Portrait of Contemporary Waste

Day 14901

2006-09-30T13:01:00.000-07:00

So, today as BluEyes and I were eating brunch we decided take a drive north of town next weekend to view the fall colors. I love fall. Spring is still my favorite time of year as new life comes forth out of the dead of winter, but fall is a close second. I like the still warm days and cool nights that allow me to sleep peacefully. I love the renewed activity of wildlife. And, of course, I

Day 14867

2006-08-27T13:24:00.000-07:00

Saw a silly little meme I thought I'd take. The results are posted below:You Are 47% AmericanAmerica: You don't love it or want to leave it.But you wouldn't mind giving it an extreme make over.On the 4th of July, you'll fly a freak flag instead...And give Uncle Sam a sucker punch!How American Are You?So, it made me think, "Am I really that displeased with this country?". Well, of course not! I

Day 14825

2006-07-16T22:08:00.000-07:00

Hey there. Hi there. Ho there. I'm being all covert and such, trying to post a blog entry without Michelle finding out! She's either watching some TV or fell asleep...can't tell, as her back is to me.So, today was just one of those days where we got to do a variety of things, got exhausted, and just felt like we managed to not waste a day. It started at 7:30 this morning when I went to the

Day 14818

2006-07-09T18:27:00.000-07:00

As BluEyes mentioned on her blog, we enjoyed a pleasant day in Lassen Volcanic National Park. She suggested that I renew my blogging (Ahem, by my own free will) by posting some pics we took during the day.I think I got my interest in wildflowers from my mom, who loves to garden. We used to occasionally spend an hour or two around the house I grew up in planting, watering, and weeding the

Day 14686

2006-03-10T20:24:00.000-08:00

From BluEyes and Alison...Pick a band/artist. Then answer these questions using only titles from the band/artist’s songs.1. Name of band/artist: They Might Be Giants2. Are you male or female?: Mr. Me3. Describe yourself: I've Got A Fang4. How do you feel about yourself?: Your Own Worst Enemy5. Describe your ex girlfriend/boyfriend: (She Was A) Hotel Detective6. Describe current girlfriend/

Day 14674

2006-02-26T23:30:00.000-08:00

Egads it's been a long time since I last posted! I wish I had something better to write, but today was, well, today.I learned a lot about myself and my relationships today, albeit, too late. I spent the day with my Sweetie, who simply had a bad day. She seemed to have wanted to be alone, but due to the wet, cool weather and a steady stream of intruders, she just couldn't get any peace. Did I

Day 14619

2006-01-02T23:58:00.000-08:00

I'm wide awake when I should be asleep. Miss Blu is asleep but experiencing flu-like symptoms. So am I, but didn't want to tell her. She would be overly concerned with me and probably make herself feel worse thinking that we were making each other sicker. Or is that more sick? Wicked sick? Yeah, I like that one.I hate being sick. I am probably the biggest whiner in the world after about a

Day 14610

2005-12-24T21:12:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukah! Joyful Kwanzaa! Feisty Festivus!Just a quickie of a blog entry to let everyone in on the gift I got for my Sweetie for our most spiritual commercial of holidays! So, here it is:She loved it! I'll be picking up a similar model early next year and we both are so excited to play in our kayaks this summer!Anyway, we had a really good evening exchanging gifts,

Day 14608

2005-12-22T00:12:00.000-08:00

I just finished reading all the blogs I could in one sitting. I have missed you all. It has been so long since I participated in this whole exercise, that I hardly remember how to link anymore!Anywho, I was about to say that Michelle is sleeping, but it looks like my typing woke her up. "Sorry sweetie!" She is suffering from the onslaught of a cold. Me? I am doing well, except I don't want

Day 14533

2005-09-28T00:04:00.000-07:00

I can't sleep...a combination of wishing I was somewhere else, nasty cleaning fumes, and still hyper from cleaning the bathroom, I guess. Anyway, all the cool kids are doing it (Type year graduated in Search box), so...Top 100 Hits of 1984 / Top 100 Songs of 19841. When Doves Cry, Prince2. What's Love Got To Do With It, Tina Turner3. Say Say Say, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson4. Footloose,

Day 14532

2005-09-27T19:20:00.000-07:00

OMG! Where did the days go? Seems lately that I have been running around like a chicken with its head cut off! Unfortunately, I will be keeping up this pace for a few more days until the move is final. Then we (How cool is it that "we" means 1-2 adults plus 2-3 youngin's?!?) will be heading out to do a little camping/relaxing/fishing/reading. Ahhh...a nice thought, even now, as I stare at a

Day 14514

2005-09-09T19:40:00.000-07:00

Those of you who know me well know that I have nothing but the deepest respect/idol worship for Grant-Lee Phillips. He is a musician/singer/songwriter with an amazing ability to bring visions and memories to life from mere words, an excellent storyteller.Today, I stumbled across his site looking for the lyrics to Wish I Knew from his most recently released record, Virginia Creeper. I love that

Day 14506

2005-09-01T23:06:00.000-07:00

I have not posted in over 2 weeks. Hmmm...I did do 2 rough drafts, though!I'm in the process of moving to Redding, CA and juggling several personnel issues at work. It keeps me quite busy. Long story, short...I'm tired.Now you know what's been going on with me during the recent lateliness. I shall return.You have been warned!

