Monthly Archives: July 2008
OK I’ll take you in
Before I left Kansas City, I tried to schedule a tour the Chicago Board of Options Exchange but could only leave a message. The woman in charge returned my call somewhere in Iowa and told me that they are not … Continue reading
Surrounded by favor
I must have stopped in the nice part of town because the cheapest hotel I could find was $183 per night. I called my wife and asked her to see if she could find a cheaper place on the Internet … Continue reading
A negative mirage
The clouds caught up with me just as I hit the toll road. The state of Illinois was requiring me to pay for the privilege of driving slow on their road. I had two $1 bills in my wallet and … Continue reading
How was the weather?
If I am driving in the Midwest, it must mean that there is bad weather in the area. Sure enough, as I was driving across Iowa this afternoon there was a tornado warning in effect! Of course, when they announce … Continue reading
The Little Car That Could
Our little 1990 V-6 Nissan Maxima with 96,000 miles on it is getting 34 MPG on this trip! Amazing! I am really grateful since gas is $4.35/gallon in the Chicago area!
A serendipitous meeting
I don’t really believe in serendipity. Things don’t just happen. I believe that God directs our steps if we will listen to Him. (If you don’t know what serendipity means, look it up in the dictionary! I have added a … Continue reading
We’ve reached a decision
My wife and I have decided to surprise our second daughter. I will pick her up in Detroit and take her to Nashville. We will then give her our 1990 Nissan and I will fly back to KC. I will leave tomorrow … Continue reading
Surprised by what I already knew!?!?
Last night, I was surprised by something that I have known and been preparing for. I don’t really know how that can happen, but it did. While talking with my son about our plans to help our second daughter, he … Continue reading
Now why did I want another opinion?
I never ceased to be amazed at the power God gives other people to change my plans!!! My second daughter called me to report the findings of the latest mechanic to look at her car. “Dad, I am at the … Continue reading
Pull over, son!
I have had a great 5 days today! The weather changes here about every two hours! My son got pulled over by a policeman today! This is the second time in three weeks! Have I said that he was a … Continue reading
