Saturday, December 26, 2009

Merry KISS MY ASS!

Yup that is what I said- Merry Kiss My Ass!

Truly, the season is just about stuff, and booze- well food and chocolate-- then the big let down!

Just about everyone I know is morose, sad and broke..... some of my friends wondering how long they will keep their houses, some looking for jobs that do not exist, some working at far below what they are worth. Friends, cause I have friends that are kinda crazy----that joke about the many ways to kill ones self (not that they would do it).

This is plain sucky-- I had just started to get over 7 years of hell, divorce, sick kid, best friend who died of cancer, failing business, finally things were starting to look up--- and the big R!

Shit, almost feel like getting completely plastered New Years eve- to get rid of this decade- but that would mean a three day hangover - at my age that is how long they last--- so I guess I will behave, and try to come up with wonderful way to get out of debt, find a new job, create new opportunities and thank god and the universe for the health, my friends (who are crazy) my family for the opportunity to make my life better than it is!

Sorry, I have not been posting but I thought no-one was reading-- then I see more people read this one than the 'polite' blog under my real name!

So, I guess I will continue to rant and rave here- it does free the sluggish constitution!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

all `these health foods-Let our kids eat cake!

What is it with all these youngins stuffing organic food down their childrens' throats?
Really, I sometimes prefer organic- if it really tastes better.... but shit I grew up on white bread- I think it was Wonder, Kraft dinner, orange juice from a package (powder) we had to add water, canned stews, soups, Hamburger Helper--- and I am still here. This nonesense of all this healty eating is making an entire generation allergic to everything!
Shit (sorry but I am getting really pissed with all this 'allergic' stuff when kids are not exposed to anything anymore) allergic to perfume-- Are you nuts! Speaking of nuts- allergic to nuts- everyone is now allergic to nuts- cats- put them down-- dogs- cant have one.... Must have hardwood floors- no pesticides, no articical colouring in food-- Have you seen what most food looks like without artical colouring?(granted that is the food we are not supposed to eat) But hey KD- has colouring- and I am not about to give up that hit of junk food! Everyone needs a hit of KD from time to time!
Allergies-- let these kids experience something of life--- OMG-- can you imagine being allergic to chocolate ???? Not if you are female- what will get you through those 4 or 5 daysper month!?
Let our kids eat cake

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Sensitive men- or mommies boys!

You have to scroll down a few articles to find this one.
BUT sorry guys- women want men-- men that know the right end of a screwdriver- can tighten the bolt or whatever it is called when the sink leaks.
When I want a heart to heart- I call one of my girlfriends-- you pretend to understand but you don't -- and besides I have my gay guy friends to explain how you think.--- not that most of use women care-- is that not a line from your boy playbook-- you pretend to understand how we feel- but keep your mouths shut to humour us?
NO... we want men that are men- fix the toilet--- take out the garbage-leave us alone to go to the theatre with our girlfriend- same with the symphony- we do not want you there-- stay in your place-- watch a` hockey game with your friends- do not ask us to watch it!
There are places you are wanted and places you are not--- stick with your hockey-football and leave us the theatre, the ballet and the symphony--- it makes us more interesting to you-- and well we just don't really care about the sports thing.....................we just do it if we are insecure to make you think we like the stuff you like.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Bernie Madoff

Sorry, if I disagree with the majority. Losing money in life is not a serious at it seems.
The Jews lost everything- some where lucky to escape- finally- with their lives and they were grateful. The mansions, the art- so be it!
To equate the mass theft to murder, rape is beyond my imagination.
Raping a child, a young girl, a boy, a man is -- in my opinion a crime that truly needs more committed time in prison. You have stolen a true innocence a life.
We can all get by with less- but the trauma of rape, violence?
Murder, to take a life- to leave the family without the loved one.... most folks I know would give most/all of whatever money they have to keep the loved one with them.
No, sorry, maybe cause I have been there----- my son-- he lived-- I would of- I did give up everything (financially) to keep him here. While I lick my financial wounds from time to time I would gladly do it all again.
I think this man finally could not pay the 'investors' that were using him to launder their bad seed money- and this is the safest place for him-- I am sure he sleeps better where he is!
To imply his crimes were worse than rape, torture and murder is a true dis-service to those of us that have suffered those crimes.
In the end- money is only money!
Think about- would you rather lose money- or your family- your child, your life, your sense of security from a horrible rape-------?
I choose losing money-- leave me and my family alone---- we can get by with less (financially)

Monday, August 10, 2009

How to get HR to make money for the lawyers

All you employers, bosses and Human Resources managers, listen up. The economy is hurting lawyers and we need you to generate more wrongful dismissal lawsuits.
So, in the interests of generating new business for lawyers, here's a list of things you should be sure to do to create more business for us.
If an employee isn't working to your satisfaction give him a vague warning about his performance. Don't be too specific, don't offer constructive criticism and don't offer any help. Let the employee flounder so you can then fire him and allege just cause.
Written policies? Why bother? Make it up on the fly.
Forget about job reviews or feedback. They're just a waste of time. No one needs feedback. Let your employees guess what you think about them.
Forget about ongoing job training -- or any job training at all. Let someone else pay for their training. It's not your responsibility.
Be abusive. Off-colour jokes are always a nice touch. Be sure to add jokes about sex for your female employees and jokes about minorities or gays for added measure. They're a hoot, aren't they? Your employees are offended? Let them go to the human rights commission.
Don't give your employees any meaningful reasons for your decision to terminate them. After all, there's no obligation to be honest or give reasons. Be vague or just say it didn't work out. People don't really want to know why they've been fired. They won't be frustrated.
Be as vague as possible when making announcements to staff concerning any termination. If possible imply that the employee was dishonest or committed some unspeakable crime. What do you care if his reputation suffers?
If you decide to open your wallet and provide pay in lieu of notice or severance pay be sure to offer the lowest amount you can possibly get away with. You're sure to get a bonus by keeping down expenses.
And if you do offer a termination package be sure to ask for a release. For the minimum amount you're paying you don't want to be bothered with any pesky lawsuits. So what if your employees can't afford to seek legal advice before signing the release? Oh, and make sure you insist that the release be signed and returned the same day.
Just for the fun of it don't pay the minimum employment standards pay in lieu of notice or severance pay until you get the release back. For good measure, why not also hold onto the accrued vacation pay?
For sure, you don't want to cover the employee's benefits for any period following termination. Let them pay for their own dental and drug expenses. But if you do cover some benefits following termination make sure it's for the shortest period possible and even then make sure you don't cover any post-employment life insurance, disability insurance or pension contributions. So what if an employee has a major medical problem after you fire him? It's all part of the game.
If your former employee seeks a reference letter, just say no. You don't want to help him get a new job do you? Let him suffer in unemployment. Oh, and there's no hurry on the EI Record of Employment, is there?
If an employee has the temerity to sue you for wrongful dismissal then take it personally. Bring out the big legal guns. Money is no object in fighting off these nuisance lawsuits. Put these employees through the wringer. That'll show them. Settlements? Mediation? Hah, that's for wimps. You want to drag the case out and put these employees through a lengthy trial.
And once you've lost? Well, that's what appeals are for, isn't it? We've got courts of appeal in Canada and if they don't see it your way, why there's always the Supreme Court of Canada. Your taxes pay for these judges, so why not use them? Many thanks in advance.
Alan Shanoff was counsel to Sun Media for 16 years and is currently a freelance writer and teaches media law.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Shmuckette!

OUCH! I took a male friend out for a surprise birthday dinner-- this is a man that has saved my behind now for a long time, fixed the broken thing-a-jiggy, repaired what the repair man screwed up, takes me out when he needs an escort (not that kind) to nice wine tastings etc.... and he is going through a rough time. So I thought, lets take him out for a few simple tastes, some wine and a tasting of gelato at a restaurant I have never been to.
When was the last time you were in a restaurant that did not take debit or credit cards? (They had the expensive cash machine sitting there so you could spend 10.00 to make a withdrawal though!)
I went to pay, and like many of us, and most girls, I carry almost no cash!
He stepped in and paid for his own birthday after work wine and dessert!
OUCH! My pride, my ego, my all of the rest of those words is broken, battered. I am embarrassed humiliated and pissed right off!
Well Happy Birthday------- and thanks for saving my ass again!
Now, I still owe you- I guess I will pay you back after you fix that broken slat on the deck!
OY!!!! This from a woman who insists she does not need a man!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Sensitive men- or overly sensitive men?

