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Silent for three weeks, we’re back with an opinion, a point of view, a take on the issues, a suggestion, a complaint — two cents worth of witty, wonderful words.

I ought to have something to say, I suppose.

You usually do, my husband is thinking.

Without the means to vent for 28 days, I realized I’m overwhelmed by ideas and unable to focus.  

I’m mad at Mother Nature and her cruel joke of Spring 2008.

I’m frustrated by the urge to wear sandals and the undeniable need for gloves.

I’m breathlessly anticipating the calendar turning to May because it means summer will happen — at least on paper.

I’m sad that May is here because that means my oldest will soon graduate from high school. Happy for her, of course. Sad for me — the thought of a house without her daily presence is . . .  (oh, but that’s fodder for another week, a different column.)

Back to the task at hand — a column for this week.

My list of topics is random and disjointed.

I’m appalled by Miley Cyrus and her acky-braky, dumb-dumb  Daddy. Bare-backed babies are innocent and cute but bare-backed teeny-boppers aren’t.

I’m fed up with Barack’s very angry pastor, Hillary’s plethera of pantsuits, the frozen smile on Cindy McCain’s face.

Every news report reminds me that gas prices are rapidly approaching $4 a gallon, the economy is doomed and everyone is going broke.

Like every good American, I’m waiting for my “economic stimulus” check from Uncle Sam. I read in the paper that mine’s not due til July. Patience is a virtue.

I have three teenagers — a son who has a June date with an oral surgeon to have four wisdom teeth removed, another son who sends text messages 24/7 and a daughter who wants a car of her own for college. Mom, can I borrow 20 bucks?

My dirty laundry pile dwarfs the washing machine. The brakes on my bike don’t work. My feet could really use a pedicure and my highlights are growing out.

I’m craving chocolate and the candy bowl is empty — thanks to my hunger pangs.

I’m planning a graduation reception and I can’t decide “paper plates or dishwasher”?

Got a good punch recipe?

How many pounds of potatoes for a really big batch of potato salad?

Mints — yes or no?

Anybody want to take a summer vacation early? Where are we going?

I don’t know about you but I’m going crazy!!