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Yeah, yeah, yeah ... I know. So spank me (please?) I don't know what the deal is. I just really haven't had much to say and have not really been hanging out much lately. I apologize for that. A couple of things have happened though that you might find interesting ... or not. First off, one of the guys in my office (he works on the paper with us) got a job with FEMA in New Orleans. He is from near there so this is perfect for him. He drives from New Orleans and rents an apartment here during the week. It is a promotion and means he will be closer to home so I'm really happy for him. It really sucks though because he does a lot of work and will be missed in the office. The rest of us are going to have to bust our asses now picking up his part of the workload. Another good thing is that it COULD, maybe, possibly, I hope, mean a promotion for me. But of course, now that I've said that, there's no freaking way it's gonna happen. We'll see. Second, I went in to the boss and asked about the possibility of writing the occasional cooking column for the paper. Nothing spectacular, just a tips, techniques and the occasional recipe column. She brought up that it might be a good thing to put on the post TV channel. So I may have a cooking show soon. WHODA THUNK IT? Not me, but I'm kinda excited at the prospect. We have a professional kitchen on post that they teach culinary classes in so that's good and it would promote the class so it's a win-win for everyone I think. We are gonna sit down and talk about it when I get off vacation. Speaking of vacation, I took this week off so we could go watch Joshua graduate from basic training. It ain't happening. When Joshua was born his feet were really deformed, so deformed they had to break them and he wore plaster casts for the first six months of his life. He has never really had problems with them since then, but apparently they were just lying dormant. Once he got to basic with the constant running, marching, etc., they started bothering him. He was tested and diagnosed with a partial foot deformity and deemed unfit for service because of it. He was medically discharged and got home Monday. It's all good. He was disappointed but now plans to go to college and get a degree. A good decision on his part, I believe. So he'll find a job for the summer, put some money away and start in the fall. That, I believe, is about it. I am taking a road trip this weekend to get out of the house and spend some time with me. I'm really looking forward to it and hope to have some great pictures to share. I'll also try to post more and get by your sites. In the words of Lou Costello, "I been a BAAAAAAAD BOY." But I think I need to post more often. I miss you all. Well, until next time, take care. Tommy out!