Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunrise At The Dog Park
I took my girls and my father's dog, Joe, to Millie Bush Bark Park over the weekend. We were there for sunrise. It's the best time oof day to go during this summer heat and drought.Friday, July 24, 2009
I Need Shade In This Texas Heat
I noticed Pottery Barn had lamp shades on sale on line so I thought I would drop by the store in Houston. Their selection was minimal at best. I went in after work and didn't have a lamp with me which I hear is a must when buying a well-proportioned lamp shade. What's the difference than buying on line? At any rate, I'm not sure I will keep what I got. I wanted the black faux leather and one of the San Francisco map shades but they had neither.
Linen shades
Natural fiber
And these maps of San Francisco shades which they did not have in stock.
Before:A pleated shade I like and have had on this lamp since I bought it some @* years ago.
After with this linen shade that I'm not quite sure of on this lamp?
Before:This ginger jar lamp find at a garage sale umpteenth years ago with a black shade.
Now with a brown linen shade. The shade looks too big for this lamp. Don't you think?
Linen shades
Natural fiber
And these maps of San Francisco shades which they did not have in stock.
Before:A pleated shade I like and have had on this lamp since I bought it some @* years ago.
After with this linen shade that I'm not quite sure of on this lamp?
Before:This ginger jar lamp find at a garage sale umpteenth years ago with a black shade.
Now with a brown linen shade. The shade looks too big for this lamp. Don't you think?
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
That Was Quick
I had the damaged windshield replaced in my truck yesterday morning before work. I'm a bit of a pessimist but they were here at my house when they said they would be.(I thought I'd have to go in work 3 or 4 hours late.) It took them all of 30 minutes. They put my toll road, inspection, and license stickers in the new windshield without being reminded. Now if it just doesn't leak. Yeah like it's ever going to rain. There I go being negative again.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
What Is It?
There are several beds of this flower blooming at my father's home. They come up in all the tulip beds and are in heavily shaded areas. They stand about 3 feet tall. I should have dug up a sampling and tried to start them here but I doubt they could survive the Texas heat.
Dadgumdeblamethethunder!
Coming back from Arkansas, I met a low riding dump truck that was stirring up quite a dust storm. When we past it was like an explosion as something hit my windshield sending slivers of glass all over the inside of my truck. I get so tired of cracked windows from trucks on the freeways. But I really should be grateful. It could have been much worse.
Friday, July 17, 2009
I've Been To Hell And Back
And I can honestly say there is "wailing and gnashing of teeth."
I arrived in my hometown about 9:30 PM Monday night and found my father had already been dismissed from the hospital and transferred to a rehabilitation center. I thought well this is good news. So I went to the rehab and it's a beautiful building on top of a hill over looking the northern part of my hometown. That's about as far as the niceties go.
As soon as I walked in the place there were elderly, as well as younger people, roaming the hall and lobby in wheelchairs:some ask me my name, one said she didn't like me, one was yelling "take me home sweet Jesus," while another was shouting "I want to die." I heard other chants during the 48 hours or so I was there visiting my father. One woman kept saying "I want some biscuits and gravy" and "I'm hungry." Finally, something I can relate too. And still another asking where's her brother and an old lady saying she wanted her mother broke my heart.
Thinking about all this suffering and mental anguish I could only imagine what I would/will be like in a similar situation. Will I be roaming the halls telling orderlies and every other man "you're cute" or "I want to suck your dick" or asking if I can see their balls. My imagination was running at full throttle.
More importantly, my father seems to have a good attitude and is willing to put forth an effort in therapy to get better. I'm afraid life will not be the same again for him but I thought that when he had his car accident almost two years ago so who knows. Lots of challenges ahead for him and the family.
Thanks for the emails and well wishes. I appreciate it very much. More often than not I feel alone in my battles of day to day living. I think to myself that no one really gives a shit about me but then I catch a ray of hope. Thanks!
I arrived in my hometown about 9:30 PM Monday night and found my father had already been dismissed from the hospital and transferred to a rehabilitation center. I thought well this is good news. So I went to the rehab and it's a beautiful building on top of a hill over looking the northern part of my hometown. That's about as far as the niceties go.
As soon as I walked in the place there were elderly, as well as younger people, roaming the hall and lobby in wheelchairs:some ask me my name, one said she didn't like me, one was yelling "take me home sweet Jesus," while another was shouting "I want to die." I heard other chants during the 48 hours or so I was there visiting my father. One woman kept saying "I want some biscuits and gravy" and "I'm hungry." Finally, something I can relate too. And still another asking where's her brother and an old lady saying she wanted her mother broke my heart.
Thinking about all this suffering and mental anguish I could only imagine what I would/will be like in a similar situation. Will I be roaming the halls telling orderlies and every other man "you're cute" or "I want to suck your dick" or asking if I can see their balls. My imagination was running at full throttle.
More importantly, my father seems to have a good attitude and is willing to put forth an effort in therapy to get better. I'm afraid life will not be the same again for him but I thought that when he had his car accident almost two years ago so who knows. Lots of challenges ahead for him and the family.
Thanks for the emails and well wishes. I appreciate it very much. More often than not I feel alone in my battles of day to day living. I think to myself that no one really gives a shit about me but then I catch a ray of hope. Thanks!
