Category Archives: Independent Living Program

CALL ME BOB– BUT DON’T CALL ME

Posted on May 1, 2016 by asknod

I rest my case. Remember, I too reached out to “Bob” last fall. I never did get to talk to him but I got his email and opted for that route. He pawned me off on Seattle’s DRO Cheryll-Anne Mackey-Rivas (note … Continue reading →

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THE SEARCH CONTINUES

Posted on April 29, 2016 by asknod

I apologize for not posting this sooner. I wish to thank all those who have sent me get well reminders. After five days in the hospital, even less is apparent about what has happened. After my Tuesday morning rush to … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW AT 1600 HRS ON THE LEFT COAST

Posted on April 14, 2016 by asknod

Today we’ll talk about the complete turnaround in attitude, the new VA Rodney King “Can’t we all just get along?” plaint and more. VA VR&E folks are not saddled with this phenomenon more than once in a lifetime. My original … Continue reading →

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SPRING HATH SPRUNG

Posted on April 1, 2016 by asknod

Cupcake and I only get to enjoy this visual once a year. Almost from the beginning, the petals begin to fall and the whole effect is lost within ten days. But oh Lordy what a gorgeous ten days. I think … Continue reading →

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ILP–GREENHOUSE COERCION TECHNIQUES

Posted on March 28, 2016 by asknod

So I’m sitting around the barn swamping a stall and I’m thinking to myself “I wonder when them ol’ boys are gonna see fit to come on over and hook me up with a greenhouse.” Hell, I’ve already committed to … Continue reading →

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ILP–OLD FACTS BUT NEW REVELATIONS

Posted on March 20, 2016 by asknod

Here’s a piece of history on the VR&E’s IL program that shines a bright light into a murky pail of water. Only the GAO could crow about this particular piece of work and conclude they hit one out of the … Continue reading →

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ILP–LITTLE GREENHOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE

Posted on February 27, 2016 by asknod

Ah, my stars. Look how time flies. Spring is only moments away and the greenhouse I anticipated is nowhere on the horizon. No, joking aside, folks, VR&E SES’s were put on notice September 4th, 2015 that they were going to have … Continue reading →

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ILP–BOLO VA GREENHOUSE

Posted on January 23, 2016 by asknod

I have a greenhouse they tell me it’s nice I asked how much but they won’t tell the price. I write them letters and say I can’t wait. They IRIS back ‘n say they’re running real late (bom bom bom bom). I had … Continue reading →

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ILP-HANG IN THERE. WE NEED GUIDANCE ON THIS. NOBODY EVER WON.

Posted on December 9, 2015 by asknod

After waiting patiently now for over three months for my Seattle VR&E minder, Kris Holloway, to push print on my greenhouse, I decided to call him up and rattle the ILP cage. True to form, he let it go onto Voicemail … Continue reading →

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BVA–GRAHAMBO RUNS THE ILP TABLE

Posted on September 8, 2015 by asknod

Twenty one years, six months and eight days ago, on March 31st, 1994, I filed for Porphyria Cutanea Tarda and residuals of Hepatitis. Today, my attorney Bob Walsh emailed me to share the good news. Veteran Law Judge (VLJ) Vito … Continue reading →