Author Archives: RLW3
Back in the box
My great plan was foiled! My wife took Wild Bill to the tire shop this morning. They were going to take the four old tires and rims off and put the four that I just bought on for a grand … Continue reading
It’s better outside the box
Wild Bill threw a shoe recently. When we (really my wife and kids) have had to use the truck, we have been driving on a spare. My son, always trying to be helpful, went out of his way on several … Continue reading
My self-induced Sisyphean challenge
I know why people don’t exercise: it’s hard! and discouraging! In January, I was running a little better than an 8 minute mile pace for almost 4 miles. Now, just 3 1/2 months later, I can’t barely run 3 miles… AT … Continue reading
Soup on the half grille
I had dental surgery a week ago Friday. All of my lower front teeth are covered with some material called packing. That “packing” has a layer of aluminum foil covering it. So, I look like a rapper with my “grille”. … Continue reading
Do you want to downsize that?
It’s getting windy again here in KS. But I’m not just talking about the weather. The winds of change are visiting our family…AGAIN!!! 2 1/2 years ago, we had four children in our home. In less than four months, we will be … Continue reading
So that’s how you do it
It seems that if it’s Saturday, I am spending the day with my son at a wrestling tournament. Today was no exception. He won again. This is his third tournament in a row. However, he had a really tough second … Continue reading
Why did I come here?
I actually went to the mall today. It’s not the first time. I guess I should say I went to the mall to shop! As we all know, shopping at the mall is different than going to the mall to … Continue reading
Actually enjoyable
How do you tell the man who started first and has conducted himself with honor and integrity that he probably won’t win? How do you tell the first coach that thought your son was good enough to wrestle in college that your son is … Continue reading
A Kansas tornado in Philadelphia?
Tomorrow is Decision Day. The Baker coach called to confirm our dinner appointment tomorrow night. I called the Drexel coach. He answered the phone again! That’s three times in a week! He received last week’s e-mail. It sounded like he was … Continue reading
For free…nah. Let’s pay for it!
I woke up this morning to the realization that my son’s next SAT date is less than two weeks away. He has been working very hard at his school work but he has not done any extra preparation for this … Continue reading
