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Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Like warm apple pie

The other day at Mom and Dad's house, the pug dog came into the TV room where I was and gave me a look that reminded me of the look that Eugene Levy gives Jason Biggs in AMERICAN PIE when he walks into the kitchen and discovers Jim with the pie. Interesting . (and no, I wasn't)

Arthritis- it really sucks

For the past couple of days, I have had my latest bout with stiffness of the joints. This time it was in my left knee, which while annoying was at least still tolerable more or less.At least I could still get around. I have had it in my foot before and that REALLY was almost intolerable .

I think the problem is that I ran track and cross country in high school. Also since I don't drive a car I walk a lot and in the preceding years there have been times where I have tripped or stumbled and banged both my knees up . And Ok, yes, I AM a little overweight so yes, I am not entirely innocent in this scenerio.

If it is already this bad when I am 37, what is it gonna be like when I'm REALLY up there?

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

How do you deal with well-meaning yet pain in the ass people?

Ok folks, audience participation time. I need some advice on how to deal with my oldest brother, when he comes out from California, for Thanksgiving.

My brother is a caring, loving good man. He is also a stereotypical Type A, overbearing control freak and his vists stress me. In fact there are numerous times when my parents have gone to vist him and while I could have gotten time off from work to go I chose not to. When he was out last Christmas, he started giving me a lecture and at one point said I was his responsibility. Why? I pay my own rent and phone bill. At one point he came over to my apartment, decided I needed a dresser (Which, admittedly I did and has come in handy.) He drove me to work and I left with the understanding after work, I would call and he would come over and we would build it then.

When I got home, I found his car outside and he and my dad were inside. When I asked them how they got inside my dad said he had had a key. I thought I had gotten all the spares ,but obviously my dad had one made before I got them all. ( Another time my dad came looking for me and he says he looked in my mailbox and so he does things that piss me off too but that is another posting.)

I try to remind myself he did it for me and I needed a dresser and it was a good thing, but still I was livid when I found my door unlocked , ajar and them inside but I didn't say anything and acted calm.

He has also asked me how much money I have in my checking account and one time when I told him it was none of his business,my dad backed me up and said it wasn't , my brother said "Some day it's going to be." Another time when he asked me that and I said it was none of his business, he said "Do you want me to help you or not?"

I could give some other examples ,but I think the idea is clear. Any ideas?

Thursday, November 03, 2005

Happy Birthday to me

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOOO MEEEEEE,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOOO MEEEEEE,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BUD,
HAPPEEEEE BIRTHDAY TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

(Applause, whistles , cheers and any other signs of affection deemed appropriate,,,, (It was November 1st.)