Posted on 02/22/2005 5:24:00 PM PST by arasina
Dear FReepers,
I wanted to say hello to all my friends out there, especially the usual suspects; arasina, Peach, Rokke, Long Cut, and all the rest. I received an email from arasina with a few messages in it from some of you, and it touched me to find that I am still on the minds of some of you, without assuming that all those thoughts are good ones.
Fact is, my last month on Free Republic was an example of what happens to someone falling into depression. For a number of reasons, personal and professional, I became unhappy with my life. I was unsuccessful at my attempt to rejoin the Navy or the Reserves in order to teach Rokke that there is still some skills in these old bones, and you all know that I work for the worst airline of the face of God's earth. (Yeah, you bastards, fire me. Please!)
I don't think it is right to be flying essentially a big-ass bus in the sky, when my former compadres' are risking life and limb in the Middle East. The retirement of the Tomcat is another thing that I have not coped well with. These and other issues caused me to spend a lot of FR time either apologizing for, or at least regretting something that I had written. I decided to leave FR in order to get better control of myself, because I realized that I was using FR to stoke my ego, as opposed to just being one of the crowd.
So, where have I been? In Proverbs. I read Proverbs every day of the week. I have made a promise to my God that I will live by what Solomon told his son. I wont return to Free Republic until I can write something without the need to win the argument, slap someone else down, insult someone, or generally behave like an a-hole. That will happen when I have worked through my 'issues' and learn to walk better with God. The fact is, I started believing my own 'press'; the PD Fan Club, and all that. The Bible has taught me about my folly, and my need to humble myself.
To Long Cut:
What the hell did I tell you? Do you feel stupid? Return my salute, Boy! I am proud of you. The one thing you need to remember is that none of us has any idea of what we are truly capable of accomplishing. Doubt yourself again, and I will hunt you down.
To Rokke:
Okay, I am old, but I will still wax your fanny given the opportunity. I might stroke-out when it is over, but no G-limiter would get in my way, son. You fly a pretty jet, but fighters should be mean and ugly, like me. Stay safe.
To everyone:
I still lurk on FR and laugh with much satisfaction over what is happening to the MSN. (can I be allowed just one "I told you so"?) Pat yourselves on the back, FReepers, because whether or not you get the credit, YOU are the ones that made this happen. YOU have taken away their power, and inspired the blogosphere to kick ass and take names in a big way. I salute you. We won the election, and there is no stopping us now.
I could say more, but I will not. The fish are still safe and alive; the rain will eventually stop, as will my sour attitude. God blesses me daily. There are too many of you to mention directly, but I have forgotten none of you.
Pukin Dog.
P.S. - Hunter S. Thompson is a pussy.
Hang on and hang in PD.
CA - write to me.
They are the most feisty dog I have ever owned.
Absolutely fearless, and pound for pound the strongest dog alive.
If they were bigger, they would be illegal.:-)
But very intelligent and affectionate as well.
"The virtues of men are of more consequence to society than their abilities, and for this reason, the heart should be cultivated with more assiduity than the head."
Noah Webster
Keep pukin', dog!
Tell the dog we love him.
Depression is a killer thing. Working for someone you despise is massively ugly.
All I can say is it sounds like you are doing the right thing by stepping back and getting a better view of the situation.
Keep the FAITH. Sometimes it feels as if getting out of bed is an impossible task. But, just keep tryin'. Been there. I give thanks for these people, too.
It's a dirty job but someone has to do it.
I like the ones with long hair. Daschunds, I mean...NOT men!
If you're really like your description of the feisty mighty Daschund, you da man!
Past tense...
I burnt the candle at both ends for too long.
I recently bought a BowFlex. trying to get back into half shape at least.
I have been pretty much off my feet for nearly five years.
One of those things...................
I think the pink pajama story is the one about Peggy Noonan.
It was a good one, probably still in search.
Well, he WAS....
Uh, HSThompson IS a pussy. A dead pussy, but still a pussy.
You said pussy.
Pukin Dog,
Since you're lurking, I'll say what I think since you haven't asked. Good for you. As much as I liked you, you were full of yourself, downright mean sometimes. Figuring this out is the first step toward becoming a human again. I'm so glad you wrote this because I liked you in spite of yourself.
With all best wishes,
T.W.
I was thinking about it first. ;O)
As to insulting or challenging comments, well hell, some times they're in order. Commonplace in the Navy among aviators and aircrew daily.
Exit the clouds, Pukin Dog, RTB.
Today I became a Grandpa.
Congratulations!!! Welcome to the world of stupid grandparents.
Go for it! Do dat Bowflex thing! (I detest their commercials, BTW. Dorky music, for one thing.)
Found it, no pics. :-(
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