A short ride to clear the mind...

A typical day. Surrounded by silly people at work. When I left the Navy I promised myself that I would never again work for people who weren't as intelligent as myself. It has been tough. But even the most intelligent people can still find ways to get on my nerves. But I try to never bring my work home with me. Not the work itself. Just the attitude that comes from dealing with supreme silliness. I'm usually able to blow off any frustration on the motorcycle ride home. But once in a while even fierce wind in my face and the blast from the exhaust just isn't enough.

Yesterday was one of those days. And when I got home I lost my mind and came into the house with my boots still on. There was a lecture about how the heels leave marks on the hardwood floor. And how hard it was to get the marks cleared. No amount of apology was accepted. No promises were good enough. This was the most egregious display of disrespect I had ever shown. Apparently I care more for my motorbike than I do about my house. And what's up with my attitude? Am I an inconsiderate buffoon? Or am I incapable of sensing the needs of the people around me?

It was about this point when the fuse blew and I knew that I needed to take a little spin on the Harley to vent some steam. Or I'd do something stupid.

THERE'S JUST NO PLEASING SOME PEOPLE...

Here's Praying you enjoy the SONRISE

No foolin' NIRVANA.

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SMELLS LIKE???

Wild Life in my California backyard

When I first had children, I thought they would miss out on being close to nature. I was raised in the Pine Forests of North Carolina. And I had pets of every shape and size. In the ensuing years, a very diverse crowd of critters has appeared in or near my backyard.These are just a few of them...

A murder of Crows.

A Breeding pair of Black Widows

Buzzards

Coyote

California Ground Squirrel

Horned Lizard

Tarantula

Baby Western Diamondback

Another baby Rattler

Scorpion

Cliff Swallows under the eaves

Road Runner

Red Tail Hawk

The Plesiosaur I saw while on prescription morphine

THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS:

Too much mustard on a Corn Dog.
Too many freckles.
Enough Horse power.
A stupid question.
Too many bullets.
Being too smart.
Too much prayer.
All the shrimp I can eat.
Too many friends.
A big enough boat.
Music playing too loud.
Too many motorcycles.
Enough cute baby ducks.
Too much pepperoni on a pizza.
Too many Rodney Dangerfield jokes.
Enough smiles.
Enough tattoos.
Too much coconut cream pie.
A big enough vanilla milk shake.
Being fathered to death.
Too many Three Stooges Marathons.
More than you paid for.
Being too blessed.
Over estimating a child's ability.
Giving too much of your love.
An end to God's great love and mercy...