice.

Winter is finally over. I got my car fixed ($232), and things are cooling down at work. Feels great. Spring is a great time, new life is everywhere. It is a time to reflect on our own lives, and realize how lucky most of us are. It is a time to think about how we can make the world better, which is a lot easier than you think. Every time we help someone, we do that. I believe it all adds up. Some great people say that you have to make a big mark on the world to make a difference. I disagree. If we go through life, and do a thousand little things for others, we are much greater than a person who invents a gadget.

Anyway, I am optimistic that this will be a good year. I'm going to lose some weight and get out more. I would love to get a kayak and spend some time with my cousin exploring the coast. He builds them up in Nova Scotia.

All of you who read this.....I hope you have a great year that makes a difference in your life.

I am pretty good with computers. I can change parts, upgrade them, all that stuff. But last week my washing machine stopped working. My first thought was that I'd have to call a repairman, pay big bucks for a motor or transmisson or something.

I did some research online, and figured out the problem - a $13 coupler wore out. I took the washer apart and fixed it in a couple of hours. Works great now. This is the first time I've ever done anything like this, and it makes me feel pretty good when you are successful. builds your confidence level. Anyone could do this.

Now if I could only fix that pesky "Service Engine Soon" light on my car....

Easter. Chocolate, church, and those bunnies. A long weekend to be with your family. Make the best of it. See you next week.