Where did the time go? I look at my kids and realize how fast they're growing, and then it hits me that I'm getting older too!
Days blur together into weeks, months, years, decades. It's sad in a way, but our ultimate goal is to be with God, right? So as I gather speed towards the finish line I find it rather comforting.
Steven Curtis Chapman said it best when he sang "No better place on Earth, than the road that leads to Heaven..." Still, I feel like I'm so busy that I'm missing out on my Kid's childhoods.
Sure, I'm there a lot, but there are gaps. My older Son is nearly a teenager... recently we watched a video of him at age two, and as I laughed and smiled, I kind of felt like crying...
You're only as old as you feel and right now I feel twenty and eighty at the same time....
David
Monday, September 25, 2006
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
The big "What ifs"
What if I hadn't been sick most of this week with tonsillitis?
What if tree roots hadn't grown into my plumbing and flooded the basement, costing me time and money?
What if I hadn't wasted my time watching the new TV series "The Class" ?
What if Jared hadn't busted 2 or 3 major things around the house playing baseball and kickball?
What if everyone suddenly decided to be nice to one another?
What if each day was 75 degrees with a slight breeze coming out of the West?
What if I didn't sound so whiney today? (oh yeah, there'd be no blog entry for today....Duh!)
What if tree roots hadn't grown into my plumbing and flooded the basement, costing me time and money?
What if I hadn't wasted my time watching the new TV series "The Class" ?
What if Jared hadn't busted 2 or 3 major things around the house playing baseball and kickball?
What if everyone suddenly decided to be nice to one another?
What if each day was 75 degrees with a slight breeze coming out of the West?
What if I didn't sound so whiney today? (oh yeah, there'd be no blog entry for today....Duh!)
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Nice Celebrities vs. Mean, Evil ones
Over the years I've had the chance to encounter several celebrities...some nice, some...not so nice. I've decided to list them here for you, so you'll know who you're dealing with should you run into them somewhere.
1. Kathleen Turner- I thought from her reputation that she'd be difficult, but she was very, very nice...offering to pose for photos and sign autographs for a rather large group of people. She even patted my hand and told me I was "Sweet."
2. Mary Lou Retton- America's Gymnastic Sweetheart was, well... gymnasty towards her fans on the day we met her. My Son, Dustin wanted her autograph and she all but refused to even talk to him, and instead sent an autograph out with one of her reps to hand to him. What a total snob!
3. Buck O'Neil- Legendary Negro League's Baseball Player- Absolutely, without a doubt, the nicest celebrity that I've ever met. At 94 years of age, he still takes the time to sign autographs, shake hands, pat kids on the head and take the time to chat with fans. A total class act all the way!
4. Zack Greinke-show-off-upstart Kansas City Royals Pitcher...won't sign autographs, won't say "Hi" and won't even wave to fans... total head case, avoid at all costs!
5. Mike Sweeney-Kansas City Royals- Super nice guy, kinda hyper. Will bend over backwards to sign autographs, even if his arm is turning purple because he got hit by a 94 mph pitch an hour prior to signing. A great guy and wonderful example for kids.
6. Jeremy Affeldt- Former KC pitcher, now with the Rockies- Will sign anything, anytime, anywhere. Always was the first of the Royals players to greet fans and sign autographs. Won't leave until the last fan has gone away happy.
7. Kent McCord and Martin Milner- "Adam 12" TV stars. I was young when I got to meet these guys. They weren't overly talkative, but did meet and greet fans and sign autographs.
8. George Brett-Hall of Fame Royals star- Nice guy overall, but is usually too busy and ambushed by fans to sign autographs. Too bad...
9. Bradd Pitt- Kind of odd, seemed nervous...wasn't very famous at the time... I didn't even ask for an autograph.
10. Amy Grant-Christian Songstress- Sweet, friendly and very nice. Posed for photos, signed autographs and talked to us one-on-one about life, music and what we were "up to..." Super nice lady.
1. Kathleen Turner- I thought from her reputation that she'd be difficult, but she was very, very nice...offering to pose for photos and sign autographs for a rather large group of people. She even patted my hand and told me I was "Sweet."
2. Mary Lou Retton- America's Gymnastic Sweetheart was, well... gymnasty towards her fans on the day we met her. My Son, Dustin wanted her autograph and she all but refused to even talk to him, and instead sent an autograph out with one of her reps to hand to him. What a total snob!
3. Buck O'Neil- Legendary Negro League's Baseball Player- Absolutely, without a doubt, the nicest celebrity that I've ever met. At 94 years of age, he still takes the time to sign autographs, shake hands, pat kids on the head and take the time to chat with fans. A total class act all the way!
4. Zack Greinke-show-off-upstart Kansas City Royals Pitcher...won't sign autographs, won't say "Hi" and won't even wave to fans... total head case, avoid at all costs!
5. Mike Sweeney-Kansas City Royals- Super nice guy, kinda hyper. Will bend over backwards to sign autographs, even if his arm is turning purple because he got hit by a 94 mph pitch an hour prior to signing. A great guy and wonderful example for kids.
