Monthly Archives: April 2009
Why can’t a woman be more like a man?
What is it about women? What do they have against having a little money in your pocket? I have a great coupon for TGI Friday’s. Buy one entree, get the second for $1. The first time I took her out, … Continue reading
If I only had a brain…
That was the Scarecrow’s chorus in “The Wizard of Oz.” He called me and wants royalties from me! I didn’t get a call from the general manager of the Honda shop last night. So, in anticipation of his call this … Continue reading
I didn’t even officially ask!
In our last episode, I was rushing the car back to the Honda shop hoping that someone was there even though they were closing when I drove off their lot 30 minutes earlier. I prayed a desperation prayer, “God, please … Continue reading
What’s that burning smell?
I picked up the Honda from the shop after work. I got it serviced before my wife drives to Nashville to visit a few friends this weekend. I asked the shop to fix only what was necessary. That came to … Continue reading
The latest ambush
As you know, I have two high school aged children left in our home. Every now and then, I get ambushed by their developing brain. I use the word ambush because the situation arises so suddenly and unexpectedly that I know of … Continue reading
Hoping not to fall
Teaching and training young adults (i.e. adolescents) can be a treacherous undertaking. The smallest wrong word can set them into a tailspin. Sometimes, it doesn’t even take a word…they just go into a tailspin and even they can’t tell you … Continue reading
It looks a lot better from here
It’s over. I knew it had to end. I did not think he would win the whole tournament. Still, I am always left wishing that he could have gone one more match. He lost in his second match in the … Continue reading
He broke through!
Yesterday morning, I received a text from an upset and embarrassed young man. This morning, I received a phone call… My son won his first match in the consolation bracket! The Baker University coach watched the match and congratulated him … Continue reading
Sleepless in Kansas
I woke up in the middle of the night. As I tried to go back to sleep, the unexpected events of the day kept running through my mind. Then the questions started… “Was it jet lag? Did I make a … Continue reading
I didn’t know what to say
My son sent me a text message with some unexpected news… He wrestled his first match and lost 18-4! He said that he was embarrassed at the way he wrestled. He had no energy! I started to seek out the … Continue reading
