$16

I've prayed for OTB to find a benefactor in order to put me back in their camp.  Or to win the lottery. I did win $16 yesterday. Not enough to quit my day job. OTB needs help. Nathan does...

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pendulum

So, last week, reprimanded. Today, praised by the (former) President and (different) VP... for having good, well, as they described it, comedic phone manners. They encouraged me to look into doing sales. Think I'd be good at it. Maybe...

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the joy continues

The month long party continued with a visit by the lovely wife to what turns out to be a day spa (and I only thought it was a salon!) to get pampered spending an (at least as far as...

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caught in the middle

My mind, nay, my emotions are totally a wreck. Spending time in Nashville around Barry can be tough. He had totally committed himself to what he loves and is chasing that proverbial dream. He has been for several years....

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high and dry

Not sure why this happens... On the way back from Nashville after a weekend of working on Barry’s computers and the like. Once again, his technology is infested with gremlins. Things that work for me on my computers totally...

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reprimanded

Got called into the VP of Engineering's office today. He asked about my "excessive" personal calls. I could rant, but that would only be seen as being over defensive. He's right. End of story...

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more June joy

Had the great honor to have a wonderful evening last night at the great Starlight Theater with my wife and (former) boss Richard and Janet watching the incredible Alison Krauss. It was magical. Awesome dinner at Bristol (my first...

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friend’s crisis’

Maybe it's just a male thing. The fact that we don't gab and share every little detail hurts us a bit. Word of another friend "on the brink" hit yesterday. It's not "the Big D and don't mean Dallas",...

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hiring?

If you know of someone who is hiring a guy who is good at/enjoys helping people, music, recording, home theater, macintosh computers, trombone, home remodeling/repair (which includes everything from plumbing to wiring to painting to construction to design to...

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not interested

I have never been so not interested in something for a long time. Maybe ever. And in my sick and twisted mind, that makes me want to do a good job. Go figure. Why do I think that way?...

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