Day 14490

2005-08-16T19:17:00.000-07:00

So my beloved picked me for this after she got tagged by NewWaveGurly who picked this up from Brian! For the record, just let me say that I know I am so screwed by the timing of this! We'll have to see if I can find anyone to respond!10 Years Ago TodayI was living in Klamath Falls, OR working as a weatherman and growing incredibly good-tasting strawberries.5 Years AgoI was nervously awaiting

Day 14486

2005-08-12T11:57:00.000-07:00

I meant to write something completely different tonight, but after a few moments of spontaneous dozing and realizing that too many of those close to me were dealt a significant blow recently, I decided something light was in order. Tomorrow, expect the opposite.So, without further delay, another meme. This one I siphoned from the the gas tank of the incredibly funny Jason, who, rumor has it,

Day 14482

2005-08-08T23:17:00.000-07:00

Good evening, fellow pill poppers! Seems the last day I posted, I had intended to have a part "b". I don't exactly remember why I didn't post part "b", just that I didn't. So be it. It must not have been that critical/important/interesting. Anyway...Here's a real post...I heard two really good quotes today, one by a gentleman I interviewed for a job, the other on PBS. The interviewee

Day 14476a

2005-08-02T00:23:00.000-07:00

Greetings from mostly dark Pasadena, CA! I am still on vacation, hence the lack of posts over the last several days, but found this little gem of a quiz over at the cheese stands alone. Thought I'd share it with you until I can get back home and tell you more about my wonderful life! the Cutting Edge (56% dark, 43% spontaneous, 27% vulgar) your humor style:CLEAN | SPONTANEOUS | DARKYour

Day 14464

2005-07-21T05:54:00.000-07:00

My goal for today... Much like a fan dancer, I will tease and titillate you, my faithful readers! I haven't been posting much lately, but do not think that that is because I haven't experienced enough interesting things to share. Truth is some of them are just too interesting, so are kept close for personal reasons! Then again, just in case upon hearing such amazing things, you have a head

Day 14461

2005-07-18T21:16:00.000-07:00

Ok, so lately I have not been posting at the usual crazed pace which made you all question whether or not you were wasting too much time on my blog. Well, now that you know it was a waste of time, let me explain the lack of posts. It seems that when one enters into a relationship with another of the opposite sex, one has less time to pursue other interests, or what I like to call "diversions".

Day 14454

2005-07-11T23:59:00.000-07:00

Today, I met a billionaire. OK, so after this evening's posts in the AU, I know this is not what anyone expects me to write about, but so be it. Where was I? Right. Today, I met a billionaire. He is what is commonly referred to as new money, as he inherited his wealth less than a year ago. He came into the store and was obviously lonely. He talked nonstop for what seemed like an eternity.

Day 14443b

2005-06-30T22:42:00.000-07:00

(I wrote the first half of this last night, so I'm using that date.)Ok, so I have definitely changed. In many ways, if I think about it, I am a slightly different person. Take music, for instance. Just a few minutes ago, I was IM'ing with a friendly little friend, when I heard the Ukraniun kids across the street blasting Def Leopard's High & Dry. I casually joked that it felt like circa 1983

Day 14443a

2005-06-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

I wrote the following at 1:00 AM...I can't sleep. There's a good chance that it has to do with the fact that I just got done driving back from Paradise an hour ago. It's also really warm in my house and I can't sleep when I'm too warm. Sometimes I even sleep with one leg outside of the covers simply to equalize my body temp. I also rarely complain when someone hogs the covers. I'm a good

Day 14440b

2005-06-27T20:55:00.000-07:00

I've been suckered into doing another one of these "pass it on" kind of posts by Michelle. Actually, I was trying to figure out just what I wanted to say tonight anyway, so here is the perfect copout, er, solution!Threes:Three nicknames that you have had: Yibbyl, Soft-shoulders, and Bull.Three things you like about yourself: My ability to empathize, my lack of fear of work, and my brain.Three

Day 14440a

2005-06-27T06:53:00.000-07:00

I used the "L-word" this past weekend for the 1st time in years! My head didn't explode, the sky didn't fall, the ground didn't open up, and I heard it back!I had a terrific weekend!

