Ignore at Your Own Peril

One thing about My Eminence The Pontiff Maximus John Paul III is you don't ignore me. When I summon you respond. If you don't, there better be a damn good explanation as to why.

Violet could have bullshitted her way out of the whole phone thing had she bothered to explain herself to me. So back in September when she didn't return my calls or texts to make her case, I cut the damn phone off. I put up with a lot of shit but ignoring me and I don't.

Sophia, welcome to Violet's world. Sophia isn't on the same footing as Violet but she's getting close. I don't know what's going through her pretty little head but I'm to old to play games or put up with nonsense. Only thing is that Sophia isn't indebted to me on any level so cutting her loose will be even easier. I'd prefer her to tell me what's going on than to ignore me as of late...but whatever. I'm over it and her.

Next, woman, please step forward.
Unfortunately I don't have anyone working in the bullpen. Hell the whole farm system is lacking. I have one waiting in the wings but I'm not sure if she's ready for the bullpen much less the Big Leagues.

The Shut In
Then again how easy is it to meet women when I've basically become a shut in since before Christmas. To be honest I enjoyed my complete withdrawal from society during the cold snap. I just stayed in watched football playoffs, cooked, read and watched movies. I also got in a little practice time with my guitar.

I was doing the same thing this weekend. I decided to try and gather some of the Family together though. Thank goodness another friend wanted to host the gathering but I would have if they insisted. I was going to get everybody to meet at the wings place down the street from me. Didn't matter. I'm glad I got out at least for one day.

The Negotiator
As Pope, my diplomatic skills are sometimes required. Rarely are they used. It must be a major issue for me to get involved.

As Pope, I've been asked to sit in as a negotiator with upcoming contract talks with the union and company I work with...not for...LOL. I crack me up.

In real life, and not my fantasy world, I've been asked by the Union to be a part of the negotiation team to hammer out a new contract. I have mixed emotions about it. I'm excited because it is an important task and I'm very interested in the process. On the other hand, I'm a bit scared and nervous. After all I'm going to be shaping an agreement that will affect my work group for at least the next three years. The last time the company and union bargained seven years ago things got ugly. Both sides spread lies, rumors and half truths. Management threatened us with lock outs and trained management to do our jobs if there was a work stoppage.

I expect the same shenanigans again this go round. Only this time around I won't be on the sidelines. I'll in the frontline trenches. It's going to be stressful and unnerving.

I'm reserving up my vacation for as long as I can. Once this whole fiasco is done with I might go on a week long bender in Vegas.

Hell I might just take Rebecca on that cruise she's been wanting. I could use the release if you know what I mean.

Never mind what I said about not having someone in the rotation. Rebecca is always a phone call away.