A few things have happened that have thrown me out of sorts of late.I need to take today and do a little Hump Day Housekeeping, and put into words what is going on.
Maybe that will help me focus and organize my life in the near future.
First off, Ryno is back in school. He enters the 8th grade full of hope, full of excitement, and of course, full of sarcastic wit.
I will be picking him up from school most days. So my weekdays, will be taking Schmoop to work, coming back home to work on blogging and writing, picking him up at three, dropping him off at home, and then go to pick up Schmoop from work.
Then, I will go to work, and afterwards, come home and write the next day’s post. Ai Yi Yi!!
When the hell I am going to have time to drink Rose and bang hookers? Man, this going to be rough.
On top of that, I received some disturbing news Tuesday night.
A longtime friend, with whom I went to High School has passed away.
He was only 43 and died Sunday night from an apparent heart attack. Mark, and I’ll leave it at that, was a wild man.
He was a nut…a party animal…a good guy.
Either late Friday after work, or early Saturday morning I will be headed to the east side of Cleveland to attend his funeral.
Thus, I will be out of town this weekend. I may have Schmoop, if she is up to it, pour the Bagwine this weekend, or perhaps, I will pre-post some thoughts on his passing and other things.
It is a sad day for many of us who knew him all these years. Here’s to you, Mark. Rest in Peace, my friend. I’ll be there Saturday.
Lastly, I would like you to do a favor for me. I redesigned Schmoop’s blog yesterday. I am still working on it, but its getting there.
If you get a chance, please stop by and say hey.
And more importantly, tell her to post more often, after all, the Matt-Man spent an entire, fricking
You can visit Schmoop by clicking HERE.
So with that folks, I must be off, for I have schedules to plan and plans to schedule…or something like that.
Have a great Hump Day, and as always…
Cheers!!
46 comments:
Wow, sorry to hear about your friend. Needless to say, that's way too young to die. Hang tough my friend.
Jeff: Yeah, it was kinda shocking. I'll write more about him later. Thanks and Cheers!!
Too bad about your friend, that's pretty young. Get ready to hold on to your hat as you get into the 50's, it gets weird how the number starts to rise of old friends and family moving on...too young.
Like Wreggie said,"getting into your 50's ain't for pussys"
Hump your day to the fullest!
Organize your life? But ... but ... disorganization allows for creative flow, or so I've been told.
Sorry to hear about the death of your friend - times like this remind us all of our own mortality. Safe travels this weekend.
Micky: I hear ya. Up until recently, I was seeing parents of people I went to school with in the obits, and now I am sure to the my classmates themselves showing up. On that happy note, Cheers!!
Dana: Thank ya. And when I say organized, that just means being at the right place at the right time. I will still maintain my creative chaos. Cheers Sexy!!
Sorry about the loss of your friend :(
Might I suggest that you not badger Schmoop about blogging or you may send her in to the non-blog mode. NO PRESSURE! It's a want to kinda thing. Just suggesting you hear.
Hey the new 'do is right on.
Lu: Can she get any more non-blogging? I only needle her because of her reasons for not blogging.
She thinks that her every post needs to be on par with Faulkner, Fitzgerald, and Conrad type eloquence. I have simply asked her to just jot down whatever comes to her mind.
It can be after all, quite therapeutic. Cheers!!
Therapeutic true but can also feel as though it were a stone around ones neck. I bop over from time to time now that I know she's back, so to speak. I think she is funny and writes heartfelt words. I'll have to add her to reader so I know when she decides to grace...
Lu: I understand what you're saying, but she does enjoy it, that's why I nudge her. And thanks about my buddy. Cheers!!
Damn, sorry to hear about your friend.
I got one in middle school too.
It's a tough age to be.
Hammer: Thanks Hammer...
Yeah it is a tough age. My son had a rough last half of the year last school year. Hopefully, we have helped him to be able to bounce back this year. Cheers!!
Sorry about your friend, babe.
But just think of how hot it's going to be to play taxi driver/passenger in need with Schmoop everyday!
Leighann: Thanks and you're right...Maybe I'll videotape some Honda Civic Confessions. Cheers!!
I'm so sorry about your friend. It's a cold, hard reality when it happens to someone we know. When my friend Sherri died six years ago, I was in shock for quite a while. Be safe on your drive; I've got family in Cleveland Heights, so I know how fun driving to the east side can be.
Songbird: Thanks. Yeah it sucks. And oddly enough, I have found driving in and around Cleveland less stressful than driving through smaller Ohio cities such as Dayton and Cincy. Cheers!!
I have been reading you for quite awhile now, and you strike me as an Un-Christian jerk.
