Monthly Archives: November 2009

Call 911

I was listening to a radio show today and heard Marcus Lutrell, a Navy seal, say this: “When you look in the mirror, bottom line is you are one of two people. You either call 911 or you are 911.” … Continue reading

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Coming to grips with reality

Bean, our oldest daughter headed home for Dallas early this morning. I know I have said this before but… I felt a little sad. It is back to being just me, my wife, Bunch, and my youngest daughter, Cakes. As … Continue reading

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She didn’t get it from a bottle

My oldest daughter drove up from Dallas to visit us for thanksgiving last night. Even though I talk with her on the phone fairly often, I had forgotten one of her most endearing traits… She is a blonde! In the … Continue reading

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No myopia aqui!

Sometimes I wonder how you read what I write… I think many of you think that some of my posts are just the myopic boasts of a doting father. For example, I have written about my youngest daughter’s singing ability. … Continue reading

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Our growing extended family

This year marked the first Thanksgiving that we didn’t have all of our family present. Big A celebrated Thanksgiving with my family in New Jersey. My middle daughter, Kimba, couldn’t make it because of her new job at Starbucks so … Continue reading

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It feels like I’ve seen this before

Big A wrestled at another open tournament this weekend… and got his first college victory! In fact, he got two! He lost his first match by a score of 4-2. If he could have held his three point back move … Continue reading

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In the right place at the right time

As a writer, one of the frequent challenges I face as the author of this blog is what to write about. After all, my life is not all that different from everyone else. What makes mine special? Nothing… I have … Continue reading

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My latest trip to the Twilight Zone

I wonder if these are signs… I wonder if I am being sucked back into a black hole… Just like yesterday afternoon, I have reason to be happy. Our mechanic installed he transmission that I picked up in Wichita last … Continue reading

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I wonder where they moved that house…

I am not a happy camper right now. I get off work at 3:30 on Friday’s. I really look forward to that because I have an extra time to get something done. It feels like I get an extra hour … Continue reading

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I like my little Paseo!

I like my little car! First, since the gas tank only holds 10 gallons, I can fill it up for about $20! Second, that $20 will last nearly a week since I am getting 35 MPG! Third, I had forgotten … Continue reading

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