Day 14435

2005-06-22T20:25:00.000-07:00

I've been tagged by Michelle for the Book Meme. So, here goes...(1) Number of books I own: A few more than 100.(2) Last book bought: Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About by Kevin Trudeau...Trust me, save your money!(3) Last book I read: Miniature Editions: Dating For Dummies by Dr. Joy Browne...A gift from a couple who were saddened to see me alone.(4) Five books that mean a lot to

Day 14434

2005-06-21T23:21:00.000-07:00

So, I have had some really good fortune lately! A co-worker gave me a television to replace mine, which had finally succumbed to the demons of malfunction at the ripe old age of 10. Then earlier this week, a friend arranged to give me a laptop computer so that I could take it with me on the road! This same person also gave me a lottery ticket. Not a single number was chosen from my ticket,

Day 14433

2005-06-20T23:58:00.000-07:00

Today, I learned something about myself. I've always felt learning something new is a good thing, even though I have mumbled on occasion something to the effect of "Ignorance can be bliss!". Anyway, I wish to continue learning things until I can no longer number my days. So, kicking procrastination to the curb, here's what I learned today...I have a fear of letting go and expressing affection.

Day 14427b

2005-06-14T23:34:00.000-07:00

So, just when I'm trying to be light, serious stuff seems to sneak in through the cracks...Tonight, a typical building, rectangular with four walls, fell apart. It literally crumbled before my eyes! As I stood and looked at the aftermath, I couldn't help but notice that two walls were still connected. It's possible they were actually holding each other up. Supporting each other, as it were,

Day 14427a

2005-06-14T22:26:00.000-07:00

I got this from the cheese stands alone, who got it from Pixy.How am I going to die? Follow me, I'll show you!"You scored as Disappear. Your death will be by disappearing, probablya camping trip gone wrong or an evening hike you never returned from."Disappear93%Suffocated73%Gunshot67%Natural Causes67%Suicide60%Posion60%Bomb53%Eaten47%Disease33%Drowning33%Cut Throat20%Stabbed20%Accident13%How

Day 14425

2005-06-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

What is your idea of a treasure? Way back when in a time when pirates were common, a treasure supposedly was burried and marked with an "X" on a map. I dig pirates, especially Pirates Gold and Pirates of the Carribean. (In fact, I may just watch that movie later tonight!) For others, a family heirloom, or just having a family, is a treasure. To some birds, anything shiny is a treasure. Have you

Day 14422b

2005-06-09T23:57:00.000-07:00

I spent too much time reading some of your words...Pulls away from the table..."Check, please!"

Day 14422a

2005-06-09T18:38:00.000-07:00

I've got a few loads of laundry and much catching up on reading o' the blogs to do tonight! Once I've finished reading, I shall assault you ("y'all" for those of you in more humid climes) with my incessant babbling! You've been warned!

Day 14421c

2005-06-08T18:26:00.000-07:00

Exactly one week ago, I was in Redding for work. I was minus a computer, so I'm blogging about it now. Anyway, during the trip, I had the privilege to accompany Michelle on another visit to the famous Zippers! It being a Wednesday, they were having a karaoke contest with a twist...for $3 you could buy an opportunity to "gong" the contestants! And believe me, there were some there who deserved

Day 14421b

2005-06-08T13:34:00.000-07:00

If I were to have a "nooner"...now would have been a good time! Just sayin', you know, for future reference. *g*That is all.

Day 14421a

2005-06-08T07:14:00.000-07:00

Long delay between postings...things (life) happens. What can I say? Soooooooooo, without further adieu...10 Things I've Never Done:1. I've never written a screenplay...totally want to do this someday.2. I've never travelled anywhere by train...another thing I'd like to do.3. I've never skydived either, Jen & Michelle, but I want to try it soon.4. I've never been to Tasmania or New Zealand...

Day 14406 (freakin' early edition)

2005-05-24T05:33:00.000-07:00

Anyone else up at this ungaädly hour? I've been awake since 3:30 AM! Side-effect of habitually staying awake late at night, only to screw it up by going to bed early last night! Make sense? Oh, good - I just yawned! Maybe more sleep is on the way.Meanwhile, any of you see the moon earlier? Simply beautiful! Its almost orangish color was probably aided by the local haze/pollution, but hey,

Day 14404

2005-05-22T23:01:00.000-07:00

Where 4 art thou? (favorite number) Why? I don't know, it really hasn't done anything more for me than the other numbers... Anyway, there's a bunch of 4's in today's post-number. Oh, just 4get it. I'm just procrastinating.Ever hear me talk about endurance? You can say it...the correct answer is "No." That's because, physically, I don't have much any more. I used to. Used to be able to

Day 14398

2005-05-16T23:04:00.000-07:00

Good cry vs. bad cry... I was chatting with Michelle last night and decided crying would be my focus tonight. Just for the record, I think all crying is inherrently good, some just more than others. But for clarification's sake, we'll call crying over a painful/upsetting situation bad...crying over something joyous is a good thing.So, she told me that she had watched Extreme Makeover: Home

