Monthly Archives: March 2009

You mean, there’s no bomb?

I received a call tonight that I didn’t quite know how to react to… My second daughter called me. That is not that unusual. She has called before but it is usually because we need to talk about some really … Continue reading

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I hope it was a good brain fade

A good portion of the stories on this blog arise out of my own stupidity. Take for instance the story about buying my son a plane ticket to the High School Senior National Wrestling Championship. I was so excited! I … Continue reading

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Everybody’s favorite sport

You might think that I have been writing about wrestling too much recently. Well, I beg to differ… Everybody loves wrestling. You disagree? Follow along with me… Point #1:  God likes wrestling. He sent His angel to wrestle with Jacob. … Continue reading

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The invisible hand of Providence?

Although I have been trying to find places for my son to wrestle while he is in California, I haven’t been enjoying much success.  Until this afternoon… Sometimes it is strange how things work out… On a Friday morning a little … Continue reading

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Just trying to stay on the board

My wife read the blog last night. She said she liked it but I could hear a “but” in her voice. When I inquired further, she said “It’s just that most of the recent posts are all about our son.” … Continue reading

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Such a “controlling” father

My son has been in California since Tuesday night. However, he cannot get away from the long arm of his father. He is supposed to be on his Spring Break but I keep unexpectedly rearranging his plans. One month ago, I informed … Continue reading

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I reached the tipping point

I have gone to bed twice this week filled with wonder and/or amazement. The first time was last Sunday night. I was truly amazed at how quickly and smoothly I was able to put together a DVD of my son’s … Continue reading

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A repeat performance?

Last year, my son started wrestling as a Junior in high school and the rest, as they say, is history. (click on the tag “Wrestling” if you are interested) My wife thinks that we might see a repeat performance. My … Continue reading

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Kansas wins the battle

My wife and I watched a wrestling match tonight… Our son was not in it. He is in California visiting friends. We went to the Metro Classic to cheer on one of my son’s teammates who was invited to wrestle … Continue reading

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The things people say…

After the high school season concludes, there is a special match (The Metro Classic) where the best seniors in the Kansas City area from the Kansas side wrestle the best from the Missouri side. Although my son finished second in … Continue reading

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