Recently, I have had the displeasure to run into a few men that seem to not understand the meaning of sensitive.
Sensitive, is to be in tune and understanding your and others feelings.
It seems though that some men have taken this to the highest degree of emotional maintenance- yikes high maintenance women are bad enough!
Men that are so sensitive it is like walking on eggshells around a woman with PMS- except it is all the time!
Men that read way too much into simple comments, cannot take a joke- or simple ribbing!
Gentlemen, if you have emotional problems- see a shrink, take meds- hang out by yourself -- do not impose your moody, neurotic self on the rest of us and think you are being 'sensitive'. You are not- you are being rude, selfish and frankly acting like a 'girl'..... and we can't stand girls that are neurotic!
I have no idea if this is a new thing that develops with age- if so forget my last column regarding thinking of getting married after 50-- if there is a drama queen in my relationship it better be me ( for the record I am sick of drama anywhere but the stage, screen and printed word- not in my life or my relationship).
Does anyone have any idea what is happening to some men?
My brother some of his friends and I sat around Saturday night trying to figure out where the 'men' have gone to and why so many men are turning into 'whimps"...... This was me with 5, 45-52 year old men wondering this question--- they have noticed this too!
Yikes!
Men put your big boy shorts back on and act like men!

Monday, August 3, 2009

getting married after 50

Recently I have had this chat with a number of men friends and just today with a female friend from high school. We are getting ready for a high school reunion and I have not seen this girl for almost 30 years-- we ended up at different high schools but I am still invited to this one.
At any rate, this lady has never been married, has no kids and like me thinks that getting married after 50 is the dream.
I, like some of my male friends, tend to agree. For some, like me, having kids, raising them and dealing with life just does not blend well with a later marriage. So, for me, I have been thinking that after 50 would be a terrific time to get married. Kid(s) are grown and hopefully gone for ever, life is stable and you have a better idea of the kind of relationship and partner you want. You know how much time you want to give, and want free, you understand the need for folks to still live their own life, perhaps time to slow down, enjoy a great banter of the minds without taking it personally ( a great intellectual debate is wonderful!) you will both know if you want to travel and where, live fancy, off grid or a combination of both, you should have enough understand and compassion to make a great companion--- yup!
I think marriage after 50 sounds like a fine idea.
Now, I need to firm up my wish list and wait a few years!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Shallow! I am so shallow


WOW! I was chatting with a gentleman friend the other day and told him that even if I have a billion dollars I would not have too many bags!

Well, finally I went on-line and looked at Hermes-- and yes- I could have way too many!

These are indeed crack for women!

I also think the bags from the east are indeed selling their bags on e-bay!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Men and romance….

Do men still think about the romance part of a relationship at this age or has that all gone by the wayside in the practicality department?

I am not sure but I am certain I was wined, dined, romanced and intrigued by men when I was younger way more than I am now. So, I am wondering is this an age thing- men are jaded after their failed relationships they no longer feel the need--- ( or are not brave enough to solicit their secretary’s help in creating these romantic getaway) OR ,is this a sign of the times- not the recession/depression argument the 2009 times.

Ah- guys if you are not romantic, I am sure you know a girl- friend, relative, employee, co-worker--- that could help you come up with fantastic and romantic dates.

Don’t men like romance at all?
Is it truly just a necessary evil to justify the end (sex)?

Guess, I must thank the couple of men that did go out of their way in my younger single days to date, wine, surprise, romance and send flowers and teddies to me……….. and take my up in a plane as the sun was setting—in the cockpit!

Guys, truly if you want to be remembered, or never forgotten- pull out the romance!