Day 14397 (early edition)

2005-05-14T03:21:00.000-07:00

OK, I couldn't sleep and ran across this, which I got from The Cheesemistress while doing some `splorin'.Yibbyl is a Giant Ant that spits Ice, has a single Horn on its Forehead, and can turn Invisible.Strength: 4 Agility: 5 Intelligence: 8To see if your Giant Battle Monster candefeat Yibbyl, enter your name and choose an attack: fights Yibbyl using Strength Agility IntelligencePlease don't

Day 14396

2005-05-13T23:59:00.000-07:00

This morning started off as good as any other and was highlighted by a successful attempt to make someone, who was in a lot of pain, laugh. And I mean laugh a lot. It lingered long enough to cause some inappropriate laughter while he was on the phone. No real harm nor foul, however. I know now is the opportune time to explain to you just what was so funny, but it is one of those "you had to

Day 14395

2005-05-12T07:02:00.000-07:00

Good Morning! And for those thinking otherwise, it IS a good morning, you just need to embrace it! OK, so why am I all juiced? Well, sometimes it's the little things that jumpstart a person. Not little things like pills BTW :wink:, just simple little pleasures that are easily appreciated.Last night, I had an enjoyable chat over the telephone with BluEyes, in which I learned many things about

Day 14393

2005-05-10T20:40:00.000-07:00

So, today I overslept. I woke up at 8:30 this morning, totally exhausted. A sense of tension consumed me, until I realized that no one was expecting me to be anywhere for at least another half hour! When I finally showed up at work, no one said a thing. Is this a sign of past successes being rewarded? Is it really acceptable for someone, who is, I guess, ranked higher in a company to show up

Day 14392

2005-05-09T22:23:00.000-07:00

Days later than the rest, like some delayed reaction - a serious shortness of breath. I am tired. I am tired of tears. I can't think straight and I am at a loss of just what I was supposed to do tonight. And I don't know what to say.I want to scream. I want to cry some more. I want to understand. I want to facilitate change. I want to call some people, people who probably need sleep. I

Day 14387

2005-05-04T23:23:00.000-07:00

Don't Know JackI would have liked to have made you my saviorBut I'm too damn old for the emotional toll that is a bedfellow of infidelityAnd I made my choice when I drove you homeA moment of fun and the moment's goneAnd I don't know if it's right by old Lao-TzuBut it sure seemed right with youI would like to avoid becoming a tragic clicheOne of those men who just ain't content unless he's gone

Day 14383

2005-04-30T21:44:00.000-07:00

I came home a day earlier than usual from visiting the Chico/Paradise area. I do have some household chores to do, but mostly I left because I was overwhelmed by unnecessary drama.-----snip-----I probably should stop there. The drama didn't concern me. In other words, though I would not have identified the overly dramatic participants, I think this is kind of gossiping.Hmm. I read earlier

Day 14381

2005-04-28T07:14:00.000-07:00

Feeling rushed for time as I am leaving town this morning. I swiped this from Michelle, a noob in the blogosphere, but familiar to those of us hanging out at Radio Paradise. Apparently, we have something here in common, the Level 2 Devlinship, nevertheless,...viva le differance!The Dante's Inferno Test has banished you to the Second Level of Hell!Here is how you matched up against all the

Day 14377

2005-04-24T13:36:00.000-07:00

Last August, as part of my vacation, I went back to ND, where my dad lives. Prior to the trip, I had asked one of my brothers to talk to him about getting together so we could chat. My father declined. My father has 4 sons that I know of and 5 living brothers and a sister. My middle brother and my aunt are the only ones who speak to him and even that is rare. Without change, he will die

Day 14373

2005-04-20T22:56:00.000-07:00

Happy 420 to those who celebrate! I didn't, but that's OK. I really don't need to anyway.OK, so a long time (11 days) has passed since I last posted. I had opportunities, I was just feeling lazy and/or had nothing interesting to say. Well, after all this time, I still don't have much to offer here other than these lists (Pathetic or what?) One of the columns consists of 11 things I have done

Day 14362

2005-04-09T23:29:00.000-07:00

Good evening. Today is Saturday and it is late at night. I have some early morning plans tomorrow that could really use the assistance of a good night's sleep, but I'm unable to put my ass in bed. I have this problem, nothing I'd call insomnia, just an inability to stop thinking sometimes. My mind won't relax and I just stay up re-living the past or running things through my head. Sometimes,

Day 14356

2005-04-03T23:37:00.000-07:00

So, finally got some photos of Paradise to post. Selecting the shots was really difficult, because there really isn't a centralized downtown, where lots of action takes place. In fact, the combination of lots of trees, many hills, and no natural meeting place actually is hinted at when you look at these pics.Paradisians like to embrace the spiritual side of the town's name by posting cute signs

