Category Archives: Marriage

Was it a conspiracy?

We got home from the banquet last night at 9:00. I was tired!!! I had no sooner got in the door and my son asked me if I could help him with his college essay. I’m telling you, I did not … Continue reading

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The Grille is Gone

“The grille is gone, The grille is gone away The grille is gone, The grille is gone away No more oatmeal and soup I can eat solid food again today Those are my modified lyrics to legendary blues guitarist B.B. … Continue reading

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Why did I come here?

I actually went to the mall today. It’s not the first time. I guess I should say I went to the mall to shop! As we all know, shopping at the mall is different than going to the mall to … Continue reading

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Getting me ready for the slaughter

My wife is a hard woman to live with… I have recounted my battles to get my body back in shape. Last year, I lost 25 pounds. This year is a different story. So far, I have gained 6-7 pounds. Not … Continue reading

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Why can’t a woman be more like a man?

What is it about women? What do they have against having a little money in your pocket? I have a great coupon for TGI Friday’s. Buy one entree, get the second for $1. The first time I took her out, … Continue reading

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If I only had a brain…

That was the Scarecrow’s chorus in “The Wizard of Oz.” He called me and wants royalties from me! I didn’t get a call from the general manager of the Honda shop last night. So, in anticipation of his call this … Continue reading

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Helpin’ the little lady

My wife called me this evening to see if I was going to pick up the kids from school. I told her that I was just leaving the storage facility and couldn’t make it in time so she went to … Continue reading

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You thought what…?

Something amazing happened tonight. My wife and I came to understand each other a little better. You might say, “What is so amazing about that?” Well, it’s just the way it happened. (This is going to be a long post so … Continue reading

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I should have known

I need to toughen up. I mean, sometimes I am such an easy touch… For example, as I sat in the truck outside of Costco, my wife called and asked if I was already outside waiting. “Yes.” “I have to buy … Continue reading

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Surprise!

My son turned 18 today. Just like his father, he forgot that fact so his boss scheduled him to work tonight. But, having had much practice at making lemonade (you know, turn your lemons into…), we decided to surprise him … Continue reading

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