Written by Puzzlehead, in Dad, Family, Relationships
http://heyitcouldbeworse.com/?p=190 http://heyitcouldbeworse.com/?p=191 http://heyitcouldbeworse.com/?p=192 It is really, really hard to believe that a year has already passed. I wish today would end. I keep finding myself about to fall into a weeping lump of cry baby. It is taking everything in my power to keep myself busy and to keep my mind off things.
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, Relationships
The other day Angela went to the hospital for a little bit of surgery. This surgery required her to go under for a bit which meant that I would have to be there for a while. Really, I don’t mind hanging around the hospital. I have an affinity for hospital vending machines. Really, who doesn’t […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, Relationships
Angela and I have always thought about having a little girl. You know, someone to take care of that will look up to you with big brown eyes. Someone that you can adorn with little pink bows and watch as she grows older. Last week Angela and I were overjoyed when we found out that […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, Relationships
Ah, my sweet, sweet, stinky-faced dog, Farley, had a birthday on November 13th. He’s my little guy. This year the fuzz butt turned 10 years old. I’ve had him since he was 12 weeks old and since then he’s: Been through 2 marriages 1 divorce Deaths of my Dad and grandparents Five residences An exodus […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, General, Relationships, Sex
The following post is from my good friend that I will call “RollerGirl”. Why do I call her that? First, it is the name of Heather Graham’s character in ‘Boogie Nights’. Second, whenever we talk about what we’re wearing, I tell her “Tube top. Hot pants. Rollerskates.”. There have been a few edits – mostly […]
Written by Azrael, in Family, Relationships, Sex
NOTE: The following post was done by my wife, Angela, and appears without edits. Guest writer time again, kids. I will say that I am nowhere near as eloquent as my husband (my talents lie more in pure intimidation and inciting fear), but I will give it a shot as I feel this will help […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, General, Relationships
Sons of a bitch. That’s what we were in the market for. Two little male dogs. That’s what we were on the hunt for this weekend. The following is a tale of good intentions and futility. Let’s start off with my mother. Michael’s Mom My dad passed away in April. It was a pretty traumatic […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, Relationships
I hadn’t written about this before because I didn’t want to jinx her: Angela quit her job. Her last day was today. I am so proud of her that she found a new job as a Director of Marketing just a few minutes from our house and with the larger salary, greater responsibility and something […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, General, Relationships, Sex
So, our first lesson was simple – don’t be stupid. Or was that get pinned to the ground and ravaged by a cougar when you’re a young lad? Either one is a pretty good lesson. Let’s lean towards the first option, though. By being aware of what’s going on in the world around you, being […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, Relationships, Technology
Someone, please help me. PLEASE. Especially if you work for Cingular, AT&T or Apple. Or even if you have a friend with sticky fingers or possibly deals in shady business practices out of the trunk of their car. Angela is driving me nuts with this iPhone obsession she has. Right now she’s already ‘shushed’ me […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Dad, Family, Relationships
My Dad was laid to rest last week. It was nice closure for everyone around, albeit rough. I’ll be visiting my Dad after work tomorrow, just to say ‘hello’ and spend some quality time with him. After this post, I’ll be writing my regular article – life will slowly be returning to normal. Thanks again […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Dad, Family, Relationships
The day has finally come when we lay my dad to rest in Arlington Cemetary. It is sort of weird because I’m both happy and sad at the same time. During his viewing last month I felt awkward taking a few pictures while people wept and his casket was open.  He’ll have a few things […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Entertainment, Family, Relationships
I was having a discussion at work the other day with one of the database developers. We’re a decent group of people ranging from late 20’s to a guy who has been there for 26 years (I’d guess he’s in his 50’s/60’s). We got into a discussion about the signs of getting older. You know, […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, Relationships
4:45am this morning. Did you hear it? The screeching of a little girl in the early morning hours? No? Are you sure? It sounded as if someone took a 4 year old girl’s favorite stuffed toy and beheaded it in front of her. Oh, wait…that wasn’t a little girl. That was me screaming. In pain. […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Dad, Family
My dad’s body will be flown into Dulles tomorrow. From there he’ll be transported to a funeral home in Herndon where he’ll lay and wait until his funeral. My mom still cries and my sister still utters apologies for not being able to bring him home. With the exception of the funeral we have very […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Dad, Family, General
I would like to thank everyone who has either left a message for me here, via email, on my cell phone, on the various forums I frequent. Both I and my family appreciate your thoughts and condolences. It has been a very, very difficult 24 hours. From learning that my dad’s health was so fragile, […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Dad, Family, Relationships
EDIT – At 10:37 this evening my oldest sister in Denver called and told me that my dad had passed away. I’m sitting here, alone in my apartment, after getting off the phone with my middle sister. Angela took the dogs with her when she returned to Northern Virginia which leaves me absolutely alone in […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Dad, Family, General
Even though I’m not really religious, I have no problem asking those of you that are to pray for my father. And for those of you that aren’t then I beg that you wish him well. I was at an interview today (that I nailed) and I got a phone call from my sister. I […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in General, Tobey
I was tempted to stay in bed all day today and just wait for it to pass and turn to Monday. I could have gotten away with it, too, had it not been for those two dogs of mine – Grumpy, Old Man & his sidekick Ugg Boot. The Grumpy, Old Man is my dog […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, General
First things first – the following is a conversation between me and my wife via AIM. Many of you who talk to me via instant messengers will quickly recognize that, yes, this is how I normally hold conversations online. In an event, this is the buildup for my Thanksgiving story that I’m sure will revolutionize […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family
November 13, 1997. That was the day my Farley dog was born. He was small, slept a lot and was pretty much a lazy boy. Skip ahead 9 years and things really haven’t changed much. Except for his weight. He’s blossomed from being the 5 pound puppy to being the 68 pound puppy. Still lazy. […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, General, Work
Jinkies. This is the end of my second week here in North Carolina and a lot has happened since I started living here. Angela and I packed me up as best as we could before I left. We rented a cargo van and thought that we could put as much stuff in there as possible […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, General, Work
Yeah, yeah. So I cribbed a lyric from Pearl Jam. Big whoop. Contrary to some of your best wishes, I didn’t fall off the face of the Earth and get smothered by a bunch of worms. Or blond women in bikinis. Damn. I would pay good money for that last part. Really. I’m now here […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, General, Work
First things first: I’d like to say that I’m terribly upset and worried that Richard Hammond from Top Gear is in the hospital. Top Gear is one of the only television shows that I enjoy watching. Go and figure that it is only shown in England. Haven’t seen an episode? Check it out on YouTube […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, General, Relationships
It all started with an innocent thought – I think I’ll call home. I hadn’t spoken to my parents for over a week so I was pretty much due to pick up the phone and give them a holler. At the same time I was cooking dinner on our new stove while Angela was putting […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, General, Relationships
I’ve been married for a few years now. Hell, if you count the first marriage I’ve been in the institution of marriage for almost a decade. Being the mate of someone for a while brings out the most interesting facets of yourself. Both of you learn from each other’s experiences and wealth of knowledge. In […]
Written by Puzzlehead, in Family, General
My poor pooch. For those of you don’t know Farley dog is my dog. I’ve had him since he was 12 weeks old and just a little lump of pup. Now he’s creeping up on 9 years. I brought him to the vet on Saturday and got some pretty bad news: the pooch has Lyme […]