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Andrea’s Story
Hi all, Some of you may already know Andrea, AKA: Skepticalvalentino. She is a children’s book illustrator who regularly posts extremely funny pics and sometimes asks for captions from her followers here on WP. Today, however, she posted a very personal story which touched me deeply, and also has a goal to help a friend,…
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Fun, Fun Fun! (Prompt: 01/23/24)
Never had a T-Bird so daddy can’t take it away. 😛 Let’s see…Five things I do for fun. I don’t know if I can count that high! Anyhow, enough of me being a smartass. Here we go: Lifting weights and working out. I started this rather late in the game. Where most guys start in…
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Oh, they understand (Prompt: 01/22/24)
They just don’t care, is all. I have more than one thing I want these damned cats to understand. No, no one wants to know your views on uhusdffgjds/vusmbtrzifvsrhe80‘‘l; Just stop it. Expecting you to eat from your dish is not “treating you like a dog.” 🙄 Dude, I just washed and waxed it. Really?…
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Workin’ For A Livin’ (Prompt: 01/20/24)
Ironic that this prompt comes up while I am deciding my next move in life. More than likely, I will look for another supervisor gig, since I have the experience and actually do like it. I enjoy working with a team, helping them and watching them grow. I’ve also been toying with the idea of…
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Follow The Leader (Prompt: 01/19/24)
As someone who has been a leader for the past 4-plus years, you’d think I would have a lot to say on this topic, but at the moment I really don’t. I think right now there’s just a part of me that’s cut that portion of my life loose and is happy not to think…
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Hold The Avocado! (Prompt: 01/18/24)
It’s been a day, so don’t mind me. If I had to pick one thing right now off the top of my dome to un-invent it would be this godforsaken need to put avocado on every freaking dish under the sun. Where did this silliness start? I bet it was California. 🙄 Now, don’t get…
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Let Me Count The Ways
I don’t think there’s any one example I could, or would, want to give for this prompt. I mean, really, love comes in so many forms that it’s hard for me to place value on any one example of love over the other. I’ve been lucky enough to be the recipient of love from my…
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Lions, Tigers and…Cats, Oh My?
Truth to tell, I like most animals. I come from a long line of dog owners, but my current situation doesn’t allow for one. Members of my family have owned everything from toy poodles, dobermans, beagles all the way up to great danes. I also used to have a rabbit who seemed to think he…
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I’ll Send An SOS To The World (Prompt: 01/13/24)
Now that my needless compulsion to sneak a song reference into most everything has been satisfied, I can move onto the question at hand. How do I communicate online? This one is actually going to be quick and easy. Outside of texting, this blog is pretty much it. When I was working, I was on…
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G N’ R, Blizzards & Fist Fights (Prompt: 01/12/24)
So, it wasn’t really a road trip per se, but it was memorable. Me and three of my friends got tickets to see Guns N’ Roses at a venue about an hour away during their Use You Illusion Tour. It was during the winter, and there was snow in the forecast, but it wasn’t supposed…
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Back To School (One Week Down!)
As some of you may recall from my post a week or so back,I started taking a course at a local college. I was also, admittedly, more than a little bitchy about it. I was not feeling 100% when I awoke that day, and I was apprehensive about the whole business to start with. Anyhow,…
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Thinking ’bout…(Prompt: 01/05/24)
I used to spend a lot of time thinking about the past. And usually not the good stuff. I was usually thinking about all the crap I was still carrying along with me long after it’s expiration date. All the wrong turns, all the screw ups, all the friends and family I’d lost, and so…
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School Of Sand Fleas & Fire Ants (Prompt:1/3/24)
I just started a course at a local college today, but I can’t count that yet, so instead I will talk about what I did do after graduation. When I graduated, I was at a point where I absolutely despised being in school and the thought of (at least) another four years sitting in classrooms…
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Challenge Accepted (Prompt: 1/1/24)
First and foremost, a Happy New Year to one and all! I hope this year brings infinite blessings to each and every one of you! Well, I guess it’s somewhat appropriate to start off the new year ready to dig into some challenges, so here we go! My biggest challenges have really been the ones…
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Do it on the daily
Since I’ve been out of work, I must admit that the temptation to lay around and chill has been very strong from time to time. The thought of unlimited freedom sounds mighty nice at first. Stay up late, sleep in, eat whatever, whenever. What a life! Realistically, this is just not feasible and it would…
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A Apolitical Blues (Prompt: 12/28/23)
“I’ve got the apolitical blues, and that’s the meanest blues of all.” Originally recorded by Little Feat, but personally, I am partial to the Van Halen cover. I guess “semi-apolitical” could possibly be an accurate descriptor for me. Webster’s defines apolitical as: 1 : having no interest or involvement in political affairs also: having an…
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So creative I can’t think of a title (Prompt: 12/25/23)
Unfortunately, I can’t come up with a creative or witty title at the moment. Anyhow, first things first… Merry Christmas to all! I hope you have a safe, relaxing holiday filled with family, friends and good cheer! Anyhow…How am I creative? Damn, that’s a tough one, because I don’t consider myself overly creative. I guess…
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Merry Christmas to all!
It’s still Christmas Eve here for a bit longer, but I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Stay safe, enjoy and revel in the time spent with friends and family, because that’s really what it’s all about. Due to my recent status change to “man of leisure”,…
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Tell the world how old you are AKA: Prompt reply: 12/23/23
I don’t know much about what was going on in the world at that time. I was quite young, you see… Anyhow, I do know that: Led Zeppelin released their fourth album (Yes, the one with “Stairway to Heaven” on it). The Doors released their L.A. Woman album. Rolling Stones released their Sticky Fingers album.…
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Put it off until judgement day (Prompt reply: 12/22/23)
I don’t know if I’m a good judge of character or not, but I do know my Spidey sense tingles pretty quickly if I sense something off about a person. A lot of times I won’t even know why right off the bat, but something in the back of my head will just say “does…
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Might as well jump
Credit to the great Zen philosopher David Lee Roth for today’s title. I was talking to a dear friend and former colleague last night who has recently applied for another position within my former company. She is looking for a work from home opportunity and a better rate of pay. She emigrated from overseas about…
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Happiness is…? (Daily Prompt: 12/21/23)
When am I most happy? Man, that’s a tough one. Lots of things give me happiness, like: Listening to 80s rock with a glass of good bourbon. Enjoying a good meal with great friends. Finding a killer new pizza place. A good workout makes me happy. A lot of things give me happiness, but these…
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Daily Prompt Reply – 12/19/23
Top 5 Grocery Items, counting down from number 5… Where is The World’s Most Dangerous Band with a drum roll when I need it? 5. Cat food: Feline overlords must be fed. 4. Paper plates: I really hate doing dishes. 3. Store made cookies with M&Ms: Because M&Ms. In an oversized cookie… 2. Rotisserie chicken:…
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EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
If you are struggling with workplace stress, burnout or personal issues, I greatly encourage you to ask your HR Department if your company offers EAP support as a benefit. EAP stands for Employee Assistance Program and they offer a wide variety of resources to help workers navigate some challenges they may be facing. Many of…
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And away we go…
Hello and welcome. First, a (not so) brief introduction. My name is Kevin and until 72 hours ago, I was a people leader within a very large and successful company. In my 13-plus years with this company, I had worked as an associate, machine operator and team lead before becoming a supervisor 4 years ago.…
The Beginning At Last 