Day 14354

2005-04-01T21:27:00.000-08:00

With sincere apologies to those I may offend:Well, I gotta admit I wish I had cable TV. Apparently, there was a pretty, um, current South Park on recently. It poked fun at the rediculous Political/Media circus that was, hopefully not still is, the Terri Schiavo ordeal. I know this sounds just terrible, but I would have enjoyed all the jokes made at the expense of the media and political

Day 14350

2005-03-28T22:38:00.000-08:00

Momma, if you please,Pass me the pork roll egg and cheese,If you please, on a kaiser bun.(All blogs should periodically start with Ween lyrics.)I was reading this forum on Radio Paradise earlier this evening. It's about the Super Size Me movie. I still have not seen this, but am becoming increasingly interested in doing so. Especially now that this movie has been editted and is being sent to

Day 14349

2005-03-27T09:29:00.000-08:00

Last night at the grocery store, I was standing in line and noticed a booklet that said "Your personal guide to the future". I was so excited - a booklet written specifically for me and no one else! It covers April through June of 2005 and only cost $1.39. It was too good to be true, so I just had to buy it.This morning, I have been reading up on what is in store for me during the 1st few days

Day 14345

2005-03-23T22:58:00.000-08:00

OK, I know I said I would post some pics of Paradise after I got back last weekend, but it rained almost non-stop while I was there and I only got one pic. I'll post it along with a real batch of photos after I get up there again next week. Probably.Enough of that, tonight, let us embrace TMI. That's too much information, for the folks in the cheap seats. I've seen discussions of nose picking

Day 14335

2005-03-13T11:02:00.000-08:00

Today, I am procrastinating far too much. Actually, I've been doing that the last 2 weeks! In fact, this entry is part of the foolish process! I consider myself to be someone with a significant level of common sense, so what gives? Maybe I'm not the workaholic I think I am. Maybe, deep down, I'm actually quite lazy. Path of least resistance, right? Well, until it's too late.This link goes

Day 14334

2005-03-12T23:10:00.000-08:00

I'm back from my trip. Time was extremely precious this week and I'm afraid I wasn't able to take all the photos I wanted. Fortunately, I'll be back in Paradise next Thursday and Friday and will take some of the actual town then.For now, these pics feature views from my commutes into Chico from Paradise taken between 6:30 and 7:00 AM. The first 3 pics were taken from the overlook just

Day 14328

2005-03-06T13:52:00.000-08:00

So, in about an hour I'm heading north to Paradise! Those who hang out at RP know of its significance. I lived there for a couple of years and know of some pretty sights or sites, take your pick. I'm bringing along the camera and will be back with photos to share with youse all.A short and sweet one. Have a good week!

Day 14325

2005-03-03T22:04:00.000-08:00

Wow! What a difference a day makes. Last night I started writing a post. It began something like this..."I have 4 subjects I could write about. One of them is positive, the rest, well you know." (I took a quick break to start laundry) "Well, now there are 4 subjects that aren't as pleasant as puppies. (I got even more bummed out by an amber alert) The odds weren't good to begin with -

Day 14322

2005-02-28T20:21:00.000-08:00

Well, I'm feeling like a slacker today, so...bold the states you've been to, underline the states you've lived in and italicize the state you're in now...Alabama / Alaska / Arizona / Arkansas / California / Colorado / Connecticut / Delaware / Florida / Georgia / Hawaii / Idaho / Illinois / Indiana / Iowa / Kansas / Kentucky / Louisiana / Maine / Maryland / Massachusetts / Michigan / Minnesota /

Day 14321

2005-02-27T14:55:00.000-08:00

I've never kept a journal in the past that wasn't part of some school exercise and even that was mostly fake. This has been real. This blog has been very valuable to me in its ability to help me think some things through. Some of the feedback from all youse out there has helped quite a bit as well. Admittedly, I guess this has been a selfish exercise. It's time for a curveball (Timely

Day 14317

2005-02-23T23:53:00.000-08:00

I wrote this earlier this evening, but just didn't feel brave enough to post it. Since then, I read The Mental Pukings of a Pop Culture Junkie and changed my mind.Late last night, while I was looking for a new avatar to wear while visiting Radio Paradise, I ran across a photo of a couple kissing. I couldn't help but notice that the young man was kissing her upper lip, and she his lower lip. A

Day 14316

2005-02-22T19:28:00.000-08:00

I've decided I need a side-kick. Not someone to simply hang out with, but like in cartoons or movies, the bumbling, good-natured idiot who never gets the girl. Yeah, that would be perfect!It would have to be a guy, who was shorter than me and in worse shape. That way as I age and slowly lose the battle of the bulge, people won't be as likely to notice. I think he should have lots of freckles,

