February 28, 2011
— Ace
Apologies to all and thanks again to the wicked wit and savage love of the Morons. My words cannot begin to express how much it means to me.Also, I'm sorry but will not be able to respond right away to any comments this may receive -- will be at the Kaiser Intensive Out Patient session most of today, where the hope is I'll learn to become a bit more human. That should be something interesting and new. I will let you know how that turns out. The first step will be learning to shut my mouth and contain the vitriol around the psychiatrists so that I don't get locked up again. If I don't return here, you'll know how that went.
Take care and flame on, Morons. Be the energy that feeds the fire that this country needs.
Good to be back.
-- Cali Grump
Another email came later. He wants to start a new party.
Got ejected from the nuthouse yesterday. Yeah, yeah, I know: 86'd from the nuthouse? Is OK, I've been thrown out of better places than that. Anyone who says I should get thrown back in will get no argument from me. I have to mention that the giftshop at the loony bin had some awesome straight-jackets. Can't wait to wear mine next time to the next Moron meetup.I am deeply apologetic to both my long-suffering family and to my adopted family of the Morons. I didn't wish to garner any attention or concern, just wanted to say goodbye, as I figured I'd gone so far over the edge that getting locked up for good seemed like the only path I'd be on, and did not think I'd ever return to my second home here in the Land of Moron.
While I was locked away I had plenty of time to think. Like why people in the nuthouse were watching American Fucking Idol. As if their lives didn't suck enough already. Ah well, it could have been worse -- it could have been The View.
The other thought was that the residents here in the Land of Moron could become the catalyst for change in my beloved America. Specifically, The Flaming Skull Party.
If lefties don't like the Tea Party, they're going to hate the Flaming Skull Party. As Peggy Noonan is to the Stupid Party, Ann Coulter, Michelle Malkin and Ace would be to the FSP: the voices of dignified restraint. P.J. O'Rourke could serve as security cop, sitting on a barstool in the corner, every so often standing up to yell "Knock it off Morons -- that's a little over the top."
I really do think the Flaming Skull Party (FSP) would have broader and more deeply felt appeal than either major party or the Tea Party. And it would be a hell of a party. The t-shirts would be epic and of course, the guys'd get shirts.
I see all the debris being piled up on this wonderful country and I think the FSP could pour a can of gas on it and drop a lit match that starts an immense and cleansing fire, a flaming conflagration* that returns this country back into the glory she once was and will be again. America has been and still is the country that the world looks up to, but it can be even more majestic and frightening to the rest of the world, and most Americans would realize this and stand with a renewed pride in where they live and what it stands for. Except for lefties but who cares what they think; we always need examples of stupid behavior and that'd be at least one thing they'd be good at.
MLK jr had a dream: whoopie do. I have a vision: The Flaming Skull Party. Flame on Morons. It's burn baby burn time in America.
So, apparently he has found a reason to live: Hate. Well, that's all I'm living for so why not?
Let me thank -- no, not thank; that's the wrong word -- let me praise the virtue of the morons who took an interest and acted in the heroic interest of saving a fellow human and fellow moron from a bad decision.
Starting with the heroic Arhooley.
Every once in a while the universe gives someone the chance to make a difference. All praise to those who seized it.
Posted by: Ace at
01:44 PM
| Comments (216)
Post contains 739 words, total size 4 kb.
You take care of yourself, CaliG.
We're in your corner.
Well some of the more pathetic m'rons are in the corner crying and masturbating, but as for the rest of us, we're cheering you on!
Get yourself well. It starts with you.
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2011 01:51 PM (pLTLS)
Posted by: ninjadan at February 28, 2011 01:51 PM (rhoc/)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at February 28, 2011 01:51 PM (EH4cc)
Posted by: Boogie at February 28, 2011 01:51 PM (Vm9OZ)
One weak link makes the whole chain useless !
Get Well Soon ....
