Tag Archives: Big A

The world is getting smaller

Posted on February 23, 2010 by RLW3

It may sound strange, coming from a blogger, but I have not been a huge fan of technology. We went several years without a television in our home. When we did get one, TV time was strictly limited. Basically, for … Continue reading →

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You got written up for what?

Posted on February 22, 2010 by RLW3

This may come as a shock to some of you, but I have been having a long distance relationship for more than two years. Actually, I am in several simultaneously. It so much more difficult to communicate. I tell you … Continue reading →

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What else am I going to do?

Posted on February 20, 2010 by RLW3

This stage of being a parent is…how shall I put this…challenging. When my children were younger, they had to listen to me…or else! Now that they are launching out on their own, I have to watch them make mistakes. Let … Continue reading →

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They’re not Canadian!

Posted on December 21, 2009 by RLW3

I have a built in desire to explore. When we lived in Los Angeles, I was always amazed when, after living there for 30 years, I would drive on a road for the very first time. I was like a … Continue reading →

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My son, the movie star

Posted on December 14, 2009 by RLW3

In my last post, I talked about looking for changes in my son… Well, there is one change that I didn’t have to look too hard to find… His nose is huge! He SAYS that he looks like the Avatar! … Continue reading →

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He’s back!

Posted on December 13, 2009 by RLW3

I picked my son up from the airport yesterday morning. It is like he never left! He is back to mauling everyone. Either he has gotten stronger or Cakes has lost a little. She can’t quite handle him like she … Continue reading →

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I shudder to think…

Posted on December 6, 2009 by RLW3

For the second time this week, I was awakened by the sound of my wife talking on the phone. This time, I got out of bed because I detected a little concern in her voice. I opened our bedroom door … Continue reading →

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It feels like I’ve seen this before

Posted on November 24, 2009 by RLW3

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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Turn the Caps Lock button off

Posted on November 16, 2009 by RLW3

It looks like Big A has shrunk a little… He’s now medium A… or perhaps even small a… He ended his high school wrestling career with a flourish, losing in the state finals to one of the top 10 wrestlers … Continue reading →

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How quickly things can change

Posted on November 14, 2009 by RLW3

As planned, I drove to Wichita today to pick up a transmission for the Nissan. I don’t really mind these long drives. I get time to think, listen to my favorite preachers on CD, etc. About 30 minutes from my … Continue reading →

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