Off-Topic Rant....:rant::aargh::smite::twisted::rant:
To many civilizations and peoples, the God of Thunder has been known by many names. To the Norse, Thor. To the Saxons, Thunor. To the Teutonic peoples, of whom my German ancestors belong, he is known by the name Donner.
To those of you who may have studied about him in mythology, you know that he is known for his great strength AND his mighty temper!!!

He was quick to wrath, but also quick to abate (calm down).
This side of his character came shining through in my own character in the last few days.
Everyone knows that the economy here in America is in very bad shape. Many people are losing jobs, benefits, and others are having their pay or hours reduced. My job is no different. As of this year my employer has decided to cancel all of our holiday and vacation pay. Along with all benefits. No insurance or anything anymore. This causes great stress.
The reason I say these things are to preface what I'm about to tell all of you. I have snapped on 2 of my co-workers in just the last 3 nights. It is not something I am proud of. But I feel semi-justified in my reasons. One was trying to drag the hours out longer than the employer will allow, and the other was trying to shorten the hours even more than what they already are.
I told both of them that I am very willing to physically fight for my job. I really need it right now. I even told both of them that I would suggest that they get the first lick in. To sucker-punch me with everything they have within them. For I will surely respond with the power of the living lightening!!! I don't want to feel like a bully or "tush-hog" as we say here in the south! But I will NOT take s
hit from anybody....any longer!!! :twisted:
Once again, these actions are not something I am proud of. I hate that it has to be like this. But this is life in this very real world. I told one of my co-workers that I love my little brother more than anyone in this world, other than my wife and my daughter. But I have fought my little brother senseless before when I felt like he deserved it. And they should definitely not expect any different treatment than he got!!
I don't want any of you, my readers, to get the wrong impression of me. I am usually a VERY happy-go-lucky type of guy. But even the God of Thunder has his boundaries that can be crossed.
I felt like I need to share this, maybe to soothe my conscience, or try to vindicate my actions as of late. Whatever comes of it, I feel better already!! :thumbsup: