Cavin James Shepard was born on Nov 17, 2009! He is my first grandchild. He is a beautiful baby boy with a full head of hair. Here he is with my son, his Uncle J.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Grandpa
Cavin James Shepard was born on Nov 17, 2009! He is my first grandchild. He is a beautiful baby boy with a full head of hair. Here he is with my son, his Uncle J.
Cavin James Shepard was born on Nov 17, 2009! He is my first grandchild. He is a beautiful baby boy with a full head of hair. Here he is with my son, his Uncle J.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Dallas Morning News
In a recent article (on-line) about the Dallas Morning News closing one of its packaging plants, the statement was made:
"Caught in a national decline in newspaper advertising revenue, managers at The News have engaged in a strategy to raise subscription prices and shrink circulation to establish a core of dedicated subscribers."
I guess I did not qualify as the core of dedicated subscribers when I canceled my subscription. The price was just too high. It doesn't seem to make sense to me that this is the best strategy. What if they find out the core is out priced altogether?
In a recent article (on-line) about the Dallas Morning News closing one of its packaging plants, the statement was made:
"Caught in a national decline in newspaper advertising revenue, managers at The News have engaged in a strategy to raise subscription prices and shrink circulation to establish a core of dedicated subscribers."
I guess I did not qualify as the core of dedicated subscribers when I canceled my subscription. The price was just too high. It doesn't seem to make sense to me that this is the best strategy. What if they find out the core is out priced altogether?
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Fall in the Air
All are rejoicing because of the cool temperatures. All except me. I can't stand the cold and it's already cold :-( Give me the heat, just one more day, please!
At least I have football and post season baseball to distract me from changing weather.
All are rejoicing because of the cool temperatures. All except me. I can't stand the cold and it's already cold :-( Give me the heat, just one more day, please!
At least I have football and post season baseball to distract me from changing weather.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Geaux Tigers
For Joan's birthday we went to see the LSU vs. Vanderbilt game at Tiger Stadium. It was a great time. The weather did not cooperate but it was manageable. The younger LSU daughter went with us. Nothing like a little tailgating and football on a Saturday night. Unfortunately for Joan, Vandy lost :-(
Tailgater
Geaux Tigers!!
Welcome to Death Valley
The view
Meeting up with the cousins
For Joan's birthday we went to see the LSU vs. Vanderbilt game at Tiger Stadium. It was a great time. The weather did not cooperate but it was manageable. The younger LSU daughter went with us. Nothing like a little tailgating and football on a Saturday night. Unfortunately for Joan, Vandy lost :-(
Tailgater
Geaux Tigers!!
Welcome to Death Valley
The view
Meeting up with the cousins
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Crazy Times...
A few years ago it almost looked like we were heading into easy street. Kids were moving out, bills were getting paid, house note was on the fast track and 401k was soaring. But I should have know that would not last. Nobody warns you about when your kids hit the 18+ to 25 stage that things would be crazier than when they were teenagers! Somehow we are taking care of all of their lives as well as still trying to run a household. It is necessary and hopefully temporary but things have never been this crazy before.
Plus the oldest daughter is pregnant. So I will soon be a grandpa. That certainly is exciting and wonderful. But it just doesn't sound right. How did I get to be this old? I so clearly remember being their age. I guess your just never prepared to be at the next stage.
One day at a time and trust that God doesn't give us more than we can handle!
A few years ago it almost looked like we were heading into easy street. Kids were moving out, bills were getting paid, house note was on the fast track and 401k was soaring. But I should have know that would not last. Nobody warns you about when your kids hit the 18+ to 25 stage that things would be crazier than when they were teenagers! Somehow we are taking care of all of their lives as well as still trying to run a household. It is necessary and hopefully temporary but things have never been this crazy before.
Plus the oldest daughter is pregnant. So I will soon be a grandpa. That certainly is exciting and wonderful. But it just doesn't sound right. How did I get to be this old? I so clearly remember being their age. I guess your just never prepared to be at the next stage.
One day at a time and trust that God doesn't give us more than we can handle!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Daily
I love the newspaper. I love to be able to sit and read through it. Unfortunately, I usually don't have time to read it. It piles up in the recycle bin. This week I got the bill for next years subscription. Like everything else, the cost of subscription has increased dramatically. The logical conclusion then is to say goodbye to the daily. To join the post modern world and skip the old school print. Hate to face that, but it is just time to let it go.
I love the newspaper. I love to be able to sit and read through it. Unfortunately, I usually don't have time to read it. It piles up in the recycle bin. This week I got the bill for next years subscription. Like everything else, the cost of subscription has increased dramatically. The logical conclusion then is to say goodbye to the daily. To join the post modern world and skip the old school print. Hate to face that, but it is just time to let it go.
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