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Off to a good start!
Yesterday, my son, Big A, learned that he passed his “personality test” at The Bonefish Grill. (Does that means that they have determined that he actually has one!?) He went to orientation at 12:30. About an hour later, he came back … Continue reading
Cakes to the Rescue!
As a father, I am concerned for my children’s well being and success. I realize that doesn’t make me special or different. Most parents have the same concerns. However, I am very aware that I can only do so much. All … Continue reading
It depends on how you look at it
I have told you in a previous post that I believe that God made me a negative person. I can’t help it. I seem to have this grid inside of me that is difficult to turn off. It acts like … Continue reading
B-o-o-o-o-o-k-s!
My wife has always wanted me to have a hobby. The only thing in my life that comes close is buying used books. I am not talking about 1st Editions, signed by the author, brought over on the Mayflower, from … Continue reading
My encounter with the normalcy bias
Have you ever heard of the normalcy bias? I had a bout with it today. All of this “learning” about alternative heating… Which is the right choice? Wood? Corn? Why am I looking into this anyway??? Oh, I remember… Because … Continue reading
Hey Mikey, they like it
Today was a big day. My in-laws drove in from California and spent the night with us. They are on their way to St. Louis and then down to Branson for a family reunion next week. While it was good to … Continue reading
The shin bone is connected to the knee bone!
Since I work with a bunch of machinists that live in the country, I have a fertile field to learn about wood stoves. I am sorry that I asked. One guy said that he used to burn wood but he … Continue reading
The ankle bone is connected to the shin bone…
The more I look into wood boilers, the less I think that they are appropriate for our new place. I read of people complaining about smoke, the constant need for wood… Maybe if we were buying a place out in … Continue reading
The foot bone is connected to the ankle bone
I recognize this feeling… It has happened before… One thing leads to another which leads to another and pretty soon, I am hip dip into something. Yesterday, I told you about the possibility of installing radiant floor heat. Since then, … Continue reading
or else the contractor might not…
Since our offer on the house was accepted, it seems that everything has to be done right now! “We were going to paint the outside this color, the inside this color, use these color light fixtures, this type and color … Continue reading
