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It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, folks. I was up on time, but deterred by a really cute display of cuddlyness by my ever-so-soft oldest cat, Sascha, and an interview on CSPAN. It was the fellow who wrote the Path to War article in Vanity Fair, which I have not yet read.

Today, at 3pm, I have my annual female exam. It's one of those "strong enough for a man, but made for a woman" experiences.

Wee haw.

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I'm having some leftover pork loin roast for lunch with a veggie chaser. Num. That pork loin turned out really tender.

Work is sorta busy, but quite reasonable.

I need to order transcenders for the server + exam.

I've been thinking of personal responsibility, lately.

I. Flakers.
I've always harbored a deep dislike for serial flakers. These people are usually more self-absorbed than the average bear. They have no sense of time management, and pass the savings onto those of us who think it is important to be where we say we're going to be. What's the point in saying you want to go somewhere, or be there when you won't? Why isn't it important to some of you folks out there to have your words and deeds match as closely as they can. And why the hell are you comfortable with the fact that you can't manage your time? Your time is something you have control over 95% of the time, assuming you don't have children. When you have kids, that's different. The percentage goes down a bit there.

II. Depression
I know there are certain forms of Clinical Depression that you cannot control due to brain chemistry. I know medication poses some various issues. But just what if you really are a lazy, insecure bastard? I mean, if you do not love yourself for who you are, if you feel you have too many flaws, how will medication alter that perception? Especially when you make such claims while you are medicated?

Yes, some of us are given more challenges than others in life. It rests upon each of us individually to rise to our particular challenges. We each have our own unique quest in life to overcome the bullshit and the crutches we have inherited. If you can't change it or use it to your benefit, accept it. If you can change it, but you are not, acknowledge it, and what the hell are you waiting for?

Here's something to consider

This article on Costco vs. Sam's Club was rather interesting.

It discusses the fact that Costco gives great bennies and compensation to their employees, has less turnover, high productivity and still makes a good profit.

What do y'all think?

These Pipes Are Clean!

Well the field trip to the Ob/Gyn went well. Though it's interesting how a doctor can carry on such a casual conversation while she feels up your breasts and pelvis.

The good news is, when my blood pressure was taken, it was nice and low.

Did you ever notice that if someone asks you if you have to use the bathroom, like the nurse did before the exam, and you say "no", that suddenly you have to go? The power of suggestion. Needless to say, after the exam, I had to go.

Then the gross thing happened.
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