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- 1994: A brutal punch in the gut
- 2009: Kansas wins the battle
- 2010: I'm the only one???
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Author Archives: RLW3
The steel trap gets stuck
As you know, I have had quite a time buying a fuel efficient car here in Kansas City. While you have read of the twists and turns, the guys I work with have heard about them first hand. One of … Continue reading
Back to real life
My daughter did very well in her role in the school musical… My son went undefeated and won the league championships in wrestling… And grandparents from both sides of the family were here to see it and had a great … Continue reading
Ho-hum
My son won the league wrestling title… Add it to the collection… If only I could handle it that well. The truth is that he is handling his success much better than I am. When he was the new kid … Continue reading
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Things that make me go hmmmm?
I just watched my youngest daughter play Erma in the high school version of Cole Porter’s musical “Anything Goes”. She did a great job. Now, before you ‘knowingly’ roll your eyes and mutter to yourself, “What father wouldn’t say that!”, … Continue reading
And the decision is…
Buying a used car is really an act of faith. It is so hard to get accurate information. And, how do you KNOW who to trust? I made several calls over the weekend to the used car dealer that I am hoping to build … Continue reading
My solution to a logistical nightmare
I had another one of those nights… How in the world is everything going to happen tomorrow (which was today)? Here is what I came up with… I drove Wild Bill to work. All I can say is that I … Continue reading
Cars, cars, cars
I still haven’t succeeded in buying our second car…but I am working on two good leads. I test drove a 1996 Honda Accord with 200,000 miles tonight. It runs like a top and looks pretty nice. The best thing about … Continue reading
Tick, tick, tick, tick (think 60 Minutes)
The clock seems to be ticking faster than normal this week. In four days, my son will be wrestling in the league championships. In three days, my oldest daughter will drive up from Dallas. In two days, my mother flies in … Continue reading
Cha, cha, cha, changing…
David Bowie’s song and Spencer Johnson’s book “Who Moved My Cheese?” are in my head today… It is amazing how fast life can change. A little over two weeks ago, my son was planning to attend the local junior college. However … Continue reading
A great idea goes south
As you know, I have been trying to purchase a reliable used car to make the thirty mile to and from work every day. Thus far, it has been adventurous and unsuccessful. My wife’s parents are coming out next Tuesday … Continue reading