Heart full of holes Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Today (well actually 2 days ago) I learned that I'm going to be a grandmother in November. I never have been before so I hope I don't blow it. Brennan and Mariela are giddy with excitement...so cute to watch. Blow it? No way - you will rank amongst the coolest grandmas ever! Congratulations to you and the happy couple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Today I'm watching my first Atlanta Braves game since my dad passed away. He introduced me to baseball through the Braves in the summer of '82 (shortly after we got cable), and I fell in love with the game almost immediately. I played until the game outpaced my skill set and have continued to watch it. I'd give anything to have him here with me to talk about the game today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Today I'm watching my first Atlanta Braves game since my dad passed away. He introduced me to baseball through the Braves in the summer of '82 (shortly after we got cable), and I fell in love with the game almost immediately. I played until the game outpaced my skill set and have continued to watch it. I'd give anything to have him here with me to talk about the game today. These moments are so hard...they really solidify your loss, somehow. But recognizing what he was to you can be a sweet insight, almost like him talking in your ear. It does get easier over time. Talk to him about the game if you want to! I'll bet in your mind you can hear his answer. It's 5 years since I lost my dad, but we still "talk" sometimes. I'll bet your dad will be there in spirit whenever you watch a game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 Yeah, Steve did a great job in wrapping up an era. Last three tunes played were Shout at the Devil, Number of the Beast and Highway to Hell.There's an interesting blog post at www.bighairplasticgrass.com that discusses the relevance of The Loop back in the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 These moments are so hard...they really solidify your loss, somehow. But recognizing what he was to you can be a sweet insight, almost like him talking in your ear. It does get easier over time. Talk to him about the game if you want to! I'll bet in your mind you can hear his answer. It's 5 years since I lost my dad, but we still "talk" sometimes. I'll bet your dad will be there in spirit whenever you watch a game. Thank you for your reassuring words. It's interesting that you suggest I talk to him about the game. I thought about posting an update on Facebook a couple of months ago along the same lines I was going to advise anyone who sees me talking while driving alone in my car that I was talking to my dad about a ballgame. A friend who lost his dad almost a year exactly before I lost mine told me the number of things about which he'd like to talk to his dad has piled up. I've noticed the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Today I was let go from my Job without warning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Today I was let go from my Job without warning. Geez, man. So very sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Today I was let go from my Job without warning. Didn't you switch jobs recently, too? Sorry to hear this. Tomorrow, I am going to have job-phone interview for the 1st time in about 21 years - should be a hoot... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Today I was let go from my Job without warning.Sorry man. I got fucked over by my new boss today, if that's any consolation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Today I was let go from my Job without warning. I am so sorry to hear this. I hope it results in a move upward into a better job. How crappy of them to give you no notice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Thanks everyone. I made the misteak of not being an ass kisser and having an opinon and I paid the price. Everything happens for a reason I guess and yes I just started less than 5 months ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Thanks everyone. I made the misteak of not being an ass kisser and having an opinon and I paid the price. Everything happens for a reason I guess. Oh gawd you went and had an opinion, didn't you?!!!? You will be happier in an elsewhere kind of place. Don't waste too much time in review...better awaits! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brownie Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Today I was let go from my Job without warning. Oh no, Craig! I’m so sorry! Any chance you can go back to the old one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Oh no, Craig! I’m so sorry! Any chance you can go back to the old one?Maybe?? good thing I didn’t burn any bridges there but my old place is going through a reorg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Today I was let go from my Job without warning. Thanks everyone. I made the misteak of not being an ass kisser and having an opinon and I paid the price. Everything happens for a reason I guess and yes I just started less than 5 months ago.Sorry to hear that man. Yes, everything happens for a reason. Hang in there and look forward to what's next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ladyC Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Today I was let go from my Job without warning.Those bastards!!Craig, I’m so so sorry. (I also thought about your old job. You were there a really long time right?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Those bastards!!Craig, I’m so so sorry. (I also thought about your old job. You were there a really long time right?)Yep 11 years...I accomplished a great deal there I have my fingers crossed. Sorry to hear that man. Yes, everything happens for a reason. Hang in there and look forward to what's next. Thanks I really appreciate everyone's encouragement! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Have two corned beef briskets going in the crockpot because we love corned beef and cant wait for St Patrick's Day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Today I was let go from my Job without warning. I am so sorry to hear this. It's happened to me before and it has sucked both times. Once was without warning--the other one I saw coming. I'm definitely on thin ice in my current job too, and unfortunately I'm well past the even-remotely-marketable age bracket. I worked for almost 20 years for the same company and was pretty much happy as a clam there. My downfall came when I thought it was a brilliant idea to take a leap into a different functional field (sales and marketing vs. product management) back in the late 80's, and it's been one sucky experience after another since then, including several geographical moves. Firing, company reorg, company merger, firing....ugh. The story is longer and more miserable than this summary indicates, but fuck it. This isn't about me--it's about you. Just wanted you to know that I can definitely relate. Hope you can find something soon. Best wishes coming your way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I am so sorry to hear this. It's happened to me before and it has sucked both times. Once was without warning--the other one I saw coming. I'm definitely on thin ice in my current job too, and unfortunately I'm well past the even-remotely-marketable age bracket. I worked for almost 20 years for the same company and was pretty much happy as a clam there. My downfall came when I thought it was a brilliant idea to take a leap into a different functional field (sales and marketing vs. product management) back in the late 80's, and it's been one sucky experience after another since then, including several geographical moves. Firing, company reorg, company merger, firing....ugh. The story is longer and more miserable than this summary indicates, but fuck it. This isn't about me--it's about you. Just wanted you to know that I can definitely relate. Hope you can find something soon. Best wishes coming your way!Thanks sorry to hear about your troubles too. Problem is companies don’t value employees as humans. We’re just means to an end. I need to find a progressive company that respects and values input and would value me as an individual. Good thing is I now have time for the gym and time to read a book I got months ago that was gathering dust lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 For some reason I remember having an apple discussion -- just had a Kiku - don't think I had one before, tasty as hell - definitely on the sweet spectrum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Dow down 700 points today thanks to trade war fears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Many rural Iowans -- and throughout the country -- will come to regret their vote for Trump with agricultural products are slapped with Chinese tariffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Today, right around 530pm, my anxiety went up about 1000x when I heard that neocon maniac Bolton has been installed as Nat'l security advisor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I have a snippet of a dream I remember from last night where I was shaking Trump's hand (very limp, awkward, and clammy, btw) and telling him: "FINALLY I agree with you on something!!" The "something" was him, in my classroom, telling myself and students how "despicable" the president is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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