Posted by: Spock at February 28, 2011 01:51 PM (YflhC)
A Mexico City man can proceed with a clergy abuse lawsuit filed in U.S. court against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, even though the alleged abuse occurred in Mexico and the priest and plaintiff are Mexican citizens, a federal judge has ruled.
Bold is mine.
Boned. Boned. Boned.
Posted by: Guy Fawkes, Flaming Skull Party Member No. 11 at February 28, 2011 01:52 PM (xdHzq)
also,
vaginas.
Posted by: Dave in Texas at February 28, 2011 05:50 PM (WvXvd)
And bacon
Posted by: Boogie at February 28, 2011 05:51 PM (Vm9OZ)
Posted by: Holger at February 28, 2011 01:53 PM (YxGud)
Posted by: Mindy at February 28, 2011 01:53 PM (NQDne)
Posted by: Lincolntf at February 28, 2011 01:53 PM (xMT+4)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at February 28, 2011 01:56 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at February 28, 2011 01:56 PM (EH4cc)
This.
We're with you, Cali Grump. Take care.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at February 28, 2011 01:56 PM (Zv5LM)
Every once in a while the universe gives someone the chance to make a difference. All praise to those who seized it.
Amen.
Posted by: runningrn at February 28, 2011 01:57 PM (ihSHD)
Posted by: Boogie at February 28, 2011 01:57 PM (Vm9OZ)
Posted by: F.B. at February 28, 2011 01:58 PM (v85We)
i hate that they still don't have fusia or more appealing color selection in straight jackets.
cali. every few decades America has challenges that seem overwhelming, i believe we will persevere. or drink more valu-rite, stock futures in valu rite ! you are missed, and don't stay down long, although glaring at politics very long isn't conducive to good health, so i've learned. maybe check our the nifty things in life for awhile, leaves on trees are pretty fascinating if you really check em out, fishing, camping, listening to the wind flowing through the trees, take a break , morons will always exist.
love willow.
Posted by: willow at February 28, 2011 01:58 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: twig at February 28, 2011 01:58 PM (w9N0m)
Good job C-G. Keep it up.
And big pats on the back to those who helped with the situation.
Posted by: sifty at February 28, 2011 01:58 PM (Q6tnr)
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2011 02:00 PM (pLTLS)
Again, let me suggest you consider a change of scenery at some point. Leaving California has improved my outlook considerably.
Hate is all well and good, but it's so fucking tiring to keep that up. It's nice to be somewhere where people are basically good and nice and right-minded.
Posted by: Y-not at February 28, 2011 02:00 PM (pW2o8)
Just need to know he's okay!Posted by: ninjadan at February 28, 2011 02:00 PM (z8b8X)
I was praying when Arhooley, etc were tying to reach.
I am still praying for you.
Please be careful. Hate is not emotional, it is a power. A really dark power.
.....
On that note I say: Clinton isn't the only Prez to show his dick in the WH.
OY. You can see Ki-Moon checking out Obama's hand wondering what the hell is on it
Posted by: momma at February 28, 2011 02:00 PM (penCf)
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2011 02:01 PM (McG46)
Posted by: Mindy at February 28, 2011 02:02 PM (NQDne)
And the skulls, you know they've been made for burning...
And you know, I'm gonna burn me a few... ♫
Posted by: Dr. Varno at February 28, 2011 02:02 PM (QMtmy)
Posted by: AmericanDawg at February 28, 2011 02:02 PM (YflhC)
Posted by: Y-not at February 28, 2011 02:03 PM (pW2o8)
Oh and not to go all gooey here, but I love this website. And all the people that make it great.
Thanks for keeping me informed, engaged, and of course entertained.
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2011 02:03 PM (pLTLS)
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2011 02:04 PM (McG46)
Posted by: sifty at February 28, 2011 02:05 PM (Q6tnr)
I haven't, but I think I should have been medicated a few times -- after my mom died, after I left academe, and last year when California kicked the ever-loving shit out of me and the mister. So far, not even meds. I rely heavily on the man.
