Monthly Archives: April 2011

“ What kind of connections do I need for this kitchen faucet ?” the man asked…. “Will it hook up like the one I have now?” Both good questions to which I had no answer so I bluntly admitted…. “ … Continue reading →

Well the mail came again yesterday bringing with it a disconnect notice from my internet provider , and for the same reason I got one four months ago. I pay my bills diligently and on time but for some reason … Continue reading →

Alvins’ long legged gait was easily recognized as he strode over the very same hillside he’s strode over for near 70 years, bee lining straight for me. Alvin grew up here on this very patch on which he still resides, his … Continue reading →

Opening the mail box revealed one piece of correspondence there, lying prone and lonely….and menacing…. causing a start in my reach to retrieve. It was boldly emblazoned with its source, Social Security Administration, and the dreaded…… IMPORTANT ! SOCIAL SECURITY … Continue reading →

Had this little dream…. set myself up into a little tiny mortgage…or as it turns out…no mortgage. Then I don’t need to worry so much and I can just get some pussy job at someplace like HD and if the … Continue reading →

The storm was rapidly chugging North on a non stop run from Cuba to Tampa Bay increasing in speed seemingly by the moment. Suddenly it must have caught my scent causing an immediate “Right Turn Clive”….. bringing Hurricane Charley right … Continue reading →

Well, seven nights past August 13th 2004…a Friday by the way….found us lying sleepless yet again on a mattress on the living room floor. It was after all the driest part of the house after Hurricane Charlie showed us who … Continue reading →

Went through… yet again… another job interview yesterday. It kind of brought me back to not so long ago when I myself was the interviewer and not the interviewee. Of course when I was the interviewer employees were in demand…… … Continue reading →

Leonard owns the local stone yard where I purchase stone for the jobs I break my back over. He is definitely a local boy as was his Grandfathers parents and rightfully proud of that fact as tradition runs deep here……. … Continue reading →

At the beginning of what’s likely to prove a short career at HD, I was immediately put through a rather long winded diatribe at the very beginning of my “new recruit” orientation. The diatribe lasted some 45 minutes and was … Continue reading →

I had been awaiting an important work related phone call from a pal, Frankie A. of Frank A. Masonry. When it didn’t arrive first thing in the morning I decided I had time to head down to the local self … Continue reading →

I misplace shit. I mean I misplace shit a lot. I can stand at my workbench and not move my feet and suddenly lose a tool I was just using. Funny thing is, even without moving my feet that bastard … Continue reading →