Day 14315

2005-02-21T22:09:00.000-08:00

I found out this morning that Hunter S. Thompson had apparently committed suicide. I recognized the name as the man behind Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but I can't really claim to have been that much of a fan of his. I've been reading many posts this evening about how he "touched" this person or that person, was a hero, etc., I just don't fall into that category. Fear and Loathing was an

Day 14312

2005-02-18T23:58:00.000-08:00

So, I just got done watching the movie, Skins. I would have put up a link to Amazon, but it keeps showing up as my account. Anyway, search for it on here. I really enjoyed it. It has some funny moments, but is really a drama. Graham Greene is in it. He has done many native american movies, Thunderheart and Dances With Wolves come to mind. Terrific actor.Anyway, it was shot mostly on the

Day 14309

2005-02-15T22:00:00.000-08:00

I unlocked Eric's door and sat down to eat some fast food while I watched TV. He had no idea that I would be coming up that weekend. After I finished eating, I straightened up his living room to get ready for the weekend's recording. I was so excited to share the then "new" Eels cd, Souljacker, with him. I just knew Eric was going to be stunned at the similarities to the stuff we were

Day 14307

2005-02-13T17:53:00.000-08:00

So, today I finished the yard work I wasn't able to get to last weekend and came across something surprising. See, earlier in the week, I had taken out the garbage and one of the bags broke. During the spill, a glass jar of Kraft Miracle Whip broke, causing me to swear with reckless abandon! Well, I was on my way in to work when this happened and so I just left it there. Unfortunately, I

Day 14306

2005-02-12T23:36:00.000-08:00

I have a National Geographic Society map of Australia on the wall above my computer. It came from my friend Eric's apartment, which we had utilized as a recording studio. I have no idea why the map was deemed significant enough to initially put up, but it obviously was important to him. I have it now, because no one else wanted it when we dismantled the studio. It's important to me for

Day 14304

2005-02-10T22:24:00.000-08:00

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Day 14302

2005-02-08T12:27:00.000-08:00

OK, so I have never pretended that this was a site devoted to food or cooking, but I saw an image that Rexi posted of Züri Gschnätzlets over at the forum titled Show Us Your Local Cuisine on the best radio station on the `net. Here's what it looks like...Mmmmm. So, I had to go hunting for a recipe. The problem is I don't speak or read Swiss and those online translation sites give you such

Day 14301

2005-02-07T22:53:00.000-08:00

So, I was just checking out my High School's graduating class' web page. (Too many possessives?) Anyway, I was reading the descriptions of my former classmates. For the most part, things are very rosy! Very little trial or hardships. Couldn't stop thinking that I wished I had lied in mine, stating how bad things are in my life. Basically, try to make myself sound like the biggest loser,

Day 14300

2005-02-06T23:05:00.000-08:00

So today I, along with millions of others, watched the Super Bowl. It was a good game. But I'm not gonna talk about the game, nope, not a peep. I did enjoy it, however. Instead, I will mention an individual who came along for the ride. Let's call him Bruce, as in the movie, They Call Me Bruce?. Bruce was a friend of a friend who had been invited to watch the game at a semi-private party. A

Day 14299b

2005-02-05T21:20:00.000-08:00

Well, my uncle's surgery went well! The next hurdle is taking him off the respirator in a few hours. The doctor expects him to be fine. Whew. On a less serious note... This past Friday, Day 14298, was not documented in any form on this blog. There is no secret portal you can click to view it, no password you can type to see it, and no special handshake that will gain you acceptance into any

Day 14299a

2005-02-05T01:22:00.000-08:00

I am in need of some primal scream therapy. My uncle has been on a waiting list for a heart transplant for 4 years now and finally got the call yesterday that he was "on deck". Today, he had surgery and I can't get ANY info. on his condition! It's driving me nuts! AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!! Those of you with spiritual leanings, your wishes, prayers, and good vibes for my uncle would be greatly

Day 14297

2005-02-03T08:12:00.000-08:00

Getting on here early today, as I came back into town even earlier this morning and have to head right back out on the road. So, I won't be posting for a few evenings. Well, on Day 14293, I mentioned that I wanted to meet someone from RP. Well, it almost happened! Instead, we chatted on the phone for a couple of short visits. Very pleasant and, admittedly, somewhat strangely comfortable

Day 14294

2005-01-31T23:14:00.000-08:00

Psst! Guess what? ......... Give up? I used to teach Sunday School to 2nd graders when I was in High School! Those of you who know me, must be scratching your heads. I am openly a non-Christian and have stated so more times than I'm sure my mother would ever want to know about. Anyway, I wish I could say that I whole-heartedly was a believer back in the day, but that would be a lie. I had

