Category Archives: Current Affairs

Disneyland Dad

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Shortly before I became officially divorced last November, I recall hearing the term “Disneyland Dad”.  The term immediately stuck in my head for a variety of reasons. I learned today my daughter will head to Disneyland for the first time … Continue reading →

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Don’t let the door…

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

How will I remember 2011? It will go down as one of the most trying years of the past twenty. Testing my patience and views on life. I felt like a punching bag most of the year. I was bruised, … Continue reading →

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I Quit You 2011

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

I spent about twenty minutes sharing how I need to find a new job at the end of the month. I didn’t save my blog changes and poof, they disappeared. Oh, that’s a rather telling metaphor for my employment. I’m … Continue reading →

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Seven days, infinite ways

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

One week, one week from now things will be different.  Yes, I know the divorce was supposed to be final early last week.  However, I didn’t know you had to book a court date and we were missing a document. … Continue reading →

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Cathartic

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

I have an account on Facebook. Not a shocker or anything, but today I shared that it was a sad day for me. Not surprising given stuff happening in my life right now. Someone asked why’d I would share my … Continue reading →

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Not as Bad as Expected

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

In no less than three short weeks or so, two significant changes will likely be official. The house will be gone and the marriage will be severed for good. Wow, what a banner year 2011 has been. Actually though, on … Continue reading →

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Because sometimes one has to come up for air

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

A journal is meant to be used so here I am saying hello. Life has slightly changed for me, but I wouldn’t say for the worse. It’s simply a new life and takes some adjustment though I’m happy to report … Continue reading →

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Protected: Things Will be Different

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

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Coming out of Retirement

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

My first work week at the new job is complete. I’m excited with how things are looking so far. The initial week at a large company can be daunting, mainly for security purposes. It’s no secret I’m (indirectly) working for … Continue reading →

Posted in Chomage, Current Affairs, Don't Quit Your Day Job, Humans are Good, Raging Dork, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Daddy Days

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Well hello there! It has come to my attention I’m employable again. If you were perhaps living in a cave the past nine months, you may not fully comprehend my jobless struggles. I will tell you this, it was fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Doting Dude, Facial Tissue, Grown-ups, Storytelling | 20 Comments