Category: Insights

  • Knowing is Half the Battle

    Anyone who’s watched G.I. Joe back in the 1980’s and 1990’s has heard the phrase, “knowing is half the battle,” when being taught valuable life lessons. The point was that you cannot solve an issue if you do not know one exists. This is true in every aspect of our lives. Still, knowing a problem…

  • I’m Back, Bitch!

    The last month (or so) has been a wild ride. Life is difficult enough to maintain without death threats, law enforcement showing up at your house, divorce, lawyers, civil protection orders, new love, trying to sell the farm, etc. I’ve wanted to post on here for a while, but there never seems to be enough…

  • Back in the Habit

    And no, I’m not talking about the second Sister Act move where they should have just stopped after the first one. I’m talking about how quickly people fall back into their habits after they say they are going to change. The wife is a non-functional alcoholic. She might halfway function at work, but she isn’t…

  • All I Ask

    In the past, all I asked in a relationship was to not be worthless. I mean, that isn’t too much to ask. Help around the house, help take care of the kids, and help with everyday life shit. I didn’t think that was too much to ask. The last two wives, did not fulfill those…

  • When It’s Worth The Wait

    These last few posts have been about struggling with patience and waiting. When one is struggling with these issues, one has to ask themselves if it is worth the wait. I mean, waiting five hours to ride a 30 second ride is not worth it to me. I don’t care if the ride makes me…

  • The Waiting Game

    They say patience is a virtue. Patience must be practiced. Well, I fucking hate being patient. Does it still count as being patient when my anxiety is through the roof? I guess if I don’t act on it, then yes? When we ask God for patience, most of us do not realize what we’re asking…

  • On the Sidelines

    Watching someone you love go through shit is one of the toughest things one can do. When my youngest son was born, there were immediate concerns for his health, although I did not realize it. I went home to get my last good night’s sleep. Little did I know how true that statement would be.…

  • Being Perfect

    No, ladies and gentleman, I am not perfect. I know that might come as a shock to some of you, but it’s true. I might have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but I’m not perfect. Someone very close to me just asked me, “Why are you so fucking perfect?” My reply? “Because…

  • Mixed Messages

    I realized yesterday that I send a lot of mixed messages. Not on purpose, mind you, but I do. It’s one thing to be ambiguous and not want to tip your hand when dealing with delicate matters. It’s quite another when you say one thing and your actions do another, even if it isn’t on…

  • Fortune Favors the Bold

    Being a science fiction lover, the Latin phrase “Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat” reminds me a lot of something the Klingons would say in Star Trek. The Klingons had a few good proverbs: “Today is a good day to die” and “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” Those sayings are little too dark for my mood…