History is going to made today at the Derby, though I’m still sad about the death of Barbero. Last year, mom and I watched the race and just before it I looked up Ruffian, a beautiful filly who had won the Triple Tiara. She was known as the Queen of the Fillies and was she stunning to see. Anyhow, mankind, being the assholes that mankind is, decided to run this beautiful creature against the Derby winning of 1976, Foolish Pleasure, in the battle of the sexes. She was ahead and then a bone shattered and although she ran another fifty yards before the jockey could pull her up you could see her desire to finish the race. The medical profession tried to save her, but, unfortunately, she died. I watched that race with my grandmother, Jennie, and the two of us cried the rest of the day. Now anyone who knows me, knows that I love animals and horses are second only to dogs. But this “sport of kings” is really not for me. Jockeys starve themselves and horses too young are raced. It’s a pretty sick business.
Today is also Cinco de Mayo…The history of this date goes all the way back to our Civil War when France tried to conquer Mexico on behalf of the Confederacy. Mexico pervailed and King Ferdanand had to retreat…hence, the fifth of May became a holiday in dear ole Mexico and is now a biggie here. I imagine you can guess why without my snide remarks.
So, I did the eye exam thingy today, the shopping for rug shampoo, light bulbs and batteries and then the garbage. Now it’s time to kickback and relax for the rest of the day.
Here’s to Barbero, Ruffian and all God’s creature who have gone to greener pastures.
Posted on May 5th, 2007 by MJ
Filed under: Holidays
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