After a long year and half I got my recall notice back to Boeing.
As much as I hated working there, I am looking forward to going back. I plan to use
the fact that they will pay for school and go to school and get a degree in Art and take some
business classes.

A little bit of playing around with the camera at the house I have been working on.
( A couple of pics )

Now I remember why after getting laid off I did not run out and get a job. I HATE TO WORK. Yes, I know you are sitting there say No Sh!t Sherlock, we all hate to work. However I forgot just how much I hated it. After collection unenjoyment for the past 71 weeks I started a job Monday as a house painter. It could be worse I suppose I could be the ( Read more... )

( Lost in the sea of tranquility )

Well he has surprised me again. Last night my boy decided he wanted his hair cut.. So after some wheeling and dealing with mom (he got her to clean his room for the summer) she was able to talk him into ( this cut )

Well he has surprised me again. Last night my boy decided he wanted his hair cut.. So after some wheeling and dealing with mom (he got her to clean his room for the summer) she was able to talk him into ( this cut )

I am so tired of feeling helpless.
I am so tired of feeling useless.
I am so tired of feeling hopeless.
I am so tired of feeling so tired.
I wish I was a better dad.
I wish I was a better friend.
I wish I was a better me.
I wish I could dream.

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By PATRICK HOWE, Associated Press Writer

ST. PAUL - Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Minnesota's Commerce Department is cracking down on service stations over the price of gasoline. The problem: Some stations aren't charging enough.( read more )

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