Saturday, February 28, 2009
When an ex-wife calls it is never a good thing
When Uncle Joe yelled upstairs today, "Richard, Kristen is on the phone" the hairs on the back of Richard's neck stood on end. Richard and Kristen had a stilted but cordial conversation. Kristen just wanted to know if Richard passed out in a ditch again. Richard did not pass out today. PTL!
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Banished
Friday, February 27, 2009
Guilford, CT
Richard is in a bit of pain
Richard passed away again today
About our passing out today
Richard and I lie for a simple moment today to enjoy the clouds. Big mistake, it was in a neighbor's front yard (more like a ditch). Next thing Richard and I saw were 7 people standing over us dialing 911 on their cell phones. We both feel fine tonight and there is nothing to worry about. I think Aunt Nancy was a bit concerned.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Thursday, February 26, 2009
The worst drunk?
The wheels came off today
A shout out from the Ocean Shores jail
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
A dream, but maybe only a dream
What are we missing here?
I am about to make Richard into the next Alan Bartlett Shepard, Jr.
I am launching Richard off the upstairs deck tonight. I hope he lands in the canal across the street. If Richard hits hard ground, oh well.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Breakfast of Champions
Richard has been eating more healthily lately. Every morning he has a bowl of Wheaties. Unfortunately, he laces his bowl of Wheaties with 3 ounces of vodka.
Downside: this breakfast is Richard's only source of nutrients and vitamins
Upside: Richard is way more fun when he has a little buzz going
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Downside: this breakfast is Richard's only source of nutrients and vitamins
Upside: Richard is way more fun when he has a little buzz going
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Big news!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Another run in with the police here in Ocean Shores
Richard and I were doing a simple run to our local IGA. Richard has lost about 2o pounds. While cruising the deli aisle Richard's pants fell down. Unfortunately, Richard was not wearing underwear. Richard was thrown in the slammer once again. I was not arrested, but I did giggle.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Stigmata?
DAY 36
4 simple rules that must be obeyed by kitties desiring to hang out up in the loft
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Clueless in Ocean Shores, but not shoeless
Step 2 of the 27 step program
Saturday, February 21, 2009
3 reasons why Richard should own this kind of gadget
A sudden thud
Uncle Joe, Richard, and I live near a small airport. Richard and I were awakened this morning by this. Our loft is above Uncle Joe's garage.
Sadly, all on board perished . Oops, I got that wrong; all on board are "parishioners" of a Catholic church in Nova Scotia. All 7 passengers plus the crew walked away unscathed. Praise the Lord!
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Sadly, all on board perished . Oops, I got that wrong; all on board are "parishioners" of a Catholic church in Nova Scotia. All 7 passengers plus the crew walked away unscathed. Praise the Lord!
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Jail sucks
Friday, February 20, 2009
What day is today?
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The weather has changed a bit
Alcoholism
Richard's alcoholism is so severe that a 12 step program would be to no avail. I gently nudged Richard into a 27 step program.
Step 1: "We admitted we needed electrical power up in the loft—without electrical power our lives had become unmanageable. "
Flashlights and luminescent watches become tiresome real fast. Richard will humbly ask Uncle Joe to restore electrical power to the loft.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Richard is getting weird
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
I don't think Richard is legally blind, but...
A glorious day here in Ocean Shores
- Feels Like: 43°
- Barometer: 29.83 in and rising
- Humidity: 87%
- Visibility: 10 mi
- Dew point: 39°
- Wind: ENE 6 mph
- Sunrise: 7:17 am
- Sunset: 5:45 pm
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Monday, February 16, 2009
A note about suicide , but not a suicide note
Once again, please excuse my lame attempt at humor. I'm referring to my blog about garages and suicide. Suicide is not funny. Believe me, Richard is not even close to doing himself in, nor am I. In the future I will try to be smarter. Keep in mind that Richard's and mine IQ add up to about 77.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Wrecked Room
Yesterday, at church, Richard met a lady, Lois, who at one time cleaned Uncle Joe's bright green A-Frame. She came over today to do a thorough cleaning. Richard asked her to come upstairs to assess his wrecked room. I think she thought he said "rec room" and expected to find a pool table, a ping pong table, a popcorn machine, and a flat screen TV. Boy, was she disappointed.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Is suicide really painless?
