Happy Fucking New Year
I should be happy that I’m getting a fresh, new year to mangle. I’m unsure about it. The past year started in Afghanistan and included a divorce. In between everything, there’s been more than a man’s share of work to accomplish. Truth be told, it’s still going, and I’m carrying it on weary shoulders.
My new year’s wish is for a less abusive 2014.
The past year was not without high points, don’t get me wrong. Somewhere in the 52 weeks of 2013, I had the best one week of my life. I only hope I get more of that.
Here’s to a Ranty® 2014.
BrainRants 
January 1, 2014 at 00:00
Hoping your new year is better than last. Let’s hope mine is too…because it wasn’t spectacular either.
January 1, 2014 at 00:02
Something about the number ’13’ I think. Here’s to new starts!
January 1, 2014 at 00:04
Cheers to that.
January 1, 2014 at 00:08
🙂
January 1, 2014 at 01:13
Happy fucking new year to you too!
January 1, 2014 at 01:26
Yeah! Fucking That! Happy all the things!
January 1, 2014 at 07:01
Rants,
Happy New Year, man. And may 2014 give you 51 weeks of joy, and one painful, awful week of dismay.
Le Clown
January 1, 2014 at 11:15
Thanks, Le Clown. Sounds like a deal.
January 1, 2014 at 07:05
Being a person is hard
January 1, 2014 at 11:16
Sometimes it certainly is.
January 1, 2014 at 08:56
I’m sorry 2013 made you weary…you deserve all the best and I hope you find it. (I think Le Clown nailed it)
January 1, 2014 at 11:16
Le Clown has a funny way of doing that. Thanks Lady!
January 1, 2014 at 09:18
May it be less painful, and more joyful
January 1, 2014 at 11:17
Yes! Thanks, Jamie.
January 1, 2014 at 09:59
It can ALWAYS get better. Keep grinding.
January 1, 2014 at 11:17
It’s all we can really do. Thanks!
January 1, 2014 at 10:18
Happy Fucking New Year to you too, Taint Stain! 🙂
January 1, 2014 at 11:18
Fucking awesome!
January 1, 2014 at 12:06
Happy New Year, Rants. Maybe we can have another drunken Twitter party some time soon.
January 1, 2014 at 14:07
Do you think the ‘sphere is ready for that?
January 1, 2014 at 14:08
There’s only one way to find out.
January 1, 2014 at 14:13
True. So now the question becomes, ‘Is my liver ready for that?’
January 1, 2014 at 14:15
Again, only one way to find out.
January 1, 2014 at 15:31
Uhm, yeah.
January 1, 2014 at 17:01
Let me know when you’re up for it!
January 1, 2014 at 18:57
Might be a month or so.
January 1, 2014 at 21:43
Works for me. We must prepare the masses for our blatant unshittiness.
January 2, 2014 at 07:05
Roger.
January 1, 2014 at 13:46
Happy New Year Rants! I’d like to hear more about the awesome week. Truth be told, I’m glad ’13 is over with too & hoping 2014 is kinder to us both!
January 1, 2014 at 14:08
The Awesome Week is mine. At least for now.
January 1, 2014 at 14:41
Keeping secrets? Hmmmm . . . a man of mystery! You’re double 0 status is being considered.
January 1, 2014 at 15:32
Oh lord no. I’m done with that shit.
January 1, 2014 at 14:03
Happy New Year, you angry bastard! And I mean that in the most endearing way possible. L.A.P. 2014 \m/
January 1, 2014 at 14:08
Fuck yeah, dude! \m/ Rock the fuck on!
January 1, 2014 at 14:36
Hard to say more, when the best have already said it all. 😀
January 1, 2014 at 15:31
Your thoughts are always welcome, though.
January 1, 2014 at 14:42
I want to know what that one good week was. I HAVE to know.
And also to be invited to the drunken twitter party. I don’t have a fucking stupid twitter account, so it will be difficult to manage, but I can pull it off.
And we all know how I felt about 2013; (ass fuck, no lube), so 2014 better at least kiss me first.
January 1, 2014 at 15:33
True that. Stay posted for the 2nd Drunken Twitter Party. I have to do some training for that.
January 1, 2014 at 17:04
“True that” is my fucking favorite. And now you are. xoxoxoxooxo
January 1, 2014 at 18:57
Word!
