An Odd Situation

So I had an appointment today. I was supposed to go to a breastfeeding class, which I thought was utterly ridiculous. Having nursed 3 children successfully for 2 years each should certainly qualify me to skip such a class. Geez, I could probably teach the class! When I mentioned this to the lady, she looked at me for a moment, then asked me if I'd be interested in a job as a breastfeeding peer counselor. I told her "sure," because even though it would be part-time, every little bit would help. We'll see if anything comes of it though. I've become quite skeptical of employment opportunities of late, and with good reason.

I hear that in the city nearby there has been talk of switching to a 4-day school week, or alternatively simply mass school closings and layoffs. What kind of education will those children be receiving if that happens? Bussed outrageous distances and crammed into already overcrowded classrooms. How does that help this struggling economy. Putting even more people out of work. That's fewer taxes being paid, more people having to request government assistance, and a heavier burden on our already overburdened economy. it's a snowball, the problem will only keep getting bigger if something doesn't give soon. I hope these short-sighted officials think through the long-term consequences before doing anything rash. Though I doubt that will happen, I don't think it ever has in the entire history of this country! But I'll get off my soapbox about this particular issue. I leave most of the political smearing to my eminently intelligent other half, who has... shall we say, very decided opinions on all things political in this country.