klampet's Woes

I was raised in a south Louisiana town dominated by the Catholic religion. Dominated may be a strong word here but as this is an opinion, it is mine. I grew up instilled in the Catholic church. Catechism was mandatory as was Sunday mass and holy days of obligation. The period was the 50's and 60's... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday the thirteenth is suppose to be about bad luck? That is, if you believe in luck? I am not into luck, per se. I believe in Murphy"s law, " if things can go wrong, they will." Period. Shit Happens. More to some of us than others. I am relating this because I believe Murphy has found a home at... Sign in to see full entry.

Is there life without living? Silly question, isn't it? But how many of us just go to work, do the job and just come home and do "zilch." Oh, that is a new word meaning nothing. We are programed into an everyday existance of habits. I know there are mothers out there running ragged and guys also.... Sign in to see full entry.

Giggles, chuckles,guffaws and snorts, Belly laughs, chortles, grins and snickers, Sounds of laughter dancing on your tongue Tears of delight trickling down your cheeks. Comedy bubbles from the center of the soul Delivering bliss to the essence of the spirit, Foundations forming bonds of attachment... Sign in to see full entry.

Remember Bobby Vinton's song called "Mr. Lonely." Just what does "lonely" mean. I am not looking for a dictionary definition. I want a personal one. Everyone has been lonely at one time or another. One can be alone in a room full of people or even with a loved one. It seems to be a feeling that is... Sign in to see full entry.

Surprise, Surprise! Remember that from "Gomer Pyle"? I have met someone on one of those internet personals. I have been a member for months and have not been able to connect. But now I have. I should go back a little and say that it wasn't because of no responses. I have had a few. They start off... Sign in to see full entry.

I have a good friend who is undergoing chemo for breast cancer. She had a lumpectomy done and they thought it was taken care of. But for insurance, the doctors wanted her to have therapy. They gave her choices. Chemo or radiation. Or both. They told her the percentages and she knew the side effects.... Sign in to see full entry.

The only time I have ever had the right answers was to the wrong questions. I believe that no matter how well I know the subject matter, the inevitable question comes up with no right answer. At least my answer is not right. It must be, then, the questions are wrong. I know my grades would have been... Sign in to see full entry.

Quietly watching the as the sun went down, the colors slowly melted away into the darkness. Then the street lights illuminateds down forming their own little spheres. Every light had its own limitations. Borders were formed by the glow. Imagine how this could be compared to our individual lives. We... Sign in to see full entry.