Posted by: Y-not at February 28, 2011 02:05 PM (pW2o8)
I resent that. I'm not crying.
Posted by: The Mega Indepedent at February 28, 2011 02:06 PM (5I0Yr)
Posted by: sifty at February 28, 2011 02:06 PM (Q6tnr)
Hmmm... maybe a kitteh or a puppeh instead.
Posted by: Y-not at February 28, 2011 02:06 PM (pW2o8)
I don't live for hate. I live for the fresh blood of my enemies, for the mournful cries of their women and Snack Packs.
Posted by: Holger at February 28, 2011 02:06 PM (YxGud)
Good to hear from Grump. Get well, brother.
And I'm loving the Flaming Skull Party idea. With a sub-committee designated the Flaming Pudding Party (you down with F-P-P? Well, you know me).
Maybe NOW we can get AoS T-Shirts.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 28, 2011 02:07 PM (yf5H9)
Posted by: Curmudgeon at February 28, 2011 02:07 PM (ujg0T)
Posted by: willow at February 28, 2011 02:07 PM (h+qn8)
Posted by: The Mega Indepedent at February 28, 2011 02:08 PM (5I0Yr)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at February 28, 2011 02:08 PM (EpapN)
"From hell's heart, I stab at thee. For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee! "
KHAAAAAAAAANNNN!!!!
Posted by: DiogenesLamp at February 28, 2011 02:09 PM (/G5LI)
Posted by: momma at February 28, 2011 02:09 PM (penCf)
Yes, and some aren't enhanced by surgery or Anime.
Posted by: Holger at February 28, 2011 02:10 PM (YxGud)
Well some of the more pathetic m'rons are in the corner crying and masturbating,
Posted by: laceyunderalls at February 28, 2011 05:51 PM (pLTLS)
*********
Why you making fun of me??
Posted by: cryin' corner masterbating guy at February 28, 2011 02:10 PM (zcudj)
Those are tears of ecstacy, Moron. I'm told.
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2011 02:10 PM (McG46)
Posted by: Mark in Spokane at February 28, 2011 02:10 PM (Nmyyl)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes, Flaming Skull Party Member No. 11 at February 28, 2011 02:10 PM (xdHzq)
Glad to hear this update. It speaks well of this group of people and in particular Arhooley.
Keep battling Cali Grump. Moron Nation has your back.
Posted by: Delta Smelt at February 28, 2011 02:11 PM (A0VTZ)
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."
Posted by: DiogenesLamp at February 28, 2011 02:11 PM (/G5LI)
Posted by: Cicero at February 28, 2011 02:12 PM (QKKT0)
Drinks all around!
Posted by: dfbaskwill at February 28, 2011 06:11 PM (ndlFj)
Colonics for.....EVERYONE!
Posted by: Jeffrey Goines at February 28, 2011 02:13 PM (yf5H9)
Posted by: Dianna at February 28, 2011 02:13 PM (qrFCz)
Posted by: Kemp at February 28, 2011 02:14 PM (JpFM9)
Posted by: DiogenesLamp at February 28, 2011 02:14 PM (/G5LI)
Posted by: Mark in Spokane at February 28, 2011 06:10 PM (Nmyyl)
Dude. We need tips on how to start a cult political party. You shall be in charge of recruiting.
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2011 02:14 PM (McG46)
Posted by: momma at February 28, 2011 02:14 PM (penCf)
Posted by: sifty beats it like it keyed his car at February 28, 2011 02:14 PM (Q6tnr)
Posted by: Dalmer at February 28, 2011 02:15 PM (7wmOW)
Posted by: The guy that tried to capture a honey badger at February 28, 2011 02:15 PM (JpFM9)
Posted by: DiogenesLamp at February 28, 2011 02:16 PM (/G5LI)
What the fuck?! Have I been wasting my time all these years?!!!
