Mercy's Day Out

I took my black Labrador (Mercy) to the vet today to get his nail trimmed. It is always an adventure when I take Mercy any place, especially when that place is the veterinarian clinic. I refer to Mercy as my dog with issues, because boy let me tell you he has them. Mercy is a nervous pooer and every time he gets taken out of the comfort of his own home he tends to crap every place. I got to say he has gotten better going to the vet. The first couple of times he left a trail of poo all the way down the hall and to the exam. No bread crumbs for us, so if Nazis were looking for us, we left a good trail for them to find. Now everyone say it with me...EEEEWWWW!!!! Now he waits to get into the exam room before he poos everywhere. My friends I gotta say that is progress. It seems like a lot of trouble just to clip a dogs nails, but I'm here to tell you, that those things could have been registered lethal weapons. Shortly, after we returned home, Mercy passed out from the stress of the day.

REST IN PEACE.......

I'm afraid I have some sad news to share with my readers this evening. A co-worker, Daniel Stafford, passed away this morning from cancer. I only knew him for a short while, but he seemed to be a very nice, but quiet guy. Apparently, he had been sick for a long time. Anyone who knew Danny knew he was a very private individual. Unfortunately, because he was so private no one knew the extent of his illness until a few weeks ago when the doctor determined the cancer had spread to his brain. Shortly afterwards Danny went on extended sick leave. Baker, Penny and I went to visit him and we all thought he looked amazingly well and in high spirits. I got the call this morning from his brother telling me that Danny had passed away. His brother relayed that his passing happened very suddenly and Danny did not suffer much to his family's relief.

I know in my heart Danny is in a better place. He no longer feels any pain or knows any fear. He will now know the true meaning of peace and happiness.

Always remember:

"Do not cry for what we have lost, but be happy for what they have gained"

GOOD BYE DANNY
YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!

Danny Stafford

February 9, 2009

February 2nd

So I hear the Groundhog saw his shadow today, which means six more weeks of winter. Stupid Groundhog.

Also, in the pagan community February 2nd is referred to as Imbolc. A time for new beginnings. It's a time to let go of the pain of the past and start fresh with the rebirth of spring. It's also a time of divination, so flip out those tarot cards and see what this year may bring you.

Merry Imbolc to all those who celebrate it. May good blessings befall upon you and yours.

THE NEW THREAT

We've all heard about. Nostradamus even predicted it's uprising many centuries ago. It will single handily be cause of the downfall of mankind. It's worse the then atom bomb....It's even worse then horned guy carrying the pitchfork. You know what I'm talking about...it's name...EDISON!!!!! I say this as the people start pouring out of every office building screaming out "Why God? Why must they bring this awful plague upon us?".

This is part one of my story:

It's been 3 weeks since my department went live with Edison and let me tell you my friends that it has been a complete nightmare. My manager, who is a GREAT guy by the way, is even getting frustrated because I am so focused on this system that all my other duties are falling behind.

The whole idea of having this new system, from what I understand, is it's supposed to be more efficient and paperless, but all I can see is invoice are stacking up because the system will not accept them (for what ever reason) and twice as much paper is being generated now then before, so where is the savings? I don't see it. I just don't understand. I'm beginning to think this all an evil plot just to bring down the American people.

To close I just want to say that as of right now I am not impressed at all with this new system.
I sure hope it's going to get better, because if it doesn't they may end up having some State Employee's going postal. Morale has already hit an all time low and this is not helping.

I will keep you updated on my trials and tribulations with Edison. I will call these little rants "The Edison Diaries".

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

I just wanted to say hello to any reader who might stumble on to my first blog.....EVER. Go me!!! This will definitley be an experience. Go Mel....Go Mel...it's your birthday.