Well, it has been a week since Dad passed.
I won't bore you with the details, but he was diagnosed with cancer on July 4 and elected not to seek treatment. Doctors told him it would give him five years of extra time. What they didn't tell him was the procedure would have called for a lenghty and painful recovery, much of which would be...
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I won't bore you with the details, but he was diagnosed with cancer on July 4 and elected not to seek treatment. Doctors told him it would give him five years of extra time. What they didn't tell him was the procedure would have called for a lenghty and painful recovery, much of which would be...
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Four hours ago, he was still here.
Now he's gone.
And my life will be changed forever.
Now he's gone.
And my life will be changed forever.
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evanx:
I'm sorry for your loss..... 
aponia:
I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
If you need anything let me know.
If you need anything let me know.
Nothing like picking up your half naked father off the bathroom floor to put a kink in the macho front you're trying to put up.
This time last month he was eating. This time last month his biceps were larger than my thighs.
Now it's a diet of water and milkshakes and those same biceps -- I can fit my one hand around them.
This time last month he was eating. This time last month his biceps were larger than my thighs.
Now it's a diet of water and milkshakes and those same biceps -- I can fit my one hand around them.
quietlythere:
I'm so sorry to hear this
If you need anything feel free to get ahold of me.
If you need anything feel free to get ahold of me.
salura:
that sooooo does not answer my question Mister Hat.
ps.. i'm sorry about your dad. i know just how you feel...
ps.. i'm sorry about your dad. i know just how you feel...
New post....
Well, that's it. I had my last day at my first newspaper job yesterday. Sure it was a weekly, sure it was close to home, and sure it was covering my hometown.
But the money was lousy. Lousy to the point where I couldn't finance a Kia if I really wanted to. The hours were great, but by the time I wrote most...
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Well, that's it. I had my last day at my first newspaper job yesterday. Sure it was a weekly, sure it was close to home, and sure it was covering my hometown.
But the money was lousy. Lousy to the point where I couldn't finance a Kia if I really wanted to. The hours were great, but by the time I wrote most...
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alzy:
We've been watching the DVDs from season 1 and now we're halfway through season three so i hope I'm caught up before it starts again. It's so addictive. That and nip/tuck.
Best of luck with the new job.
Best of luck with the new job.
quietlythere:
One hasn't launched yet for me to try 
BTW you'll have to either call my cell, or message me your number cause I think I mistakenly deleted off of my old phone like the idiot that I am.
BTW you'll have to either call my cell, or message me your number cause I think I mistakenly deleted off of my old phone like the idiot that I am.
So I come home the other night and enter the house through the garage door. I pull down the door with my right hand, searching for the lock with my left hand.
Somehow I managed to put my middle finger inbetween the folds of the garage door and closed it all the way.
I couldn't see my hand in the door because it was dark,...
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Somehow I managed to put my middle finger inbetween the folds of the garage door and closed it all the way.
I couldn't see my hand in the door because it was dark,...
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grimjack:
Yup...I've done that. Crushed my finger. Surprised I didnt destroy some bone. Shows you how malleable ye olde bone can be.
aponia:
Ouch...your finger crush trumps my scraped up legs definitely!
I like the shorts...me-ow!
But then...I grew up reading comic books...I have a soft spot for dudes in tight clothing.
I like the shorts...me-ow!
But then...I grew up reading comic books...I have a soft spot for dudes in tight clothing.
Two updates, two days.
Crazy.
Anyway, work has me going crazy. Called a hospital today to check on the status of a patient and they connected me to the patient's room. Needless to say I was torn a new one and was told I'd be sued if anything ran in the paper. Good times.
So tomorrow ought to be interesting.
It's just about as insane...
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Crazy.
Anyway, work has me going crazy. Called a hospital today to check on the status of a patient and they connected me to the patient's room. Needless to say I was torn a new one and was told I'd be sued if anything ran in the paper. Good times.
So tomorrow ought to be interesting.
It's just about as insane...
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aponia:
you should get those 70's gym shorts from American Apparel. They look more like underwear then clothing, but they are still ten times more acceptable then spandex.
aponia:
Nah...I meant these...
Hello, is there anyone out there?
quietlythere:
Yep.
evanx:
Uh-huh.
Just got back from a weekend in New England.
The best friend graduated from college in Springfield, MA, so I went up there Friday night and got loaded, then went to graduation Saturday and got loaded that night too.
