Author Archives: RLW3
What a difference a few hours makes
I was on the back porch studying the Bible this morning when I heard my neighbor across the street start mowing his grass. My first thought was disbelief. It as 7:00 in the morning! Why would he start that early? I quickly … Continue reading
No sheet metal was damaged in this stunt
I drove the Nissan to work today. A small, barely notiecable exhaust leak in the Nissan had developed into a land based foghorn, warning anyone and everyone that the car was coming. There are certain lines that I am not … Continue reading
This is starting to feel like punishment…
Ever since we started moving 2 weeks ago, I have been getting progressively more fatigued. On Monday night, I was so tired that I went to bed at 8:00 and actually felt a little refreshed when I woke up at 5:30 A.M. In … Continue reading
So, you want your own home, do ya?
I have endeavored to teach my children that with every decision comes consequences. If you choose this, you give up that. Ever since I have been in the Kansas City area, I have lived in an apartment. One of the … Continue reading
I won my first “snort-off”
I have told you that no one thought that it was a good idea to buy where we did. Some said that the city had a reputation for gang violence. Others cited a spreading blight. However, my research told me … Continue reading
Location, location, location
One of the most unsettling aspect of moving is the disruption of regular routines. I decided to get to work re-establishing one of my favorites yesterday morning! I went out on my newly built back deck, put my coffee down … Continue reading
My life as a snail!
The pain of moving lasts long after you physically move your possessions. Long after your tired body recovers, you must endure the pain of living parts of your life at a snail’s pace! Simple things takes SO much time to accomplish… BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO … Continue reading
He has a bad runny nose
Last weekend, we moved everything out of the apartment. With that success under my belt, I had the opportunity to start moving our possessions our of our storage facility! Man, is that something that makes you want to get out … Continue reading
Just a mile from work
I hope I don’t regret this… I passed up a 20% off sale at Lowe’s and bought a completely reconditioned Kenmore Elite washer and dryer. Why? $300. But, there is always a risk. They are used. I hope I made the … Continue reading
Hoping to get back to boring
I have an old truck that I have named “Wild Bill”. I call it that because it is an old style pick up… Uncivilized, untamed… It’s a man’s truck! No foo-foo women crud here! The doors are hard to open … Continue reading
