I know it has been a while since I last posted. No excuses. However, since the last post, we now have 2 dogs, 2 cats and 3 kittens. The kittens are ready to go if someone wants them and my sister has 5 kittens ready to go.

Other than that work is going fine and I am doing ok. Just poor and broke. But rich with everlasting life.

Just as the kittens died, this showed up. We have named him Fred and he has taken up residence here.

Well, we started out with 5 kittens. We are now down to 1 kitten and she is doing great. She went to the Vet for a check up due to a possible UTI. The Vet says little L is doing fine and that we are doing everything right. Unfortunately, the other four just didn’t make it. By the way L will be 2 weeks old on Thursday. We are still waiting for L to open her eyes.

A stray cat had kittens in our yard then abandoned them. There were 5 total. So, we have been trying to take care of them. Unfortunately, two died one today and one yesterday. But, three are surviving and seemed to be doing good. Hopefully they will survive they are very cute and I think I will keep one. One male and two females left. The two that died were both female.

Quote of the Day:
A thing is not necessarily true because badly uttered, nor false because spoken magnificently.
--Saint Augustine of Hippo

It’s Official, the first full week of Fall classes has begun. I am only taking one class because taking more than one, drives me nuts working full time. Also, as soon as I decide on a new website design program, as all of my Microsoft Website design software is now obsolete, I will update my website. Bare with me.

Quote of the Day:
Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.
--Julie Andrews

At the end of this month, thanks to my company, I will be back in class. I am definitely taking one course. I might increase that to two. We will see.

Quote of the Day:
Dishonesty, cowardice and duplicity are never impulsive.
--George A. Knight

Hello all, I know it has been a while and one of the things I want to work on is blogging more for the rest of the year. The website my not be updated for a while as I am exploring different software options. But as I do update it I will keep you all updated.

Quote of the Day:
We need not all agree, but if we disagree, let us not be disagreeable in our disagreements.
--Martin R. DeHaan

My Dear Taco was put to sleep tonight. It was not planned. He started having seizures and they would not stop for almost an hour and a half. I could not see him suffer and the Emergency Vet stated it was for the best. He never did recover. I will miss him greatly. I lost Henry almost two years ago and now Taco. All my dogs are gone.

Well, it has been tough at work lately. I have been working rare overtime to get the yearly inventory done and we finally finished last night. My batteries are still drained and I have to work through this week with only a little juice left. But, at least it will be back to normal routines and I get a four day break at the end of the week.

On a different note, I would like to wish my Mom and Dad a Happy 45th wedding anniversary yesterday, June 8th. I would also like to wish my nephew Landon, a happy 9th birthday tomorrow. They are having a party today.

My procedure was done on Friday morning. I received good news, but still have many questions. No blockages were found. But, I still have my chest tightness, light headiness and short of breathiness from HCM. So, hopefully the doctor will have more for me when I go back for the follow-up. One good thing I had a dissolvable plug put in and did not have to stay long in the hospital.

Remember tomorrow when you are taking a moment before eating Easter dinner, that two thousand and thirteen years ago Jesus was born. One thousand, nine hundred and eighty years as of Friday, that Jesus died an extricating death on a wooden splintered filled Cross, paid our account in full from the bonds of sin. What we celebrate tomorrow is remembering all those years ago He Rose and defeated death, Satan and Sin. But was there any doubt of it.

Well, I was hoping that this year would be better than next. So far it has been a mixed bag. I was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Then I had a nuclear stress test done. It was discovered that the bottom right of my right is not receiving enough blood or oxygen when under stress. So, I have to undergo a cardiac catheterization to see what the problem is. The doctor told me it wasn’t urgent but I need to have it done. When not stressed my heart is fine. So, I think I will have it done in July 2013 so that I meet my deductible for the new insurance year. I hope everything gets fixed so that I can start exercising a little to lose some weight.

My class this semester is ok. I have a solid “B”.

Quote of the Day:
Work keeps us from three great evils, boredom, vice and need.
--François Marie Arouet Voltaire

Merry Christmas and Christmas Eve to all my family, friends and everyone else. I will be working tomorrow morning and wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas tonight.

Remember Jesus birthday is the reason for tomorrow!

Quote of the Day:
Light travels faster than sound so some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
--Joe Messmore

I just can't believe Hostess goes out of business and then give their execs pay raises. I can understand why the workers did not approve any deal. The workers sacrifice but not the upper management.

Quote of the Day:
A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again.
--Jay Leno

To all my Family and friends. I wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. Let’s get stuffed for like the bird. Enjoy and remember this is the best time of the year.
I am thankful for some many things. I thank God every day for what he has given me and I look forward to what is to come. I have significant challenges ahead of me, but know that as long as I am thankful and have Jesus and God that I can get through anything.
Blessings and Thanks to all
Michael Mitchell

Quote of the Day:
Do first what you dread the most.
–Anonymous

Well class is almost out. I only took one this semester. Next semester is going to be a killer. I will have three next year. But, this one class was an intro to art course. It was an online course and I have to say one of the best organized ones I have taken. The content was fresh, worked all the time and was relevant to the subject matter. I have an A in it so far. So, let’s pray it stays that way.

Still working and keeping busy. I did have a little time to catch up on Kitchen Nightmare’s yesterday. I don’t understand these people they know they are in trouble and then Gordon Ramsey comes in tells them what is wrong and they act like nothing is that it is Gordon Ramsey that is wrong.

Still hoping to take a little time this weekend to update my website. Won’t be a major update. Hope everyone is doing great.

Quote of the Day:
No one can be free who does not work for the freedom of others.
--Anonymous

Well, for my Introduction to Arts class I am going to the Tampa Museum. This will be my first time there. I am going when it is free. Also, I get to renew my concealed weapons permit tomorrow. That is not free unfortunately. Then my mom and me are going to dinner.

On a different note. I know that the website has not been updated in a while. I am hoping to get to it before the end of the month. But, in reality it will probably be the first weekend in November. Between work and school I have been extremely busy.

Quote of the Day:
Wherever you are -- be there.
--Anonymous

Sorry I haven’t blogged in a long time or updated my website. I started classes this month and between that and work I have been extremely busy. I am going to try to get to the website later on this month.

Well, as far as anything new. I had to give up cable and went back to over the air. I like not getting a bill, but have fewer viewing choices. On the plus, I like Hulu Plus, Netflix and Amazon On Demand Video. All for under twenty dollars a month. That is it for now.

Here is a short video I shot at Alexus’ birthday party.

Alexus blowing out here birthday candles!