Tag Archives: problems
Turn a little this way
Ah, the challenges of being a father… I really don’t know what this season of life is supposed to look like. My two oldest daughters have been on their own for the past few years. My son is attending college … Continue reading
She has bent over backward long enough
We have a little confrontation developing here at the Castle… Ever since we returned from vacation, my wife’s manager at Costco has significantly changed her schedule. Before we left, she might work one night per week. Now she is gone … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
