12 Days of Christmas Cajun Style

Day 1 Dear Emile, Thanks for da bird in the Pear tree. I fixed it las night with dirty rice an it was delicious. I doan tink the Pear tree would grow in de swamp, so I swapped it for a Satsuma.

Day 2 Dear Emile, Your letter said you sent 2 turtle dove, but all I got was 2 scrawny pigeon. Anyway, I mixed them with andouille and made some gumbo out of dem.

Day 3 Dear Emile, Why doan you sen me some crawfish? I'm tired of eating dem darned bird. I gave two of those prissy French chicken to Mrs. Fontenot over at Grand Chenier, and fed the tird one to my dog, Phideaux. Mrs. Fontenot needed some sparring partners for her fighting rooster.

Day 4 Dear Emile, Mon Dieux! I tole you no more of dem bird. Deez four, what you call "calling bird" wuz so noisy you could hear dem all da' way to Lafayette. I used they necks for my crab traps, and fed the rest of dem to the gators.

Day 5 Dear Emile, You finally sent something useful. I liked dem golden rings, me. I hocked dem at da' pawn shop in Sulphur and got enough money to fix the shaft on my shrimp boat, and to buy a round for da boys at the Raisin' Cane Lounge. Merci Beaucoup!

Day 6 Dear Emile, Couchon! Back to da birds, you coonass turkey! Poor egg sucking Phideaux is scared to death ah dem six goose. He try to eat they eggs and they pecked the heck out ah his snout. Dem goose are damm good at eating cockroach around da' house, though. I may stuff one ah dem goose with erster dressing to serve him on Christmas Day.

Day 7 Dear Emile, I'm gonna wring your fool neck next time I see you. Ole Boudreaux, da mailman, is ready to kill you, too. The crap from all dem bird is stinkin up his mailboat. He afraid someone will slip on dat stuff and gonna sue him. I let dem seven swan loose to swim on da bayou and some stupid duck hunter from Mississippi done blasted dem out da water. Talk to you tomorrow.

Day 8 Dear Emile, Poor ole Boudreaux had to make 3 trips on his mailboat to deliver dem 8 maids-a-milking & der cows. One of dem cows got spooked by da alligators and almost tipped over da boat. I doan like dem shiftless maids, me. I told dem to get to work gutting fish and sweeping my shack--but dey say it wasn't in their contract. They probably tink they too good to skin all dem nutria I caught las night.

Day 9 Dear Emile, What you trying to do? Boudreaux had to borrow da Cameron Ferry to carry these jumping twits you call lords-a-leaping across da bayou. As soon as dey got here dey wanted a tea break and crumpets. I doan know what dat means but I says, "Well la di da. You get Chicory coffee or nuthin." Mon Dieux, Emile, what I'm gonna feed all these bozos? They too snooty for fried nutria, and da cow ate up all my turnip green.

Day 10 Dear Emile, You got to be out of you mind. If da mailman don't kill you, I will. Today he deliver 10 half nekkid floozies from Bourbon Street. Dey said they be ladies dancing" but they doan act like ladies in front of dem Limey sailing boys. Dey almost left after one of them got bit by a water moccasin over by my outhouse. I had to butcher 2 cows to feed toute le monde (everybody) and get toilet paper rolls. The Sears catalog wasn't good enough for dem hoity toity lords. Talk at you tomorrow.

Day 11 Dear Emile, Where Y'at? Cherio and pip pip. You 11 Pipers Piping arrived today from the House of Blues, second lining as dey got off da boat. We fixed stuffed goose and beef jumbalaya, finished da whiskey, and we're having a fais-do-do. Da' new mailman drank a bottle of Jack Daniel, and he's having a good old time dancing with the floozies. Da' old mailman done jump off the Moss Bluff Bridge yesterday, screaming you name. If you happen to get a mysterious looking, ticking package in da mail, don't open it.

Day 12 Dear Emile, Me I'm sorry to tell you--but I am not your true love anymore. After the fais-do-do, I spent da night with Jacque, the head piper. We decide to open a restaurant and gentlemen's club on the bayou. The floozies--pardon me--ladies dancing can make $20 for a table dance, and the lords can be the waiters and valet park da boats. Since da' maids have no more cows to milk, I trained dem to set my crab traps, watch my trotlines, and run my shrimping business. We'll probably gross a million dollars next year.

