I am still alive.  I have been battling the flu plus the all sorts of other ailments.  I am slowly getting better. I will will be updating the Herald on a regular basis as soon I feel 100 percent better.

Take care

Demond

I happen to take the day off today and tend to my sick daughters.  While the girls were convalescing.  I had the TV tuned into Dr. Rice's conformation hearings. Is it my imagination or is Dr Rice interviewing for other cabinet positions.  The questions or lack thereof  seems like they can best be answered by Secretary Rumsfield, Attorney Ascroft, Secretary Snow in their respective positions.  Dr. Rice handled herself gracefully and very diplomatic which is why she was chosen to be America's senior diplomat. If that was me being questioned by the likes of Barbara Boxer or John Kerry in since pitiful partisan way.  I would have pulled a Col Jessup (Few Good Men) because THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!. 

That is why I will never be Secretary if State. (Although I would like to work at Foggy Bottom)

Links:

Rice Pledges Better Relations With Allies (Newsmax)

Rice Pledges to Mend Ties With Allies (Washington Post)

Criminals to Face New Hurdle On D.C.-Prince George's Line (washingtonpost.com) 

Capitol Heights Mayor Joyce Nixon and Deputy Police Chief James Jenkins walk the footpath where a six-foot-high fence will be built.

A six feet tall chain link fence with spikes will be built along a footpath that separates Capitol Heights, Maryland from the District of Columbia (DC).  For years insurgents and terrorists have plague that area much to the dismay and frustrations of the local residents.  As Jamie Stockwell of the Washington Post Writes………….”

In many ways, Southern Avenue defines Capitol Heights, home to 4,100 people. Southern Avenue, along with Eastern Avenue, located a few blocks away, has long been the site of a frustrating game of jurisdictional ping-pong for authorities. When D.C. officers patrol their side of the line, drug dealers and prostitutes often cross over to Maryland. When Prince George's officers arrive, the offenders jump back to the District. Unless officers see a felony in progress, they are generally barred from crossing the line”

A better effort from the police department needs to be made in order to combat the local terrorism which plagues the region.  When ordinary law biding citizens have to resort to putting up a fence to feel protected.  A disservice has been done. We need to stop appeasing the criminals and severely punish bad behavior.  I wonder if is any room left in GITMO? 

 Check out the Sundries Shack  proclamation to Tear down this wall!

The Redskins ended what was a dreadful season on a wining note.  Thus giving me 6 "Damn it was a great weekend" weekends. .  The Redskins finished 6 and 10.  I am very optimistic to what the future holds for the Skins. Coach Gibbs will steer this ship straight and guide the Skins to the the big dance. The Superbowl. (More to follow in the upcoming days as I make my Skins assessment on the Herald)  But for now let me celebrate my great weekend

The Wizards snapped a two game losing streak with a win over the Hawks and my Tarheels smashed up on William & Mary

For the sake of censorship and also having my daughter get on me for using a bad word.  I have changed the name to the acronym DI WAG Weekend (pronounced DIE WAG)

• Da__ It Was A Great Weekend  (DI WAG WEEKEND)
• Da__ It Was A Terrible Weekend (DI WAT WEEKEND)
• Da__ It Was A So So Weekend (DI WASS WEEKEND)

Hey I am in Military so I am use to corny acronyms. 

Lastly since Washington is officially out of the playoff s..... I will throw my hat in and endorse Philly.  Avery let me know where the party is at

2005 is finally here and I am looking forward to doing my part and continue to fight the good fight.  The good fight for me is not a fight in a physical sense such as the fights we are engaged in in the war on terrorism.  Yet, my good fight is the classic fight of right versus wrong.  As long as I seek guidance in God through Jesus Christ.  I will take my marching orders from them and fight in what I believe is right and...................... Soldier on!   

On that Note:

This Past Thursday at Capitol City Brewery I had opportunity to meet some the brightest minds in the blogsphere from the DC area. The great thing about the meeting was that you finally got to meet the face behind the Webspace (hey that rhymes..)