MENTAL NOTE!!!!

Boy, did I dodge the bullet today! I was washing some pots and pans in the sink and noticed that water was backing up in the disposal side of the sink. I reached over to turn on the disposal. Just as my finger touched the switch, I caught a glint of something out of the corner of my eye. I stopped and reached down into the water... a spoon!!!! It had slipped down into the opening with just the end of the handle sticking out. It would have torn the disposal all to pieces if I had turned it on. Whew!!! ALWAYS check your disposal before turning it on!

Here we go again.

WILL IT EVER END????? Every time I think I've finally heard the last of my estranged husband, he shows up again just like a bad penny. He called me at work yesterday wanting to know if I was open to renting out our house until the divorce action is complete. Of course, I said no. The only people he knows are the drunks, drug addicts and drug dealers he hangs out with at the bar (I know that some people who go to bars are not one of the afore-mentioned "characters." But, all of his "buddies" ARE). Sure, I want one of these LOVELY people living next door to my elderly parents!!!! When I refused, he started cursing me. I told him I was at work and couldn't talk to him right then, so, he drops the "F" bomb on me and hangs up. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever be rid of him and be able to live a normal life, even after the divorce. He just won't go away.

An upturn?

Things just may be looking up. My son got called in for a job interview today that looks relly promising. If this works out, it will help us tremendously. If we can only get his school enrollment completed, we should be in good shape!

Today is a new beginning

I'm trying to start over today. Not just on a new day but on a new path in my life. I'm tired of struggling to make ends meet. I'm tired of worrying myself into a ulcer over things I can't control. I'm tired of trying to deal with a psychopath (my hopefully - please, God - soon to be ex-husband). I'm tired of the way things are. I want a new life and the only way to get it is to make it myself. Wish me luck! There's got to be something better than this. I have my parents who are absolute angels and my 3 sons who are the light of my life, my daughter-in-law and my sister both of whom I love dearly. I have a lot going for me. I may be broke as far as my bank account is concerned but I am rich with the love of my family. So, here we go, down the "yellow brick road." There's no time like the present to start.

Huh???!!!

A friend just e-mailed this to me. See how you do with it!

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Tihs is bcuseae the human mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef,
But the wrod as a wlohe.

Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! If you can raed this psas it on !!.

Octopus's Garden

I've just "discovered" a great site for music buffs. According to the "Welcome" -" The Octopus's Garden is the top destination for Elvis, American Pie, Billy Joel, Beatles, Sinatra, Pink Floyd, Eminem, Grateful Dead, Elton John, U2, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, rock, rap, swing, even Barenaked Ladies content. The premier website for music rumors, facts and fictions dating back to the 1920's. Surf throughout the site as you are likely to find some interesting tidbits that are hard to believe!"
There's some great stuff here! I've added it to my favorite links also.

Octopus's Garden

Last post for a while

I'm sorry to say this but this will be my last post for a while. Things have been a bit tough today and life is getting shorter and shorter every day. I want to take time and smell the roses. So I am going to quit posting and travel full time with a biker gang to see the country and enjoy life while I still can. Don't worry about me - they all seem like really nice people.. It has been nice, but it's time to say good bye. A photo of the biker gang is below.


I CAN DREAM CAN'T I?

My Favorite Poet -Rod McKuen

As far as I'm concerned, Rod McKuen is probably the greatest poet of the 20th (and 21st) century. I've been reading his works since the early 60's and love those earliest poems just as much today. His newer work is just as good. No matter which of his poems I read, there is always something to touch my heart. Check out his site. There are many, many poems, personal observations and even a few downloads. He is a tremendously talented man.

Rod McKuen - Flight Plan

Rod McKuen - Juke Box (downloads)

TGIF

Well, another week is over. Not one of the best I've had but not one of the worst either! Things are looking up a bit. My youngest son has a job interview this coming Tuesday. Wish us luck! He signed up with a temp agency yesterday, there are possibilities there but the job interview is something we developed on our own. If it works out it will be perfect as far as being able to get him to work and back until he can save up enough to get his own car. This could be a great opportunity for us. Here's hoping!!!

The real world

As good as the weekend was, the real world came crashing back down this morning. If you've read my entire blog, you'll recall the part about my so-called husband (I could have been Jamie Marie). Well, I am beginning divorce proceedings. But, the weight of it all is beginning to get to me - lawyer's fees, filing fees, appraisers, past due taxes, current taxes, regular everyday bills. I'm trying to find a 2nd job and my youngest son is looking for work. If one, hopefully both, of us can get work we'll be okay but, right now, it's tough. I know, I know, "when the going gets tough, the tough get going." I just don't feel very tough right now.

All in all a pretty good weekend

This has been a surprisingly good weekend. Friday was a nightmare so, I was prepared for the rest of the weekend to be the same! Fortunately, things have gone fairly smoothly. I spent part of yesterday with my Mom and Dad and my cousin, whom I hadn't seen in 2 years, came up from near Atlanta. That was really cool. He's just a cool guy anyway! Today I had to take my middle son back to college. That took about 2 hours. Now I have the rest of the Labor Day weekend to RELAX. Wonderful!

Aid for victims of Katrina

The people in the devastated areas of the Gulf Coast desperately need our help. Even if you can give only $5.00 or $10.00, every penny will help. If everyone in the US was able to give just $5.00 imagine how far that would go in the reconstruction/relocation efforts. Please do what you can. Let's all pull together to help these desperate people.

American Red Cross

Other Agencies/Resources

This is insane

This was taken 2 days ago. What is going on here? Would you believe in this state they won't prosecute this guy for price gouging? Why? Because a state of emergency has not been declared. So, you can shaft people all you want. What a crock!!!