Once upon a time, in the not so distant past and all, Ghazae the kitten got his name. He was born down in Kentucky, the only survivor of his premature litter, and he was doted on by many, including Joe, who washed him ass-over-teakettle with some regularity. He came to Maine with myself and two of the three family members I worked for down there, ( Read more... )

Knew I forgot something. Family member didn't have stroke. Falling down and going loopy brought on by dehydration and wine. Thank goodness ( Read more... )

The fellow who got me into fell running, mountain climbing, safe use of explosives... more or less everything I occupied my childhood with, and who I've based my work ethic on - he died this morning. Spent a little less than a week in hospice care. Glad he went fast, and gonna miss him ( Read more... )

Well now, just back from a wake for a relative who died this spring - got to see a number of relatives I haven’t seen in ages, which is always a good thing. Not much of note except I was, so near as I can tell, the only one who wasn’t drinking, and I eventually gave up and had a beer since there was bugger all else to drink, excepting the ginger ( Read more... )

Hey cool, my brother's getting married. Now, to figure out an unfortunate wedding present in proper Wetdryvac tradition that won't traumatize the bride too much. Happily, she seems very stable, meaning I'll be able to behave as per my normal madness around `em. Good. Good brother, good wife to be. Good match. Yay!

...and me without my loaf of bread ( Read more... )

Recipe for the happiest tummies and taste buds ever ( Read more... )