Author Archives: RLW3

This doesn’t look like progress

I was able to finish my full running course again. However, my time  was nearly one minute slower than the last time. So much for being able to see progress.

Posted in Physical | Tagged | Comments Off on This doesn’t look like progress

Her first day of school

Today, I dropped my youngest daughter off for her first day of school today! While it is true that she is 15 years old… and I dropped her off at the local high school… but that didn’t seem to change … Continue reading

Posted in Parenting | Tagged | Comments Off on Her first day of school

I made it

Last week I tried to run my full 3.8 mile course three times and three times I failed. I did go a little bit further with each succeeding run. However, I just couldn’t make it the whole way. Today, I finally … Continue reading

Posted in Physical | Tagged | Comments Off on I made it

Who is Tim Allen?

When my son asked me what he should call his budding new business, I made him choose it. He came up with a great one- HOME IMPROVEMENT. His tag line underneath his name is “The Homeowner’s Best Solution”. I told … Continue reading

Posted in Children | Tagged | Comments Off on Who is Tim Allen?

Man, I am sore!

I ran for the first time in six weeks yesterday. I didn’t run the full 3.8 miles. I didn’t even make 3 miles. Nevertheless, today, my legs are S-O-R-E! It’s like I am starting over, again!

Posted in Physical | Tagged | Comments Off on Man, I am sore!

They must know something that I don’t

There is an amazing amount of new construction going on here in Overland Park. I mean, nearly everywhere you look, they are building houses, apartments, major retail and office sites. There are several large fields that have heavy equipment reshaping … Continue reading

Posted in Real Estate | Tagged | Comments Off on They must know something that I don’t

Starting over again

I resumed my jogging routine today. I didn’t even make 3 miles… I had stopped running because I was a little weak during the fast. This is the third time that I have started to “get back in shape.” I had … Continue reading

Posted in Physical | Tagged , | Comments Off on Starting over again

My little disciple

My youngest daughter has taken the plunge. She is going to use her first daily planner. We found a pretty pink cover at Office Depot in the Bargain Bin for $8! She will be using “week-at-a-glance” pages that I designed … Continue reading

Posted in Children, Goals | Tagged | Comments Off on My little disciple

Is this the beginning of something big?

My son has been posting a flyer that advertises his handyman services on the public bulletin boards at several of the local supermarkets. He has received a few calls and done some very light work… UNTIL NOW! A homeowner was … Continue reading

Posted in Children | Tagged | Comments Off on Is this the beginning of something big?

Those pictures are where?!?!

Yesterday morning, my wife convinced me to let her take a couple of pictures with my son since I am thinner than she has EVER seen me. The last time I was at this weight, I was 18 years old. … Continue reading

Posted in Children, Physical | Tagged | Comments Off on Those pictures are where?!?!