Monthly Archives: November 2008

We are blessed!

I think Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It definitely is my favorite meal!!!!!! We finished our celebration this evening! I had been carrying the ball, telling stories and reminding everyone of the incredible things that happened this year. However, tonight … Continue reading

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How ya’ like the ol’ man now?

I accomplished a long held goal today and it was really satisfying. About 20 years ago, I told my wife that I wanted to be healthy enough and in good enough shape to wrestle my son when he is 18 … Continue reading

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I blew it!

After picking up my youngest daughter, Cakes, from work, I dropped off some bill payments at the Post Office and headed to the Apple store. I want to finish reviewing the past year so we could continue our celebration of … Continue reading

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Black Friday

If that isn’t an appropriately named day, I don’t know what is. I don’t like it…AT ALL! My youngest daughter had to work at the kennel. She also had to work on Thanksgiving! I didn’t like that either! As I … Continue reading

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The perfect set-up

I can’t fully tell this story without making a confession… On many nights, my wife and I sleep in separate rooms… not because my wife is mad at me! No! I am not in the doghouse. It is difficult for … Continue reading

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Are you ready for…?

Fill in the blank with the next fast approaching holiday and you have a common way to make small talk at this time of year. However, I am really asking…are you ready for Thanksgiving? Did you know that we are … Continue reading

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It is really good

I had to have one… I had just finished my appointment with a man at the Prayer Room. The Higher Grounds coffee shop was right next door! But I only had two $1 bills in my pocket and it cost $3.15! … Continue reading

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Know when to hold ’em

I went looking for a new place to live today… First, I toured a competing apartment complex nearby. The unit was very nice but the kitchen, which is probably the MOST important thing to my wife, was SO small. Then, … Continue reading

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One week from tonight

I just got a call from the man who is referring to the church. They are going to invite me to their Board of Elders meeting next Monday for the interview! This could get exciting.

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It should have been simple

I am under the gun. I have to make some big decisions…soon! I have six more weeks until I start my new job in Blue Springs. Blue Springs is 30 miles to northeast of our apartment. The church that is going … Continue reading

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