My Father

On February 16 of this year marked the 12th anniversary of my father's passing. It is really odd in a lot of ways. I remember the phone call and the next few hours like it was yesterday. The pain has dulled, but there are still occasions that I want to pick up the phone and call him.
St Patrick's Day was his favorite holiday. I always get sentimental at this time of year. Even though it has been 12 years, I still miss my dad. He had his faults and wasn't around for most of my life, but I am so grateful I was able to spend the last 8 years of his life with him. I will never forget the last time I talked to him, a few days before he died. The last thing I told him was , "I Love you Daddy".

Yawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is it just me or does it seem like the Oscars are getting to be too much? I am glad that Sandra Bullock won. "The Blind Side" was an AMAZING movie.

Baby Steps

I need to start blogging again. I really need the creative outlet. I have a lot of pertinent things to say, but needed to find the right forum. Perhaps this is it. You may not always agree with what I have to say, but that is ok. Life would be really boring if we were all the same.
My name is Joi and I am a Democrat! I am proud of that. I am grateful to have a mother that taught me to think outside of the box.
I voted for President Obama, and I am proud of that. It is really nice to have an intelligent President again.
I really strongly dislike Sarah Palin.
I love my job.
I love my friends, they are my rock.
So join me on the journey.....