Author Archives: RLW3
I shudder to think…
For the second time this week, I was awakened by the sound of my wife talking on the phone. This time, I got out of bed because I detected a little concern in her voice. I opened our bedroom door … Continue reading
While I was on the phone!
It is getting cold here in KC. I told you that we have already had our first small snowfall. The cold changes my morning routine. Instead of warming the car up for minute, I have to wait for several. Oh, … Continue reading
Turn a little this way
Ah, the challenges of being a father… I really don’t know what this season of life is supposed to look like. My two oldest daughters have been on their own for the past few years. My son is attending college … Continue reading
She has bent over backward long enough
We have a little confrontation developing here at the Castle… Ever since we returned from vacation, my wife’s manager at Costco has significantly changed her schedule. Before we left, she might work one night per week. Now she is gone … Continue reading
Call 911
I was listening to a radio show today and heard Marcus Lutrell, a Navy seal, say this: “When you look in the mirror, bottom line is you are one of two people. You either call 911 or you are 911.” … Continue reading
Coming to grips with reality
Bean, our oldest daughter headed home for Dallas early this morning. I know I have said this before but… I felt a little sad. It is back to being just me, my wife, Bunch, and my youngest daughter, Cakes. As … Continue reading
She didn’t get it from a bottle
My oldest daughter drove up from Dallas to visit us for thanksgiving last night. Even though I talk with her on the phone fairly often, I had forgotten one of her most endearing traits… She is a blonde! In the … Continue reading
No myopia aqui!
Sometimes I wonder how you read what I write… I think many of you think that some of my posts are just the myopic boasts of a doting father. For example, I have written about my youngest daughter’s singing ability. … Continue reading
Our growing extended family
This year marked the first Thanksgiving that we didn’t have all of our family present. Big A celebrated Thanksgiving with my family in New Jersey. My middle daughter, Kimba, couldn’t make it because of her new job at Starbucks so … Continue reading
It feels like I’ve seen this before
Big A wrestled at another open tournament this weekend… and got his first college victory! In fact, he got two! He lost his first match by a score of 4-2. If he could have held his three point back move … Continue reading
