I am back to feuding with Johnson County about back child support that accrued while I was in prison. It seems that the two years that I’ve been off work has upset their golf game or something, and they are threatening me with another felony. I contacted the ACLU, since this second felony will be a violation of my Civil Rights, and got this letter in response:
Dear Mr. Jenkins,
We have reviewed the materials you submitted to this office concerning your complaint. We have determined that the ACLU will not be in a position to assist you. I am sure that you are aware of the tremendous volume of inquiries received by the ACLU. Additionally, limited staff and financial resources available to the ACLU force us to be extremely selective regarding the cases we pursue.
This is not meant to be a judgment that your complaint lacks legal merit. In fact, if you would like to pursue this matter further you may wish to consult a private attorney, or the public defender’s office. We cannot make referrals to private attorneys or provide you with legal advice. You may find your state or local bar association or legal aid society helpful in locating an attorney to discuss your concerns.
I am sorry we cannot assist you.
Sincerely,
Katrina Rogers
Legal Intake Complaint Counselor
WTF? I guess since they won’t get their names in the paper, it’s not important enough to handle? Like I don’t have enough on my plate with an Administrative Hearing coming up on my disability. Welcome to my world.
July 16th, 2007
…is pain. I helped my cousin with my aunt’s car over the weekend, a clutch job, with some minor complications. However, the complications for me aren’t so minor. I was up until 2 am, with my world spinning out of control, and somebody in my head with large hammers, with daggers attached, trying to dig their way out. The aftermath today is less, but not by much. Would I do it again, in a split second. I know the consequences for getting out of my cave, but he needed my help, and I won’t turn my back on that. I just wish that the people in charge could see what it is I go through when I do these kinds of things. After an hour in my head last night, they’d provide me the assisstance I need, I’d think. Time to take some more pain meds, and lay down for a bit. Peace.
February 19th, 2007
I have been denied my first time through the Social Security system, when I had the required paperwork, anyway. I went ahead and hired an attorney to work on it, so that I don’t have to worry about it. Things are hectic enough around here w/out adding that beyond my control stress to it.
In the mean time, I’ve been working on a module for NWN’s to help keep my mind off my head. It works, sometimes, and other times I just have to get up and walk away from it. Scripting, which is basically programming, is a complicated business, and while I’m getting better at it, I’m sure glad I have my scripting guru buddy to help me through the rough patches.
Nothing much else to talk about. That’s what happens when you have no life. Peace.
January 30th, 2007
Been kinda lax at this, but what else is new? Not much of anything going on that’s worth relating here, but I need to get some thoughts out of my head, and this is the best place for that, I suppose.
I guess I’ll talk about my little battle with my doctor about some of the medications he’s trying to put me on. He walks into the examining room, knowing I’ve been out of work for almost 2 years, telling me that he’s pretty sure the medicine he wants to try isn’t covered on my insurance. Why waste my time, and his, trying to do stuff like that? The first one was over 100.00 a bottle, and the last one was 12.00 a dose, a dose…What’s the point in that? He had the audacity to come back with “You can afford to smoke, and to have the internet, but you can’t afford medicines…”
Anybody that’s actually been following my misadventures knows that my mom has been paying my bills, and that it’s pretty stressful for me to continue with that, but it’s far better than the alternative. Why would the doctor that’s supposed to be trying to help me add that little piece of “pshychic vampirism” to the mix. Stress sets off the headaches, and that little guilt trip ploy really added to it.
I had an appointment with a counselor the following week and asked him why I should have to live like I’m in jail, in my own house. I mean it, I can be in jail and have nothing to do but stare at 4 walls all day. I’ve been there, done that, and I’m not willing to do it here. After all that, I scraped up the money for a dose, and tried the meds, and all it did was make my face itch, and the next day the headache was 5x worse than it had been for a while. Oh well, so much for my whiney phase. I have an appointment with an eye doctor tomorrow, time to start exploring other options, since I have a medical card, and can. Peace…
November 7th, 2006
I don’t really know what made me think this girl would really be interested in me, except maybe the fact that she’s the only one that isn’t family that regularly calls to see how I am doing. It was a nice dream, though. We were out and about a bit last night while she was looking for some part time bar work to help supplement her kids, and the signals were there, if mixed, and I made a tentative move on them, and was shut down. Not really shot down in flames though, but a rose by any other name…
Not much else going on lately, which is really the basic story of my life. Same medical problems, no evident solutions, and waiting between appointments to see what’s going to happen next. Sense of irony still works though, as my next Dr.’s appointment is 9/11.
