Lord of the Castle

The Joys and Trials of Family Life

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I found gold!

January 16th, 2010 · No Comments

It didn’t snow today…but it is still foggy and cold.
So, I decided to stay inside and work on my goals today! Doesn’t THAT sound EXCITING, boys and girls?
I have been writing about goals on this blog off and on for the past two weeks. However, I needed to spend some time figuring out what I want [...]

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Tags: Goals · Technology

Happiness is a good mechanic!

August 5th, 2008 · No Comments

When I left my wife in Kansas City last August, perhaps it was unfair, but I told her that one of the first things that she needed to do was to find a good mechanic.
Well, one year later, I think I have finally found one.
In my book, a good mechanic is honest (he doesn’t tell [...]

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Tags: Cars

A Great Moving Company

April 15th, 2008 · No Comments

When it came time to actually move, I had to figure out which company to use. My oldest daughter had just had a bad experience one month earlier. I learned about a company named ABF on MovingScam.com.
If you ever have to move and you are up for the task of packing your stuff yourself, I would recommend them [...]

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Tags: Real Estate · Travel

Everything IS bigger here in Texas!

March 21st, 2008 · No Comments

My oldest daughter met me at the airport and promptly took me out to eat at Cuba Libre on Henderson Street in uptown Dallas. Shortly after we were seated, a very immodest WILBO sat at the table next to us and really tested my self control. It wasn’t so much a matter of desire but [...]

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Tags: Humor · Parenting