I just got back from a friend's place where they're looking to get another D&D game started with me. Woot (as gamers like to say). It should be fun, even with just three of us, but D&D is usually more social - at least four players. I think it'll still be fun; I've done it before and I really like it. As for updates… not much. I still have no ( Read more... )

I realize updates are coming less frequently, but does anyone really read my journal enough to care? Oh, well. Anyway, I had an interesting weekend after my younger sister's 21st birthday party. Top of Saturday, dad and I at least got to sleep off the alcohol and be ourselves for a bit. Then, we got called by Phil Peters (owner of Pete's Custom ( Read more... )

First day of snow removal and it goes something like this...

We start out (my dad and I) and it's still snowing which turns to freezing rain around Hathaway Road, or 16:20. We get to the shop and load up a bunch of salt and a couple spreaders; some weight in the back smooths the ride and gives a little more traction. We pull out and get to ( Read more... )

Right when my situation was bleak (and a deadline was right on top of me), I finally was able to bring back an old friend of mine. A little back story: Last time I changed strings on my best guitar - my near-flawless Jackson JK-20 - my zeal for tight string clamps (caused by the first time I changed strings on her and the A string slipped) drove ( Read more... )

It seems I have a lot more to learn about being in a relationship than I thought. I'm somewhat more selfish than I believe myself to be and that has to change (not 'could stand to', has to; as in must) if I'm to have half the chance I want at being in a happy and successful marriage. Part of the problem lies in my near constant heaping of blame ( Read more... )

Once again… the lyrics are all I have to say, but they speak for themselves. *smile ( Read more... )

If it stayed I'd never leave it if that turned around ( Read more... )

It was depressing to leave my house for the last time. The only way I could go on is because I didn't want to miss out on the Cash For Keys deal my dad signed on (which, by the way, beats the hell out of a sherriff standing around and watching us move all our stuff out of the house). My day started with my dad at around 07:00, moving, packing, ( Read more... )

I've found strength and wisdom in these words recently after losing my house and having to live with a friend. Bonus points if you can name where it's from ( Read more... )

After a year or so of fighting to stay at my address of 4025 Arlington Avenue where I've been for more than half my life, we have to leave. My dad and I are the only ones there right now, so we're the only ones who have to figure out what we're goint to do. I've asked a couple friends if I can stay with them at least for a while, but I know I can ( Read more... )