Contrasting views of myself. Working as a firefighter and working as a business owner running a commercial real estate office. The personal fulfillment I had as a firefighter was immense and the friendships remain a lifelong benefit that is hard to get past. I retired from active duty at the end of 2019, and continued my job in commercial real estate being appointed President of the company January 1, 2020. The comparisons and contrasts of the two jobs is really crazy at times and while I find both incredibly rewarding, I really miss being with the fire department. My back doesn’t miss it, and I don’t miss getting up at all hours of the night to respond to calls. I also very much appreciate the income difference in the real estate profession. But I miss it.
My sixteen year old came home last night in tears, and not wanting to talk about what happened. After a little dad time, he told me that two of his friends had been told by their parents not to be friends with him anymore. The reason was that another person that he isn't friends with is jealous of his friendship with the other two, and...
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When I married my wife, I told her that I may not make her rich, but I would always make her laugh. Today is her birthday, and I bought her a spa package. We were discussing what that meant and I was able to educate her on many things that will help her spa day be more enjoyable.
First, a Swedish Massage isn't really Swedish...
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For you ladies out there, it often can be a little mystifying trying to figure out what a man is thinking or why we do some of the things we do. I had a great birthday weekend which culminated in a humorous conversation with my wife about some of my wandering thoughts.
1. If I tell you your legs don't feel like "Chewbaca" it is...
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I can't imagine how some of our police, fire and military people see what they do and not just explode inside. Burnt animals and burnt bodies, injured children and dead friends. Bad week in our neck of the woods and yet not near as bad as some will have. It is very hard to talk about it sometimes and you find yourself driving home in...
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Studying hasn't gotten any more fun over the years. Medical evaluator exam tomorrow, and I think my brain is about acronym'd to death. Come on weekend. :)
My dog is an awesome pup. He is funny, friendly and my buddy. One of his favorite toys is a piece of rope that he likes to play tug with. He takes tug games very seriously, and I have tied knots in the rope to help me hold on while he pulls me all over the house. He likes to drag it with him following...
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1. Apparently it is inappropriate to yell the first thing that comes into my head, when my wife asks "what are you doing" when I am in the bathroom. While showering after a workout, I replied "Soaping my ding a ling" and was told this is an inappropriate response. I really shouldn't be held accountable for the neighbor that was also out in the hallway...
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What people think firefighters look like...........
What we really look like. (Not all the time, but certainly this time.) :) Happy Tuesday
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