Author Archives: RLW3
Short sheeted
We received a brochure from Drexel university…they want to sell us a bed linens! It turns out that they have long twin beds in the dorms and normal twin sheets won’t fit. But… lucky for us, they just happen to … Continue reading
Are we going in?
Our son is leaving for college in 4 weeks. My wife informed me that he needs clothes. It must be a chromosomal thing. To a woman, every event in life is a good reason to spend money. But, to be fair, I … Continue reading
Looky here!
A year ago, I put most of our savings in the stock market. I figured that it was better than earning 2.4% in a CD. Boy, was I wrong! In just a few short months, we had less than half of … Continue reading
Here comes the lawnmower
Someone decided that the grass was getting a little too tall. It looks like our “green shoots” are getting mowed down. My son went back to each of the fast food places to follow up on his applications. When they … Continue reading
Our own “green shoots”
There has been much talk in the media about “green shoots” springing up in the economy… We had our “green shoots” sprout up in our own personal economy today… Our son went out and looked for a job! I said … Continue reading
She’s back!
I picked my wife up at the airport this morning. I was VERY glad to see her…IF you know what I mean! I may be almost 50 but I’m not old yet! I know that I have written about this … Continue reading
I’m so vain…I probably think this post is about me
I am a little embarrassed about this one… but, just a little. I am going to turn 50 in a few weeks. That’s not bad. I look and feel pretty good “for my age.” I still have a full head of … Continue reading
And you thought you were finished with word problems
Every so often, our family runs into logistical challenges that strongly resemble the word problems we had in high school algebra… We have three vehicles here at the Castle: a 1998 Honda Accord, a 2001 Ford F-150 Super Crew and … Continue reading
She earned every bit
My youngest daughter is turning into quite the little “go-getter.” As soon as school ended, she realized that she would have to take start taking all of the standardized college tests (SAT, ACT) in the Fall. If she wanted to do well … Continue reading
Tickets, get your tickets
When I got home from work, my son informed me that the California Angels were playing their last game of the season against the Royals here in Kansas City. Ten minutes later, we were on the road. We pulled into … Continue reading
