Mother's

Are the best. To all you sweet and lovely mothers, may you have a wonderful Mother's Day.

Stephen

Moves

I'm still here. Sorry for the silence but I've been a very busy man. The 19th of this month I shall drive out of state and help move Little Bit's birth mother to the state of Florida. This move will give her full parental rights and joint custody of my grandchild. Little Bit needs a relationship with her mother.

I've been backed into a corner. I fight when I'm forced into corners, and now I have chosen a side.

I only write this as a note for Little Bit. Hopefully she will read this account of her Papa's life and understand.

I have secured an apartment. Made moves. Her school has been informed of changes, and after Little Bit's mother arrives she will sign papers and remove my son's wife from the 'drop-off' and after school 'pick-up' list. That is all the dirty laundry I wish to reveal on the subject. It isn't fair to you good people.

It's a damn shame but such is life. Thank you all for your very kind prayers. God bless you.

Stephen

Good Morning

I haven't seen my heart since Sunday....

Have a nice day, and good morning.

Stephen

Weedend Update

It's been a long weary weekend. The weekend, for the most part, was fun. We did care for both of our grandchildren. If you really want a workout, follow a 18 month old little boy around the house and yard.

The last twenty-four hours has brought a shock to our lives. I cannot at this time give details. If, and it's a big 'if' the news we received last evening is correct, then our (Sweet Wife and myself) lives will change dramatically. The news is both sad and wonderful. Neither of us has gotten a peaceful hour of sleep since 'the phone call.' To say we're shocked would be an understatement.  Either way we should know by the end of the week and then I'll reveal details to you. Please keep us in your daily prayers, we'll need it.

Now, about the Subaru. After I closed my business this past Saturday I drove home and gathered the two girls in my life and we took a ride to 'see' the car. The moment I stepped onto the car lot I said, 'No.'

The car was a complete misrepresentation. The dealer had gone online and taken a stock photograph of an older Subaru in mint condition and used it as his ad placement. The car on the lot, although in fairly sound mechanical condition, was a wreck. Weathered and rotten to the core. Needless to say I walked away as a very pissed off man. Even Little Bit said, "Papa, don't hurt him."

After we left the dealership Sweet Wife turned to me and said, "I thought you were gonna burst a blood vessel..." Guess I was kinda ticked off. My car lust has chilled considerably.

That afternoon we went and shopped for a swim suit for Little Bit. She'd begged for a new one for days, so away we went...hours later, foot sore and weary, she chose one. But only after fifteen trips to the change room. She is such a girl.

Later, back home, she went for a swim.

Notice any difference. An adjustment has been made to her hair.

Above, the morning after her new haircut. She'd just awakened. She begged her Nana for the cut. I think it's a great improvement.

After our failed trip to the car dealership we took Little Bit's saved coins and cashed them in for fiat currency and went to my friends coin shop and swapped the worthless notes for real money, silver. Little Bit carefully shopped for just the right silver coin and ingot for her future. Here are the results.

She'd saved enough loose change to purchase two ounces of silver. I asked why these two pieces and she said, "Because, Papa, they're pretty."  Worked for me.

Oh, one last picture. This is a before shot taken prior to her hair adjustment.

One last note. After I post this I will answer all your wonderful comments. To those that left advice for the Subaru I owe you all one big happy 'thank you.' You came through for me and I do appreciate all the kind and wonderful advice. I took notes and those little nuggets of wisdom were tucked away in my pocket when I went to check out the car. You are all such nice people. God bless you.

Stephen

Thanks & Welcome

After a weekend away it was nice to return and find I have gained a new friend and follower. My new friends name is Craig. Thank you and welcome. I promise to always answer your comments. Please, kick back and let's have a cup of coffee.

Life sure is interesting, don't you agree....

Again, thanks, Craig, you are now among friends.

Stephen

When You Think

Life has you down take a close look at this picture.

Taken February 1939. White migrate worker ironing in tent camp in Harlingen, Texas. Photo by Russell Lee for the FSA.

Stephen

Good Morning

Just a short note to say, good morning, my friends. As you know my shop is open Saturdays, and today, I hope, will be busy. 71 degrees at wake-up. Gonna be a hot day.

After work I have plans. I need to shop for a new pair of sneakers. Basic black. None of those weird 'basketball critter shoes for me. Just black, low sneakers. I need a new pair and Monday is my scheduled nuke stress test. Keep your fingers crossed for me, please. Then, or maybe prior to the shoe shopping trip, I want to take a close look at the Subaru. I've done my homework. Even paid for a years subscription to Consumer Reports (which I might never use again) and this looks like a good deal. If.....

We will have our grandchildren this evening. As I write Little Bit is probably watching cartoons with her Nana. Should be fun. Oh, Little Bit whipped my butt at Monopoly last evening. She's learned the trick of houses on her properties. She also asked if we had enough change saved for a silver swap. So, this afternoon we shall also run by my friends Gold and Silver shop and Little Bit will choose either coins or bars for her next purchase. She keeps her silver in Papa's safe.

Minor note: I have been by everyone's blog over the last two days. I didn't leave many remarks but please note I cruise the internet between work. It's hard some days. Just wanted to let you know I do indeed read your blogs...I appreciate each and everyone of you nice people.

Now, please excuse me while I jerk another cup of coffee. Until then.

Stephen