Putin Me On

Either Vladimir Putin is planning on hooking up with me this Thursday or Friday in my town, or someone is using his shirtless photo on Manhunt. Whoever is doing this has cleverly cropped the picture from the shoulders on down.

Personally, I might think twice about using his image as my own. He doesn't seem to be the type to have a sense of humor on this.

But, on the other hand, it could be him.

Hot!

Mixed feelings

She was asked to take a week's leave, with pay, for violating a sick leave policy. My initial thought was surprise. How can that be? I always had joked that she was a hypochondriac, but this was too funny, so I had to start off with some smug humor.

I snickered to myself; a wide smile creept across my face. I arched an eyebrow and basked in the glory of being right. When others see what I saw behind her facade, it proves what I have said and thought of her since the early days of our marriage. At the very least, someone has her number there and apparently her boss can't stand her. What a surprise!

But then I sighed, because I knew she probably deserved it. Arrogant and imperious to the end, it's the sort of ending I had hoped I could write, but never dared to even dream about. And still, I won't write it because I know it's not over. She will survive this, at a lesser rate of pay in a different job (another snicker).

Now she can focus on another guy who fucked her over.

Some things never change.

Chat night

Just a random chat from one of the sites: Welcome to how to spend a cold, winter night.

allspaw: Hi Marlin, theres a lot of hate in the
chat tonight...sure you want to be in
here? lol

maloon: i never pay attention to it. rarely
talk there

allspaw: good thinking.

maloon: bunch of little boys

allspaw: I know.

maloon: have a good weekend?

allspaw: yes...I started a painting
project...still have a ways to go but it
looks great.

maloon: ah, in the house?

maloon: or art

allspaw: house...all the moulding in the LR
and a couple of doors.

allspaw: Nothing is original to the house or I
wouldn't do it

allspaw: I'm not an artsy guy so no
portraits..lol

maloon: ah. never know

allspaw: Yeah I suppose I could be creative
just as much as another.

maloon: your're right

allspaw: what does maloon mean?

maloon: old nickname, kind of a joke. and
allspaw?

allspaw: Marlin = Maloon..........I can see
that. allspaw is what I came up with
for a personalized lisence plate years
ago...my last name had too many
letters so I came up with this...its how
my last name is pronounced but not
spelled.

maloon: ah. you ever see the one that was
vrsbbtm

maloon: for a license plate?

allspaw: no I haven't

maloon: yes, a guy, on here had that
plate.

allspaw: surprised the state would make it

maloon: they finally asked for it, said it was
reported as "obscene"

allspaw: lol

maloon: all true

allspaw: I believe you...I wouldn't have the
balls to ask for one like that

maloon: it was fun to see

maloon: I say hello at the bar once in a
while to him.

allspaw: appears to be a nice looking man.
What is your type?

maloon: hard to say, really,

maloon: prefer them smart, funny, warm,
can cook, clean, etc. employed,

maloon: the list goes on I guess, but it
includes enjoying each other's
company.

allspaw: sure...good things to look for.

allspaw: the last one I'd say is very
important

maloon: yes. after the sex. lol

allspaw: lol very much so

maloon: and that's hard to do long term

maloon: requires more than sticking your
dick out, it's sticking your heart out
there, too.

All work, no play

Grading done? Comments written? Agenda and materials copied? Briefcase packed and waiting at the door? Check.

Extra sandwich bought? Car has enough gas? Check.

I have to drive 40 miles in 45 minutes between jobs. I drive with sandwich in hand. It's usually a Subway BMT with provolone and lettuce, tomatoes, onion, green pepper and black olives. No sauces or mayo. They might drip in while I drive. Last time that happened was when I was being followed by a State Cop. As I reached down to try to catch a drop of mayo, I drifted near the center line. He pulled me over. No ticket, but, of course, I was late for work.

It's really not too much of a stretch to do two jobs--it just depends on how many nights a week the 2nd job takes. This week, I have to teach/support Mon.-Thurs. That makes Marlan a busy guy. Most weeks it's only 2 nights.

So far, three out of four are done this week. One left. I'm pretty beat.

One of these years, I'll be out of credit card debt. Until then....

I drive.

2008 Begins Auspiciously

So the year began. Not much new, except for an unexpected encounter with the ex wife. Mind you, we haven't spoken in about 2 years now, and it's New Year's Day. She's with her fiance, who I have not been introduced to. They're at my place to drop off a desk of mine, which she wants out of the house, and to pick up the kids. Also, as background, she has been specifically banned from ever entering any home of mine. Ever since my first apartment....but that's another story.

They drive up. I rouse the kids, who are ready to load up their stuff and help bring the desk in. They know the rules. She comes up the steps, carring a couple of desk drawers. The first words out of her mouth are: "You ought to thank me for carrying these up here."

I took them from her without an immediate response. On her second trip up, I said, "It would be nice if you had the grace to at least wait for someone to thank you before demanding it. Have a happy new year, by the way."

She responded coldly, "WE WILL," as if she could will herself.

The way I see it, It can only get better from here on.

Happy 2008.

At the very least, we'll be getting a new President!