The Bro-In-Law and Gayle moved into their new place yesterday (more or less). They weren't as prepared as they could have been, but no one prepares for a move like I do. Few if any people I know start packing 6 months to a year in advance when they know a move is coming. I'll cut them some slack since they only found the place a week and a half ago ( Read more... )

Three-day weekend and it's already almost over ( Read more... )

The world has gone crazy since I last wrote. A “pandemic” has been declared over this virus from China called Covid-19/Coronavirus. The economy has been brought to a standstill as businesses are forced closed and everyone is being told to “shelter-in” either as a suggestion or in the case of Illinois and other states a declaration by the governor. ( Read more... )

This is the first month since April 2016 I believe that I haven’t had a credit card payment. I’m struggling to enjoy that fact with the mountain in front of me I am trying to climb but it’s an accomplishment. I’ve spent days and weeks now crunching numbers. I’ve got pieces of paper all over my desk with numbers and dollar amounts and easy math. ( Read more... )

I'm usually in bed by now, which I guess is kinda sad. Five years ago on a Friday night I'd be drunk right now. Well, even two years ago that would be true. There's a whole story there too. I had to take care of something for work, in an attempt to get things in order before leaving for vacation next Friday. Of course, it was a simple rebooting ( Read more... )

My parents have never really let me fail in life. Anytime I've hit hard times, been in a pickle, they've always been there to throw money at the problem and rescue my ass. I've never felt comfortable with this because I am fully aware how it affects my ability to function as an adult. My therapist used to tell me that I should accept whatever help ( Read more... )

And life goes on ( Read more... )

It seems when things are going well, I don't sit down to say anything about it. It's only in the misery I can channel my energies into writing. Much has happened ( Read more... )

Another week half over. No prospects. No returned calls from the real estate agents I've contacted. Seemingly unprofessional and outrageous. It would be one thing if it was one... but to have two blatantly blow me off... this happens? This is normal ( Read more... )

Another day. No responses. I cannot wrap my head around this. Logically it does not make any sense. It would make more sense to say my name is on a list somewhere... a blacklist. How can it be after this many months and I've found nothing ( Read more... )