Category Archives: Family

Happy Independence Day!

Celebrating holidays in America is pretty challenging. Most people gather with their families but the overarching meaning of each holiday is frequently missing. In many homes, Thanksgiving Day has been reduced to “Turkey Day,” a great day to watch football. Christmas is a … Continue reading

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A happy ending but not a fun ride

He did it… He lost 12 pounds in 48 hours… and won the tournament! But the last 12 hours before the weigh in were not very fun. When my mother called, I filled her in on the last two days and playfully asked … Continue reading

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Grammie whips him into shape!

My son got back from Philadelphia today. He had a great time. On Tuesday, he went to class with a couple of the wrestlers, answered a question in Calculus class, offered his opinion in an English class. At night, he … Continue reading

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Do you want to downsize that?

It’s getting windy again here in KS. But I’m not just talking about the weather. The winds of change are visiting our family…AGAIN!!! 2 1/2 years ago, we had four children in our home. In less than four months, we will be … Continue reading

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Just like we planned

It is so nice when a good plan comes together. Everything went well with my son’s flight yesterday. He arrived on time in Norfolk, VA. My parents picked him up at the airport and took him directly to the Virginia … Continue reading

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Batchelorhood is really overrated

I have written in previous posts (click on the “aging” tag) about my reluctance to see this season of being a father to my children drawing to a close. Tonight, I had a little foretaste of what my life might … Continue reading

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Tick, tick, tick, tick (think 60 Minutes)

The clock seems to be ticking faster than normal this week. In four days, my son will be wrestling in the league championships. In three days, my oldest daughter will drive up from Dallas. In two days, my mother flies in … Continue reading

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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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The latest poll results

With all of the political polling going on, I decided to poll my family members around the dinner table about their preferences as to where we should live. The choices are: Stay in Overland Park and attend the same school, … Continue reading

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Chasin’ tornadoes

The celebration that I am now officially one year older continued today. My wife and two youngest children took me out to dinner to celebrate my birthday at Jack Stack Barbecue. In the semi-finals of the NCAA basketball tournament, the governor … Continue reading

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