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6/11/2007Everyone seems upset today. the much ballyhooed Sopranos finale came and went , not with a bang but just a blank screen. Now all I hear about is how the show lacked "closure" and how...

6/10/2007It's a gray day around here today. On the plus side, the temperature is way down. that means that breathing is much easier because there is no heat inversion and bad air days to deal with....

6/9/2007Only 13 more working days to go and my 26 year career in corrections is over. (I've done more time in jail than many murderers) I wonder if the world is ready for me full time? Ready or not,...

6/7/2007Ah, I feel a lot better now. I must be going though my second childhood. I get a little cranky without my nap.I also enjoy my cookies and milk as much as the next kid.It was pretty hot around...

6/7/2007I have just finished my second work day  and ,according to my plan, I'm off tonight. I'll return tomorrow night and work  Friday and Saturday. My days off will follow.  From now until the...

6/5/2007I've been running around again today. the retirement office needed birth certificates for myself and my wife. (I guess you can't be too careful. you don't want to be handing out pensions to...

6/3/2007It's a been a fairly relaxing day . I'm just sitting back and watching the ball game. My wife is off with one of her girl friends from college. they are taking an escorted tour of houses and...

6/2/2007I have to hand it to my wife Julie. No matter what time of day it is or what location we're at, she is always able to produce  a "honey-do" list. She is absolutely gifted at this. today is...

6/1/2007A little bittersweet today. I officially filed my retirement papers today and will become a man of leisure on July 1st. It's a little exciting starting a new chapter in my life so that's...

5/31/07Hi all. I've neglected my journal the last couple of days. Between work and my daily routine, I've just been too pooped to post. Right now I should be attending a Supervisor's Meeting at work....

5/28/2007Memorial day, a time for memories and reflection. A time to honor those young men who made the ultimate sacrifice. I'm a veteran of the war in Viet Nam. I was very fortunate in that I...

5/27/2007I'm feeling really good. I haven't had a breathing problem to speak of in over a week. My recent good health seems to have  paralelled my vacation. (I guess my job really does make me...

5/26/2007Back from vacation ,more or less in one piece. Branson was great. It's gaudy, hokey, corny and FUN.  We went to several shows  and particularly enjoyed yakov Smirnoff and cruising on the...

5/18/2007Where did the 17th go? I slept through most of it I guess. It doesn't appear as if any harm was done. the world seems to have made it through without me.(What a blow to my delicate male ego....

5/16/2007I don't feel real pepppy today. Really dragged out. I'm going to have to make my observations of the world and of my family fromthe couch today. I must say though that business has been a...