Goodbye to a Comic Genius

When I turned 23 old, my folks took me out to Las Vegas to celebrate. My mother wasn't feeling all that great and my father and I wanted to party in Vegas. We saw that George Carlin was performing at the Mirage, so we both got tickets to see the show. George had recently did an HBO special called You Are All Diseased, so basically we were going to see the same act. Lucky for me, I missed the HBO show. Dad, however, didn't. He kept telling me that he had just seen this act last weekend and that the show wouldn't be all that great for him. I didn't care! I wanted to see the show. We got there and grabbed a table to sit at. Another couple joined us and we started talking. They were going on and on about how they saw all of these different Vegas shows this week and how they were not disappointed. Then, out of nowhere, I heard the wife say, "I hope he doesn't curse that much!" I looked over at Dad and we both started to crack up. Dad looked at them and asked, "Have you not seen Carlin's act before?" They both said not really. George came out, did about five or six different topics (each topic taking about 10 to 15 minutes) and before I knew it, those peole sitting with us were already gone. Dad said, "They couldn't handle it!"

In this P.C. world we live in, it was always nice to see an entertainer fly in the face of it. He took on topics like politics, religion, homelessness, security, phrases that people say, and much more. He would say that he found a place for the homelessness: Golfcourses! He would say it's phyically impossible to to pre-board, meaning you can't get on before you get on. Catchphrases like "easy as pie" or "simple as cake" would drive him crazy, and we laughed at his anger.

George Carilin will join the likes of comedians long since gone. Names like Sam Kinison, Lenny Bruce, Rodney Dangerfield, and Richard Pryor. His name shall remain immortal and his humor will always be timeless.

Thank you, George Carlin!

Ready for the Winter

Yes, I am one of those people who will bitch about the weather. It's hot out there! I'm in Montgomery, AL and I'm beginning to believe that if I go any further south, I'll be in Hell. I parked over here at a truck stop and saw that the Temp was 95 degrees and still going.

Melissa told me that we now own a Wii. No Guitar Hero though, so sad. Just kidding, at least we have a Wii. All we are missing is the Wii Fit and 100 excuses of not using it and we'll be okay. Believe me,, I as guilty of making excuses as Melissa is.

Dakota went to a Vacation Bible Study today in the Thunderdome that is the Prestonwood Baptist Church. Here is my question, do we really need a place that big to believe in God. Don't get me wrong, if you're a church goer, moe power to ya'! With a place that big though, I'm sure the NFL Blackout Rule should go into affect (1989 Cowboy fans would get that joke).

I talked to a few people I used to work with at Verizon today, and man, what a difference a year would make. They are going through a change in security contracts and it is going to affect a lot of people. Their Site Supervisor was forced back into the Control Room. They are going to cut eveyone's pay. Plus, everyone will have to give a drug test every two months. I talked to one guy who I first met when I started working there years ago, and he told me that he is going to go on a head and retire. Apparently, he's had a enough. I don't blame him.

Oh well, off to Mobile!

A Big Morning Surprise for the Kids

I got home late last night, around 2 a.m. Dakota knew I was coming home but I don't think Cadence knew. Before I left, Cadence and Dakota gave me one of their webkins (a lion named Harry) to take on the road with me. When Cadence woke up this morning, she noticed that Harry was laying next to her. She came into the bedroom and saw me and through Harry at me and said, "Here, Daddy!" So we got up, I made French Toast for the first time. I didn't make anyone sick, thank god! Melissa got up and we all had breakfast. My mom entered the room and I mentioned that we need to upgrade the house by removing the carpet in the kitchen and change our kitchen panelling. She, of course, blew it off and sent my wife into a rage. After Melissa and the kids left for a play date, I sat with mom and tried to explain to her why she needed to do this. My mother-in-law and I had talked earlier about have her come and talk to my mom about it, since I think the only person my trusts is her. I actually got my mom to agree to the changes, but she needs to talk to Toril. Hopefully, Toril can set things straight with my mom. Cleaned up a little in the house, the living room and my moms three rooms. Gonna go take a nap later, gotta drive back to Memphis tonight. Woo hoo!

The Search For The Wii

My wife, Melissa, is on a full scale search for the hardest product to find, the Nintendo Wii Fit. We are looking forward to getting in shape with this thing, but damn, it's hard to find. Hopefully, Melissa can find this thing before we head to Disney World.

Night Time Drivng Sucks

When I wanted to become a truck driver, I used to think traveling at night would be cool. I couldn't be more wrong! There is something about being awake at 3:00 in the morning and your body starts to shut down. I used to deal with this when I worked security at MCI. Walking around, doing security is far different from driving a big rig! I was driving from Blue Ridge, MO to Memphis, TN last night. I had an 8 a.m. appointment and I was way ahead of schedule. Around 2 a.m., I started looking for a place to park for a few hours. 2 a.m. passed by, then 2:30 a.m. passed, and my eyes were starting to close. Finally at 3 a.m. I found a closed weight station that was being occupied by other trucks to shut down. I set my alarm, to wake up around 5:30 a.m., knowing that I was only 80 miles away. I must of been exhauted because I never heard the alarm, and thanks to the Howard Stern Show on Sirius, I awoke at 6 a.m. It still left me enough time to get to my appointment. As I pulled into the reciever, my A/C went out. Now, I'm back in Memphis getting it fixed. Good Times!

My wife and I have talked about getting a Nintendo Wi Fit for the house. Those things are impossible to find, but if we find one, I told her to pick one up. My sister has one and she says it has done wonders for her. As I approach the milestone of 300 lbs, I know it would be useful for me when I get home.

I don't know where I'm heading next, probably more night driving, dammit!!!

Can't Get Home Quick Enough

I miss my kiddos! I hear that my youngest, Cadence, is getting braver in the swimming pool. I can't wait to take Dakota, my oldest, to go see Indiana Jones (man that sounds wierd). I remember two and half years ago, I took Dakota to go see the final Star Wars movie and she loved it. I remember at the end she turned to me and said, "Darth Vader is Anikan Skywalker?" I said, "Yes!" She replied, "It's a sad move!" She also mentioned that she might want to go back to the batting cages. I promised my youngest that when the new Superman movie is released, I'll take her to that. She loves superhero movies, must of got that from me.

As much as I miss my kids, I really miss my wife, Meliesa. Even though the two of us have grown somewhat apart due to my travels and priorities have changed when you have kids, seeing her face and getting the first hug reminds me of the girl I fell in love with after our first date.

Plus, three weeks on the road with my mother is killer!