TRUST
Mood:  energetic

Fairness in representation
Mood:  incredulous







I don't often write about world events but I read an article on Yahoo regarding Norman Finkelstein, a DePaul professor denied tenure because of what he believes is his criticism of Israel and jews who he perceives use the holocaust to gain monetary compensation. He has been accused of being anti-semetic.

Norman Finkelstein

I don't disagree with the guy. I perceive his observations as sound. He himself is a child of holocaust survivors. I am not anti-semetic but I am anti-prejudice. I believe every one is entitled to their opinion. I also believe that people like Alan Dershowitz sensationalize the holocaust to bolster the position of Israel in the world.
9 other professors were also denied tenure at Depaul for other reasons. Righteous or otherwise I've offered my opinion.


TBB

Fun, happiness, strength, humor
Mood:  bright
Now Playing: Get a haircut and get a real job






Howdy do, My oldest daughter just graduated from high school. Time did go by so fast just like I was told it would.
















Me and my daughter


























All my daughters.



The daughters are with me this week. I wish I was taking time off to be with them. I've been doing lots of work around our house. I'm potentially going to Florida in July and planning that.

You've heard me complain about how my ex wouldn't sit down to work things out with me for a child support adjustment. She wanted to send copies of all forms to each other have each respective party do the math, then compare the figures . Well, against my better judgement I decided to trade forms. Turns out I was right, she had evil motives. She wanted to see my tax return so she knew how much I got back last year in tax refund. Now she says, sure we'll cut the support by $149 but that's how much I want to pay on your arrearage debt each month instead of the $40 you pay now. In other words, no decrease in what you pay me each month, at least that's her wish.

Turns out her hubby lost or is "in between" jobs. I'm sure he's pouting on his should be private glove compartment project blog. Me thinks I might be paying to feed and clothe him too. Maybe that's why the ex wishes she had more of my money.

I look for oppurtunities to make money using my ex. At work I'm trying to start a wagering pool based on "what will she do next". My fellow techs and I conjecture on which way she thinks she'll twist her little knife next. The closest to the mark wins. Of course nobody knows her like I do.

I had to run into her today. My phone service company maintains her companies phone system. All my other techs have had to face her. I wanted them to get a good look at her, see the meanness. I ran my service call down to her company. I think she thrills over how we as techs don't like dealing with her but all I can think of is "putz".


Until next time.........TBB

Blue Who.
Mood:  quizzical







It's been commented that I look like a certain cartoon bad guy.







This is me, The Blue Baron.
No cobra on my hood.



This is the first Cobra
Commander. Simple 2d from
Korea.



The second Cobra Commander
Had a darker hood. Cartoons
more refined.



Occasionally he wore a
metal mask with a
helmet.



At his worse he still
was lame. A coward to
the end.

More later.........................

Rants and raves
Mood:  chillin'
Now Playing: Bloody well right, Supertramp





Hi everyone,

This past month has been interesting. Break ups, money, new friends, kids growing up. First off some pics.

This is My oldest singing in chorus
















This is my middle girl with her boyfriend. At her mom's house.
























And again my oldest, in her prom dress.



















I've met some nice people lately. A special new friend owns a home way out in the country. It's secluded and quaint. It's the home she was raised in. The road has her family name.




























No one can see you from the road. The house has a lot of character. There is a loft but there are no stairs.
























Finally, I'm still cheesed at the evil ex. I tried to work out how we can sit down together and fairly do some figures to avoid going to court over child support changes. We both mutually don't trust or respect each other. It didn't work out. She nixed it. Worse yet, in her sick way, she uses our children as a defence of her self rightousness. Never mind that we both have our opinions of what's right and wrong.






















Go figure, she's in her own world.

That's it for now. I'm still getting by. If nothing else I've learned to scrimp and barter to save money. I actually thank my ex for helping me strengthen my resolve.

til next time...........TBB

Bored at work
Mood:  lazy





It's a very slow day in the city where I live and work. A big horse race is going down tomorrow and the city is all geared up for it.

I've been given a large painting. It's abstract and 4 ft. by 5 ft. It has mirrors and corrugated cardboard in it. I have some touch up to do but when done I will post a picture.

I'm trying to point out to my nervy ex what's wrong with her posting about me and my friends on her blog and why I don't trust her.