Posted by: laptop batteries spammer at February 28, 2011 02:16 PM (pW2o8)
Posted by: DiogenesLamp at February 28, 2011 06:14 PM (/G5LI)
Dr. Demento is part of the problem.
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2011 02:17 PM (McG46)
Posted by: sifty beats it like it keyed his car at February 28, 2011 02:17 PM (Q6tnr)
Posted by: Buffalo Wing at February 28, 2011 02:18 PM (Di3Im)
If ya haven't tried it, don't knock it
Posted by: Dalmer at February 28, 2011 06:15 PM (7wmOW)
I got a room to rent. Roommates included. Some assembly required.
Posted by: Jeffery Dahmer at February 28, 2011 02:18 PM (/G5LI)
Posted by: Gucci bags at February 28, 2011 02:19 PM (pW2o8)
Posted by: sifty at February 28, 2011 06:13 PM (Q6tnr)
It shoots half-and-half. The cream slows them down and the milk finishes them off. This is one smart tit.
Posted by: stuiec at February 28, 2011 02:20 PM (Di3Im)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2011 02:20 PM (7wmOW)
Hate and evil without humor is corrosive to the soul. You have to be unapologetically, gleefully evil.
It's not enough to put an American flag on your house just because it pisses off your libtard neighbor. You have to be creative. Like spraying Roundup around the neighbor's Obama '12 lawn sign.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 28, 2011 02:21 PM (yf5H9)
...
ObamaÂ’s Trainer Tells His Fitness Secrets
...
Louis Farrakhan Says HeÂ’s Still Friends With Brutal Dictator Muammar Gaddafi
Posted by: momma at February 28, 2011 02:22 PM (penCf)
Posted by: Soona at February 28, 2011 02:22 PM (efdtN)
Posted by: DiogenesLamp at February 28, 2011 02:23 PM (/G5LI)
Posted by: hutch1200 at February 28, 2011 02:24 PM (Y+5nU)
That works on anything. Lawn signs, front doors, lawn signs, cats.
Posted by: sifty beats it like it keyed his car at February 28, 2011 02:24 PM (Q6tnr)
Posted by: hutch1200 at February 28, 2011 02:24 PM (Y+5nU)
Posted by: DiogenesLamp at February 28, 2011 02:25 PM (/G5LI)
http://tinyurl.com/ckwx94
Posted by: Kemp at February 28, 2011 06:19 PM (JpFM9)
Or this.Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2011 02:25 PM (McG46)
You know, that fly attractant that is supposed to be in the fly traps?
That works on anything. Lawn signs, front doors, lawn signs, cats.
Heh. I like it. Now all we need is to find a good locust and frog attractant.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 28, 2011 02:26 PM (yf5H9)
Posted by: tangonine at February 28, 2011 02:27 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2011 02:27 PM (7wmOW)
You know, that fly attractant that is supposed to be in the fly traps?
That works on anything. Lawn signs, front doors, lawn signs, cats.
Heh. I like it. Now all we need is to find a good locust and frog attractant.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 28, 2011 06:26 PM (yf5H9)
was waiting for ex-wives.
Posted by: tangonine at February 28, 2011 02:27 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: sifty beats it like it keyed his car at February 28, 2011 02:29 PM (Q6tnr)
tangonine,
that was blogged on this a.m
Posted by: willow at February 28, 2011 06:27 PM (h+qn
sorry. searched for "frog attractant" while thinking of the ex.
Posted by: tangonine at February 28, 2011 02:32 PM (x3YFz)
"You've been flaming skull f*cked"
Posted by: Ben at February 28, 2011 06:35 PM (wuv1c)
You're either with us, or you're bent over in front of us.
Posted by: FUBAR at February 28, 2011 02:36 PM (McG46)
Can't stay bottled up with despair or anger or hate. Gotta burn it out.
