Author Archives: RLW3
Not as easy as you might think…
I started the day working on the bedroom remodel. Since my dentist used my mouth to polish up on his trench warfare skills yesterday, I wasn’t feeling all that energetic and only lasted until the early afternoon. So, what to do? Although I … Continue reading
That sucker was in there!
My dentist called me back this morning. He had an opening at 11:00. I have had a genetic gum disease my whole life. It is most likely that I got it from my paternal grandfather who was able to eat thanks to … Continue reading
It wasn’t almond shrapnel after all!
I eat almonds for a snack at work. They’re good for you…or me. And, I can eat them without getting Dunlop’s disease. You say you’ve never heard of that? You see men with that condition all of the time if … Continue reading
Can I get a witness?
The woman who taught our children to play piano called my wife today. Over the years, she and my wife have become very good friends. The conversation took a little bit of a strange turn this time. “I have two … Continue reading
So, that’s what happened
Last night, I thought so much that my brain just stopped working. I know from experience that if I proceed in that frame of mind, all I will accomplish is to make new mistakes! So I went to bed last night pondering … Continue reading
A real headscratcher
I started working on the remodeling of our master bedroom and very quickly discovered a problem. I am installing a flat ceiling underneath the vaulted ceiling. Essentially, I am making a type of attic. The new ceiling will have R-30 insulation in it … Continue reading
Do I want a what???
They say that man makes the habit and then the habit makes the man. One habit that I have been practicing for years is a weekly 24 hour fast on Thursdays. Today was my day. Fast days are wildly unique. … Continue reading
Didn’t see that one coming!
I posted several posts recently (6/22, 25 & 26) about confronting my son about his character. I have spoken to him on two more occasions since those posts. The primary issue is how focused he has been on young women. … Continue reading
Getting ready for knighthood
Buying this house has been a great experience. We bought our first house under very unusual circumstances… Since real estate was so expensive in California, we bought with another young family. My wife never really liked that house. So, since just … Continue reading
Foiled again
I have told you on more than one occasion that I literally spent 20 years remodeling and adding on to our house in California. One of my goals was to make the house energy efficient. The house was a typical … Continue reading