What if you woke up one morning and found someone posted something on the internet? Something you told someone but you thought it was in confidence. What if this person thought herself pure, better yet what if she thought she was always right? I would want to slap myself for letting my guard down to someone I trust. A large part of the time I imagine she wants to write her own MEIN KAMPF . We all know how hitler thougt he was right all the time. One day I hope she comes around to common sense. She likes her blog but her opinions are sometimes way out there. I can't recall ever knowing anyone who feels they're so right all the time when I see them as mostly wrong. Another justification for divorce. Once she had moved on I felt better about myself more than I ever had before. It's like a dark curtain was pulled off me. It's funny how an unpleasant experience can work out so well. What's the saying? Why is divorce so expensive? Cause it's worth it. For now though I avoid her as much as I can.

I see my ex as being as unbiased as Dominick Dunne. She has always been opinionated. See my cartoon "prize" in the older post. Of all the people I've ever known, she's become my worst acquaintance. What draws someone to choose a path of hate? Who can tell?


TBB...........

Life is good, Good news about my club
Mood:  a-ok





I'm trying to negotiate with the ex about lowering my child support when my oldest graduates high school and turns 18. This way I can avoid lawyer cost. I want to keep an eye on the calculating during negotiations so there's no she said, he said pointing. When I emailed and told her how tough it is for me to get along she replied ( in her silly colored response ), I need to live within my means. I should have fired back and said I was but someone mean changed that.

My Hot Wheels club was featured in our local newspaper. Here are some pics followed by a link.

Newspaper article

The weather has warmed up so I'm doing a lot of yard and house work. Looking forward to spending time with a new friend.

I'll keep you posted......TBB

Yay for May 21
Mood:  cool
Hi there,

I don't use this blog much anymore but I have good news and I wanted to make sure everyone knew it. The evil ex is getting married 4/21/07. This means my last name won't be attached to her anymore. I've been waiting for this. Of all the people with my last name she was the worst. I quit being her friend when she accepted talking behind my back was ok for her. Would you be friends or trust someone who relishes talking about YOU behind YOUR back and doesn't regret it? I have good memories of our raising our kids but I've forgotten the us memories. She's clouded them over with her rude attitude.

Everything is ok. I regret my breaking up with the Baronette. We had different expectations of our relationship. I love her and always will. We grated too much when together.

Spring is upon us and I have plenty of yard work. I will spend a lot of time on the yard when it warms up. I enjoy it a lot.

My Hot Wheels club will be in our local newspaper on 4/25/07. It should be a nice article.

Take care all......TBB

Trashback Cryday
Mood:  energetic








Hello Friends,

I was thinking about how I met my ex. We we're introduced over the phone by a mutual friend. At the time the ex was a clerk at a laundromat. She had 2 years of college but smoked and drank herself to the point where she had to quit school. She would go nowhere. She was underage hanging out in bars shooting pool in a low cut jumpsuit. I know what she learned.
Now I'm with the Baronette. She is well educated and has put her education toward the career she does so well, teaching. I took my 2 years of technical training and had a job in my field before my class graduated. Telephony has been good. My ex claims she inspired me to go for my associates degree. I would have moved that way eventually. I now look back and think about how she has slowed me down at times.
That's it for now. I'm expecting some things in the mail from my buddy in Mexico. Both this and the money I get for brokering blogs to third party blog sites help my current money situation. I'm making it though it's rough.
I made a mistake the other day. The greasy boyfriend of my ex held the door open for me and I said "thanks". What was I thinking? He still, and will always be not worth regarding. He's a call center professional and that's all. What can I say?

I hope everyone of my buds are doing well...TBB

2 faced
Mood:  cool





Sigh, I had to see my mean ex today. She questions my trust in her, which I have none. Here lies an important lesson and I want my kids to be aware of it. NEVER like, trust, hang with, or confide in anyone who has bad things to say about you. It is a sign of low self esteem. I say things not so good about her in my blogs but only after she has slighted me. What good she very occasionally writes is always cancelled by her bad writing. She sets the tone for how I treat her. The perception I have of my ex will always be bad because of the things she has written and the non verbal approval of her weird greasy boyfriend and the things he's said about me and my girlfriend. She's about as pure as driven slush. Maybe one day she'll free her head from her lower region, stop writing bad things, and say she's sorry but until then the only reason I'll interact with her is to talk about our kids.
Things are good with the Baronette. I had some vacation time and we spent it alone together. She is usually with her kids so our aloneness was special. I'm real busy so for a while seeing each other as much will be harder. She is very sweet. Got my daughters this weekend and that's nice too.

TBB