Day 14293

2005-01-30T11:56:00.000-08:00

Well, after 2 failed attempts to post a new entry (fell asleep at the keyboard on both occaisions) and a bout with food poisoning this past week, I am back! Brace yourselves! Ok, don't. I just decided I'm taking this post on a detour... This morning, I've been lurking (as in not a single post) in the AU at Radio Paradise. I'm certain most of you know about this "place". Anyway, I got to

Day 14286

2005-01-23T12:17:00.000-08:00

Flogging the dead horse. I've done that a bit lately to admittedly bad results. But I'm feeling like a stubborn fool, so let's continue, shall we? I have been contacted by a few people concerning the post titled Day 14284. Some of the comments haven't been friendly at all. Others simply questioned either how I could know or hang out with 3 sexual offenders or whatever possessed me to post

Day 14284

2005-01-21T23:52:00.000-08:00

I've done this before. I shouldn't be doing it again. Tough. It's only desparate sleep I need, but for now will ignore. Here goes... Several of my friends and family have had run-ins with the law. Charges included anything from possession of assorted chemical substances to sexual assault. Yes, you can assume correctly that that last one technically means rape. Anyone still reading this?

Day 14280

2005-01-17T19:25:00.000-08:00

I've had too much negative news lately and I'm tired of it. I think it is time I focused on the things that are good in my life. Here's a list of 10: 1) My Mom. I'm glad I'm still able to talk to her. 2) I once fell head over heals for this sweetie! 3) I have many fond memories from our old cabin in this satellite shot. 4) I have several friends throughout the country who treat me like

Day 14278

2005-01-15T23:55:00.000-08:00

So, I interviewed a woman today for a position in our West Sacramento, CA location. I saw her out in her vehicle checking her look and applying perfume before she came in. She was dressed quite nice and the perfume was surprisingly very subtle. All in all, quite tasteful. For some context, I've mentioned in the past that I work in an industry that is dominated by men. (I purposely don't wish

Day 14277

2005-01-14T23:39:00.000-08:00

Tonight, on the way home from work, I quickly took a left turn into the parking lot of my neighborhood video rental store. I won't mention the name until those cheap offspring-of-former-puppies kick down a little sumthin'-sumthin' for the publicity. Ahem... I'm waiting. Anyway, on a whim I rented Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Good flick in a Being John Malkovich sort of way. So,

Day 14273

2005-01-10T11:57:00.000-08:00

I got nothing. I shouldn't post, but...maybe I'm a ham. Can you taste it? Can you taste the waste? (Yeah, I dig Ween!) Anyway, just a quick note to officially state that my goal is to not swear at all tomorrow. Sad that this is something significant enough to make a goal for, but it is. So be it. I have a bad habit of occasionally coloring my conversation with "colorful" words.

Day 14272

2005-01-09T23:35:00.000-08:00

Discussing food again tonight. This time it is red currant jelly. I just had some on toast for a little snack. Washed the toast down with cold milk. Quite de-lish! The jelly was a treat I got for myself for Christmas. It was not an easy item to find, in fact, mine came from England. Currants grow in the U.S., but aren't very common. This site has some photos and info. My first contact

Day 14271

2005-01-08T23:27:00.000-08:00

When I started this blog, one of my goals was to be completely honest with myself and others. I wanted to stand naked, unembarrassed by the true me. Well, the true me likes ice cream. My favorite is vanilla ice cream with peaches. Sounds simple, but it's actually loaded with complex overtones and is oh-so-yummy. It has been far too long since I last tasted this heavenly flavor. Lately, I've

Day 14267

2005-01-04T23:07:00.000-08:00

I have proof that at least some of the male species is too stubborn to read directions. I accidently erased a comment to the prior day's post. It was one of those "what the heck is this thing here" deals where I foolishly clicked on the link. The resulting message made me feel like a maroon. Of course, at that point I decided to search the site for instructions on how to retrieve the deleted

Day 14266

2005-01-03T21:45:00.000-08:00

I did not expect to post anything tonight, but I am feeling significantly less pain. Or maybe the pain is the same, but the spirit is better? Tough call. Besides, I wanted to thank both Allan and ankhara99 (From her RP profile, Mt. biking, rapelling, & guitar...how cool is this lady!?!) for their comments to yesterday’s entry. So, thank you. Further, I was incredibly moved by Joseph’s

Day 14265

2005-01-02T18:34:00.000-08:00

Ola! Wow, another 365 days gone and already 2 into the next batch! This sort of looking back makes it really tempting for me to write about the past 365, commenting on the highs and lows. However, I know we each received at least one of "those" letters in our batch o' holiday cards. So, I'll spare you the long drawn out version. Short version is...Truth be told I had my fair share of highs, lows