Friday, February 13, 2009
Food Bank Day
Richard and I (That is not Richard in the picture. The guy is a volunteer at the Tacoma food bank.) found it much easier to get free food from the Tacoma food bank than it was to get free food from the Ocean Shores food bank. Tacoma does not require a picture ID or a piece of mail to prove residence. Richard and I simply pulled up in our cardboard box. We were given a can of "Campbell's 's Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup" and a small package of buttermilk dinner rolls.
Can life get any better than this? I think not.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Can life get any better than this? I think not.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Our new home
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The last bible study with any 1 of Jehovah's witnesses
Richard and I were having a perfectly lovely bible study with Matt and his mom, Nancy. We were reading the "Sermon on Mount Hood". Then, all of a sudden, Matt asked Richard to denounce and distance himself from Richard's sinner friends. Richard, being the biggest sinner of all, politely asked Matt and his mom to leave the premises.
Is my punctuation getting any better? My use of commas?
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Is my punctuation getting any better? My use of commas?
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Richard might be losing it
This scares me
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Lazy Boy
Monday, February 9, 2009
Loft Living
Richard and I are being featured in the April issue of Architectural Digest on "Loft Living". Here is a picture of our 2 story loft in Uncle Joe's A-frame. As you can see the loft is quite clean and organized
The photo shoot was intense, but Richard and I survived it. Also realize that I don't have opposable thumbs, so I tend not to employ commas.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Sunday, February 8, 2009
lay/lie
You lay down the book you have been reading, but you lie down when you go to bed. In the present tense, if the subject is acting on some other object, it’s “lay.” If the subject is lying down, then it’s “lie.” This distinction is often not made in informal speech, partly because in the past tense the words sound much more alike: “He lay down for a nap,” but “He laid down the law.” If the subject is already at rest, you might “let it lie.” If a helping verb is involved, you need the past participle forms. “Lie” becomes “lain” and “lay” becomes “laid”: “He had just lain down for a nap,” and “His daughter had laid the gerbil on his nose.”
Richard and I often get this wrong. As a memory peg Richard and I came up with this:
"Once you lay your carpeting you may lie on it."
"When Richard and I lie in bed on Sundays we like to lay out the New York Times."
"You can lay grocery items in a cart, but children often lie in grocery carts."
Richard and I are glad that English is not our second language.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart - the Shaggy Grammarian
Friday, February 6, 2009
JFK
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Our buddy, Jack
Richard and I are big Jack Paar fans. Among our favorite quotes are:
"Immigration is the sincerest form of flattery. "
"Looking back, my life seems like one long obstacle race, with me as the chief obstacle. "
"Statistics show that many people watch our show from the bedroom. and people you ask into your bedroom have to be more interesting than those you ask into your living room. I kid you not! "
“I'm complicated, sentimental, lovable, honest, loyal, decent, generous, likable, and lonely. My personality is not split; it's shredded.” Sounds like someone I know.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
"Immigration is the sincerest form of flattery. "
"Looking back, my life seems like one long obstacle race, with me as the chief obstacle. "
"Statistics show that many people watch our show from the bedroom. and people you ask into your bedroom have to be more interesting than those you ask into your living room. I kid you not! "
“I'm complicated, sentimental, lovable, honest, loyal, decent, generous, likable, and lonely. My personality is not split; it's shredded.” Sounds like someone I know.
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Environmentally Safe... Unless You're A Bug!!!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Thank you Jehovah for an uncle named Joe
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Untied Methodists
Richard and I attended a birthday party/pot luck at our local Methodist church. I had to stay in the car. Pastor Alice introduced Richard to the congregation. Even though Richard and I have a bible study with Matt (one of Jehovah's witnesses), Richard and I will attend the Wednesday bible study at the Methodist church. And we will probably attend the 10:30 am service next Sunday.
Oops, Richard messed me up a bit. It is not "Untied" Methodists. It is "United" Methodists. I think Richard may be dyslexic .
Always stay sweet,
Sweetheart
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