Every man gets everything he wants. I wanted a mission. And for my sins they gave me one. Brought it up to me like room service.Capt. Benjamin Willard in Apocalypse Now The boy brought his old hoopty over to do some repairs. He has a new car and really doesn't need an eleven year old … Continue reading Too old for this?
Category: Dad Stuff
Planning for the Future
We spent some time checking in with our financial planners. Good news is, I'm not going to have to work five years after I'm dead in order to retire. We both could call "no mas" and go part time at 65, if we wanted. Which we plan to do. This is all predicated on no … Continue reading Planning for the Future
Still Fun, but I got to work at it more.
Had the week off last week, and tried like hell to get stuff done that has been languishing around here for weeks. I still need to finish my network. I have the extra access point up, but couldn't do much else. Herself was home all week as well, and I can't drop the interwebs while … Continue reading Still Fun, but I got to work at it more.
Down Memory Lane
A long time ago, my grandmother was babbling on about something. I'm not exactly sure what. My oldest sister said something insolent like "Well! Another trip down memory lane!" The old woman smacked her. She probably needed it. But as I get older I find myself going down that lane a bit myself as I … Continue reading Down Memory Lane
Bubbling…
I'm listening to iTunes as I update things, drink wine, and relax. It's Friday for Chrissakes. Up pops Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A, first movement. My daughter has a masters in music. Clarinet to be specific. I've heard her play all three movements dozens of times. She's made it her piece. I'm bubbling... It's not … Continue reading Bubbling…