Random Thoughts

[blmeanie]

. . . and for the strife. These are certainly divisive times we're living in.

As if the political strife wasn't enough in this country, the layer of 2 years of Covid disagreements piled on top with no end in sight. 

I found a t-shirt that I wear sometimes, simply it says-  "Be a good human" on it.  I get lots of comments and positivity from strangers when they see it.  Despite differences, the sentiment is lost on society right now (very generally speaking).

[Moogmodule]

Sorry to hear of you and your wife's loss. All the division around it must be hard too. 

Love the t-shirt

[nimrod]

Sorry for your loss meanie. Its horrible all this.

My sons wife is an anti vaxxer and has persuaded him not to get it. Im worried as were spending Christmas day with them.

[Normandie]

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[Normandie]

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[tkitna]

Well day 9 of a messy divorce.  Wife has been cheating on me for 6 months and left and moved in with the guy.  30 years tossed away like it was nothing.  She chose alcohol and money over the her husband, kids, and granddaughter.  The only people that truly cared and loved her.  I cant eat or sleep and have been living off of coffee and cigarettes.  My daughter is getting married on tuesday the 22nd.  What should have been a special and happiest day of her life has now been robbed due to my wifes weakness and selfishness.  My daughter had to take 3 days to decide to even invite her, but relented so that she wouldnt feel regret later in life.  As it is, my daughter gave her the stipulation that she has to sit in the back row with Scotty (pastors husband and cop) and will be escorted out immediately after the ceremony.  My son is going to tell her that she will need to make an appointment to see her granddaughter and that the visits must be supervised by him or her mother.  She will never be allowed to be alone with her again because of her alcoholism and the type of company she keeps now.  My wife used to be a good person, but she is nothing but pure evil now.  Her only girlfriend is an ex-prostitute, drug addict that is 20 years younger than her.  Satan has ahold of her and wont let go.

Sorry for the downer post, but i'm lost right now and I dont know how i'm going to get through this. 

[Normandie]

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[nimrod]

My sympathies go out to you Todd. The demon alcohol has a lot to answer for. It has touched our family in a bad way years ago.
You have to be strong for your kids of course but I can just imagine how you are feeling. Lost is an understatement.

Meanwhile, love your kids and you beautiful granddaughter. I sincerely hope things get better for you in the not too distant future.

[Hello Goodbye]

Todd,

I've come to know you over the past sixteen years.  I've learned that you're a strong and religious individual.  A man who has worked hard to provide the best for his family.   I've watched your family grow and grow up and it appears that they take after you in so many ways.  Together you will have the strength to face the challenges ahead.  Please don't think that these were thirty years just tossed away.  Your fine family is evidence of that.

Take care of yourself, my friend.  Your family is depending on you.

Barry

[Moogmodule]

That sounds a terrible situation you've been put in. And awful for your children. All the best and take care.

[tkitna]

Thanks all for the nice thoughts and words.  She came up today to get some of her stuff and I had a chat with her.  I told her I would like for us to remain friends and civil towards each other as we have a granddaughter together and would be running into each other at events and around town.  I also told her that she has been a horrible person for the past year or so and a poor mother to her kids.  She has told us and others that she didnt care about us and just wanted out of our house no matter the cost.  The alcohol has a hold on her and I told her to please get some help before its to late.  She couldnt deny it nor did she try.  I did my best to be the bigger man and told her that she would always be welcome at the house to see her granddaughter and if she ever needed anybody to talk to or if she was in any trouble that my phone was always open.  Man was it hard to say those things instead of blasting her with the cruel words she deserves.

Sorry to keep posting about my life drama and bringing everybody down, but it makes me feel better.  No reason to respond as i'm just babbling on.

[Loco Mo]

Hey, tkitna.  I am sorry to hear about the breakup of your marriage.  I would think 30 years together would equal "together forever," but I guess not.  It's always shocking to me when I hear of long-term marriages breaking up.  From the little I know; I've learned that sometimes marriages crash after the children grow up and move away to start their own lives independent of mom and dad.  Also, some people seem to "re-discover" themselves and feel like they have to move on - minus previous relationship bonds, etc.  About two years ago, I learned that a former co-worker's long-term marriage ended.  He said he never saw it coming.  I always envied people with relationships but I'm not at all sure what would have happened if I hooked up with someone in my life.  In some ways, I think marriage would have been very hard and trying for me.  Oh, I just don't know how you can share a life with someone 24-7 while living in the same physical premises, too.  It's like you never get a break or any personal space away from them.  Then, if your partner is jealous and possessive - OUCH!  Anyway, I just want to offer you my heartfelt sympathies.  Stay sane and well if at all possible while undergoing this major painful transition in your life. 

[Tamara]

Are Russians stupid or plain cowards?

[nimrod]

Are Russians stupid or plain cowards?

On the contrary. I have been to Russia and the people are the same as everywhere else, they are mostly very nice, welcoming and very friendly.
I guess every country has a few bad apples so to speak.

We have some fruit cakes here in Australia.  ha2ha

[Moogmodule]

We have some fruit cakes here in Australia.  ha2ha

Amen to that  ha2ha