I'm sorry that your friend died, but maybe next time you lose one, you won't refer to him as a nut. I hope people say better things about you when you pass on, but I seriously doubt it.
Anony: First of all, I appreciate you coming by to read me. That's nice, thanks.
Secondly, I am hardly "un-Christian" in deed. In word? Perhaps on the surface, but if you flex your tiny, cowardly mind you may find some very "Christian" meaning in my words.
Lastly, and tertiarily (I love that word, look it up) if people do not refer to me as a nut, or at least a legume, upon my death, my soul will be highly offended. Cheers!!
Wow the Ry-Man is in High School! And then a friend passes on. All these things add up in our minds and hearts and souls (and I KNOW you have a good one) and can make for some internal squirming.
Take heart Matt-Man - all you can do is what you can do.
I was going to tell Schmoop that I loved the new blog look but her last post was serious and heartfelt and I didn't want to muck up my comment with cosmetic observations.
I love reading her.
Dianne: Thanks for the heart comment. ; ) You never need to explain anything to me as far as your comments. You're one of the best, and I dig ya...alot. Cheers Di!!
Damn Matt, that is hard to take when you lose someone expected like that. Take care of yourself and remember the good.
Off to check out your woman ;)
Starr: Yeh, it is always unexpected at that age. Sad. And don't refer to Schmoop as "my woman."
She much prefers to referred to as, "Matt's Old Lady". No, really doesn't every woman like that term? ; ) Cheers Starr!!
Ooh.... I wanna be someone's "broad!"
Starr: You are such a social stair climber. Cheers!!
Hey Matt,
I'm so sorry to hear about your friends passing. On Sept. 2nd, it will be 12 years my own brother Mark passed of heart failure, he was 36. Such similarities, he also lived in Cleveland. He is buried in a cemetary in Parma. This time of year is always a sad time for I miss him so.
Take Care and have a safe trip my friend. I will say a prayer for Mark's family during this difficult time. I am happy you have good memories from your friendship together. They are a true gift.
Hugs,
Kimmie
Matt sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Off to visit Schmoop!
My condolences to you, Matt on the loss of your friend...and I'm headin' over to check out your work at Schmoop's place.
I just love how you talk to those anonyomous types, maybe it should be spelled anoynamous.
Micky nailed it. And not only do I hereby promise to call you a nut I also feel safe committing myself to drunken Irish balladeering. I'll get Desert to help ;)
Kimmie: Thanks. I'm going with friends so I am sure there wll be several toasts involved. Cheers!!
Mike: Why thank ya and thanks for stopping by again. Cheers!!
RLL: Thanks and make sure to talk dirty to her. Cheers!!
CrAzY: Thanks on both accounts and good luck with the birthin'!! Cheers Tish!!
Micky: Ha. Although I'd prefer that they put their self out there, it's fun to mess with their cowardice. Cheers Mick!!
Good luck to Ryno....
Already been to Schmoops...looks good dude
So sorry about the loss of your friend...it really sucks when we begin losing those who touched our lives...
A manly hug for you
Bond: I think Ryno received a wake up call at the end of last year so he should do better this year.
And thanks for the hug, but it didn't move any. Sorry. Cheers Vin!!
I'm sorry about your friend.
I LOVE Schmoop's new site.
You need chaos sugar
TB: Thanks, and yes I operate better under chaos, but it gets tiring sometimes. Cheers TB!!
Matty,
I hated to hear about Mark, he was a crazy guy, lots of fun! I will never forget the time you and him got locked out of your house butt ass naked. Your Mom was so cool about that!! I was sad to read your post.
Sherri: That was the first time (other than you) that people found about my "shortcomings". Ha.
That was a blast, in a twisted way. If you want to tag along, myself, Bryan, and Joe are leaving from the Bagwine digs at 6 a.m. Saturday morning. You're welcome to tag along. Cheers and Thanks!!
It is so hard to read about the passing of friends... Sending serene thoughts to you and the classmates. I was shocked and bummed as I read of Kevin Duckworth's passing.... he was such a big part of this families basketball watching~ So heartbreaking to lose someone so young....
Love schmoop’s new looks both blog and the locks!
Ceesy: Thanks pal. I know what you mean. And yeah, Schmoop is rockin' ain't she? Cheers!!
I have a funeral to go to on Saturday too. My co-worker's dad died. I swear I've been to way too many funerals in the last year.
Winter: Sorry to hear that Winter. Hope you're healing up. Cheers!!
I'm sorry to hear about your friend.
Sounds like things are going to be pretty busy around there.
Marilyn: Thanks and yes they are. Have a great weekend. Cheers!!
My condolences for the loss of your friend.
damn.
sorry to hear about your friend mark...think of me hugging you...
heading over to legpiss...
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