Tag Archives: Bean

A great idea goes south

Posted on February 8, 2009 by RLW3

As you know, I have been trying to purchase a reliable used car to make the thirty mile to and from work every day. Thus far, it has been adventurous and unsuccessful. My wife’s parents are coming out next Tuesday … Continue reading →

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The front page hits home

Posted on January 15, 2009 by RLW3

Two days ago, my oldest daughter, Bean, called me to tell me that her roommate was laid off with no severance. Her company, Nortel, declared bankruptcy. She had worked there for about one year right out of college. Her aunt, … Continue reading →

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It leaves when?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by RLW3

Does everything have to turn into an event? I left the apartment at 5:20 this morning to take my oldest daughter to the airport. No, I am not publishing the same post twice. This is a different day and a … Continue reading →

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I blew it!

Posted on November 28, 2008 by RLW3

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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Heard at our house #1

Posted on September 1, 2008 by RLW3

While my wife was preparing lunch, our youngest daughter walked up to our oldest daughter and said “I just want you to know that I’ve already told three people and posted it on Facebook that I am going to miss … Continue reading →

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Too much estrogen…

Posted on September 1, 2008 by RLW3

You’ve heard of chick flicks… Well, from time to time, I get trapped into living a chick’s life. Take the latest event as an example… I told my wife earlier this morning that I started crying while running this morning. … Continue reading →

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Do you think that I’m a little late?

Posted on August 25, 2008 by RLW3

I am 48 years old. I have been working very hard since I was 12 years old. And today, I am embarrassed to say this, but I just set up my first IRA account with Charles Schwab. We started out … Continue reading →

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Smart, but still a blonde!

Posted on June 7, 2008 by RLW3

My wife was reading the directions while I drove us to the rehearsal brunch. When we turned onto the actual street, she informed me that my oldest daughter was already there and had called her and told her that the … Continue reading →

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A nice end to a long day

Posted on May 29, 2008 by RLW3

Had a nice salad with Jennifer @ Chili’s in Fort Worth @ 10:00 P.M. I remarked on how much I am seeing her these days. I just took her to the airport in LA 6 days ago! I pulled into … Continue reading →

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Fun time is over

Posted on May 21, 2008 by RLW3

My daughter had a dinner date in the San Fernando Valley with some of her classmates at 7:00. I took over the driving after we visited Manhattan Beach, the final beach on our lovely drive together. However, it took us 90 minutes to drive … Continue reading →

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