Where did her summer go? Her and I have both been wondering the same thing. It just sneaked up on us and we didn't even see it coming. Suddenly, it was time to register for school and go shopping for new clothes. Suddenly, it was time to say goodbye to the long days of just... Continue Reading →
I would have never given her up, but I had to :(
I really didn't have a choice to give her up. She was like part of the family and has been with me through so much. Her name was Harley. The day I left her there, after the tow truck dropped her off, I never saw her again. I didn't even get to say goodbye. Is... Continue Reading →
I’m finally home again!
My first day on Monday was great! So much in fact that I received more hugs then I did before I left six months ago. Most of those I had encountered were very happy that I returned and they certainly showed it. It felt good to be back home again. On day two, I had... Continue Reading →
The Universe has its reasons
I believe the universe is conspiring against me. It always seems to be the case when something great happens in my life. This occurs every six months or so and has went on for as long as I can remember. It all makes perfect sense to me and I no longer take it personally. It's... Continue Reading →
Boomerang Employee
After my last post a month ago, I have been in deep thought and research about returning to my former agency. You can read that post here that's called "I never go back." I had no idea there was a word for it. It is basically a term used to described employees who leave a... Continue Reading →
He was one hell of a Father
My father was not a perfect man but he was one hell of a father. I remember when I was little, I would go sit on my father's lap after getting out of the shower. I would say, "you're so worm" and he would reply, "and you're a snake." It was a nightly routine and... Continue Reading →
Passport rejected
DD's passport was rejected this morning by the U.S. Passport Agency. The reason: Her dad forgot to put in her date of birth one the form and left that field blank. What are the odds that the form went through five pairs of eyes and not one of us caught it until it got to... Continue Reading →
He finally listened
We finally received the document that I had been asking him for over the last three months now. If he would have just listened in the first place, he could have made our daughter's life so much easier. We applied for her passport earlier this week. I had all the documentation needed. He had sent... Continue Reading →
I remember those Streets of Bakersfield all too well
Buck Owens knew exactly what he was talking about when he mentioned the judging that goes on in Bakersfield, and relatives are no exception to that rule. I sure wish I would have prepared myself better before spending the summer there in 2013. All I was looking for were better opportunities in a huge city... Continue Reading →
I lived, now its her turn
To my daughter: https://youtu.be/3k009TIxQc8 I have traveled and seen so many places in a variety of countries. I actually lived a full life. Hell, if I died tomorrow, I could say I actually did it all. All I want for my daughter is to give her the same opportunity I had. Of course back then,... Continue Reading →
Fever inside the Storm 