Thursday March 8th

Can't believe it but turned 55 the other day. Fifty Fucking Five! Man, it's a downright shame because I feel more immature socially than ever.

The "new" job is great. Boy was I lucky to get hired by this outfit. My boss is a Saint. Nice, patient and really sharp. It's a joy to work someplace where I get treated like a "grownup" for a change.

We've had some lousy layoffs in January and last week. Shame that some great people had to lose their jobs. Our director, who's a great guy, got promoted and we'll all miss him. I think of how happy I've been in other jobs when bosses moved on, and this is quite different. I'm hoping that I'll have some more to do with the reorganization that's going to happen.

I also got the green light to facilitate a smoking cessation class shortly. I'm going to announce it as soon as they give me the dates I can have the classes. This one is for you, Mom. I had asked to do this in December but they postponed it. It's a great way to start Spring.

We're going to Mexico for a 4 night honeymoon in April which should be much fun.

The little boy has been spending a lot of time with us as his Mommy is working and we pick him up another 3 nights a week and keep him until 8:00. What a real joy he is. Hopefully his Father will get some medical help. He's been out of work for about a month now and can't walk. They're also letting a lousy Doctor jerk them around by taking too much time with a referral. The whole thing is a mess and makes me very nervous. I'm not going to help them financially.