Monthly Archives: October 2008

You have such good kids

Well, it’s official now. I went to Parent-Teacher conferences tonight and heard how wonderful my children are! If they only knew the real truth… just kidding. I have to say that it was rather pleasant hearing their respective teachers compliment … Continue reading

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I should have known

I need to toughen up. I mean, sometimes I am such an easy touch… For example, as I sat in the truck outside of Costco, my wife called and asked if I was already outside waiting. “Yes.” “I have to buy … Continue reading

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You have a chance to change

My youngest daughter has started an exercise program this year. And like most people, she has struggled. She will get inspired, start vigorously, make a few allowances because she doesn’t “feel” like exercising, have a few small changes in her … Continue reading

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What are you worth?

My son is a good looking young man. He gets that from his mother. However, he is going through a little test right now. As you probably have read, he is a wrestler. Wrestling requires close physical contact. Unfortunately, at … Continue reading

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What could I say?

My wife introduced me to one of her Costco friends tonight named Ashley. The two of them like to talk politics. Ashley is voting for Obama. I asked her what her primary reason for voting for him. “I’m for abortion … Continue reading

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Finally, a possibility

As you know, I have not been having much success in my search for a job here in my new hometown. I am either over qualified or not qualified enough. It seems that my choices are either working at Home … Continue reading

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A young lady blossoms

I am really blessed with GREAT children. I mean that-GREAT children. I first started talking to my youngest daughter about developing the character trait of self-control and the importance of setting goals when she came out to help me pack … Continue reading

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A manly decision

This morning, my wife told me my son got home at 3 IN THE MORNING!!! He was pretty frustrated when he learned that he had to work last night. He was looking forward to a very busy and productive night … Continue reading

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Pretty cool

I just finished my morning run. It did not feel great. From about the halfway point, I was giving myself a pep talk. “Just keep going. You can do it. You can make it. You’ve done it before.” Imagine my … Continue reading

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Dad saved his bacon!

My son, my youngest daughter and I were headed to The Prayer Room early this evening when I asked my son what his work schedule was for the week. “I don’t know.” “What do you mean you don’t know? Do … Continue reading

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