Run or exercise, go out in the country and scream your damn fool head off. Gotta let it out in a way that doesn't cause more pain.
I like to write things on blogs. Which (considering how dumb I write) may violate that last part.
Posted by: sifty beats it like it keyed his car at February 28, 2011 02:37 PM (Q6tnr)
Posted by: sulla at February 28, 2011 02:37 PM (0GucZ)
Posted by: Alex at February 28, 2011 02:38 PM (yO2tH)
________
You don't remember the story a year or so ago wherein a Japanese woman got off on a burglary charge after proving her rack couldn't fit through the window?
Posted by: Lawyers everywhere at February 28, 2011 02:38 PM (NmR1a)
Posted by: pajama momma at February 28, 2011 02:38 PM (1lqnR)
Posted by: sifty beats it like it keyed his car at February 28, 2011 02:39 PM (Q6tnr)
Posted by: SurferDoc at February 28, 2011 02:39 PM (o3bYL)
Posted by: nevergiveup at February 28, 2011 02:41 PM (7wmOW)
Notice where this happened.
http://tinyurl.com/45c4als
Posted by: sifty beats it like it keyed his car at February 28, 2011 02:41 PM (Q6tnr)
In any event, it's great to see you in print again. Godspeed and take no prisoners!
Posted by: Otis Criblecoblis at February 28, 2011 02:42 PM (fjoLg)
I keed, I keed!
Posted by: Y-not at February 28, 2011 02:45 PM (pW2o8)
Posted by: Random Moron at February 28, 2011 02:45 PM (McG46)
Any recommendations on cooking a 4.5 lb fan fillet (ostrich) if I don't have access to a grill? It looks so lean, I'm concerned it'll be tough. Should I wrap it in bacon before roasting it?
Posted by: Y-not at February 28, 2011 02:46 PM (pW2o8)
Posted by: Y-not at February 28, 2011 06:46 PM (pW2o
Now that's a silly question. Wrap EVERYTHING in bacon before cooking it.
Posted by: Tami at February 28, 2011 02:47 PM (VuLos)
CG, I would recommend that you keep The Flaming Skull talk just between us morons for now.
Made my damn day.
Posted by: ontherocks at February 28, 2011 02:47 PM (HBqDo)
heh~! From Mama's link:
The secret weapon behind the first ladyÂ’s fit arms can also be found in McClellan, who notes that the first couple likes to work out together early in the morning. MClellan trained the Obamas for more than ten years in Chicago, and now he makes weekly visits to the White House. He said the President likes to run on the treadmill and often tunes into ESPNÂ’s SportsCenter when burning a sweat. He offers little details on the first ladyÂ’s specific workouts, but he does say that she is eager and dedicated.
I scream B.S.! Moochelle is only working out her arms! (So maybe 15 minutes). And it sounds like her cardio involves boinking the trainer (since Barry won't do it).
Coach McClellan, doing the job that a Kenyan won't do.
Posted by: runningrn at February 28, 2011 02:47 PM (ihSHD)
Posted by: Y-not at February 28, 2011 02:48 PM (pW2o8)
I'll tell you where to find it, but first...
Posted by: Mel G. at February 28, 2011 02:49 PM (SwkdU)
Posted by: sifty goes there and finds the view nasty at February 28, 2011 02:51 PM (Q6tnr)
1) kittehs
2) baseball season
3) the Oscars are over for another year
Posted by: PA Cat at February 28, 2011 02:52 PM (4daV3)
Posted by: Y-not at February 28, 2011 02:53 PM (pW2o8)
Maybe give the politics a rest and focus on things closer to home, you know?
Posted by: Warden at February 28, 2011 02:53 PM (bo+VX)
Hi, can someone help me? I was trying to find AoSHQ, and I accidentally interrupted your sewing circle instead. Can someone tell me how to get to AoSHQ?
Grab a seat and make yourselves at home. And don't be shy about helping yourself to the punch and cookies.
