Category Archives: Money
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
Actually enjoyable
How do you tell the man who started first and has conducted himself with honor and integrity that he probably won’t win? How do you tell the first coach that thought your son was good enough to wrestle in college that your son is … Continue reading
A Kansas tornado in Philadelphia?
Tomorrow is Decision Day. The Baker coach called to confirm our dinner appointment tomorrow night. I called the Drexel coach. He answered the phone again! That’s three times in a week! He received last week’s e-mail. It sounded like he was … Continue reading
For free…nah. Let’s pay for it!
I woke up this morning to the realization that my son’s next SAT date is less than two weeks away. He has been working very hard at his school work but he has not done any extra preparation for this … Continue reading
Roll the tape again
The Drexel coach has evidently had a change of heart. I put eight matches on the DVD. 3 of those showed my son losing. You might ask, “Now why would you do that when you are trying to impress someone?” … Continue reading
Throw the line in and see if we get a bite
“I don’t know if your plans have changed since the last time we spoke, but would you be open to relocating to the NY/NJ area?” That was the beginning text of an e-mail that I received from a recruiter last … Continue reading
Hide and seek, round two!
I have one week to make a BIG decision… Where should my son go to school? How will we pay for it? I decided to call the Drexel coach. I didn’t really hold out much hope when I dialed the … Continue reading
What’s that burning smell?
I picked up the Honda from the shop after work. I got it serviced before my wife drives to Nashville to visit a few friends this weekend. I asked the shop to fix only what was necessary. That came to … Continue reading
I reached the tipping point
I have gone to bed twice this week filled with wonder and/or amazement. The first time was last Sunday night. I was truly amazed at how quickly and smoothly I was able to put together a DVD of my son’s … Continue reading
We definitely scored!
I wrote a few days ago that our Honda was definitely a “night” car. I dropped the car off Friday night at the Honda mechanic so he could finally investigate the “Check Engine” light. Before I bought the car, he thought that … Continue reading
