Tiger Apologizes

So Tiger Woods held a press conference this morning to apologize for his behavior.  To be honest, I thought this would be his way of "getting it over with" so to speak, so he could come back to golf and put the whole ugly mess behind him.  I ended up being surprised at his words.

My first thoughts after his car accident and the outing of his many affairs was that the Media should just leave him alone.  He certainly needed to work things out with his wife and family and it really was a private matter that was none of our business.  I still believe that to an extent, however, I was pleasantly surprised when he took the bold approach of admitting not only that he was wrong to cheat on his marriage, but that he was wrong to feel "entitled" to do so.  I can't stand when celebrities get away with bad behavior.  They certainly do feel that the laws don't apply to them and usually they don't.  It isn't right.  So when Tiger said that he thought the same rules didn't apply to him and that he was entitled to take liberties that go against the "norm", it was a big step not only for him, but I think it was something the general public needed to hear.

I think he was being sincere.  I think getting up in front of America (and probably the world) and admitting that you were wrong, your behavior was unexcusable, and you were going to do everything in your power to right the wrong is something to be admired.  Yes, it is going to take a lot on his part to make it right... and I feel for Elin and the kids because nobody deserves to be treated like that... but I think he'll do what it takes to make people feel proud of him and respect him again.  I hope he does.

Rainy Day Blues

So I've got three kids home sick today... my 10 year old, my 7 year old and my 45 year old.  The two youngest are watching TV, eating cinnamon toast and drinking tea with lots of  lemon and honey.  The older one is still sleeping.  Something tells me he'll be sleeping most of the day.

It's pouring out and I still need to go out and pick up my 5 year old.  Yuk!  All I really want to do is build a fire, cover myself with a snuggie and read a good book.  Mom never gets a break.

Chicken soup is on the stove simmering and the 7 year old has only asked me about 25 times when the soup is going to be ready.  Give me a break... homemade chicken soup takes time... lots of time... mixed with lots of love.  It'll be ready when it's ready.  Besides, I need to make matzah balls too.