Posted by: Greg Marmalard at February 28, 2011 02:53 PM (QKKT0)
Hate is more of a problem when you can't do anything about about what you hate, that's when it *really* gets nasty.
Posted by: Merovign, Bond Villain at February 28, 2011 02:53 PM (bxiXv)
1) kittehs
2) baseball season
3) the Oscars are over for another year
4) Black History month is OVER!
FIFY
Posted by: Kemp at February 28, 2011 02:53 PM (JpFM9)
Posted by: Merovign, Bond Villain at February 28, 2011 02:54 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: beerologist at February 28, 2011 02:56 PM (w1GaM)
Posted by: Lady in Black at February 28, 2011 02:56 PM (x9xik)
Hate is corrosive, that's why you have to spread it around.
Heh. Don't forget the maniacal laughter.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 28, 2011 02:58 PM (yf5H9)
Posted by: lions at February 28, 2011 03:00 PM (/vDzc)
I think Scott Walker needs to take FDR's caution against public sector unions to heart and campaign on it to bust the unions.
Lefty heads should explode.
"Bust A Union for FDR!"
Posted by: nickless at February 28, 2011 03:01 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: USS Diversity at February 28, 2011 03:03 PM (gJNMj)
Posted by: NC Ref at February 28, 2011 03:05 PM (/izg2)
Speaking of flaming conflagrations is probably a good way to get you thrown back into the cuckoo's nest.. but, who the hell am I to judge?
Cali - be well.. try to shed some of that anger.. let it go.. let it go.. and that doesn't mean to not care. We all care.. a lot! But when it starts affecting real life, a tumbler of valu-rite vodka is in order with a good swearing at the TV session - preferably an Obama town hall.
I think this whole episodes speaks to the need of moron clubs (kinda like fight club - or maybe Callahan's bar?) springing up throughout the nation. Cheap booze and the companionship of wise-cracking morons/moronettes couldn't be a bad thing, could it? huh? huh?
Posted by: Rahm Emmanuel at February 28, 2011 03:07 PM (Do528)
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at February 28, 2011 03:16 PM (swuwV)
Don't go overboard; you won't fit in around here!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at February 28, 2011 03:17 PM (LH6ir)
What did he say?
Posted by: Vic at February 28, 2011 03:21 PM (M9Ie6)
Posted by: Soothsayus Vindictus at February 28, 2011 03:22 PM (2NNz2)
Posted by: sifty paraphrases Walter Williams at February 28, 2011 03:22 PM (Q6tnr)
Posted by: USS Diversity at February 28, 2011 03:27 PM (gJNMj)
Posted by: ktnxbai *cough* at February 28, 2011 03:28 PM (6/WSP)
A Mexico City man can proceed with a clergy abuse lawsuit filed in U.S. court against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, even though the alleged abuse occurred in Mexico and the priest and plaintiff are Mexican citizens, a federal judge has ruled.
Bold is mine.
Boned. Boned. Boned.
Posted by: Guy Fawkes, Flaming Skull Party Member No. 11 at February 28, 2011 05:52 PM (xdHzq)
Two choices, 1. we annexed Mexico without firing a shot? or 2. All the rumors that we gave California back are true!
lol
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2011 03:38 PM (p302b)
Posted by: Peaches at February 28, 2011 03:44 PM (zxpIo)
Are they making them drill with a souvenir Disneyland spoon and a thimble?
Posted by: sifty beats it like it keyed his car at February 28, 2011 06:16 PM (Q6tnr)
Powered by a 3 legged hamster on a wheel.
Posted by: Aunt Cranky at February 28, 2011 03:48 PM (KhMJK)
Posted by: Edmond Dantes at February 28, 2011 03:48 PM (xy9wk)
Writing is a wonderful way to get stuff out and not let it overwhelm you. Sort of a release on the boiler.
Posted by: curious at February 28, 2011 03:52 PM (p302b)
These Skulls are made for Flamin'
That's just what they'll do !
