tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post940903139663989731..comments2024-01-12T11:26:35.176-05:00Comments on Working Stiffs: A Heck Of A YearWorking Stiffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270595837074553752noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-32694879861345868772008-12-15T19:22:00.000-05:002008-12-15T19:22:00.000-05:00Well, Joe, I'm pretty humble right now. Actually ...Well, Joe, I'm pretty humble right now. <BR/><BR/>Actually Karen I pay pretty close attention to the Chinese Zodiac. 2007 Year of the pig was a prosperous year.<BR/><BR/>Jennie, I've turned that page on my life. No more stripping for me.<BR/><BR/>Thank you Laura. That is a nice compliment. Hope the weather is okay for tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>SO I spent my first day of freedom making a huge home made meal. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, fresh green beans. It's the Thanksgiving dinner I didn't make on Thanksgiving.Wilfred Bereswillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03019217952304685255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-89467753731702156182008-12-15T14:41:00.000-05:002008-12-15T14:41:00.000-05:002009 is the year of the Ox, but I don't know what ...2009 is the year of the Ox, but I don't know what that means, financially, at least. <BR/><BR/>Karen in OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-20690532589198871952008-12-15T13:56:00.000-05:002008-12-15T13:56:00.000-05:00InBev's loss will be another company's gain. You'v...InBev's loss will be another company's gain. You've handled your crazy year with dignity and grace--a true sign of a good and decent man.<BR/><BR/>I have a feeling 2009 will be a good one for you!<BR/><BR/>And Karen...if last year was the rat, what's 2009 going to be? And is it any better???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-91915015891480555752008-12-15T10:26:00.000-05:002008-12-15T10:26:00.000-05:00Awww... Freddy, my love, I figured you knew what y...Awww... Freddy, my love, I figured you knew what you were talking about last week, but I was hoping it wasn't so. This totally sucks! Sounds like you've got a great attitude, though. Enjoy your time 'off', writing, because as Joe says, you'll get another job before you know it. And if you want some extra pocket money in the meantime, you could always go back to stripping, you know! ;-)Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442754671445893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-35537858184292678352008-12-15T10:17:00.000-05:002008-12-15T10:17:00.000-05:00Wil, since you are familiar with the Chinese way o...Wil, since you are familiar with the Chinese way of life, you may also be familiar with their horoscope. This has been the Year of the Rat, who is a sneaky bastard, giving and taking away, indiscriminately. You can find out more here:<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_(zodiac)<BR/><BR/>A Chinese friend warned us about this last January. I hate to admit how right she was. <BR/><BR/>Karen in OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-59718406618894927822008-12-15T09:46:00.000-05:002008-12-15T09:46:00.000-05:00Wil,I think ups and downs are the world's way of k...Wil,<BR/><BR/>I think ups and downs are the world's way of keeping us both hopeful and humble.<BR/><BR/>A sluggish economy is no match for your attitude and experience. Dig in on the book during your hiatus, because I suspect you'll be on another St. Louis company payroll in early 2009.<BR/><BR/>JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-39169538835801118802008-12-15T09:11:00.000-05:002008-12-15T09:11:00.000-05:00Kristine Thank you very much.Gina & Tory, I&#...Kristine Thank you very much.<BR/><BR/>Gina & Tory, I'm looking forward to that next chapter in my life. Looking back, it will be kind of nice wiping the slate clean and starting over.<BR/><BR/>Annette & Joyce, That is only one of 3 trees in the house. We won it in a raffle the year the Blues won the President's Trophy for best record in the NHL. The Blues are having my kind of 2008.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, today I'm on a paid extended vacation. You see, I'm still technically employed. It seems that the WARN Act requires companies to give 60 day notice prior to big layoffs.Wilfred Bereswillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03019217952304685255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-38402433603488784422008-12-15T07:22:00.000-05:002008-12-15T07:22:00.000-05:00Will, I'm sure 2009 will be better! Everything hap...Will, I'm sure 2009 will be better! Everything happens for a reason. We don't always like it, but usually there's something much better down the road. I go by the "when one door closes, another opens" philosophy. <BR/><BR/>Btw, your tree would be much better if it was a Pittsburgh Penguins tree.Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-30102609168323540342008-12-15T06:59:00.000-05:002008-12-15T06:59:00.000-05:00I think 2008 has been quite a year for all of us! ...I think 2008 has been quite a year for all of us! But most especially for you, it sounds like.<BR/><BR/>Good luck on the next chapter (not just in your book.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-7753109121241606462008-12-15T06:42:00.000-05:002008-12-15T06:42:00.000-05:00Phew, what a year you've had. Wishing you a 2009 w...Phew, what a year you've had. Wishing you a 2009 with more ups than downs.<BR/><BR/>And your tree is beautiful!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-770078573082334402008-12-15T06:11:00.000-05:002008-12-15T06:11:00.000-05:00Wil -There is life after layoff. Honest. In 2007...Wil -<BR/>There is life after layoff. Honest. In 2007, I was downsized out of the job I'd held for more than 18 years. I got a new job in which I'm only working 3 days a week (time to write) and, between the salary and my partial pension from the old job, am actually making more money than I was before. Of course, nothing can replace getting to go to China . . . In my job I felt lucky when I got to go to neighboring counties.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-90290098966523487272008-12-14T22:55:00.000-05:002008-12-14T22:55:00.000-05:00What a great post, Wilfrid. You've most certainly ...What a great post, Wilfrid. You've most certainly had your share of ups and downs this year. <BR/><BR/>I wish you good health and a lot more "ups" in 2009.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com