September 2nd, 2006
Between hassling with a member on a message board, both publicly and privately, and all the little hassles of the week, I’m glad it’s over. Left me feeling rather unsure of myself, a situation I’m not really used to. I used to be able to make decisions for a group, and now I don’t trust them for just me. Ah well, I’ll get around it someway. One thing’s for sure, in spite of the opinion of a nameless individual, I am still me, and nobody can change that.
August 27th, 2006
I’ve been reminded once again that I have been kind of lax with this. I guess blogs aren’t much use unless you actually use them. I’m sort of surprised to find out that people are following the random wanderings of a trapped mind, but hey… 
I’ve been kinda busy the last couple of days with some freelance writing I’m trying to take up. Not for pay, but it gets my name out in the world, yet another effort to do that. I’ve also been feuding with some people in my life concerning the validity of religions, and I wound up writing a little article about that as well.
http://robertthebardsoapbox.blogspot.com/
Check it out. Got another doctor’s appointment today, this to establish my insurance primary care provider. After that, I can start chasing some other avenues for treatments, trying to get to the bottom of the problem. Peace.
August 25th, 2006
Well, after a year of fighting it, I finally got my assistance. I had to jump through a few hoops, but things are going smoothly now. A couple of forms through the mail, and I’ve done everything I can until I get an answer.
June 23rd, 2006
Updates by the score. Most importantly, after getting Kitty to the vet, thanks to all who have helped me with that, he’s going to be just fine. In fact, he’s almost his old mischevious self. He’s a lot more fun that way.
My mom’s friend had a big garage sale, and while I couldn’t buy the garage, I did manage to get a big stack of wood, and a radial arm saw…Nice addition to my “when I can work it” shop. I’ve got to start putting some boxes together, I’ve almost got three sets of pieces done, and I need to build some boxes for them.
On my health; I finally got my SRS physical paperwork done, and am now in the process of working on my disability, so that I can try to get some of my independence back. I’m tired of living solely off of my mom, and I’m sure it wears thin with her as well. Was supposed to start bugging the case worker today, but I’ve been kinda under the weather with it today, and didn’t get ‘er done. I’ll do it tomorrow. Pretty much got you all caught up. Anybody that’s reading this, that’s the latest news on the bard. Peace.
June 19th, 2006
http://robertbard67206.com/WoundedKitty My poor cat got into something, and with my current situation, I’m powerless to do anything about it. I sent out a cry for help, in the only places I could, and the response has been amazing. For those of you who may read this, that have responded, thank you. I can’t say it enough. This cat has become my one distraction from all the negative stuff that has been going on lately. I’m not sure what the problem is, but it looks bad, and I can’t stand to see him hobble around. He puts on his game face most of the time, and tries to convince me it doesn’t hurt that bad, but I can see the pain in his eyes, which is one of the first things I see in the mornings, when he’s trying to telepathically wake me up. Cats really have whiskers to annoy their owners…and to tickle them awake, when they want attention. If something bad were to happen to him now, I don’t know what I’d do. Other cats aren’t that hard to get, but the bonding is hard to replace, and no two cats are the same.
On a brighter note; http://robertbard67206.com/Woodwork.html I’m making great progress towards getting some chess set pieces done. I will be ready to start working on boxes soon, or at least one box. I may just make enough pieces for what ever boxes I can get made, so as to not overstock myself on stuff to take up room I don’t have, until I know how well, or if, the sets will sell.
My nephew is running in a track meet today, and from what I hear, he’s going to be pretty successful, and may even be able to qualify for the Olympics. That would be something. I wish him well.
May 20th, 2006
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