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Sleepless in Kansas

I woke up in the middle of the night. As I tried to go back to sleep, the unexpected events of the day kept running through my mind. Then the questions started… “Was it jet lag? Did I make a … Continue reading

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I didn’t know what to say

My son sent me a text message with some unexpected news… He wrestled his first match and lost 18-4! He said that he was embarrassed at the way he wrestled. He had no energy! I started to seek out the … Continue reading

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Context makes all the difference

I frequently highlight the small blessings that occur in my life on this blog. I don’t just do it on or for this blog. I practice this in my daily life. Many years ago, I read in the Psalms that God … Continue reading

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Almost eliminated!

My wife called me this morning to tell me that she took my son to see the doctor. “Why?” “Because the coach noticed ringworm on his leg and said he had to get clearance from a doctor before he would … Continue reading

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Our Honda is confused

I am sure that you are familiar with the expression that some people are morning people and others are night owls. It seems that our “new” 1998 Honda seems to be a “night” car. I say that because when I … Continue reading

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A great idea goes south

As you know, I have been trying to purchase a reliable used car to make the thirty mile to and from work every day. Thus far, it has been adventurous and unsuccessful. My wife’s parents are coming out next Tuesday … Continue reading

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What’s an hour?

I left work 1/2 hour early this evening so I would be able to make it to my son’s last regular season wrestling match. I drove 30 miles home to pick up my wife and then drove 40 minutes to … Continue reading

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Somebody is trying to go to prison

I decided to call the Honda dealer who dealt with the electrical problem in 2007. It turns out that they found the same codes that my mechanic found yesterday. The car needs a new computer. That is not that bad. The … Continue reading

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I’ve been down this road before

What is going on? My wife had the day off so I asked her to take our new car to our mechanic to have him thoroughly go through it so I know what maintenance needs to be done. She called … Continue reading

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How much!?!?

After my son’s big victory last night, he weighed himself to make sure that he would be under the weight limit for this morning’s weigh in. As is so often the case, what should have been a mere formality turned … Continue reading

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