AmadanNaBriona Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Man! How could our marriage counselor have figured out my wife has Daddy issues after just six sessions' date=' when I've known her for 17 years and been involved romantically for 7 and didn't put two and two together? I knew she had issues with her mom favoring her sister growing up, and has a tendency towards negativity similar to her mom, but I didn't realize until now that her unrealistic expectations for my performance as a husband were based on some paternal ideal she was striving for. If I had realized this 4 or 5 years ago, I could have addressed it with her and maybe we wouldn't be where we are now...[/quote'] "Can't see the forest for all the trees" is REALLY freaking common when relationships start to go south. 'Grats on the counselling revelation, hope it opens doors for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Re: The cranky thread The National Air and Space Museum has a special "Mars Day" planned for tomorrow. Scientists discussing the planet's makeup; folks from NASA discussing exploration missions; that kind of thing. Sounds like fun. I, of course, will be stuck at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Re: The cranky thread F**k. I forgot to do my mid-afternoon manual drain AGAIN. Means less blood-cleaning and puts me behind schedule for getting set up to go to sleep. I'm gonna have to start setting an alarm or something. Addendum: And now I think I have an air bubble in my torso cavity. Not dangerous, but quite painful. Fortunately, I just need to lay down with my hips elevated (pillow under butt) and it should get pumped out during my next drain cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Re: The cranky thread The National Air and Space Museum has a special "Mars Day" planned for tomorrow. Scientists discussing the planet's makeup; folks from NASA discussing exploration missions; that kind of thing. Sounds like fun. I, of course, will be stuck at work. That case of indigestion you have might actually be food poisoning. Conveniently, tomorrow is a Friday, so the food poisoning might last three days and you could be back at work on Monday none the worse for wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinKitty Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I take five medications which have the warning: May cause dizziness. Today I had to skip the Supermarket because I am one Dizzy Dame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I'll be getting up in the morning to head towards another part of the state. My grandmother is ill again, and mom doesn't think she's getting better this time. I don't know, the hospital took her to the step down situation so I THOUGHT she was getting better, but my mom is a retired RN and she's there... so I'm going to trust her judgment better than my own. Yeah. I'm bringing the suit. Death wears a suit, I'm convinced of it. It's a fine suit, so black and somber it threatens to suck all the brightness out of a life. Sometimes its pull is so strong that even hope cannot escape. I barely fit in my suit sometimes. Death? He's got it easy. When you're a skeleton, almost everything fits if you just tighten the belt enough. No matter how nice my suit makes me look, Death is there wearing a better one. I hate suits. #$#$ing hate them. Of course, the logical part of mind realizes that's stupid, and maybe if I wore them for something beyond funerals I'd hate them less. Not likely. The suit I'm bringing with me is a triumph over practicality over optimism, a sign I've caved in before its even necessary. My grandma deserves the hope, but she's getting the caution. I feel like #$#$ for that. But the grim reaper? He just keeps on smiling. It maybe that my grandma will live, I'll return home, and tell myself all is well. It maybe she'll die while I'm there, and hey, I lost a grandma, but at least I have a mother#$#$ing suit. Or perhaps she'll seem to recover. I head home, and then I get the news I need to come back the very next week. Death wears a suit. Me? I feel like I'm wearing vulture feathers. I, selfish bastard that I am, hate suits. Of course, my grandma isn't the only one who could be in trouble. Apparently one of my father's sisters is also ill. Perhaps I should invite him to a suit burning party. No, damn things are too expensive. Probably one of the reasons Death grins about the whole situation. He sets the fashion and we follow even if we'll never match his dapper and smug look. I'll show him though. I haven't written a last will in testament, but I think I'll make one demand for my funeral arrangements: No suits. Folks can wear jeans, slacks, or skirts , but pull overs, the brighter and tackier the better, will be a definite request. Then Death can feel like the awkward one out. The jerk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Re: The cranky thread That was really well written, Hermit. Also, hope for the best but prepare for the worst. If the worst did occur, you'd be kicking yourself for not bringing your vulture feath-- uh, suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Best wishes for your family, Hermit. I hope your grandmother does get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Re: The cranky thread After having to re-arrange our lives around my schedule... they're changing my schedule. For the worse. I am no longer in a "fair negotiation" mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Re: The cranky thread After having to re-arrange our lives around my schedule... they're changing my schedule. For the worse. I am no longer in a "fair negotiation" mood. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Spent roughly 4 and a half hours on the road, and 9 at the hospital. It's still touch and go, the nurses say she's getting better but who knows? Pneumonia at 96 is never good. I'm now at my parents place. Thanks for those who gave their support. yes, the suit is with me. Let's hope it isn't needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDrPuma Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Spent roughly 4 and a half hours on the road, and 9 at the hospital. It's still touch and go, the nurses say she's getting better but who knows? Pneumonia at 96 is never good. I'm now at my parents place. Thanks for those who gave their support. yes, the suit is with me. Let's hope it isn't needed. I'll keep that thought in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread True' date=' even if it's just because we'd end up in jail if we did what we want to do sometimes.[/quote'] Although with some people, it would almost be worth it to teach them a lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmadanNaBriona Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I hate suits. #$#$ing hate them. Right there with ya, buddy. I don't own one anymore. I have more'n plenty of black clothes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I'm okay with suits myself. I don't need to wear them at work, but I do from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Ties, on the other hand ... Ties are funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread What about bow ties? *ducks* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Bow ties are for accountants and other silly people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klytus Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I have exactly two suits, and I've only ever worn them for job interviews, weddings and/or funerals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinKitty Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Blessings to your Grandmother and you, Hermit. I also pray the suit is not needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDrPuma Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread What about bow ties? *ducks* Bow ties are cool. [/Doctor] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Frankly anything that has a noose like effect and is expected to be worn tight strikes me as unwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I have 6 suits which I rotate for work. And ties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread How many Bowler hats and umbrellas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread No bowler hats. 1 Umbrella. No Rhianna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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