Freeasthewind

When I am in my recliner using my lappy this is my partner. So if I miss a letter or two this is why. I am introduing ms Spookers she is 23 years old and that is why she gets to do whatever she wants. She is a sweetie but can get in the way when I am sitting here. She starts out behind my head and moves to sitting on the lappy Hope your weekend is doing good the sun has finally come out but it is really cold.

It is 26 with windchill of 13 and looks like it is going to be a cold weekend. Have a few ideas what I will do this weekend. But, dont think I will go downtown. About froze to death today waiting for the bus. Hope all of you have a great weekend. Hugs to all

Subject: the Bathtub Test

The Bathtub Test
During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the director how do
You determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.

"Well," said the director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a
teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," I said. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No." said the director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"

ARE YOU GOING TO PASS THIS ON, OR DO YOU WANT THE BED NEXT TO MINE??

I am rich...

This morning I searched my wallet.
It was low.
Then, I checked my pockets
I found a few coins
I then searched my heart and found you.
Then, I realized how rich I really am...

Thanks for being my friend and e-mail buddy!
May you be as rich as I am
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass
It's about learning to dance in the rain.

WEll the rain and thunder storm is gone but the temp is now 32 and windchill 24 so back to wearing a coat. Will proabably work 3 hours today with an hour lunch. Maybe 4 hours because a lot of people dont come back after lunch cant blame them. Anyway. Dont know what I am going to do this weekend. Going to play it by ear. But, this weeks pay is going to be short. Just heard even though Ohbama is giving more for unemployment the Govnor of Indiana wants to stopp the unemployment insurance program. Someone needs to shoot the prick. Anyway, stopped listening to the news pisses me off everytime I do. Anyway last work day for the week and I am glad cant seem to be happy there. Still trying to figure out were to get the money I need. Even if it is illigal but cant seem to find that way either. Oh well, I hope you all have a good day

Looks like rain is coming in. Not much to say. If I cant find something good to say at least I can leave with this picture have a good day

A crusty old Marine Sergeant Major found himself at a gala event hosted
by a local liberal arts college. There was no shortage of extremely
young idealistic ladies in attendance, one of whom approached the
Sergeant Major for conversation.

"Excuse me, Sergeant Major, but you seem to be a very serious man. Is
something bothering you?"

"Negative, ma'am. Just serious by nature."

The young lady looked at his awards and decorations and said, "It looks
like you have seen a lot of action."

"Yes, ma'am, a lot of action."

The young lady, tiring of trying to start up a conversation, said, "You
know, you should lighten up a little. Relax and enjoy yourself."

The Sergeant Major just stared at her in his serious manner. Finally the
young lady said, "You know, I hope you don't take this the wrong way,
but when is the last time you had sex?"

"1955, ma'am."

"Well, there you are. No wonder you're so serious. You really need to
chill out! I mean, no sex since 1955! She took his hand and led him to a
private room where she proceeded to "relax" him several times.

Afterwards, panting for breath, she leaned against his bare chest and
said, "Wow, you sure didn't forget much since 1955."

The Sergeant Major said in his serious voice, after glancing at his
watch, "I hope not; it's only 2130 now."

(Gotta love military time)

As a Parent, I often wonder if I taught my son & daughters everything they needed to know to lead a safe and sane life.
Just had to put this on. Stupid is more Stupid than you can imagine

You know what I mean . . . . ..don't run with a knife, don't stick beans in your nose, don't lick a frosted piece of metal, etc. But you know I think I might have missed this particular piece of advice. Lets face it, if my son or daughter ever tried this totally idiotic stunt I would figure they are way too stupid to make it in this world anyway......!

Never . . .
Ever . . .
Ever . . .
Put a FIRECRACKER
in your ass and light it.
I REPEAT . . .
Never ... Ever ... Ever

Put a FIRE CRACKER
in your ass and light it ! ! !

Busy Busy well maybe a little busy. Do a little sit down do a little sit down. Sun is shining and cold is still here but it has climbed to 25 degrees. Wonder if this week will go faster or will it crawl by. What does these stands for why do I have to complete everything today. Who says. No one owns me Hell I dont own myself. What do I want dont know anymore. Is there anything that good can happen now. Doubt it depends how much happiness I want been so long anything is better than nothing they say.Of course they dont have to worry about being happy. Sounds to much like wishing for the moon and getting a meotor. Anyway Have a great afternoon

It is 10 degrees here at this moment. But oh that beautiful sun is shining brightly dont know for how long but it is shining now. Well, I am staying home today. Want to continue the path of yesterday while I can. Scott is coming home tonight or tomorrow so I want to finish some things while I am by myself. Especially as it is going to partially cloudy tomorrow. I really should go in today but I really want to finish the house up. Being in the mindset of the past few weeks I have let quite a few things go and definately need to get them straight. Hope you all have a good day will check in later. Hgs

