Author Archives: RLW3

Two months ago, I stumbled upon the fact that I can actually buy a new computer that would still run my old word processing software. I decided that tonight was the night… We have finally built up our savings enough … Continue reading →

I am a D-I-Yer. For 19 years, I remodeled our home in California. Since we bought our house in Kansas City, I have remodeled our master suite, installed a side door and built a workshop in the garage, built two … Continue reading →

When I left work, all I could think about was climbing out of the car, limping into the house and getting off of my leg. But, no… My mechanic called. He had a “young kid” who wanted to buy Wild … Continue reading →

So far, my 55th year on this planet has been a roller coaster. In the last 16 days, I have… burned my arm during an emergency oil change on my lawnmower had my first physical in over 6 years confirm … Continue reading →

Outside of going to work, I have done very little this week. Every evening was spent resting my back. And each morning, I was rewarded with a little more freedom of movement. However, when I got out of bed this … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago, I turned 54. Since then, it feels like my life has been turned upside down. Yesterday was my son’s birthday. I called him as soon as I got on the road. By the time that I arrived … Continue reading →

As I was walking through our company’s inspection department, I said hello to one of the inspectors. He looked back at me with a slight scowl on his face. Recently, that has become his normal look. I decided that I … Continue reading →

I asked a young guy in the shipping department how he was doing. “I’m tired.” “Tired? Why?” “Well, I don’t eat right…(thoughtful pause)…I drink too much…(thoughtful pause)…I stay up too late…(thoughtful pause)…and I don’t exercise…(thoughtful pause)…So that might have something … Continue reading →