Shannon Barnes's Blog (4)

Ok folks this is very long, but I’m in need of some good advice, especially from some dads. I am a firm believer in father’s rights, I have advocated for them many times, but I don’t do well when it comes to this situation or what I perceive as abuse to my kids. I consider myself to be very fortunate with my youngest child’s father. He is a nice person, loves his kids and although we argue over things, he often does what is in the best interests of his children. So when I have to deal with my o… Continue

I have a dream. I have a dream of being in my own business someday and not working for someone else, especially the political and beaurocratic system of which I've been a part of for 3 and a half years now. But what is it I want to do? Now there is the question. I had it in my head (and still do mind you) to open a bar. I have great ideas for a bar that I feel would do well here in the Portland area. But I think about the hours I would most likely be working and I don't know if I want to miss t… Continue

So back in October I got rearended and it did some damage to my left arm and shoulder. This was a preexisting condition from a hit and run rearend 2 years almost to the day before. (This is what led my carpal tunnel to be bad enough for surgery to be needed). In between these two accidents I had 3 windows broken out in my car from 3 different events in my apartment complex. A tree fell on the roof and hood of the car. All of these things were quickly and relatively easily repaired, simply annoy… Continue

Well as some of you have noticed I'm finally breaking free from my shyness and starting to communicate. Howver that will stop for a bit as tomorrow morning I go to get the surgery for my carpal tunnel on my left arm. I won't be typing for a few days at least if not weeks. I might be willing to hunt and peck with the right hand so if I'm around only expect short answers. But as it is my left hand and not the right (that's in late July) I will be mousing through things so as not to lose track of… Continue