Then we met up with a buddy and we drove to the Mohegan Sun for the Professional Darts Corporation's U.S. Open.
Got loaded there too. I...
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The best friend graduated from college in Springfield, MA, so I went up there Friday night and got loaded, then went to graduation Saturday and got loaded that night too.
Then we met up with a buddy and we drove to the Mohegan Sun for the Professional Darts Corporation's U.S. Open.
Got loaded there too. I...
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sativa:
hahaha, sounds like fun. good that you've been getting loaded enough for both of us. 
thank you for your comment on the set! it made me smile.
thank you for your comment on the set! it made me smile.
nixxicole:
Thank you so much for your kind words.
No real updates lately.
It has been primary season here in Pennsylvania and things are really hectic at the paper. Seems as though it's either feast or famine when it comes to stuff to write about.
Anyway. This week marks a year since I've been a "professional" journalist and I guess that means I'm allowed to write a column. Truth is, there really hasn't been...
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It has been primary season here in Pennsylvania and things are really hectic at the paper. Seems as though it's either feast or famine when it comes to stuff to write about.
Anyway. This week marks a year since I've been a "professional" journalist and I guess that means I'm allowed to write a column. Truth is, there really hasn't been...
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quietlythere:
Nicely written story.
Start of an interesting weekend....
Took the day off on Thursday just because I've been running around like an idiot. Local journalism gets tiring.
Going to see the Tragically Hip in AC Friday night, then I'm tailgating on Saturday at the Phils.
Great part is my best friend is coming down from Mass to join in on the weekend's activities.
Anyway, has anyone else found...
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Took the day off on Thursday just because I've been running around like an idiot. Local journalism gets tiring.
Going to see the Tragically Hip in AC Friday night, then I'm tailgating on Saturday at the Phils.
Great part is my best friend is coming down from Mass to join in on the weekend's activities.
Anyway, has anyone else found...
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quietlythere:
Everyone needs a day off from time to time.
Have fun at the shows.
Some are very nice.
LOL
What else is noew?
Have fun at the shows.
Some are very nice.
LOL
What else is noew?
saraphine:
Hahaa....
Yes, he is adorable. My kitties have another thing coming, that's for sure, with this addition to my wild kingdom. I'm naming him Munki.
Yes, he is adorable. My kitties have another thing coming, that's for sure, with this addition to my wild kingdom.
I'm naming him Munki.So...
Looks as though the country is teetering on quite the edge right now.
Sharpton and Jackson are out of the public eye for almost a year and now they're jumping back into the fray.
As much as what Imus said was inappropriate, and as much as he sucks, it sickens me that someone can be brought down so quickly for a few off words....
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Looks as though the country is teetering on quite the edge right now.
Sharpton and Jackson are out of the public eye for almost a year and now they're jumping back into the fray.
As much as what Imus said was inappropriate, and as much as he sucks, it sickens me that someone can be brought down so quickly for a few off words....
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aponia:
Imus is a complete and total idiot, but I really don't see why he was kicked off that quickly when people have said much, much worse. (like Howard Stern....who makes me want to gouge out my eyes whenever I hear him).
Sharpton has always gotten up my craw. He's so self righteous. People always seem to forget that racism is a whole colorful spectrum offending a whole myriad of people, just not one group.
Sharpton has always gotten up my craw. He's so self righteous. People always seem to forget that racism is a whole colorful spectrum offending a whole myriad of people, just not one group.
saraphine:
I'm sorry! My shop isn't open yet...Where have you been anyhow??
Very rarely do I plug things (Ha Ha, I know what you're thinking, get your mind out of the gutter)
but I had an Italian sandwich from DiCostanza's in Chichester today and I must say, if Jesus wanted a sandwich, he'd get their classic Italian.
Meats, cheeses, all hand sliced while you wait. They don't even mess around with lettuce on them. Why waste time...
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but I had an Italian sandwich from DiCostanza's in Chichester today and I must say, if Jesus wanted a sandwich, he'd get their classic Italian.
Meats, cheeses, all hand sliced while you wait. They don't even mess around with lettuce on them. Why waste time...
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saraphine:
Sushi is still a major brat. And to answer your question from many days ago,YES you can be my first cut! Or at least one of them! It's not open yet, but I'll keep you posted.
aponia:
Haven't heard from you in awhile. What have you been up to?
I came to tell you I liked your username, but perhaps that is superfluous now.