Author Archives: RLW3
Pain from top to bottom
Today was not a very productive day. I did go watch/coach my son in his latest tournament. (he won) I also met with a college funding advisor only to find out that there is not much he can do to … Continue reading
HECK NO!!!
Something happened to me that I have never experienced before… I’ve heard about this but have never experienced it myself and I have been around a few years! A young man called me on the phone and introduced himself. Nothing unusual … Continue reading
Roll the tape again
The Drexel coach has evidently had a change of heart. I put eight matches on the DVD. 3 of those showed my son losing. You might ask, “Now why would you do that when you are trying to impress someone?” … Continue reading
Throw the line in and see if we get a bite
“I don’t know if your plans have changed since the last time we spoke, but would you be open to relocating to the NY/NJ area?” That was the beginning text of an e-mail that I received from a recruiter last … Continue reading
Hide and seek, round two!
I have one week to make a BIG decision… Where should my son go to school? How will we pay for it? I decided to call the Drexel coach. I didn’t really hold out much hope when I dialed the … Continue reading
He found me!
I got an unexpected call this morning. It was a call that I had been trying to avoid. Last week, we received the scholarship offer from Baker University. The school costs $28,000 per year. After academic and athletic scholarships and … Continue reading
Getting me ready for the slaughter
My wife is a hard woman to live with… I have recounted my battles to get my body back in shape. Last year, I lost 25 pounds. This year is a different story. So far, I have gained 6-7 pounds. Not … Continue reading
From Miley Cyrus to C.S. Lewis in 3.4 seconds
Talk about a quick about face… Last night, my daughter went out with some friends to see the Mylie Cyrus movie. The theater was packed with screaming 12 year old girls. Cakes could hardly believe it but she actually liked … Continue reading
Why can’t a woman be more like a man?
What is it about women? What do they have against having a little money in your pocket? I have a great coupon for TGI Friday’s. Buy one entree, get the second for $1. The first time I took her out, … Continue reading
If I only had a brain…
That was the Scarecrow’s chorus in “The Wizard of Oz.” He called me and wants royalties from me! I didn’t get a call from the general manager of the Honda shop last night. So, in anticipation of his call this … Continue reading