One of these days these Skulls are gonna Flame all over you !!
dumdum dumdum dumdum dumdum dumdum dumdum
Come On, Skulls! Start Flamin' !!
Posted by: TXMarko at February 28, 2011 03:53 PM (3maWS)
C-Grump:
I was praying for an outcome like this! Fantastic. It's hard, especially on a smart, mil-blog like this, to even sense whether someone's hurting. In fact, that's usually impossible.
I'm so happy that the morons, especially arhooley, decided to take things seriously and that help came regardless of the degree to which it was actually needed.
Remember this, C-Grump, and I only add it because I suffer from some of the monsters we're talking about and have been frequently close to where we thought you were--take it seriously and don't be afraid to ask for help.
Those are the two obstacles that have been so serious to me in the past. I diregard it, thinking that "the blues" will pass soon. But sometimes they don't. Sometimes they get darker and they suck out your ability to do anything. Anything. And then, without a loved one watching you, you can be just fucked. Everytime I have asked for help or even just verbalized what I was feeling, people listened. My fear initially was that whenever I mentioned a funk--regardless of how serious it was--everyone in the room would grab a phone to put me in the hospital! Luckily, that's not what's happened, and as a result, we've learned more about my depression. It's not black and white. Sometimes the dark times fade quickly. Sometimes they hang on for weeks. Sometimes they're minor. Sometimes they make me fear sleep because the nightmares that can come are vicious, malevolent things. The blues can make me just a little grumpy (!) or can suck away all my energy and the pleasure just in doing.
I'm really sorry this is so long. Whenever I try to say something helpful to someone apparenly in your shoes, it always seems that I'm just taking the opportunity to talk about myself. But, really that's not what I'm trying to do. I want you to know some of the faces of The Beast if you're not acquainted because if I had that knowledge years ago, I would have been better off. The other reason I write, is that depression sucks, literally. It sucks joy, pleasure, enthusiasm, even righteous anger. And that's just what it takes from YOU (again, if you have it). The toll on loved ones is if anything much worse.
BUT--there are people to talk to and drugs to take. And they really do help. I'll never be free from this, but it's not so overwhelmingly daunting as it once was.
Can't give you drugs, but I'd be glad to talk. (I always remind my friends to call or text me when they have problems or are going through a bad time for any reason, and that they can call at any time, because they're likely to find me awake [we're still working on the nightmares]); I tell them, "I'm like a 7-Eleven, there's not much here, but I'm always open"!
Let me help if you need it, ok?
Posted by: Cowboy at February 28, 2011 04:06 PM (dk36f)
Posted by: Tami at February 28, 2011 04:23 PM (VuLos)
I know there isn't much I can add. But I will anyway...lol. Look I had bad, bad day today. I will explain more later, maybe if I am still awake when the ONT is up. But I felt like my world was crashing in on me. I have never cried at work. Not ever in 23 years. But I almost did today and my boss knew it. The stress is building at work ( we are very seasonal and now it's balls to the wall time). Later, as I was sitting waiting for a prescription to be filled (45 minutes) I sat and thought about this day. One thing remains. I have people who love me, and I have people who I love deeply. The world can go to shit, but that is one thing that will never change.
So now I come here and get an update from cali grump! We love ya brother, you have friends here. You have a family who loves you. You are a lucky man. This country WILL survive, I promise you that. Cuz the morons never say die.
Posted by: jewells45 at February 28, 2011 04:24 PM (Z71Vg)
I try and do my best to fight against leftist scum like Obama. I hope the good guys win, but I realize we might not. And that would really, really suck.
But even if we lose and Obama succeeds at destroying and debasing the character of America -- I'll still be proud to have played my small part in the noble 2035+ year American Experiment. Athens fell, Rome fell, the British Empire fell, America will fall one day too. That doesn't diminish the greatness of what the Ancients accomplished.