Thanks Mikey!

*******

My son has been on lock down for almost two weeks so I was unable to talk to him on Thanksgiving. I can't even begin to tell you how much that hurt, I missed him and although I had a great Thanksgiving, it was just not the same without Rusty sitting at my table.

Being a "Prison Mama" really sucks and I don't ever want to "get used to it" or become comfortable with the situation. My fear is that I will become an institutionalised "Prison Mama" like some of the moms that I have met recently online. I refuse to become so comfortable with the role that I begin writing to other prisoners and adopting them as my own "boys". I will not open my heart or the front door of my home to any other prisoner -I don't care how long the "boys" have been cell mates. I will not accept the excuses or the 'form letter' apologies to justify the behavior for the crimes that have been commited. I will not put money on their books, purchase televisions or send them stamps "so they can have the small comforts of home. I believe that these women are fooling themselves and have become involved in a bullshit scam.

Now don't get me wrong, I have accepted my sons pending fate and I have stopped detaching myself from the situation. I am forcing myself to deal with the roller coaster emotions, medication adjustments and doctors appointments. Dealing with reality is gut wrenching, painful and I just want the healing to begin. I believe in Rustys future... as well as my own.

Labels: Holidays, misc. Rant, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 11/27/2007 10:56:00 PM

2 comments from:  RR Johnson Jr.,  Marie,

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Being Grateful

October is...Please visit NBCAM

Joe and Michelle

Today I am grateful for;

The small amounts of measurable Rain that San Diego County received last week.
The Community Watch Program that is active in my neighborhood. Without it I would no longer have my recyclables. Recycling adds almost eighty dollars month to my emergency savings fund.
I was able to visit and speak with Rusty for the first time in almost four months. Since Rusty’s arrest back in October 2006, he is now drug and alcohol free, has regained the ability to put coherent sentences together and has gained almost ninety pounds. Wahoo!
Our justice system with all of its flaws, it is still the best in the world. Rusty’s criminal case had three continuances last week. After a lengthy discussion with Rusty’s attorney I understand his reasons and agree with them.
Joe’s girlfriend Michelle left San Diego to start College at UC Riverside. Michelle is intelligent, has a good head on her shoulders and has the potential to become a professional writer. I have no doubt that she will be a positive influence in society and we wish her the very best in her future endeavors.
The comfortable silence between the closest of friends.
Coming home... and knowing you're welcome.

Tonight I am going to see Hootie & The Blowfish at Humphreys Concerts by The Bay. I love their music, it is powerful and passionate Rock N Roll with a soulful message. Australian born, San Diego based, singer/songwriter Kai Brown will open for Hootie & The Blowfish. Yay me!

I would like to take this time to thank Bill and James for your emails concerning the post below this one;

Bill~ My heart goes out to you and I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for kind words and encouragement.

James~ You are very naughty ;) It is good to know that I am your favorite pirate girl...oh and "the girls" are very real and natural.

Okay everyone have a great hump day!

Labels: concerts, misc, pirates, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 10/03/2007 10:28:00 AM

5 comments from:  Marie,  Unknown,  tomshideaway,  Anonymous,  Unknown,

Monday, October 01, 2007

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Octobers Pirate...

Sorry I've decided to take this photo down.

Me and my girls in support of...

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Most of you already know that I had quite a scare earlier this year after having my first mammogram (here). Recently a very good friend of mine Cheri, was diagnosed in the early stages of breast cancer. My Aunt Yvonne died in 1990 after a ten year fight from breast cancer and her daughter, Leonie is a breast cancer survivor. I am sure that most of you reading this either has a family member, friend or a co-worker that has had breast cancer. Early detection will increase your odds of surviving breast cancer. This post is not just for women, men can get breast cancer also.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Learning about the diagnosis and treatment options available may help you to make decisions about your care. The first step in the learning process is a conversation with your physician. Every woman's breast cancer diagnosis is different. What a physician recommends for one woman may not be right for another. Developing a list of questions to ask is a good first start to addressing concerns and getting information. Here is a list of basic questions on advanced breast cancer to get the conversation started.

ABOUT BREAST CANCER

• What stage is my breast cancer? What does this mean?
• What are my chances of responding to treatment?

ADVANCED BREAST CANCER

• Is my breast cancer hormone receptor positive?
• Why has my breast cancer recurred?
• Does this mean my treatment will have to change?
• What are my chances of responding to treatment?
  

