Poor Dick.

Last night I had a "discussion" with the problem child.
After some heated exchange, several things were brought
to light.

Said individual admitted:
1) their life is a mess
2) their financial situation is a mess
3) their marriage is a mess.
4) None of what is going on is my fault.

I already knew all of this, and more. Many things can
be said about me, however stupid is NOT one of them.
Tom thought we are gonna go at it at first- but things
calmed down. We had a decent discussion. Allow me to
say that this person will continue to degrade until they
realize that they must treat people the way they want
to be treated.

Saying that, maybe that is part of my problem. I really
do try to treat folks the way I want to be treated. For
the most part, people don't comprehend what that
means. It's interesting to see the guilt on someones
face when something nice is done for them. Even on
"the day" it was clear to see that they were wholly
unprepared for what they were facing, and that they
had dropped the ball. Part of me still feels sorry.
The other part loathes the bastard. Gott sie Dank
I'll be free from this burden for the next three weeks.
Said individual is not happy about being away for so
long. They are the only one who will not be pleased
by their absence.

Certainly what I've just put to writing once again shows
the character flaws I posses. Sometimes it is rewarded.
I received a reward from someone for something done
over a month ago. Yes, it was surprising. It was more
than appreciated. Funny how the occasional little things
we do have such impact. Todays show of appreciation
is the kind of thing that makes the struggle worth it.

Someone tried to break into the house today. Too bad
they didn't realize the door was steel. All the exterior
doors are steel. Seems to me someone wasted their
effort. When taking the trash out is when the attack
was discovered. Even had they been able to gain access
to the garage, the door from the garage to the house was
dead-bolted.

Well, my children, there is laundry to do, a kitchen to
tidy up, and other house chores to be accompished.
Be good, be safe, and take care..........