First of all, let me state that the unfettered and unorganized rant that was my last post helped me sort my thoughts a little and ease the transition back into regular blogging. As in exercise, once you cease doing something for an extended period it becomes more difficult to motivate yourself to resume it. The whole "where do I start" thing always comes into play. Well, I got the rants out of the way now it is time to actually create something of worth. An original thought. It all started...

I'm really enjoying JoeUSer. There are some great writers out here that I really want to get to know. And eventually I would like some of you to get to know me. But I can' t post at the rate that some of you do. And I'm really not into the whole "about me" thing. If you want to know anything about me just read any post of mine. I unabashedly bare my soul in my posts, I don't care who knows what about me. I live my life that way: be yourself, don't be afraid to show someone your ass, learn fro...

Set the way back machine for Holiday Office Party, December '03. A chance to do my favorite things. Imbibe at an open bar, talk about work incessantly and meet the spouses and significant others of those co-workers who may or not realize that they have become very near and dear to your heart. Two hours, and several cocktails, had passed and I had met some great people. As I am in sales I "worked the room" and shook a lot of hands. I met every employee regardless of employment status or po...