Author Archives: RLW3
Happy Mother’s Day
I gave my wife an unusual Mother’s Day present this morning. It was very inexpensive… Actually it didn’t cost me anything… But it is something she has been wanting for a long, long time. I am one of those annoying … Continue reading
I’m not sure I’m happy with me
My son finished his 1-2 page essay for Drexel University. Well, I should probably rephrase that… “We” finished his essay for Drexel University. I use “we” in the “royal” sense. I don’t know how other parents handle such situations. As … Continue reading
One giant step forward to a chasm
I took a giant step toward accomplishing a huge, long term goal! And I feel further away from accomplishing it than I did before I started. To my more technically inclined readers, this post will seem ridiculous. However… One of … Continue reading
Haven’t found anything that quite fits
Moving is a big deal. I have written about the upheaval that resulted from moving from CA to KS. I have written about the adjustments we have had to make in moving from our own house into an apartment. I … Continue reading
Was it a conspiracy?
We got home from the banquet last night at 9:00. I was tired!!! I had no sooner got in the door and my son asked me if I could help him with his college essay. I’m telling you, I did not … Continue reading
That teenage brain thing again
I was hot… I shouldn’t have been, but I was… He’s got a lot on his plate right now. SAT’s, AP Calculus test, essays for college applications, graduation in 1 1/2 weeks… But still… The last time that I spoke … Continue reading
Esplain me this
I told you that we might be moving… Well, we are. I went to the apartment office to inquire about renewing our lease. I was greeted by exceptionally good news when I got there. It turns out that they lowered … Continue reading
The Grille is Gone
“The grille is gone, The grille is gone away The grille is gone, The grille is gone away No more oatmeal and soup I can eat solid food again today Those are my modified lyrics to legendary blues guitarist B.B. … Continue reading
Just too dang polite
My son drove the Honda to wrestling practice last night. It is about 50 miles for the whole trip. When he got home, he was thoughtful enough to tell me that the car was almost out of gas rather than … Continue reading
Never a doubt
I left work today with my last trip to Texas still on my mind. Internally, I was warming my leg for the whole drive up just in case I needed to kick myself. It was worth it. I made the right … Continue reading
