We're adrift in an ocean of the mind. Our lives consist primarily of navigating through shoals and storms, enjoying the experience of a thousand ports, putting landing parties ashore on strange islands, taking visitors aboard, and dropping anchor occasionally to bask in the sunlight. The destination is of no consequence.


I got yet another birthday gift!! Madden 2010 appeared on my desk from D. Crap....now I have 2 games to play! (I am psyched to see what the Pats team looks like on it...maybe Sunday?)

Eugenics was bad. But, as much as anyone may disagree, THIS is a potentially great idea.  How many of you know someone on welfare that pumps out kids and looks forward to their check as a result? Those kids grow up in squalor and most turn to crime/drugs/etc.  They keep the slums active and society suffers.

Take me for example: I am an intelligent guy, not hideous, with some mental issues, but otherwise perfectly healthy. I will never have a child and plan on getting myself “fixed” soon. Meanwhile, D’s coworker is pregnant and she is dumb as a stone, and her husband is slightly slower. This has all the makings for the dumbest kid ever.  The world’s IQ drops accordingly.

Naturally, this will never pass in New Zealand, and the mayor has made other charged comments and really seems like a dick, but does this warrant further thought and consideration? And how do you determine "problem parents" fairly?

I think it is a shame that you have to register to vote, get a license to drive, but any moron can breed.

Two more books read:

Grimspace - Ann Aguirre: This was recommended and loaned to me by novaengliae. I wanted to like it, really I did. But I start off by reading the cover and seeing it was endorsed by Linnea Sinclair, who I read once and hated. But, I soldiered on. My biggest gripe is how poorly the universe was laid out. Things appeared but seemed haphazardly added. I never understood the motivation of most characters, and the lead was a bit wimpy. All in all C-.

Cowboy Feng's Space Bar and Grille - Steven Brust: Another book I wanted to like better, but I think I went in expecting Spider Robinson humor, and it was...different. I will ned to read this again to pick up the more subtle bits. I like the Vlad Taltos series, I am sure I should enjoy his Sci-Fi hopefully. C+

So I have noticed of late a tendency for people to get too easily offended. And I wonder to myself “why?”

If people get offended by a joke…harden the fuck up.

Most of the following applies to Americans, so my un-American readers’ mileage may vary.

You live in a country that does not feel equality is necessary for all. Get offended about THAT.

You live in a country that is bringing our sons and daughters home in body bags, fighting a war we will not win for a reason that was not valid. Get offended about THAT.

You live in a country that a religious group would turn into a theocracy if they could. Get offended about THAT.

You live in a country where a cult poured a ton of money into a state to influence an election by preying on the weak willed and they succeeded. Get offended about THAT.

You live in a country where douche bags destroy the lives of people and are not put to death for their crimes. Get offended about THAT.

You live in a country where people like Rick Olney lose a bunch of court cases yet is not made to pay the penalty, while people he ripped off struggle to feed their kids. Get offended about THAT.

You live in a country that has long ago lost sight of what it means to be an American and has become worse than what they originally left. Get offended about THAT.

Seriously…if you get worked up about the little shit, how are you going to have any energy left to do anything about the bigger shit? Try focusing and fighting to make our part of the world a better place.  In theory, we have reason and logic on our side.

Harden the fuck up and focus your ire on those who need a good ass-kicking.

And pretty much if you know me at all and find yourself “surprised” or “offended” by something I say, you have not been paying attention and that is on YOU.

When I am wrong, I apologize. I only apologize when I am wrong, and only when I mean it. So if you get an apology from me, you know it is true.  I fuck up in life many a time, and try to do better the next. And I am fairly certain that I am a good person.

And I am begging you to relax.

The continuing saga of my dog bite:

So my lawyer dropped his end of the case, as my dipshit neighbors apparently had no insurance/assets/intelligence, and the landlord is not at all responsible for whatever happens with their renters. My lawyer also mentioned it would have been easier to pursue HAD I DIED. While I crave the sweet release of death, not until these knuckleheads pay for their sins.

To recap: They had a pit bull that they assured us was only “part pit” and super sweet. Many times they were warned by D and I that the dog was jumping at fence, snapping at us, etc, and we were assured they would keep a close eye on the dog (Copper).

Then Copper lunges OVER the fence and bites me in the neck. It could have been D, could have been her 6 year old nephew, or any of our friends.  I consider it lucky that it was me instead. As I mentioned before, it came within 1/2:’ of carotid and left a pretty nice gouge.

Dipshit neighbors promised they would pay my insurance copays…never happened. They also said they had not fixed Copper as they had plans to stud him out.  Which makes me ask: Who pays for a “part pit” stud? So in addition to being irresponsible dipshits, they are liars as well.

So now it looks like I need to go through small claims. The good news is I have a near bullet proof case. Their dog bit me in my yard and left a great scar.

Bad news is, like the deal some folks have had with Olney, that there is a chance that if I win, I will not collect. It will be easier, as we live in same state, and worst case scenario, I will turn it over to a collections agency and they can deal with having their credit further fucked up if they refuse to pay. I have already lost money, what difference is adding filing fees (which THEY will pay if they lose)?

This is yet another reason why I do not like people.

And get this…they have ANOTHER aggressive dog, still a pup, who growls, snaps, and jumps at fence. Yet, they DO NOT WATCH HIM.

Our two dogs NEVER go out alone in our yard. That is how you control your pets and how you make sure no one gets bit.  How many dogs do these morons need to lose before they figure it out?

D is now nervous about being in back yard alone. Lucky, the new dog (Rocky) Book apparently does not like the mouthy little shit, and if he came over, I firmly believe Rocky (Book) would defend us.

The funny thing is, I sent a letter offering to settle personally, and CHEAPER than Small Claims would be, yet the husband took offense when I mentioned his wife was a bit of a pill. I think that was  afar nicer way than saying what she ACTUALLY was, which is a mouthy bitch. But again, they do not seem to be troubled with an excess of brains.

I basically gave them to the end of this week to let me know if they will work with me to settle. Come Monday, I file and ride it out until done.

Don’t mess with me and mine.