Author Archives: RLW3
Stepping into a parallel universe
I had my latest “humility sandwich” handed to me today. After work, I hustled over to the police supply store. As I waited for them to look at my flashlight, I perused the store. It was like entering a parallel universe! … Continue reading
See, it’s not just me!
Since I can’t figure out what is wrong with my two police style flashlights, I decided to expose my ignorance and ask for help. I took them to work and asked a friend to look at it. He couldn’t figure … Continue reading
I guess I should have thought of that
Last weekend, I discovered that I had, not one, but three flashlights that didn’t work. I have two that are police type flashlights powered by regular “D” batteries and a third that is powered by a rechargeable battery used for … Continue reading
My son, the movie star
In my last post, I talked about looking for changes in my son… Well, there is one change that I didn’t have to look too hard to find… His nose is huge! He SAYS that he looks like the Avatar! … Continue reading
He’s back!
I picked my son up from the airport yesterday morning. It is like he never left! He is back to mauling everyone. Either he has gotten stronger or Cakes has lost a little. She can’t quite handle him like she … Continue reading
Peek-a-boo!
I wonder if I am a little developmentally disabled. I say that because I am so easily impressed. I am so easily surprised… by things that I really shouldn’t be surprised about or all that impressed with. I wish I … Continue reading
What do you mean you didn’t make no meat?
My wife sent me a text message informing me that she got called in to work and that she had made a meatless pasta dish for dinner. I texted back a “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” response: “What do you … Continue reading
From man to wimp in 10 minutes
We went from VERY cold to WOW cold today! When I woke up at 5:00 A.M., the temperature was 6º! When I went out to warm up my car for the morning drive to work at 6:00, it was 2º! … Continue reading
There is a difference between ‘brisk’ and ‘cold’
Before my oldest daughter drove up from Dallas, she called to ask me what the weather was like. “It’s pretty brisk.” “Does that mean its about 55º?” “55?! That’s not brisk. That’s nice.” “So what does brisk mean?” I thought … Continue reading
Preparing for the worst
I did something that I have never done before… I bought survival food! In 1994, I lived in Northridge, CA. I was at the epicenter of the Northridge earthquake. But, since there was no advanced warning, I had not made … Continue reading
