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February 17, 2007

My brother is in, I love my son and other crap ...

Well it's been a while again but you all don't really know what's been happening so I'll tell you. I was very depressed in the lead-up to the holidays so I thought I should go see the doctor about it. I did and he diagnosed me and put me on a couple of meds ... an anti depressant and a mood stabilizer. They seem to be working miracles. With the exception of a couple with the wife, I have not had a single blow up since then. I have been spending a lot of time with Ryan and we are really bonding like we haven't in a long time. We really are a lot alike. I think if I were his age, we would be best friends at school. That sounds retarded but I just get that feeling. I checked him out of school Friday to come to work with me. I ditched a little early and took him to get a haircut before his Valentine's Day dance at school. He really looks good and is pretty happy with it ... or so he says! After that we went to the pet store and were looking at ferrets and snakes and lizards ... we may get one of them (not sure which one though) when my wife moves out. Hee!
My brother Kevin was in town today. He is on his way to Shreveport to hit the casino with his girlfriend so I got to spend a couple of hours hanging out with him which was cool. Here is a picture of the Dynamic Duo.

kev and me (by Duke of Pornia)


Looks like Batman (Me) is starting to put on a few pounds. I find that I am getting my appetite back since I started on the new meds. I just have to keep telling myself, Ice Cream is my friend, Ice Cream is my friend! Here are a couple of more pics that I have taken over the past couple of weeks.

My Desk (by Duke of Pornia)


mousepad macro (by Duke of Pornia)
More on Flickr if you're interested. Finally I won another first place award in the Keith L. Ware competition. I also won a third place. I was the only one in the office who won a first place award and that story will now go on to compete at Army wide level. Wish me luck. I'm gonna try and get around to all of your sites soon ... Yeah, where have you heard that before? But I promise I'm gonna try. Have a great rest of your weekend and we'll talk more later. See Ya!

February 12, 2007

Where has my life gone?

Internet, forgive me for I have sinned. It has been eight days since my last confession. Where does the time go? I have been spending a lot of time since Joshua has gone to basic training hanging out with Ryan. It's kinda scary. Everyone has told me my whole life that he is definitely the fruit of my loins. My mom says he is just like me when I was 16 ... well, without the drugs, alcohol and thievery. I'm finding out they were right and it's cracking me up! He's a pretty good kid and I'm proud to have him as a son. It looks like he will be staying with me when his mom moves out. That decision has been made in the past week or so and everyone seems to agree it's for the best.
I am feeling WONDERFUL lately. I'm feeling so good, I don't know what to do with myself in fact. Things are really going well. I appreciate all of your concern. I hate that I haven't been blogging as much lately or getting around to any of your blogs. I hope that will change soon but right now? I'm just having a good time getting to know my son again. I hope you understand. Love ya'll and Happy Valentine's Day!

February 4, 2007

My kids are brilliant ...

Heard while watching a promo for "Ace of Cakes" on the Food Network.

Ryan: I think the guy who owns the bakery (Duff Goldman) is gay.

Dad (Me): What the hell are you talking about? He's not gay!

Joshua: Dude He's not gay ... he's Jewish!

Me and Ryan: **huh?** ... * * * ... * * * ...