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Category Archives: Goals
You’ve got to write it down
I generally use this time of year to set goals. This year is no exception. On New Year’s Day, I turned on my computer and looked for the file that contained my 2009 goals. It took me a few minutes … Continue reading
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Beef…it’s what’s for dinner
I finally did it! Something that I have been wanting to do for over two decades!!! I hinted at it last weekend… Some time in the early 90’s (that sounds SO long ago. When I was younger, that phrase meant … Continue reading
What they don’t know…
A few weeks ago, I accomplished a long held goal when I met the inventor of Sonic Bloom and visited Hazel Hills Nut Tree Farm in Wisconsin. I am halfway to achieving another odd goal. Today, I bought a chest … Continue reading
Am I nuts?
I must be a glutton for punishment… I did it again this weekend… I went straight from work yesterday and drove for 8 straight hours. Why??? Another of my “crazy” ideas… 8 years ago, I learned of a product that … Continue reading
It’s starting to get cold
To pick up on the last post’s theme… By next year, all of my children will be launched into their own lives. My wife and I are entering winter. But, our winter has come in the midst of turbulent seas. Our season … Continue reading
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She earned every bit
My youngest daughter is turning into quite the little “go-getter.” As soon as school ended, she realized that she would have to take start taking all of the standardized college tests (SAT, ACT) in the Fall. If she wanted to do well … Continue reading
OUCH!
When I was younger, Fram Oil Filters ran an ad campaign featuring a mechanic sporting a thick New York accent and a knowing grin in front of a broken down car saying “You can pay me now or pay me … Continue reading
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It’s time to stop talking about it
If everything goes according to plan, in six days my youngest daughter and I will be driving to Denver, CO. We will then spend the next two days standing in REALLY long lines with thousands (perhaps tens of thousands) of other … Continue reading
It’s official!
Although we haven’t heard from the Financial Aid Committee concerning our appeal, we made the final decision today. Big A is going to Drexel! We sent in the housing deposit and scheduled vacation time in September for the big trip … Continue reading
Just tackle the next thing
I am having to practice what I preach to my children. It happens to all of us at some time. Whe have a special social event, an important class or function at church, have to work more hours than we … Continue reading
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