Must say today hasnt been to bad. Even though it was really cold out. I spent the day cleaning the living room and playing music from the 70's as loud as I could get it. Then I went and got a chicken so I could bake it and did a little of this and that. I will say it was a really nice day. Hope you all had a great weekend and Hope your monday is good also. Hugs to you all

Today was a very sunny day and didnt end up to bad. But, as I was walking across the parking lot and the street to the store at lunch I took the picture of those beautiful clouds which made the day look warm and cozy. But, oh how wrong these looks can be the wind was blowing hard and the windchill was 15. And about froze to death crossing the street. Now they say we are going to have snow this weekend. Guess we will enjoy the looks as the actual day is a frozen popsicle. Anyway enjoy the pics and have a good evening

Frist the title brought to mind this old song so here it is enjoy. I am sitting here tonight at 8:57 and it is raining and snowing again. Only going to get an inch but just enough to make it yucky out in the morning. Anyway got off earlier again 10 till 3. Didnt make a sell at all today. But 6 for the week so it is what it is. Feel so so. Thought I would send this to you all

Running late this humnp day Hope you all have a great day. Talk to you this afternoon. Take care and be safe

This is something better than the preivous bull posted by me about obie just had to print what they are trying to say But this is so much better hope you like

AP – President Barack Obama walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington as he returns from Chicago, … WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is ready to sign into law the most sweeping economic package in decades, a rescue plan meant to reinvigorate job creation, consumer spending and public optimism. Add the bill to an ever-growing deficit.

Capping the biggest victory of his month-old administration, Obama will sign the economic legislation Tuesday in Denver.

The setting, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, is meant to underscore the investments the new law will make in "green" energy-related jobs. It also allows Obama to get away from Washington, where the bill's passage was a mostly partisan affair, and be among people who may benefit from the huge government intervention.

The flailing economy continues to dominate Obama's time.

Tuesday is also when General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, which are living off a combined $13.4 billion in federal bailout loans, are due to hand in plans to Obama's government about how they can remain viable.

And on Wednesday in Arizona, Obama will unveil another part of his economic recovery effort — a plan to help millions of homeowners fend off foreclosure.

But first comes the $787 billion economic stimulus bill, which tries to attack the nation's economic free fall on multiple fronts.

It pumps money into infrastructure projects, health care, renewable energy development and conservation, with twin goals of short-term job production and longer-term economic viability.

There's a $400 tax break for most individual workers and $800 for couples, including those who do not earn enough to pay income taxes. It dishes out tens of billions of dollars to states so they can head off deep cuts and layoffs. It provides financial incentives for people to start buying again, from first homes to new cars.

And it provides help to poor people and laid-off workers, with increased unemployment benefits and food stamps, and subsides for health insurance.

What is not expected to do is change the nation's economic fortunes quickly. So part of the White House's goal has been managing expectations.

Presidential spokesman Robert Gibbs said over the long holiday weekend that "things have not yet bottomed out. They are probably going to get worse before they improve. But this is a big step forward toward making that improvement and putting people back to work."

The unemployment rate is now at 7.6 percent, the highest in more than 16 years. Analysts warn the economy will remain feeble through 2009.

Republican lawmakers, meanwhile, largely balked at the economic package. It drew no GOP votes in the House and only three in the Senate, albeit vital ones. Many Republicans said it was short on cutting taxes and the spending measures didn't target the vast sums of money well enough toward short-term job creation, which was the major goal of the bill.

But with the economy shedding jobs, there was widespread consensus in Washington for some sort of stimulus, and fast.

Yet the government's action comes at a cost down the line.

Many private economists are forecasting that the budget deficit for the current year will hit $1.6 trillion, including the stimulus spending. That's about three times last year's shortfall, and such year-to-year deficits contribute toward a mounting national debt.

THE ONLY THING I HAVE TO SAY AT LEAST THE NATIONAL DEBT WILL BE MONEY SPENT HERE. BUT,IT STILL ISNT GOING TO HELP THE POOR BELIEVE ME

A drunk walks out of a bar with a key in his hand and he is stumbling back and forth.

A cop on the beat sees him and approaches, 'Can I help you Sir?'

'Yessh! Ssssomebody ssstole my carrr', the man replies.

The cop asks, 'Where was your car the last time you saw it?'

'It wasss on the end of thisshh key', the man replies.

About that time the cop looks down and ses the man's wiener hanging
out of his fly for all the world to see.

He asks the man, 'Sir are you aware that you are exposing yourself?'

Momentarily confused, the drunk looks down at his crotch and without missing a beat, blurts out....

'Holy shit! My girlfriend's gone, too!!

I know Iknow just came to mind something to share

Women are like phones:

They like to be held,
talked to, and touched often.

