Monthly Archives: August 2008

I made it

Last week I tried to run my full 3.8 mile course three times and three times I failed. I did go a little bit further with each succeeding run. However, I just couldn’t make it the whole way. Today, I finally … Continue reading

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Who is Tim Allen?

When my son asked me what he should call his budding new business, I made him choose it. He came up with a great one- HOME IMPROVEMENT. His tag line underneath his name is “The Homeowner’s Best Solution”. I told … Continue reading

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Man, I am sore!

I ran for the first time in six weeks yesterday. I didn’t run the full 3.8 miles. I didn’t even make 3 miles. Nevertheless, today, my legs are S-O-R-E! It’s like I am starting over, again!

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They must know something that I don’t

There is an amazing amount of new construction going on here in Overland Park. I mean, nearly everywhere you look, they are building houses, apartments, major retail and office sites. There are several large fields that have heavy equipment reshaping … Continue reading

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Starting over again

I resumed my jogging routine today. I didn’t even make 3 miles… I had stopped running because I was a little weak during the fast. This is the third time that I have started to “get back in shape.” I had … Continue reading

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My little disciple

My youngest daughter has taken the plunge. She is going to use her first daily planner. We found a pretty pink cover at Office Depot in the Bargain Bin for $8! She will be using “week-at-a-glance” pages that I designed … Continue reading

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Is this the beginning of something big?

My son has been posting a flyer that advertises his handyman services on the public bulletin boards at several of the local supermarkets. He has received a few calls and done some very light work… UNTIL NOW! A homeowner was … Continue reading

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Those pictures are where?!?!

Yesterday morning, my wife convinced me to let her take a couple of pictures with my son since I am thinner than she has EVER seen me. The last time I was at this weight, I was 18 years old. … Continue reading

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Happiness is a good mechanic!

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 … Continue reading

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There is more than one way to plan!

We had to visit the doctor because my son picked up a skin infection from his last wrestling tournament. While I was waiting for the prescription to be filled at our local CVS, my youngest daughter wandered off. About 5 … Continue reading

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