Author Archives: RLW3
Taking the plunge again
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
D-I-Y gone too far
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
Saved by the missing title
My title sounds like a Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew book… I spoke with my mechanic today. I told him that I found the title to Wild Bill. He replied, “Well at least you’ll see your truck again.” “What happened?” The … Continue reading
Someone wants to buy Wild Bill
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
That’s not supposed to move like that!
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
Well, resting didn’t work
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
I actually thanked him!
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
One last pile
I was not looking forward to my evening. I had to find the title to Wild Bill. In itself, that is not so bad. However, it forced me to start pulling out boxes of receipts, papers and knick-knacks. I pulled 5 … Continue reading
Heard at work #2
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
Heard at work #1
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