TREATMENT OPTIONS

What are the treatment options for my stage of breast cancer? Why or why not would these treatments help me?

• Surgery
• Radiation
• Chemotherapy
• Hormonal therapy
• Biologically targeted therapy
• Clinical trial participation

1. What treatment options, oral or injectable, are available for me as an advanced breast cancer patient?
2. What treatment do you feel will work best for me? Why are you recommending this treatment?
3. What are the possible side effects of this treatment? Will it make me feel sick? What kinds of food will help me? Or where can I get advice on meal planning?
4. Will this treatment allow me to continue to be involved in my normal daily activities? If not, would another treatment be better for me so I can remain active?
5. Will the treatment affect my family? What do they need to know?
6. Will the treatment affect my appearance? If so, are there other options that will not change the way that I look?
7. What if my current therapy does not continue to benefit me? Are there any other options?
8. What types of hormonal therapies are available to me? Will it be beneficial? Is there any treatment I could be prescribed that does not have to be taken daily?
9. What are the latest advances in hormonal therapies?
10. How often will I be able to see my health care professional?
11. How will I know if the treatment is working?
12. What are the side effects?
13. How can I manage side effects?
14. What side effects should I tell you about?
15. Will I need follow-up care?

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
What studies are currently under way for women with advanced stage breast cancer?
Do you recommend a clinical trial for me? How can it help?
Where can I get further information on my stage of breast cancer?
Where can I find additional support?
Please be sure to let your doctor know all the medications (prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal supplements) you currently take. Also, check with your doctor before starting any other medication.

Want to know more?

Please visit NBAM

*****

Once again I have a very busy week ahead of me, I will be in court three times to support Rusty. I will be so happy when these issues are resolved. Sigh.

Have a great week everyone!

Labels: breast cancer, misc, pirates, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 10/01/2007 12:20:00 AM

4 comments from:  Anonymous,  Rain,  Damiel,  Anonymous,

Friday, September 28, 2007

Pressure

Pressure

It has been a very difficult week in the Rain household.
Court dramas, family issues, broken hearts and
the never ending piles of fucking laundry...arrg!
I am going to go take a bubble bath and put myself in "time out".
Goodnight.

Labels: misc, rant, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 9/28/2007 07:59:00 PM

3 comments from:  tomshideaway,  Damiel,  Harold,

Friday, September 21, 2007

TGIF

Yesterday I received a phone call from my son Rusty; he is back in San Diego! It was so good to hear his voice and I will be able to visit him sometime tomorrow. Wahoo!

As I said before (here) I have had to put a gag order on myself concerning Rusty’s criminal case for his victim’s safety as well as ours. Hopefully by the end of the month my family as well as Rusty’s victims will finally have some closure from this horrible ordeal.

I am looking forward to a relaxing weekend and I will be supervising a list of 'to do' chores that need to be done by Rainman and Joe around the house. Afterwards I want to take them out to dinner and take in a movie.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Labels: misc, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 9/21/2007 09:53:00 AM

5 comments from:  Anonymous,  choochoo,  mikster,  Anonymous,  tomshideaway,

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Pirate Love

For Pirate...

Pirate Love

You've got to walk that walk

You've got to talk that talk

You've got to be that girl

In the diamond world

C'mon cut me so fast
Pirate love

Is what I'm looking for

Pirate love

Is what I'm wanting for

I never everneeded it so bad

Yeah!
Well the blood's running cold, ain't it

All the mommies are praying

Little girls are saying 'no'

And big girls always want more
Pirate love

Is what I'm looking for

Pirate love

Is what I'm wanting for

I never ever needed it so bad

Yeah!
Well I'm locked in all these getups

Everybody seems too cruel

I can't tell who's who

Without a bag of voodoo
Pirate love

Is what I'm looking for

Pirate love

Is what I'm wanting for

I never ever needed it so fast

Fast!Fast!
Pirate love

Is what I'm looking for

Pirate love

Is what I'm wanting for

I never ever needed it so bad

Yeah!

Written by Johnny Thunders
From The Johnny Thunders Cyber Lounge

You probably thought I forgot this song...Ha! I fooled you ;)

****

I finally recieved a letter from Rusty. Unfortunately I was right there was some trouble although I don't have all the facts, he is no longer working in the kitchen. I can not wait until he comes back to San Diego in September!

