Muhammad Ali R.I.P.

I didn't want today to pass without remembering to acknowledge the amazing life and accomplishments of a true legend, Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay), who was laid to rest today in Louisville, Kentucky. A truly unique individual.

Are You a Troll?

Do you spend hours of your day arguing with strangers on-line? Do you ever find yourself attacking the character of others in conversations that never included you? Do you believe your views are valid while others are not? Do you commonly find yourself adding "tard" to the end of words you use? You may be a troll. Don't feel bad (if you are able to feel bad), because there is hope for even you. It was not nature's plan for you to waste away in your mother's basement, endlessly SHOUTING DOWN YOUR VICTIMS IN ALL CAPS! to prove you are right. Turn off the conspiracy websites, they are not legit references to support your arguments. These hurt your credibility, causing people to laugh at you. Learn to spell. You cannot win an argument if you can't spell or type with grammatical accuracy. Fact check yourself before posting idiotic memes to back your positions.
Finally, take a bath. Weeks of wearing the same clothes is festering bacteria in your nether regions, and just because it doesn't bother you, doesn't mean it isn't a problem.

Return from Obscurity

I am back. No particular reason. I forgot I even had this blog, but it fell across my mind, so I thought I would check on it to see if it is still here. I don't think I have posted here in three years. A lot has happened since then. Mainly my diagnoses of MS (multiple-sclerosis) which explained a great deal about why I have had a persistent limp and balance issue. It gave me an understanding as to why I have been having daily bouts with fatigue. A fatigue that does not directly correlate with how much physical activity I have taken on. For a better understanding of MS, check out this website.
I have changed professions and instead of selling paint, I am working for a fan and filter company based out of Canada called CAN/USA. This company is run by good people and they have done a great deal to improve my standing in life. Nothing but positive things so far.

 
Right now we are preparing to move a couple of units down in the business park, into a slightly larger and much more comfortable office situation. We should be starting the actual displacing and replacing this Monday. With summer upon us I really am  cheering for cool weather like we had this week. The heat increases my fatigue exponentially. 

Wherefore Art Mine Bicycle?

Today my bike was stolen right out from the parking lot of the shop. I knew I should have put it inside, not because it might get heisted, but because rain was imminent. I loaded a delivery into the van and took it across town to the Capitol Towers apartments. I hadn't been gone for an hour when I returned to find my lock lying on the concrete, cut clean in half. The familiar sight of my bike leaning on the metal exterior piping was replaced with empty emptiness. I loved that bike and it has gotten me to and from work more times than I can count. Too bad some strange scumbag is hugging his crotch on my poor seat and probably can't reach the pedals.  So happy Halloween!

Getwidit

Hip hurts today. Must be over doing it. The two jobs thing takes its toll but I am certainly not complaining. Maybe a little. It wouldn't be so bad but there is a lot of disfunction happening right now. The boss and I are staying on top of it, but it is high time for some people to step up their game. 

Sweep

Today the SF Giants have swept the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. The post season was a great deal of fun to watch, being that they fought back from being on the ropes twice to dominate the World Series. Now I'm looking forward to getting the election out of the way. No matter who wins I will be glad when it is all over. Pulling for Obama of course!

Maiden in Wheatland

Thanks to my good friend Gordon I have in my possession two tickets to see Iron Maiden in August, just two weeks before our anticipated Kiss/Motley Crue gig in Walnut Creek. We haven't been to any shows in years but after taking in some Black Keys a month ago the ball has started rolling. Can't wait.

 By the way, have you noticed that heavy metal still rules and gets more props today than in the height of it's popularity?