just one more thing...

TMJ continues to plague me. Headaches are a given daily. My back muscles are braiding themselves into a new configuration. Don't know if I'll ever succeed in this job.

My experience with my father taught me how to 'handle' this man. You speak first. Answer before asked then try to look interested when he drones on giving advise. He thinks he is funny. Laugh at the jokes. Supress the urge to scream. Get away. Find the message in his blather and address it. Don't let him get to your employees. Use yourself as a protective shield.
I am now a shit deflector. Nice job title...

Boss is going on vacation for 2 weeks beginning Thursday. It can't be wrong to be gleeful.