How is your week going?

Labels: pirate, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 8/22/2007 11:21:00 AM

3 comments from:  Anonymous,  Anonymous,  Marie,

Thursday, August 16, 2007

By The Sea

Impressionists by the Sea...I hope you enjoy these paintings as much as I do!

The Sea-Arch at Etretat
By
Gustave Courbet 1869
Oil on canvas
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, The University of Birmingham

The Regatta at Sainte-Adresse, 1867
By Claude Monet
Oil on canvas
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Boats on the Beach, Etretat, 1885
By Claude Monet
Oil on canvas
The Art Institute of Chicago

By the Seashore 1883
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Oil on canvas
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shadows on the Sea. The Cliffs at Pourville
By Claude Monet, 1882
Oil on canvas
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

The Beach at Trouville - The Empress Eugenie, 1863
By Eugene Boudin
Oil on wood
Glasgow City Council Museums

It has been 319 days since the last time I hugged my son and three weeks since his last letter came in the mail. My instincts tell me that he has gotten himself in trouble again. Being a 'prison mamma' is not easy and I am really trying to keep my faith in 'the system.' I really miss him. Sigh.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Labels: Art, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 8/16/2007 10:19:00 AM

7 comments from:  Marie,  mikster,  Anonymous,  Unknown,  Politically Homeless,  RR Johnson Jr.,  tomshideaway,

Friday, July 13, 2007

For the Love of Tools

As some of you already know, I collect antique advertisements and my house is filled with many fine antique furnishings. What most of you don’t know is that I have an appreciation for antique tools. Tools are the parents of all other antiques and provide a glimpse into human development and cultural preferences though history. I appreciate the handcrafting that went into their manufacture, their rarity and I perceive most tools as works of art. For those folks who join me in the appreciation of hand tools to power tools we are sometimes called galoots.

Today I want to share with you one of the best examples of antique tools and chest that I have ever seen. This chest made by Henry Sutdley.

Studley Tool Chest
Photo by: Eric Long
Date: 7/10/1991

Massachusetts piano maker Henry Studley built his magnificent tool chest over the course of a 30-year career at the Poole Piano Company. The chest lived on the wall near his workbench, and he worked on it regularly, making changes and adding new tools as he acquired them. Using ebony, mother-of-pearl, ivory, rosewood, and mahogany -- all materials used in the manufacture of pianos -- he refined the chest to the point that now, some 75 years after his death, it remains in a class of its own. Considering how many tools it holds, the famous chest is really quite small; when closed, it is just 9 in. deep, 39 in. high, and just more than a foot and a half wide. Yet it houses so many tools -- some 300 -- so densely packed that three strong men strain to lift it. Studley was well into his 80s before he retired from the piano company. Before he died in 1925, Studley gave the tool chest to a friend. That man's grandson, Peter Hardwick, loaned the chest to the Smithsonian in the late 1980s and later sold it to a private collector in the Midwest. The current owner loans the chest to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. from time to time.

I received a letter from Rusty and he is a lot happier up in Chino. Rusty tells me that the food is much better in state prison. He gets fresh fruits and veggies on a daily basis, and he actually has a ‘real’ mattress to sleep on. Rusty has a job in the prison kitchen; he says it makes the day go by faster for him. Rusty also told me that he has been out to the yard and he finally got some sun after almost a year! That makes this prison mamma very happy!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone....

Labels: Art, misc, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 7/13/2007 11:05:00 AM

5 comments from:  Politically Homeless,  Anonymous,  jules,  Anonymous,  blogsurfer,

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Snicker

You think you are having a bad day?

Pfft.

That is all...

Labels: misc, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 7/11/2007 12:29:00 AM

4 comments from:  Anonymous,  Anonymous,  Anonymous,  Anonymous,

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Playing Catch Up

Playing Catch Up...


Back in the month of May...

picture source unknown

I had my bi-annual health check up that included many blood tests including Hemoglobin A1c, dilated eye exam, foot exam and a clinical breast exam.

I had my very first screening mammogram. A screening mammogram is an x-ray of the breast used to detect breast changes in women who have no signs or symptoms of breast cancer. I was scared to go by myself and at the same time I did not want to share the experience with anyone else. The radiologist was very friendly, professional and she put my mind at ease instantly. The process is fairly simple although it is very uncomfortable having my boobs squished like pancakes.

