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Ah, yes, I remember it well!
The title to this post comes from the movie “Gigi.” My wife and I had a small disagreement on this very topic tonight… I told everyone that we had to get started moving bright and early tomorrow morning. She thought we could wait until … Continue reading
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Negotiating the close
Our realtor gave us some bad news today… Someone broke into the house that we are buying and stole some of the contractors tools! He won’t be able to finish the ceiling in the master bedroom until Friday! My realtor wanted to … Continue reading
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Just win-win, baby!
We should be moving into our new house this next week. My wife informed me that she doesn’t think that our existing couches are “not contemporary” enough for our new home. That presents several problems… First, shopping for furniture is … Continue reading
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Big A pushes my buttons again!
I was all set to have the big confrontation with my son last night… He didn’t show up. He went to talk to a man about a job and ended up going roller skating with the church youth group. It … Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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