Category Archives: Children

Another small step

My youngest daughter took another step into adulthood. She started her first real job. She applied earlier in the week at a veterinary hospital directly across the street from the high school. It definitely isn’t a glamour job… she is … Continue reading

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Heard at our house #1

While my wife was preparing lunch, our youngest daughter walked up to our oldest daughter and said “I just want you to know that I’ve already told three people and posted it on Facebook that I am going to miss … Continue reading

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Too much estrogen…

You’ve heard of chick flicks… Well, from time to time, I get trapped into living a chick’s life. Take the latest event as an example… I told my wife earlier this morning that I started crying while running this morning. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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There is more than one way to plan!

We had to visit the doctor because my son picked up a skin infection from his last wrestling tournament. While I was waiting for the prescription to be filled at our local CVS, my youngest daughter wandered off. About 5 … Continue reading

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I thought that was the place

I just got off the phone with my second daughter. She has just been hired for a full-time position by the Macaroni Grille in Cool Springs, TN. When I took her around to apply for jobs, this was the place … Continue reading

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The young eagle takes its first flight out

While I was remodeling our house in California, my son was watching. In the last year before he moved, he became very helpful. In fact, we built the garage together! My son is starting to work for himself. Well, now he is … Continue reading

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