Progress

"Caspian Sea Sunset"

I got some encouraging news on the health front on Tuesday when the folks at JPS Health called to set my first appointment with the Psyche clinic so I can get back into counseling and onto my meds. This is the first step to getting both Will and I into a low cost health care plan. I registered on line to get the process started and I was encouraged by the phone call. I registered Will as a member of my household so that we can both get our health issues taken care of. I know it will be a long road for Will because of the surgical aspect and the recovery period, but eventually he will be mobile again at a price I can afford to pay. I also paid off the Sprint bill today which was the last of the big bills created by moving him down here and moving us into our present location. So my day off was very productive and entertaining once I got on Skype with the guys. I have become Uncle to a whole new group of people, many of them much younger than I who have what seems like a bajillion questions about a lot of diverse subjects. Our conversations are both entertaining and informative. There really is never a dull moment for sure. There is nothing quite as awesome as a group of friends from all over getting together for a good time. I must admit that I am becoming addicted to our conversations and in the process gaining a new larger group of friends. So I would have to say I am a much happier camper today than the last few. I am also looking forward to resolving my sleep disorder and spates of depression, starting next week at JPS. Progress comes in small steps instead of giant leaps and together Will and I are taking them. The next step is to get Will into the clinic for another MRI which we will insist the doctors show us and tell us the truth about his condition, unlike the doctor for Wally World. We know he has a torn meniscus, we just want to know how bad it is and how long it will take for him to recover so that he can once again be mobile. I am really glad that I took the opportunity to bring Will to Texas and we now have a good plan to get him well again. For this I am truly thankful.

To celebrate Hump Day and the fact that Will and I have gotten over the hump financially from the move I have a special collection of hot guys in a new theme called Dick-tation to inspire your desire. Until next time as always, Enjoy!

Progress and Playing For Change

"Storm Clouds Over the City"

Yesterday was a great day with plenty of sunshine and coolish temps in the 50's. Business was brisk all day as we prepared for our health inspection which we passed with no problem. I rerouted the cordage for the EBT machine so it now sits between the two registers with easy access from either side to speed up the process. It is making a real difference in sales as the word spreads and more of our customers discover we kept our promise to be able to process their benefits. I am becoming very comfortable in my role as the gentleman grocer to the neighborhood. Living in the neighborhood has been good for customer relations as all my neighbors are also my customers. I am learning more names every day, just a knack I have for picking them up, but it sure helps when customers are recognized by name, it makes the others feel more at home also. We are the friendly place to shop in the 'hood and we respond to our customers needs who in turn respond to ours with their dollars and cents. We as a team are getting better every dayas more and more things fall into place. Our next big thing is the refit for the fresh food service. In addition to our two roller grills and Nacho machine we will be adding pizza and hot wings as well as new items on the grills to expand the menu somewhat. Our lunch business is increasing daily as the rush is lasting longer each day. Though not perfect, we are on course and making headway under full steam.

While putzing around the web yesterday after I got off work I found something interesting on You Tube following one of the links Will sent during our conversation with R J (a gamer friend of Will's). The channel is called Playing For Change and it is a non profit organization which calls itself a movement to bring people world wide together through music. Here is their cover of Ben E. King's "Stand By Me":



This is another great concept that I will be following with great interest and anticipation. I found the video when reading this page of the Chatta Mom blog which was hilarious in itself and worth a read. Then while StumblingUpon different sites I ran across this:

The GAY Project: A Photo Book

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That is about all I have for now except of course for this week's edition of Hump Day Hunks who are raring to appease your scrolling pleasure. Until next time as always, Enjoy!