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Here I come

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~E~ I now have high-speed internet so I should be posting more fascinating snippets of my life. With my old dial-up connection, these pages either took minutes to load or didn't load at all. Thanks to Al for helping me out with the setup! Here's a cool henna tattoo I got recently. I was very impressed with it!

Pomp and circumstance

~E~ Ichiban son graduated from high school yesterday! He struck a very handsome figure in his tie and dress slacks, even more so with the cap and gown. They made him remove the bandanna he had on under the cap but I was still able to pick him out of the crowd by the ponytail that flowed halfway down his back. I don't know how he felt, but it was a thrill for me to hear his name as he walked across the stage. I'm proud of my boy. I remember him as a chubby little toddler, me wondering what sort of man he would turn out to be. Now I know. He's inquisitive, very creative, athletic, smart, funny, handsome. He probably does not realize what he's got going for him; I hope he finds within himself some direction or passion. Once he taps that, there will be no limits. I also feel proud that I raised such a person. I really did the best I could against some unpleasant odds. Congratulations, Number One Son!!

When humanity and nature collide

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Ouch. No word on whether there were any injuries.

Domestic abuse sucks

An acquaintance of mine is in a very bad spot. I had it bad, but not as bad as she has it now. All of her friends and family have turned away from her because they are sick of dealing with it. I understand, but shit-- how sick do you think SHE is of dealing with it? Why don't they turn away from the person who is emotionally abusing her and beating the shit out of her and their kid? I will never understand that. Everyone continues to be his best friend and go along with him when he puts her down and accuses her of doing Bad Stuff. Stuff which she may be doing but isn't Bad, like having a drink or going out with friends. Stuff that he is definitely doing himself in spades, AND beating up his girlfriend in front of the kids, but she's the evil bitch who is driving him to behave the way he does. Nothing is his fault. I can't do much for her but listen to her and believe her. That, from my own experience, is a huge thing in itself but it won't get her out of there. I am