That's because I was poking fun at myself. But some people get so defensive about being called a homer that they immediately took it as a jab at them.
One thing you can be sure of is that if your heroes are dead and/or fictional, they're not going to get upset with you.
Here's a hint for you, the funny bone or better known as the ulnar nerve has nothing to do with being humorous or understanding humorous sayings. Do you usually laugh when you hit your funny bone?
Be more of an optimist about things and spend more time with kids and grandkids, as they all are within spitting distance.
I always try to like a stupid post when it is the dumbest post I remember reading. I haven't liked that many of your posts you say? Well, I said I try. Read number two https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funny bone
Those bennies are a major attraction of government jobs over the private sector. I too was trained in building inspection. Upon completion of a Community College program I was sent out with local building inspectors in the Washington County area. One time, I was given the task of red carding a concrete job. No fear hear, my dad was a bricklayer and I was once in the Army in combat. I had no problems whatsoever. I've done plumbing, electrical, structural and HVAC inspection. Nothing like you had, I'm sure. They wanted me to be an inspector in Washington county and in the city of Portland but I had my eyes on a second degree in Computer Science which I pursued.
Lanny: Wise Choice. Take it all when you can! ($$) I'm sure the money is always better and the challenges more interesting in the field of information.
Or using a keyboard! I asked Lucia to make a resolution not to upchuck her kills. Birds and mice stay put but the little garden snakes she likes, despite them being almost entirely bone, tend to come back to haunt me. Yesterday I got home from the gym and wanted to kick back a bit before starting dinner. She came in with a snake and I thought oh no. Ten minutes later..... cleaning up partially digested dismembered snake from the floor is not my preferred post-workout activity.
