A True Sign

So Hillary said to bet on the filly didn't she? Not only did it come in second, it broke down and was put down after the race. Now that's what I call a sign. Go Obama!

Signs of Employment

I’m celebrating my first weekend after nearly 6 years of being unemployed. I just finished my first week working at the Mental Health Crisis center as a Staff Assistant II and I feel fine! All it took was nearly a year of interviews with various Mendocino County agencies before one of them took a chance on me and here I be. After working for some of the worst employers this county has to offer I pretty much concentrated on getting on with the county as I’d had it with toxic workplaces. So far, it looks like it was worth the wait. My supervisor is impressed with my ability to learn new things swiftly and accurately and has already said so. What a difference from my previous experiences with employers in Mendocino County.

As far as signs go, they came the day before I was offered the position on the morning of April 3’rd. The final sign came with a movie we were watching the previous night (The Shawshank Redemption) and about two thirds of the way through it I knew that I was going to get hired. Everything came together and I experienced a moment of clarity where everything I had gone through to get to this place in my life made perfect sense. It all fit together like some giant puzzle and I was finally able to see it. Now I’m starting another puzzle, the pieces of which are yet to be found and fitted together. It’s a great feeling to rejoin the ranks of the gainfully employed and a better one to finally achieve something that I’ve been working on for years. The fact that my work involves helping folks who truly need it is icing on the cake.

Special thanks go to Nancy, who has put up with me during my search for gainful employment and been supportive throughout. I couldn’t have done it without her love and understanding. We’re both looking forward to my first payday when we can rejoin the consumers of this great country and shop until we drop.

Also, Bush still sucks but life looks better than it has in quite a while so I’ll let him lie as usual without comment. Bye for now.

Health Insurance

I don't care for any of the candidates plans concerning health care for all Americans. To me, the solution is obvious yet I know that chances are that it will never come about. That is because to truly fix the system you need to eliminate part of it and I don't see insurance carriers volunteering to put themselves out of business. That is the part that needs to go in my view. Possibly we could bring them into the government somehow as oversight for how the services are distributed. Otherwise, they need to go. They've already proven that when profit becomes the number one concern, our health takes a distant second. What do you think?

Signs of Fear Mongering

Do you believe our President when he says the following?

"American citizens must understand, clearly understand that there's still a threat on the homeland. There's still an enemy which would like to do us harm," Bush said. "We've got to give our professionals the tools they need, to be able to figure out what the enemy is up to so we can stop it."

"By blocking this piece of legislation, our country is more in danger of an attack," he said.

Don't. He can still listen in all he wants. Any statements to the contrary are lies and bullshit. And what does telecom immunity have to do with it anyway? Not a damn thing. He's just trying to cover up his criminal acts. Not that anyone will call him on them. Lies, more lies and bullshit. That's all that ever comes out of his mouth.

Signs of R and R

So, I got a haircut and shaved my beard. Now all I need is a real job. After 5 years of living on the fringes of society I've become tired of it enough to get a nine to five job and hopefully that will happen soon. Meanwhile, our Democrat controlled houses have done evrything that our criminal in chief has asked them to. It's like Bush got the goods on them through the NSA and is holding it over their heads. Amnesty for the telecoms? What the fuck is that shit? Federal crimes have been commited and we're turning the other cheek? Makes me sick. I'll be back after I go puke out my guts in disgust.

Signs of Goodbye

It's rare when anyone in the Bush administration pays any sort of price for their criminal acts while doing the president's bidding so this comes as a surprise. Say goodbye to Alberto.

"Better late than never," said Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, summing up the response of many to the resignation.

Include me in that number Mr. Edwards.

Signs of a Vacation

My ex-wife is getting married in New Mexico and I'm house sitting for her while she gets the deed done. Cable, DSL and air conditioning (three things I don't have at my place) make this a pretty cush gig although her dog is driving me nuts. Our dog is a schipperke (with an attitude) and she's behaving better than Biscuit. This morning our dog discovered the rocking horse tiger in Travis' bedroom and went off. It was a wonder to behold as she went absolutely bonkers, barking and snarling at it but making sure that she stayed at least 10 feet away while doing so. We pushed the tiger around the house towards her and laughed as she continued to treat it as a grave threat to her health. She finally got close enough to it to nip it when we put it away. If your wondering what this post has to do with anything, don't. Just ride the tiger and enjoy.