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Friday night and I'm getting ready for another night at the hole. Yesterday was long, but went pretty well. Business was steady, but nothing major - and it went by fast.

Talked to Donald - the ex-on-the-side thing of my former psycho-roomie, Shelley. He just got out of the ER - having a toenail removed. I've known the guy for years, but we've never really talked. Last night - we talked. About Shelley - about his toe - and just stupid stuff. He was picking at me about a bad fling I had a while back that I didn't think he knew about. He did.. thanks for bringing THAT up! Geez! So I made some jabs about Shelley and it was all good. We both laughed about making mistakes - and both my thing and his were BIG mistakes.

Found out that my former neighbor was beaten up yesterday and airlifted to Chapel Hill. Drugs involved, of course.. and someone put an axe-handle through his head. He's not expected to survive. I'd like to say I'm surprised, but I'm not. I got along with Shawn, but I could tell where he was headed way back when we were neighbors. It's really a sad situation - even if he lives, he's going to be brain damaged and messed up for the rest of his life.. and all because of being involved with the wrong folks and doing the wrong things.

I can't judge or condemn. I'm no angel myself, but I've always tried to be careful and knew where to draw the line. Sone folks learn. I did. He never did. I hope his suffering and pain isn't long - and he either makes a full recovery - or goes to a better place. I'm not sure at this point which would be better - although, sadly, I think it'd be the latter.

Today is Russ's birthday. I can't find his phone number anywhere. I've got his Ma's address and phone # - but she moved from that place a while back. I think his brother lives there now. I'll try to call tomorrow and track Russ down. He's another guy who's making mistakes and headed down the wrong path. And yeah, from what I've heard, it's drugs. That really sucks. He's truly a guy that has it all - brains, looks, a personality, a true "total package" - and he's throwing it away. I love the guy to death and wish I could be up there to try and help him, but I can't. My place is here in NC - so all I can do is try and be supportive and be here if he needs me.

Geez! This is a somber post. Maybe something funny or cool will happen at the store tonight and I'll end up with something funny to talk about here. I still need to get a column written.. and do my fantasy PPV thingee too for the Danger Zone. Maybe that'll happen tomorrow AM too! yeah, right!

OK - I'm gone. Time to go to work! Wish me luck!
-Doug