January 1, 2014 at 14:52
You know that old Chinese blessing/curse, “May you live in interesting times”? Here’s hoping both you and I have a WAY less interesting 2014 than we did 2013!
And you should root for being sent to Virginia. Depending on where, we could rendezvous in Wheeling, West Virginia! (And THAT just guaranteed Rants begging to go to Texas! 😀 )
January 1, 2014 at 15:34
It’s all up to the Army Lottery. They ask me my top ten choices, and then send me to number 14.
January 1, 2014 at 18:03
Then tell ’em “Anywhere but Ohio”. Tell ’em you got an ex in Ohio that you’d KILL if you were shipped there. Especially a dinky little field near Coshocton where Reserve helos fly out of. Tell ’em Blackhawks, and especially Chinooks, make you airsick.
I’ll make up the spare room. I’ll even give you dibs on two cats. All I ask is that you don’t cook the cats while my wife is home. And I promise to share all meds, as long as you do the same. 😉
January 1, 2014 at 18:59
No. Cats. Anymore.
January 1, 2014 at 19:48
I sense some … equivocation in that answer. Am I correct in assuming that cat possession has become optional in your life? 😉
January 2, 2014 at 15:03
No. Fucking. Cats.
January 2, 2014 at 19:15
Oh, I understand now. No problem, all but 1 of ours are neutered, so you don’t have to worry about humping kitties.
January 2, 2014 at 21:56
Good… don’t perpetuate the issue.
January 3, 2014 at 21:40
I assume you’re telling me not to create any more cats – which is our goal, as well. ‘Cause if you’re telling me not to irritate you with mentions of furry felines, well, come ON, you KNOW I can’t let something that bugs you slip away! 😉
January 3, 2014 at 23:26
I am – do not create more cats.
January 5, 2014 at 15:44
Hey – I can honestly say I have never created a cat in my life. Never. And about dogs? I nave never created a cat in my life. 😉
January 5, 2014 at 18:30
Right now I’m in a definite ‘no pets’ phase. Sorry. I do like dogs.
January 1, 2014 at 18:01
Merry New Year my friend. Here’s to happiness, recovery, love, peace (in our goddmaned heads), and hope.
You deserve it. That fucking world you’re carrying on your shoulders? I shrugged
January 1, 2014 at 18:58
Yes, especially in my head. Thank you, Rachael.
January 1, 2014 at 18:11
Good riddance to 2013. New year, new hopes, new disappointments. Cheers Rants. Here’s to more great weeks ahead, or a kick-ass sale on beer.
January 1, 2014 at 18:59
Sale on beer… mmm… notice they NEVER do that!
January 1, 2014 at 18:24
Happy New Year Rants. Hope ’14 sucks way less bad than ’13 apparently did.
January 1, 2014 at 19:00
It did, and I’m sure ’14 won’t.
January 1, 2014 at 20:14
Hell yes.
And Happy new year.
January 2, 2014 at 07:05
Thanks Guapo! You too!
January 2, 2014 at 06:33
Wow. That must have been some week. I hope 2014 gives you many more just like it!
January 2, 2014 at 07:07
It was! Same for you, H.E. – a good 2014.
January 2, 2014 at 14:08
Sounds a bit like my year, although I’m waiting for that excellent week in 2014…
Happy New Year dude, and may it bring a whole heap of brilliance 🙂
January 2, 2014 at 14:57
And a whole heap of bacon.
January 2, 2014 at 15:08
Oh HELL yes. I’d love some bacon.
January 2, 2014 at 15:21
Bacon self-justifies.
January 3, 2014 at 04:37
Happy new year Ranter!
January 3, 2014 at 05:32
Thanks – to you as well!
January 6, 2014 at 11:35
Happy New Year, Rants!!!
Hey, what the heck happened to your About page?
Was gonna send you a link – an article saying somethingerother about PTSD + drugs = slightly better 🙂
I’m always interested in articles like that, and thought of you too…
http://guardianlv.com/2013/08/psychedelics-show-promise-for-ptsd-treatment/
January 6, 2014 at 13:06
Very interesting… but I’d be very nervous with that kind of treatment regimen. I’m thinking counseling will work just fine. I appreciate the read, though!
February 4, 2014 at 08:45
Новинки кино!
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February 4, 2014 at 09:40
Wut?