Category Archives: Goals

Are you ready for…?

Posted on 11/26/2008 by RLW3

Fill in the blank with the next fast approaching holiday and you have a common way to make small talk at this time of year. However, I am really asking…are you ready for Thanksgiving? Did you know that we are … Continue reading →

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Can’t say that I am surprised

Posted on 10/31/2008 by RLW3

I was supposed to receive an official offer from my new employer yesterday… I still don’t have it. I can’t say that I am all that surprised. It would have been strange if things had actually gone as planned. The … Continue reading →

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You have a chance to change

Posted on 10/21/2008 by RLW3

My youngest daughter has started an exercise program this year. And like most people, she has struggled. She will get inspired, start vigorously, make a few allowances because she doesn’t “feel” like exercising, have a few small changes in her … Continue reading →

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A young lady blossoms

Posted on 10/09/2008 by RLW3

I am really blessed with GREAT children. I mean that-GREAT children. I first started talking to my youngest daughter about developing the character trait of self-control and the importance of setting goals when she came out to help me pack … Continue reading →

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A good sign

Posted on 08/23/2008 by RLW3

I got dressed to go running feeling just like have for the past six runs: uninspired and tired. However, when I actually started, I noticed that I had some spring in my legs. Wow! And my lungs actually had a … Continue reading →

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Really? But it felt terrible…

Posted on 08/22/2008 by RLW3

I ran my full course for the third time this week.  Hurrah! Howvever, all during the run, I was slightly disgusted with my slow pace. “How much slower would this be than the last run?” Those type of thoughts plagues … Continue reading →

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My little disciple

Posted on 08/10/2008 by RLW3

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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The third time is a little cheaper

Posted on 07/17/2008 by RLW3

A third shop gave me a quote of $630 to fix my SuperCrew’s front end. While that is still a bunch of money, it is much better than the previous two shops! However, here is the catch… They are thirty … Continue reading →

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Now why did I want another opinion?

Posted on 07/08/2008 by RLW3

I never ceased to be amazed at the power God gives other people to change my plans!!! My second daughter called me to report the findings of the latest mechanic to look at her car. “Dad, I am at the … Continue reading →

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There has to be a better way…

Posted on 07/07/2008 by RLW3

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you might get the impression that I am a “seat of the pants” type of guy. Few things could be further from the truth. Usually, I analyze things too much! I really … Continue reading →

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