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Random Act of Senseless Kindness
There is a song written and recorded by Gary Baker, Frank Myers, and Jerry Williams and originally recorded by Baker & Myers called Random Act of Senseless Kindness. I love the song. It had a message for me and it pretty much became a theme song for my life. Their album can be found here.A few years later, a group called South Sixty Five had a hit ( Read more... ) -
Time off for good behavior.
Things here have finally gotten to the point where i can take a vacation. That's right, a vacation. The first one since 2003. I was unable to go see my Dad when he passed away in 2006 because of the situation here, so I am making sure I will visit my Mom and brothers while I have a chance. I'm leaving here on the 5th of July and returning on the ( Read more... ) -
Last minute save.
I like the job I do. I work for a terrific company, for great pay, and do things i enjoy doing, even if it entails a lot of driving and roadwork. I'm responsible for the entire Far East theater, and my employer gives me almost 100% autonomy to handle things the way I see fit. If I need something, a quick phone call or email will generally get me ( Read more... ) -
A day at the hospital...
Today I had both a mammogram and a colonoscopy. Let me tell you, a colonoscopy is a pain in the ass. -
Writer's Block: So Long, Farewell
As a prime example of exactly what NOT to do when you're president of the USA. Hell, as the leader of any country.
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The Star Wars Holiday Special.
Bet you never heard of it, have you? I didn't until a few days ago. Here's some information on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star_Wars_Holiday_SpecialRead more... ) -
*Chirp Chirp*
Is this thing on? My, it's been a long time since I posted anything here. I guess that's because life has been so busy lately. New contracts, a daughter who's left to accept a job offer, and general busy-ness has kept me hopping.
Anyway, I came across this little thing, and like the person I read it from, it seems fairly accurate:
you are ( Read more... ) -
Infestation Station
You'd have thought being on the other side of the Big Pond would isolate one from the epidemic going on, but it appears that some bozo was infected and a carrier coming over to his new assignment ( Read more... ) -
A Half Century
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Five-O
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Wearin' o' the Blues
For many, St. Patrick's Day is a day to be happy and celebrate. Unfortunately, not for me. It was last year, on this day, my father passed away, and two years ago on this day My dear friend Andre passed away. This year, my landlady is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack. She should be home soon, though, thank goodness. So I guess I am ( Read more... )