And even if we become France, or Mexico, or Brazil or some crappy-ass America-in-name-only piece of shit socialist country that is an insult to the memory of what America once was --- we'll still have internet porn, cheap beer, Oreo McFlurries, and video games. Dumbass college chicks will still drunkenly make booty shake videos with their girlfriends and upload them to youtube. Life will go on, even if the only thing left to look forward to is this weeks latest YouPorn uploads and the return of the McRib.
Posted by: Clubber Lang at February 28, 2011 04:25 PM (QcFbt)
This is a funny place.
Posted by: ontherocks at February 28, 2011 04:34 PM (HBqDo)
Posted by: dagny at February 28, 2011 04:35 PM (xTBWh)
Cali Grump - Insanity has a lot in common with genius. In an irrational world, the rational seem insane. Drive on, brother.
I'm in with the FSP. I want a "Don't Make a Maniac Outta Me" t-shirt button down shirt with collar. Palin / Nugent 2012. Uncompromise.
If you head down Atlanta way, drop a line on the Yahoo or Facebook groups and we'll drink a beer.
Posted by: Penultimatum at February 28, 2011 04:38 PM (FGFdh)
We're just bitter clinging Morons
Posted by: some wench at February 28, 2011 04:39 PM (bqjJT)
Posted by: dogfish at February 28, 2011 04:48 PM (NuPNl)
I am Ynot... but I'm afraid I let alot of people down today. But, it's okay...
Posted by: jewells45 at February 28, 2011 04:51 PM (Z71Vg)
I think (weirdly), therefore I am (a Moron).
Hang tough Cali G; it's good to hear from you. Stop by and rant sometime. Sort of a primal scream therapy.
Posted by: GnuBreed at February 28, 2011 04:56 PM (h0RtZ)
Posted by: momma at February 28, 2011 06:09 PM (penCf)
Vitamin D3, 1000 i.u. A newly retired nurse from a medical college swears by it and I gave it a whirl. Definite mood improvement this past winter. I was interested in the Sam E, too, but it's pretty steep $$$.
momma, I answered your request at the tail end of the book thread.
Posted by: RushBabe at February 28, 2011 05:00 PM (urYpw)
Hang tough Cali Grump. Things will get better.
By the way, does the loony bin permit computers? A friend of mine wants to know.
Posted by: Ronster at February 28, 2011 05:14 PM (rzuJR)
Posted by: rightlysouthern at February 28, 2011 05:14 PM (1uZhs)
Posted by: rightlysouthern at February 28, 2011 05:35 PM (1uZhs)
Posted by: yakima canutt at February 28, 2011 05:56 PM (tXbf1)
Posted by: MDH3 at February 28, 2011 06:14 PM (ShSoH)
Posted by: arhooley at February 28, 2011 07:04 PM (OlHgw)
Posted by: Nora Trane at February 28, 2011 07:44 PM (VxqUc)
Posted by: texette at February 28, 2011 08:19 PM (AqMvt)
So it won't end with spam:
Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken.Posted by: Æsop at March 01, 2011 05:55 AM (GBXon)
Posted by: The Chap in the Deerstalker Cap at March 01, 2011 06:00 AM (qndXR)
Does the loony bin allow computers?
If the posts at places like the Daily Kos are any indication, not only is computer usage allowed in loony bins; it's mandated
Posted by: Call me Lennie at March 01, 2011 06:15 AM (GOsSG)
Now that's a message I can get behind.
Get well soon, CG!
Posted by: logprof at March 01, 2011 12:47 PM (BP6Z1)
Posted by: miniature Bearing at March 03, 2011 01:43 AM (3W4Ou)
Hide Comments | Add Comment | Refresh | Top
64 queries taking 0.2656 seconds, 344 records returned.
Powered by Minx 1.1.6c-pink.
Hate?
Keeps me warm.
Posted by: Dave in Texas at February 28, 2011 01:47 PM (WvXvd)