Monday, July 13, 2009
I'm Sad With A Heavy Heart
I'm sad to report that my father, who is in his mid ninety's, fell last Thursday and broke his hip. Immediately, I felt shameful for all the "fallen and I can't get up" jokes I have told in the past. I was called by a member of my fathers church who informed me that a passerby saw my father laying in the yard and called 911. I'm sad that a man that has remained so active and positive all his life has to endure this and as we all know a broken hip is often a point of no return health wise. I'm sad that his children live far away. I'm sad for as he says's "you live long enough all your friends and relatives are gone". I'm sad I don't have a better support group to help me out in times like this. I'm sad as the result of the selfish thoughts I had when I was first told:thinking I had just spent a week with my father on vacation which is more than my relatives would do. I'm sad that I feel hatred for my brother and his family that say their European vacation was already planned and they will leave tomorrow. I'm sad that I feel anger towards my nieces, who both moved into new homes recently, for more or less asking my father for house warming gifts of $2000 for washer/dryers yet have expressed little concern for his well being. So as you can sense, I'm a sad fucker.Tomorrow, I will venture north again to the hills of home to check on my father as he moves from the hospital to a rehabilitation center. I'll see about his home and find someone to do the yard work. I'll bring his long legged dog back here to fight with my girls for now.(This should be a real nightmare since he is used to a huge yard and my back yard is 75 by 30 feet.) I predict no grass by Labor Day. I'll let my friends get my mail and take care of my girls while I'm gone.(I hate to have to ask but...) So I'm having a pity party and will not be posting the usual smut for a while. I hope you have a good week.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
I Have To Giggle
When I see convertibles at the longer than ever traffic lights in 100 degree heat. Okay, I'm just jealous cause I love convertibles and I love red.
Damn You Blue Bell
Blue Bell Creamery introduced this new Nutty Chocolate flavor recently. What can I say? I love it more than the Coffee or Mocha Almond Fudge flavors.Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
I Don't Know About You?
But I was somewhat surprised to see the major networks, ABC, CBS, and NBC, dedicate so much time to Michael Jackson's memorial service today. Granted it is summer and in the middle of the day but surprising nevertheless. That is a BIG loss of advertising revenue for an act of good will. No one could have been more hooked on Michael than I was at the beginning of the MTV era. I could watch and dance around my apartment for hours. 
Singer Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz perform at the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center in Los Angeles July 7, 2009. A Gospel choir singing "We're going to see the king" launched an emotional public memorial for Michael Jackson on Tuesday as the music world and thousands of fans bade farewell to the singer known as the "King of Pop."
It was good to see all the Jackson family front and center at the service today. Pictured above left to right are Rebbie Jackson, I had forgot about her, Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Jermaine Jackson.
Marlon Jackson speaks at the service surrounded by the family.
Janet Jackson and La Toya Jackson console Michael's children Paris and Prince Michael II.
Michael's children Paris, Prince Michael, and Prince Michael II have to be in a state of absolute shock. I know most of you, as myself, have experienced a terrible loss in your life. Sadly, much of the time, after a service and all the activities are over the real grieving begins and we are more often than not left alone to cope. I hope these children receive an abundance of love and family support in what I am sure is going to be a very, very, challenging time of adjustment for them.
Singer Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz perform at the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center in Los Angeles July 7, 2009. A Gospel choir singing "We're going to see the king" launched an emotional public memorial for Michael Jackson on Tuesday as the music world and thousands of fans bade farewell to the singer known as the "King of Pop."
It was good to see all the Jackson family front and center at the service today. Pictured above left to right are Rebbie Jackson, I had forgot about her, Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Jermaine Jackson.
Marlon Jackson speaks at the service surrounded by the family.
Janet Jackson and La Toya Jackson console Michael's children Paris and Prince Michael II.
Michael's children Paris, Prince Michael, and Prince Michael II have to be in a state of absolute shock. I know most of you, as myself, have experienced a terrible loss in your life. Sadly, much of the time, after a service and all the activities are over the real grieving begins and we are more often than not left alone to cope. I hope these children receive an abundance of love and family support in what I am sure is going to be a very, very, challenging time of adjustment for them.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Houston's Fireworks
Houston's Queen B eyonce performed in Houston at Toyota Center on July 4th.
My nieces were besides themselves all day. Needless to say, it was all I heard about.
Chronicle photos by Melissa Phillip
Roger Federer Wins Wimbledon...Finally
Switzerland's Roger Federer holds the Wimbledon Trophy after beating Andy Roddick of the US 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14, in the Men's Singles Final of the 2009 Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club, in southwest London, on July 5, 2009. Getty Images Glyn Kirk
Steve McNair 1973-2009
Former Houston Oilers and Titans quarterback was killed on the 4th. The married and father of four sons was apparently shot 4 times by his homely ass, twenty-something, girlfriend. What were you thinking my man?
Saturday, July 04, 2009
It Definitely Feels Like The Fourth of July
It is hot and dry here and it's my alotted day to water so water I will.
I made a banana split cake to take to my brothers for dinner.Too Many Hard Dicks?
I had my biannual dentist appointment this week(always comes at the busiest week of my year it seems) and the doc suggested braces again to widen my upper arch and close my bite. I'm too old for that shit(again) I think. I had braces for almost 2 years in high school. Back in the day when they were bands around all the back teeth-ouch. I've had enough rubber bands popping off in my mouth too. I'd rather have something else pop off in my mouth at this point in my life. Oh wait. Maybe that's how my teeth got so fucked up anyway. No foreign objects in my mouth please.Friday, July 03, 2009
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Shame On Me
While my father and I enjoyed a train ride in the Ozarks last week, I couldn't help but notice the guy wearing the visor up in the domed car. Sometimes he would put his leg out in the aisle as if he was teasing me after he spotted me looking him over.
Then he comes down and sits across from me all the while rubbing his hand up and down the back of that lily white thigh. Then the big tease would open his legs wide again so that I could see up his shorts. I couldn't believe this while I'm trying to talk to my elderly father this guy is giving me a show. Shame on me and shame on him for jerking me around. Alas, he disembarked with a woman and three children.
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