Archive for the ‘Personal’ Category
The Old Plantation Restaurant, Medicine Park
Oh My!
I’ve been a resident in this area for nearly four decades. I’ve driven to the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge too many times to count.
I never paid much attention to the little town of Medicine Park. I figured it was just a little community of people that wanted to live where it was quiet. […]
If you need a laugh…
This guy has some videos that are both high-quality and downright funny on his YouTube Channel. Enjoy!
Homeschooled Kids
OK. Before anyone blows a gasket, I realize that, at least in my area, most teachers are dedicated to their profession and to teaching children. I am glad to count numerous professional teachers as friends.
I am often asked why my children are homeschooled. I present a few reasons why in the form of headlines from […]
I can see clearly now the windows gone
What an amazing difference a window can make. A while back, one of the kids wondered how a pane of glass would hold up under a bit of hammering. It was a plastic hammer but still resulted in hammer-1, window-0.
Finally got around to going to Lowe’s and picking out some Pella Windows. In addition to […]
Feeling Very Satisfied Right Now
It’s Sunday, December 28, 2008. It is 5:11 pm and I must admit I am feeling quite satisfied with the entertainment being provided by the telly right now.
I’ll leave it at that.
Last bit of a boomtown
Ghost “Town” of Clara, TX.
Located West of Burkburnett, TX on Highway 240, all that remains of the community of Clara is the Lutheran Church. Driving west, the church pops out from behind the local brushy growth for only a few seconds.
Someone has taken the time to put together a nice gallery with some photos, inside […]
Futility
"The hallmark of adulthood is the capacity to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty, and complexity."
The short quote above is from one of the many pages of assigned reading I’ve been given so far this term is pursuit of my MPA.
It discusses the hallmark of adulthood.
I’ve also learned that the hallmark of futility is trying to study the […]
Future Football Player
While watching the Chicago v. San Francisco football game the other night. JH started talking about playing football.
Of course my beautiful wife and I were asking him questions about it.
Do you want to run with the ball? "Nope."
Do you want to throw the ball? "Nope, hit people."
Oh, you want to tackle people. "Uh-huh, and make […]
If I Slept Standing Up, I’d be Single
No, that is not the name of my newest favorite country song. Although it initially sound like it could be. It is a story involving a wife, a 4×4, and a dog. Unfortunately, Carrie Underwood will never sing it and pay me lots of money for writing it down.
You see, it all started like any […]
Family Affair
As election day draws nearer, signs are required to be made, money raised and the message has to get out.I’ve found it difficult at times to stay on top of everything.
My wonderful wife helps out but even then it is easy to get buried in all the things that need to be done. Fortunately, help […]