6. Jeremy Affeldt- Former KC pitcher, now with the Rockies- Will sign anything, anytime, anywhere. Always was the first of the Royals players to greet fans and sign autographs. Won't leave until the last fan has gone away happy.
7. Kent McCord and Martin Milner- "Adam 12" TV stars. I was young when I got to meet these guys. They weren't overly talkative, but did meet and greet fans and sign autographs.
8. George Brett-Hall of Fame Royals star- Nice guy overall, but is usually too busy and ambushed by fans to sign autographs. Too bad...
9. Bradd Pitt- Kind of odd, seemed nervous...wasn't very famous at the time... I didn't even ask for an autograph.
10. Amy Grant-Christian Songstress- Sweet, friendly and very nice. Posed for photos, signed autographs and talked to us one-on-one about life, music and what we were "up to..." Super nice lady.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Crocodile Hunter was a decent guy
Our family was saddened to hear of the sudden, tragic death of Steve Irwin, TV's "Crocodile Hunter." We'd been fans of his for many years and used to make Sunday night our TV night by watching his show as a family.
Whenever he was on "Leno" or one of the other talk shows, we made it a habit of taping them so that the boys could catch him sometime the next day at an earlier hour.
Our prayers go out to his Wife, Terri and their two young children.
So long, Steve... We'll miss you...
-David
Whenever he was on "Leno" or one of the other talk shows, we made it a habit of taping them so that the boys could catch him sometime the next day at an earlier hour.
Our prayers go out to his Wife, Terri and their two young children.
So long, Steve... We'll miss you...
-David
Sunday, September 03, 2006
You really can't go home again (to Springfield, Missouri)
According to the Springfield News-Leader and Press (www.news-leader.com) Local Barber, Terry Lawson wants to expand his business so that two of his family members (including my old High School Pal, Jeff) can cut hair alongside him and help to accommodate more customers.
Well, the big, bad City Government of Springfield, Missouri is making up excuses and dragging their feet on permits in hopes that Terry will give up on the dream that his Father started some 48 years ago.
I spent plenty of Saturday mornings in Lawson's Barber Shop while in my youth; either getting my hair cut, or waiting to get it cut. Truth is, some Saturdays I didn't want to go because I would rather have been watching "SuperFriends" or "Scooby-Doo." When Harley (Terry's Dad)
caught wind of the fact that some of his younger patrons didn't want to miss cartoons to come in for haircuts, he installed a 9 inch TV and beefed up his collection of comic books. (Knowing full well that Saturday mornings were the best days for Moms and Dads to bring their School age boys to get a cut or a trim).
As I grew older I befriended Harley's Daughter, Jill and became friends with several members of the Lawson family, including Cousin Steve, who later became my best friend. (Ironically, another friend of mine, Jeff, would later grow up to marry Jill...small world, Springfield Mo! And who is coincidentally, the same Jeff who is wanting to work with Terry in his expanded shop!)
So now the city doesn't know what to make of this small family business that has been a success story in spite of all of the "Fantastic Sams" etc...7 day salons that are in competition with Terry and his family's Shop. So rather than give Terry a chance, they'd rather just squash his dreams.
Shame on you, whoever you are! I don't know who is in charge of the red tape in Springfield City Government, but be careful because it is situations like this that may find you bound up in your own red tape!
Good luck Terry, Jeff and Family... I wish for you only the very best!
-Dave
Well, the big, bad City Government of Springfield, Missouri is making up excuses and dragging their feet on permits in hopes that Terry will give up on the dream that his Father started some 48 years ago.
I spent plenty of Saturday mornings in Lawson's Barber Shop while in my youth; either getting my hair cut, or waiting to get it cut. Truth is, some Saturdays I didn't want to go because I would rather have been watching "SuperFriends" or "Scooby-Doo." When Harley (Terry's Dad)
caught wind of the fact that some of his younger patrons didn't want to miss cartoons to come in for haircuts, he installed a 9 inch TV and beefed up his collection of comic books. (Knowing full well that Saturday mornings were the best days for Moms and Dads to bring their School age boys to get a cut or a trim).
As I grew older I befriended Harley's Daughter, Jill and became friends with several members of the Lawson family, including Cousin Steve, who later became my best friend. (Ironically, another friend of mine, Jeff, would later grow up to marry Jill...small world, Springfield Mo! And who is coincidentally, the same Jeff who is wanting to work with Terry in his expanded shop!)
So now the city doesn't know what to make of this small family business that has been a success story in spite of all of the "Fantastic Sams" etc...7 day salons that are in competition with Terry and his family's Shop. So rather than give Terry a chance, they'd rather just squash his dreams.
Shame on you, whoever you are! I don't know who is in charge of the red tape in Springfield City Government, but be careful because it is situations like this that may find you bound up in your own red tape!
Good luck Terry, Jeff and Family... I wish for you only the very best!
-Dave
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