But push the wrong
button and your ass is disconnected

Gross

Thought this was a good parady on our daily grind

Just realized it was friday 13th. It is going to be sunny and colder than the last few days. They say there is snow is coming in tonight maybe two inches. Hope not want to go down town tomorrow to get away. Anyway havent been on much this week. Just been depressed I knew I wasnt going to get the money but hoped against hope I would get at least half that way I could catch up my bills that isnt going to happen. So I say to all bill collectors stand in line or just plain go away. Dont answer phone or door anymore because of bill collectors. Am really tired of this now I know how mom felt. Anyway job is dragging on. Corp assholes sent email to ops manager to get sells one way other.What they said to him was JUST DO IT It IS YOUR JOB. I finally got two sells yesterday and lost two. Contacts arent there and we just dont care anymore. You know I am tired of always thinking about bills and being harassed by collectores and worring about how to make it. When i moved here I tried to set up a budget but you cant if you are already behind. Anyway it is what it is. Have to finsh getting ready for work have a good day

Winds have calmed down a little. Temp as gone from 60 to 35 come on now lets get a little higher. But Ms Sun is out and shining. We will work our 2 or 3 hours and come home. Anyway havent got the federal letter advising who is getting the money. I would like to get the exact name so I can call and scream at them just to let them know I think the government sucks. Hopefully my debit card gets here today or slum lady wont get her rent tomorrow. Shell love that to bad. Friend said she went to get help as some agency and was told they were out of money of couse they are government has it all.

Getting old is so hard at times. Yesterday I got my Preparation 'H' mixed up with my Poli-Grip.
NOW, I talk like an asshole ..
...but my gums don't itch!

The Train Of Life"

Some folks ride the train of life
Looking out the rear,
Watching miles of life roll by,
And marking every year.

They sit in sad remembrance,
Of wasted days gone by,
And curse their life for what it was,
And hang their heads and cry.

But, I don't concern myself with that,
I took a different vent,
I look forward to what life holds,
And not what has been spent.

So strap me to the engine.
As securely as I can be,
I want to be out on the front,
To see what I can see.

I want to feel the winds of change,
Blowing in my face,
I want to see what life unfolds,
As I move from place to place.

I want to see what's coming up,
Not looking at the past,
Life's too short for yesterdays,
It moves along too fast.

So if the ride gets bumpy,
While you are looking back,
Go up front and you may find,
Your life has jumped the track.

It's all right to remember,
'That's part of history,
But up front's where it's happening,
There's so much mystery.

The enjoyment of living,
Is not where we have been,
It's looking ever forward,
To another year and ten.

It's searching all the byways,
Never should you refrain,
For if you want to live your life,
You've gotta drive the train!

Hope you have a good day

Relaxed as I am not going in tomorrow. Have some business to take care of and won't go in for just two hours. Just hope everything goes well and turns out the way it is suppose to. It is suppose to be warm tomorrow. So will make the eggplant lagansa tomorrow and whatever else I decide to do. Been known to do nothing. Anyway the count down starts for the next weekend. there is a rain coming in sometime this week so will have to be ready for that. Anyway have a good week

It is a saturday afternoon. And it is supposet to be 54 out right now. But the wind chill is 45 as the wind is gusting at 25mph. It even set off the tornado sirens earlier. But the sun is playing peekaboo today which is alright as long as it comes out. Grandson game over last night to show me his new bike as he turned 8 yesterday. Little pill. He just went back home so he could ride it. I worry about him as my road is very busy. I really need to get up and about havent done anything an it is noon already. Oh well, have the whole weekend. Hope you are all having a good day will talk to ya tonight. Hugs to all

Don't into to bring anyone down. but this is a salute to all the warriors we have lost in all the wars from the frontier to across the sea. And Moose I miss you I know this song you will recive on the smoke I send to the spirits. Mom, Dad I love you

Just have a good day

Well, this morning it is freezing but the sun is shining through. I can feel her rays surrounding me. I am getting ready for work. Yesterday was a dragging long day same short hours but the calls were few and far between. I feel bad for a lot of the people because they dont know what they are going to do. And the rumours are going on about what is really happening. You know that is what happens when places close. I was looking this morning on the so called stimulus package the pres is working on. And again people making 15-30 thousand a year is not going to benefit from the package. So again the pres is not helping the real poor people in this country. Again I feel a I told you so is rising up in my thoart but wont say it. Looks like we are going to be in the 50's this weekend but rain is coming in. Now I dont care if it raining the sun had better be shining. But, I am in a half way good mood. Just would like to stay home while is still zero out but will give them my presence for the few hours there is work. Hope you all have a good day

"I BELIEVE"

I believe
that we don't have to change friends
if we understand that friends change.

I believe-
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you every
once in a while and you must forgive
them for that.

I believe-
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

I believe-
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

I believe-
that it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.

