Fifty years and counting.

​It’s a bit strange to realize I’ve been on this planet for over half a century. Along the way I’ve learned things from my wife, my parents, my extended family, and my friends. My mistakes have guided me from time to time as I meet new challenges. Some things my children have taught me with patience being one of those lessons. 


Sometimes my patience wears thin. Here’s something you should know. After that half a century, I’ve become set in my ways and confident in my abilities. If I haven’t asked your opinion about some aspect of my life in that first fifty years, it’s a pretty safe bet that I never will. While everyone’s opinion is important, my opinion is first and foremost the one that I will take to heart.  


At this point in the game I only answer to my wife and God. Some people should be very happy that she is around to keep my temper in check. Without her, I’d probably have a judge or two whose opinion would have been very important over the years. 


I Love you, Lori. Don’t ever doubt that. You are the force that keeps me grounded. I would journey to the edge of hell to protect you and bring hell to the doorstep of anyone who puts you in danger. You are my everything. 

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