Thanks for the image Benita!

During this time I had to go to court concerning Rusty four different times. Two of those appearances were concerning his DUI that happened in March of 2006. I came to the realization that for the first time in over five years my son is truly clean of drugs and alcohol and has been for almost a year now. In my eyes this is cause for celebration!



Two weeks before Mothers day I sat in court to hear Rusty plead guilty to three felonies that carry two strikes under California’s Three Strike Law. Needless to say this was one of my proudest moments because I needed to hear Rusty take full responsibility for his actions. I could see and feel the relief of the tremendous weight that we as a family have been carrying on our shoulders. On that day there was another court date was scheduled for what I thought would be a final sentencing hearing only to find out later it was for restitution for the victims of Rusty’s crime spree. Leaving the court room that day I was unprepared for the drama that ensued on the court house steps...



At this point, I want to tell you that I have put myself under a ‘gag order’ because I really don’t want anything to come back to do any harm to myself or Rusty until his final sentencing. However, Rusty has been transferred to the California Institution for Men in Chino, California.

Image source C-boom!

After arriving home I pick up my mail and I noticed a letter from my doctors office which I promptly set aside and start listening to my phone messages. The first message is from the Radiology department saying that they wanted me to call for an appointment immediately for a diagnostic mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that is used to check for breast cancer after a lump or other sign or symptom of breast cancer has been found. Signs of breast cancer may include pain, skin thickening, nipple discharge or a change in breast size or shape. A diagnostic mammogram also may be used to evaluate changes found during a screening mammogram, or to view breast tissue when it is difficult to obtain a screening mammogram because of special circumstances, such as the presence of breast implants. A diagnostic mammogram takes longer than a screening mammogram because it involves more x-rays in order to obtain views of the breast from several angles. The technician may magnify a suspicious area to produce a detailed picture that can help the doctor make an accurate diagnosis.

Please visit The National Cancer Institute for more information..

Good gawd, just another thing to add to an already heavy, full and unbalanced platter that I call my life! To be continued...

It’s hump day...yay! I am so looking forward to the weekend. How is your week going?

Labels: misc., Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 6/20/2007 11:20:00 AM

9 comments from:  Anonymous,  Anonymous,  Anonymous,  Rain,  Serena,  Marie,  The Chick,  Nelsoben,  Politically Homeless,

Monday, May 14, 2007

Two, Four, Six, Eight

May

is

Masturbation Month

Won't you join me? =0)

The roller coaster that I call my life is finally starting to slow down, and after Tuesday I will not be needed in court until mid June.

I want to thank everyone for your support, patience and words of encouragement. I love every one of you.

Labels: misc, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 5/14/2007 12:14:00 PM

11 comments from:  Anonymous,  jules,  Lyndon,  Politically Homeless,  Marie,  Damiel,  Anonymous,  Anonymous,  jules,  thomas,  Hale McKay,

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Mental Health Month

The Month of May is...

Mental Health Month

Mental Health America

P.O. Box 16810Alexandria,

VA 22302-0810

(800) 969-6642

www.nmha.org

The Mental Health Bell

"Cast from shackles which bound them, this bell shall ring out hope for the mentally ill and victory over mental illness."
—Inscription on Mental Health Bell

During the early days of mental health treatment, asylums often restrained people who had mental illnesses with iron chains and shackles around their ankles and wrists. With better understanding and treatments, this cruel practice eventually stopped.

In the early 1950s, Mental Health America issued a call to asylums across the country for their discarded chains and shackles. On April 13, 1956, at the McShane Bell Foundry in Baltimore, Md., Mental Health America melted down these inhumane bindings and recast them into a sign of hope: the Mental Health Bell.

Now the symbol of Mental Health America, the 300-pound Bell serves as a powerful reminder that the invisible chains of misunderstanding and discrimination continue to bind people with mental illnesses. Today, the Mental Health Bell rings out hope for improving mental health and achieving victory over mental illnesses.

Over the years, national mental health leaders and other prominent individuals have rung the Bell to mark the continued progress in the fight for victory over mental illnesses.

Warning Signs and Symptoms

The following are signs that your loved one may want to speak to a medical or mental health professional. To learn more about symptoms that are specific to a particular mental illness, refer to the NMHA.