I believe-
that you should always leave loved ones
with loving words. It may be the last
time you see them.

I believe-
that you can keep going
long after you can't.

I believe-
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.

I believe-
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.

I believe-
that regardless of how hot and
steamy a relationship is at first,
the passion fades and there had
better be something else to take
its place.

I believe-
that heroes are the people
who do what has to be done
when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.

I believe-
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe-
that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.

I believe-
that sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down,
will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe-
that sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me
the right to be cruel.

I believe-
that just because someone doesn't love
you the way you want them to doesn't
mean they don't love you with all they have.

I believe-
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.

I believe-
that it isn't always enough to be
forgiven by others. Sometimes you
have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe-
that no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I believe-
that our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.

I believe-
that just because two people argue,
it doesn't mean they don't love each other
And just because they don't argue,
it doesn't mean they do.

I believe-
that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a
secret. It could change your life forever.

I believe-
that two people can look at the exact same
thing and see something totally different.

I believe-
that your life can be changed in a matter of
hours by people who don't even know you.

I believe-
that even when you think you have no more
to give, when a friend cries out to you
you will find the strength to help.

I am doing better than some where I work. This time I am able to get unemployment of 188 a week. Which is more than I am getting now by working there. But, I know there are some that wont qualify for unemployment. Reasons very not work long enough in the the right quarter. That happened me in 2008. Anyway I will survive. I think why they said they werent closing for 60 days they are hoping that people will find other jobs and they wont have to pay unemployement. But, there are no jobs out there. And I also expect to go in one day and find the door closed no matter what they say they are going to do. They are lie more than tell the truth. Anyway, I will survive have no choice. I just pray that I get the tax refund. But, mircles happen and so I just have to pray I will get this one. Am going into day expect there will not be a lot of people there as they will be upset. and rightly so. But again I am relieved just to know one way or the other as I expected it.

It was a cold day and blowing snow in the morning. I will blog more tonight and all. But towards the end of the day we had a meeting at work. And what I said was going to happen has happend Our center is going to be closed in 60 days(I say sooner) Citibank is taking call center over seas way to go citi bank hope you lose your asses. So I was right citi bank and tele service is using this center as a tax write off. Dont like to be right on something like this.

Day wasnt to bad. I got things working again or so so. But would you believe I screwed the federal tax again after I fixed. now you arent going to believe I spelled my last name wrong. YES I did. Instead of Dominquez I spelled it Donimquez and didnt catch it until they rejected the second time. And then to top it off the web site went down and I cant correct it and tomorrow. Damn. \
Then we had a little excitement tonight. We heard this big Bang. And a tow truck and a cop hit head on at the corner. Now 18th street is a two way street while my street is oneway so I dont know exactly how it happened but they did walk away from it seems. Then we came back in and the cable and phone wasnt working thought at first it was the wreck that caused it and after an hour seen where the dog had knocked a wire loose. Anyway cant take all this excitment Well hope you all have a good morning as it is 11pm here and will be going to bed soon

A dear friend sent me this and remember how I loved it when it first came out. Another blast from the past. Hope you enjoy

Well watched the Superbowl halftime. Must say Springsteen being a BabyBoomer seems to still have it. If I can find the halftime show I will put it up but this is the Main song. Must say impressed. Looks like right now the steelers are winning but there still the second half. Would I be wrong to say I would like to say that I would like to see the carninals when since they either have never won or it has been along long time. Anyway here is Bruce's new song enjoy

Ben and Jerry's is coming out with an unbelievable new ice cream in
honor of the new president.
It is being churned in Washington DC and appropriately being named:
Baracky Road----half chocolate and half vanilla surrounded by fruits
and nuts.

The Road to Success
Team Path to the Super Bowl
Pittsburgh Steelers 2008 Record: 13-3, AFC North champions. Defeated San Diego, 35-24; defeated Baltimore 23-14.
Arizona Cardinals 2008 Record: 9-7, NFC West champions. Defeated Atlanta, 30-24; defeated Carolina 33-13; defeated Philadelphia 32-25.
Now I will say I am not that great a fan of football. But, I guess I will be rooting for the Chargers. No reason other that is who my son says will win. Don't know much about either team. I do think it is appalling the amount of money that is being spent on the commericals that are to be played only for this day. But, will say I wont be watching I might tune in once in a while to see who is ahead. And maybe try and catch half time as Burce Springsten is suppose to be doing the half time. But, I have other things to do and I have a lot of things taped on the DVR so I really dont have to watch it. Anyway this will be the only super blowl posting except I will put the winner again maybe not

It is 1:45 am and I am still up. Scott says that is unusal but I do this every so often. He has "ScarFace" on the telly I myself dont really like this show. Seen it once and once is enough I really dont like violence. Anyway I am about ready to go to bed but I will be up early anyway as Bailey will be up then too. Hope you all have a great day.