Monthly Archives: November 2009

Captain Jack Sparrow, meet the Lord of the Castle

You would think that a mirror is a mirror. They reflect the image in front of them. You would think by their construction (a piece of glass placed on top of a shiny reflective surface) that they should be the … Continue reading

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Turn the Caps Lock button off

It looks like Big A has shrunk a little… He’s now medium A… or perhaps even small a… He ended his high school wrestling career with a flourish, losing in the state finals to one of the top 10 wrestlers … Continue reading

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I think we found our new home

It’s over! The search is over! At least, I think it is over. After 20 months and 13 churches, I think we finally found our church home! I say I think because my wife still has a few small reservations. … Continue reading

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How quickly things can change

As planned, I drove to Wichita today to pick up a transmission for the Nissan. I don’t really mind these long drives. I get time to think, listen to my favorite preachers on CD, etc. About 30 minutes from my … Continue reading

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He must have found some oil

My co-worker, The Steel Trap, has completely redeemed himself. In fact, I think I owe him! Whenever I am trying to find a good mechanic in the area, he is the first person I talk to. He knows everyone in … Continue reading

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You learn something new every day

On Sunday, I realized that I forgot to leave the key when I parked the car at my mechanic’s place. So, I drove out there again. Since he couldn’t move the car, it was still outside so I put the key … Continue reading

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No shave November

My youngest daughter came home from school and provided me with some pop culture enlightenment “Did you know that it is “No Shave November?” “No, I didn’t. What does that mean.” “All of the guys at school don’t shave during … Continue reading

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Not quite what I planned

I had a interesting afternoon. I drove 15 minutes to meet someone only to discover that they weren’t there! And I called them earlier in the day to confirm our appointment! I then waited for 45 minutes hoping that they … Continue reading

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And it matches my cape!

A few weeks ago, I wrote about one of my alter ego’s (Superdad) recent adventures. The plot ran something like this… Long lost daughter is miraculously found! Joy abounds! Big corporation threatens to bankrupt the family if she attempts to … Continue reading

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Beef…it’s what’s for dinner

I finally did it! Something that I have been wanting to do for over two decades!!! I hinted at it last weekend… Some time in the early 90’s (that sounds SO long ago. When I was younger, that phrase meant … Continue reading

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