In adults:

• confused thinking
• prolonged depression (sadness or irritability)
• feelings of extreme highs and lows
• excessive fears, worries and anxieties
• social withdrawal
• dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits
• strong feelings of anger
• delusions or hallucinations
• growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities
• suicidal thoughts
• denial of obvious problems
• numerous unexplained physical ailments
• substance abuse

In older children and pre-adolescents:

• substance abuse
• inability to cope with problems and daily activities
• change in sleeping and/or eating habits
• excessive complaints of physical ailments
• defiance of authority, truancy, theft, and/or vandalism
• intense fear of weight gain
• prolonged negative mood, often accompanied by poor appetite or thoughts of death
• frequent outbursts of anger

In younger children:

• changes in school performance
• poor grades despite strong efforts
• excessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school)
• hyperactivity
• persistent nightmares
• persistent disobedience or aggression
• frequent temper tantrums
  
  

Want to know more? Please visit;

Mental Health America

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Institute of Mental Health

~~~~~~~~~~~

Yesterday, my father and I went to court under the impression that Rusty's trial would begin only to have it continued until mid May. ARGGGH! The wheels of justice are turning very slowly in my sons case. Some people (like my Dad) may think this is a good turn of events because doing county time is easier than federal hard time.

I was home one hour when the doorbell rang and standing at the door was a young man who was trying to serve a warrant for Rusty's arrest concerning my sons DUI. You can read all about here. Every time I turn around it is something new and I swear the boy is trying to kill me! Sigh.

I want to thank all of you that sent emails and left comments on my last post. I feel your love and I want you to know that I appreciate all of you. **smooches**

Labels: Mental Illness Month, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 5/01/2007 09:36:00 AM

4 comments from:  Anonymous,  jules,  Anonymous,  Anonymous,

Friday, April 27, 2007

Life Is a Roller Coaster

This is my horoscope for today;

You seem more erratic now, for your emotions are very close to the surface. You are likely showing more of yourself than you even realize, and the sudden shifts are reflected in not-so-subtle ways as quickly as your moods change. It's not necessary to be in total control. Try letting those close to you know that you are moving through some rough waters and could use their support.

Well no shit!

As many of you know, Rusty was offered a deal with the District Attorneys office and on advice of his lawyer he turned the deal down.

Three weeks ago my father and I met with his lawyer for a strategy meeting. During lunch we were informed that there is new DNA evidence against Rusty and his co-defendant on a new charge.

Son of a bitch.

Two days later I received a letter from Rusty and enclosed was a letter from our local school district congratulating him for scoring in the top five in the districts GED test. They are giving him the Outstanding Achievement Award for 2006. They asked him to provide a biography about himself and to remember to include a recent picture of himself so he can inspire people of all ages who have not completed high school.

I wonder if I can get a copy of his latest mug shot from our local Sheriffs department?

My father is going to make sure that the judge gets a copy of his award. He feels it is important because “It shows the judge that at least Rusty has accomplished something during his time in jail”. Also, my dad wants me to take out a one hundred fifty thousand dollar mortgage on my home so I can hire a new lawyer for his grandson. Dad just wants to hug him again before he passes away.

I swear if I could touch Rusty I would slap him silly. Before you ask, no I have NEVER hit my children. Looking back I probably should have spanked him and I really have no way of knowing if that would have changed anything in Rusty's future.

Two weeks ago I went to visit my son and I noticed a blue line on Rusty’s forearm. When I asked him about it he laughed and said he is going to have Father Time tattooed on his arm. The next day I received a phone call from his lawyer letting me know that Rusty was in the hole. Apparently they did a search while the prisoners were out on the yard and they found a weapon in his bunk. Of course Rusty is denying that it was his weapon and he has told us that it was planted by someone else. My father has bought into his story, hook, line and sinker.

Fuckfuckabutmunchersass! Fuckityfuck!

Have I mentioned that Stucco Man, Rusty’s dad is in complete denial about the trouble our son is in? He sees nothing, hears nothing and speaks nothing. Stucco Man is under the misguided impression that because California’s Prison System is over crowded and badly in need of reform, his son will most likely be given probation. If this happens you will be able to find me at the local insane asylum, third floor bed 2B.

