My buddy and I are still doing some of the weight training from the Body for Life program.  One of the exercises involves laying across a bench and, holding a weight in your hands, extending the weight over your head, keeping your arms straight and the… more »

I just got done watching the movie Taken with Liam Neeson. I have to say that the movie just underscores what I've always thought. Minors shouldn't be travelling alone to foreign countries. Last summer, Ethan went to Germany with his German brother,… more »

Sundays used to be my day to rest and catch up on all the stuff that I get tasked to do during the week from other meetings. Not so much any more.  Now, I have two long meetings on Sundays.  In total, they were FIVE hours.  TWO meetings.  Augh.  As… more »

I went to one of our sites today.  It was a nice flight via helicopter and the guys at the site were welcoming and warm.  I'm glad that I picked that place to visit first.  We'll see how many of these visits I can do in the future. So, on the way back,… more »

Ethan got his driver's permit today.  I can't express how proud of him I am right now.  He did it as he does everything else, in his own time and on his own terms, but, I'm happy that he is finally ready. I may be singing a different tune when I get… more »