Day 14258

2004-12-26T20:33:00.000-08:00

Greetings all! I hope you all had a terrific X-mas or whatever, if any, you celebrate. Anywho, let's get to it. I took this test after seeing it in a forum on Radio Paradise. I am Hecate. Or, at least, that was the response I got after the first attempt. For the most part, I felt indifferent to the result I got. If pressed, I guess I would say it fits, with the exception being that I don't "

Day 14252

2004-12-20T22:39:00.000-08:00

I work with a guy who shows up to work to do his job. Carefully chosen words there. I did not say he had a career. He is a great guy, does well, and would be a great asset to the company if he chose to stay on. I don't think he will. Instead, I think he works to pay bills. Those bills are being taken care of right now. Furthermore, he has money for entertainment. This is bothersome. Not having

Day 14251

2004-12-19T22:58:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I cry over the most unexpected things. To be truthful, I don't think I cry easily. Sometimes I even feel guilty by what doesn't make me cry. Certain things are a slam dunk though, Trip Through Your Wires by U2 is one of those. Here's another... One summer day in 1997, while at my home in Klamath Falls, OR, a lady walked up to my front porch door as I was experiencing some writer's

Day 14250

2004-12-18T23:48:00.000-08:00

OK, I got lazy and didn't log on and post this one last night, but here it is anyway...complete with an edited date & time to make it look like I posted this last night! Why is it that whenever friends or family stop by unannounced, my place looks like a disaster? I clean regularly, but maybe I am letting too much time pass between cleanings! I work 5-6 days a week and usually do a thorough

Day 14249

2004-12-17T23:26:00.000-08:00

Well, time flies while life goes by! Seems I haven't posted anything for a few days and I have far too many ideas popping into my head. Thought about doing some purging by means of a simple list, but one thought keeps coming to mind more than the others... I work in an industry that is largely populated by males. Like all businesses, it has selling as its central point, or source of income. I'm

Day 14244

2004-12-12T23:44:00.000-08:00

Bear with me; what you read is not as insensitive as it immediately sounds. OK, brace yourself, I wish I had less money. No, that’s not true. I wish I had less stuff. Yeah, that’s better. I have so much crap, that I don’t use it all, even in one year’s time. I would bet that I am not alone in this. Here’s a list of some of the junk I probably should

Day 14243

2004-12-11T22:54:00.000-08:00

Well, I just got news today that I now have a younger sister named Carrie! She is a 6-year-old Cavalier Spaniel that my mom got from someone who shows dogs in the Denver, CO area. I have always loved spaniels, especially ones with long ears. Isn’t she a cutie? Carrie has been retired, which means she no longer competes and also has been neutered. She has already had a few litters of

Day 14242

2004-12-10T21:38:00.000-08:00

So, I have been walking in the morning in an effort to get into better shape. I also thought it might give me a chance to meet some of the neighbors. Well, I've found no neighbors. Instead, I regularly see kids presumably walking back home. They usually are carrying a pillow and a blanket. This goes on every day, not just on weekends. I would add that most of these kids appear to be in either

Day 14241

2004-12-09T23:11:00.000-08:00

This is on several of the blogs I read. I poached this outright from Miss Alison. She got it from someone else. (You can't hear me, but believe me, I'm laughing my collective glutes off!) Anyone else familiar with this song? "I Got It From Agnes" - Tom Lehrer I love my friends, and they love me, We're just as close as we can be. And just because we really care, Whatever we get, we share! I got

Day 14239

2004-12-07T22:38:00.000-08:00

So, $%#@&! I've got some seriously hot, boiling blood pumping through my veins right now. A friend of mine suffers from chronic pain. We're not talking headaches here, he deals with pain from spinal damage from a work-related accident coupled with a rapidly deteriating knee. The spinal damage has left him unable to steady his hand, control his facial muscles, and, as an added "benefit", gives him

Day 14237

2004-12-05T23:43:00.000-08:00

So, I noticed last night that I had included in the title of this blog the word "portrait". Ironically, other than a picture of me at age 4 at our family's 1st cabin, there are not any portraits here. So, I've decided to add one. This is a picture I took while on vacation this past August of the sickle mower used to clear the lot before we built our 1st cabin. I stopped there in one of those "

Day 14236

2004-12-04T23:59:00.000-08:00

So, I am back from travelling to several of the locations in my district. The trip went well, with significantly more positive comments than negative being posted in my notebook. I also got a pleasant surprise upon returning home; I was missed. It seems that my posts to this blog have been regular enough to warrant concern when they didn't show up over the last few days. A few people called and/

Day 14232

2004-11-30T23:29:00.000-08:00

OK, what do you say to an update on my ant situation? First, let me tell you about karma. I guess the idea behind karma is that people get what they deserve. Good people get good things and bad things happen to bad people. Now let's talk about irony. I'd say irony has to do with unexpected results or a contrast between what's a normal outcome and its possible opposite result. Keeping these