My plate is really full and I am having trouble balancing everything in my life right now. I want to take this time to thank all of you for your understanding with my lack of posting. I have not forgotten you Jules and I will post your interview questions as soon as I gain some perspective. Also Laine, are you inside my head? Your last three posts have hit so close to home, thanks for helping me put a finger on my own thoughts concerning my personal life.

Take care everyone, I’ll be back soon!

Labels: misc, Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 4/27/2007 01:37:00 PM

15 comments from:  Politically Homeless,  mikster,  jules,  Margaret,  SBB,  Anonymous,  Tisha!,  Kilroy_60,  Rain,  Anonymous,  Anonymous,  Cinnamon Girl ,  Damiel,  Anonymous,  TFLS,

Friday, March 23, 2007

Raindrops Keep Falling

The District Attorneys offer

has been rejected.

The co-defendant's mother mistook me

as her own verbal whipping post.

I have had a bad day, sigh.

Overheard in the courthouse...

A woman is trying to board a bus, but her skirt is too tight and she can't step up. She reaches behind her and lowers the zipper a bit and tries again.

Skirt's still too tight. She reaches behind her and lowers the zipper some more. She still can't get on and lowers the zipper a third time.

Suddenly, she feels two hands on her butt, trying to push her up onto the bus. She spins around and says very indignantly, 'Sir, I do not know you well enough for you to do that!!'

The man responds, 'Lady, I don't know you well enough for you to unzip my fly three times either!' =D

Have a good weekend everyone!

Labels: Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 3/23/2007 11:09:00 AM

4 comments from:  jules,  TFLS,  Anonymous,  Anonymous,

Saturday, January 20, 2007

The Power of Crystal

I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and words of encouragement. Rusty's day in court was a bitter pill to swallow and the amount of evidence presented was in my humble opinion overwhelming. Because of this experience I have a new found respect and compassion for those families and friends that sit in the gallery in support of either side of a case that is being presented. Our next court date is in late February and I am hoping that there will be a deal on the table at that time. If not, Rusty's trial is set to begin in late March.

I hate Crystal Meth, her strength and the power that she holds over her victim's souls. She leaves a huge amount of destruction in her path and takes the innocent down right along with her victims. Sniff..

Labels: misc., Rusty

N Posted by Rain at 1/20/2007 12:34:00 PM

6 comments from:  jedimerc,  Hale McKay,  Anonymous,  Anonymous,  jules,  TFLS,

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Will Justice be Served?

Clemens Briels
Photo by Onderwerpen SchaatsSport

Romona Visiting her Fantasy Island
By Clemens Briels
Serigraph on Arches Paper

Showing Off the Wings
By Clemens Briels
Acrylic

A Jump of Joy

By Clemens Briels

Offical 2002 Winter Olympics

in

Salt Lake City
Acrylic

"El Tiempo, el sitio, es una combinacion perfecta"
By Clemens Briels

"The colour is the vehicle, the message is what it is all about." ~Clemens Briels

"At Club 501 all VIPs are not VIPs"
By Clemens Briels

I first discovered Clemens Briels works during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, for his "A Jump for Joy" seen above. With colors that defy the ordinary and a refreshing lack of respect for the academic straightjacket of perspective, he creates an environment that is totally foreign yet so familiar that you feel as if you have been there. I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do. Perhaps someday I will be able to afford an original piece. =0)

*****

My son Rusty's court appearance is coming up later this week. Rusty is facing a maximum sentence of 12 years along with his co defendant, T. I am hoping that they offer him a deal, and that he will take whatever they offer. If not, Rusty and his court appointed lawyer will go to trial. In my own humble opinion making the decision to go to trial would be a huge mistake but what do I know about the law? Nothing. I wonder if they have to take the same sentence or if one can take a deal and the other go to trial?

At the risk of repeating myself I would like to see Rusty sentenced to five years in jail and a one year court appointed drug rehab housing (with a stipulation that if he fails a drug test he goes back to jail for the remainder of his sentence) and five years probation. This probably seems harsh coming from his own mom and I suppose it is. I have been through hell and high water with Rusty. Please do not judge me, I love him very much and I want the very best for him. I am hoping that at the end of this long tunnel he will see the errors of his ways, stop abusing his body, mind and soul to become the productive individual that he is capable of becoming.

I hope you are all having a good week! Take care.

Labels: Rusty, The Arts

N Posted by Rain at 1/16/2007 07:58:00 AM

9 comments from:  Anonymous,  mikster,  jules,  Anonymous,  Politically Homeless,  Trylle,  Anonymous,  Anonymous,  Hale McKay,