Over the last several years I have noticed a huge change in what I was and what I am now. Lately I have come to the realization that no one should marry until they are past 25 years of age because truly people don't have a clue who they are until then and in another 5 years I might say that number should be raised to 30 but for now 25 is a good age. I know that I have change considerably from that 19 year old boy getting married to the 28 year old man who has been divorced for 3 years now. Along this adventure of life the final destination is not the point because death is the ending for us all, however, it is the journey as we have all heard a thousand times that makes the trip worth while. On this trip having a few people to hang around and enjoy always makes the ride a little more enjoyable. Do I get along with these people all the time? Hell no! Do any of these people bear the same characteristics as me? Certainly not you see I am perfectly sane and subdued and they are all crazy out of control lunatics, but they are still my friends and I find it necessary on this January of the New Year 2008 to say a few things to and/or about these idiots in my life.

Family.


Mom and Pops – Thanks for the support in everything and the beatings when I needed them. Sometimes I think the support I received was a knee to bend over so I could receive these beatings but the support was always there nonetheless. Somehow you both became infinitely smarter the older I became, not sure how that happened or what sneaky sort of classes you were taking to out wit me, regardless if I had only listened more to your guidance and less to my whimsical meanderings I'm sure I wouldn't have had nearly as tough of a row to hoe. Maybe in my next 30 years I'll be a more astute student.

Lil Red – Seems like I see you less now than I did when I lived in Oklahoma. Your always busy and so am I but don't let that lead you into believing I don't have the time for you or even worse don't care. On the contrary, I am very concerned with your activities, work, progress, and life. I hope that one day you will meet that right man and maybe not have to work yourself to death but until then working isn't going to hurt you by any means. It's about time you started working to support yourself anyway, you have been under that wing for way to long in my opinion but then again I'm sure once my little girl gets there I'll shelter her for as long as she will allow also. Love you, Love me, your brother…. By the way you might want to have some children because I think mom and pops are leaving all their inheritance to the grandbabies and we aren't getting shit!

Tonto – Miss you man, wish you would bring your ass out here to NC with me, things just aren't the same without you. We have known each other for a long time, jr. high for me, and I hope I never lose touch with you. Never once have you ever failed to help out when necessary and never once have we ever had a dull moment together. Once Buck Diesel gets off the ground you better pack your bags because your Indian ass is coming out here hoss. Brotha's from different mothas always.

LT – I'm sure you knew you wouldn't be to far down this list. :) You also know there is a reason why you aren't very far down this list. Those reasons are too many to list or detail here but realize that the first part of this list is labeled Family for a reason and there was no mistake in placing the individuals under the Family section. Damn near from day one of setting foot in North Carolina you and I have been terrorizing small children, pushing over elder folks, and stealing canned goods from the orphanage. You have seen some of the worst years in my life but because of the slow, methodical, analytical, honest, country, integrity driven rock known as LAT I have made it through with another brotha from a different motha. I don't ever have to say it but you know it doesn't matter when, where, how, why, or what the fuck is going on… If it's going down, bad, wrong, terrible, good, golden, foul, average, or however it goes... I'm not just in your corner for the tag team; I'm the mother fucker jumping in the ring off the top turn buckle fist firsts to rock the world of whatever/whoever is messing with my brother.

SC – Worst day of my life and who was there cursing the dirty whore who brought it? Yup my second sister. Went to my mother's wedding, my wedding, and your wedding and would be happier than a pig in shit if I didn't have to attend another one for the rest of my life but I'm sure LT will get married sooner….. Or later and I will need to attend that one. Always up to listen about my shenanigans and more than willing to tell me not only was there to much splenda in my cup but to also tell me I was the funniest and most stupid person you have ever known. Not afraid to tell it how it is but also smart enough to know I don't give two flying flips about anything but those nearest and dearest to me. Also smart enough to know I am a deeply tormented man, the reason for my insomnia, the quick wits to keep up with my mind, and a friend I consider a sister before a friend. You can crash our Christmas anytime you like sweetheart you're alright in my books. Just let Mr. C know he is a lucky hard playing pimp and played his cards right to get you. Should you ever need a break from the little man and don't mind your first born being around his crazy uncle you know where I live, just call and I'll meet you at the end of the 4X4 only path that leads to my house.

M – So silly how by letting the wild man run free and only laying out sweet food here and there he came around to enjoying your company. You laced our time together with arsenic or cocaine, not for sure which, but in the end it kept me coming back for more. Now that I am fully addicted I assume it was crack cocaine that kept me coming back to you, that and your wonderful free spirited attitude. You have stuck through so much and jumped through loop after loop, I am sure it is no where near the end but I am grateful you have stuck true to this point. Know that I am yours.



Friends.

DG – The enigma we all know as DG. You sir are a hard working SOB and in the same sentence you are also a hard partying SOB. I would probably be dead if I drank as much as often as you but even worse I would be stuck, with no recovery vehicle, in every mud hole I could throw the Rubi into. Many a night we have drank and bitch about 'those girls' and I am sure there are many more to come but we both know the favor is returned. Thanks for all your help on the ranch and for trying to watch after us when we aren't able to watch after ourselves.

CM – I am sincerely grateful for everything that you do for your best friend. I am sure there have been many bitch sessions about yours truly and hell there will probably be many more but in exchange you can bitch about DG and she can bitch about me. You're a great friend to us all and as loyal as they come. You'll make out good in life lil missy so don't you fret one bit about the small things.


ALD – You and your sister make me jealous. I wish me and my siblings were as close, as similar, and as involved with the other as you two are but age, distance, and different lifestyles prohibit that for me and mine. GVD is a good man and reminds me a lot of me when I was his age. I wish nothing but the best for you two.
RB – You're a cool cat man. One of the easiest going guys I know. It has been my pleasure getting to know you and yours. I surely hope things work out for you and those children; I know I wouldn't mind seeing them around more often. You got a good girl with a lot of fight in her, but hey sometimes fight is good especially when you two are getting into your role playing games and she is the rape victim. ;0) you kinky sluts.

SB – I don't know who is luckier, you or RB, but I am going to have to say it is most likely you. He is a good man and does you right in every single way. Don't blame him for the fact he wasn't blessed with size in the love tool area just think of it as an advantage because now anal really isn't all that difficult for you.




There are a few that I have forgotten but for now this list will suffice maybe Monday I will get to the rest of those who matter in my life.

Take it easy,

Derrick Lee Myers