RE: Daily Dose of Sultnpapper 08/29/18> back on the road and not…Life in the Fast Lane.
First things first. I am a huge Eagles fan. I may have been raised on both kinds of music (Country AND Western) but I tipped that over pretty fast and became a dedicated Rocker. Rolling Stones.
Anyway, for the record: Last week (as announced by Rolling Stone Magazine) The Eagles Greatest Hits moved into #1 Album sales of all time passing Michael Jackson's Thriller.
I just got a new desktop, and all that blank storage space gave me an idea. I'm putting some of my archival music on that space, with the thought to making playlists for Connie. First album I put on? The Eagles Greatest Hits.
Man, when I am on the freeway (which is as seldom as I can make it) I am a player. I do not, under any circumstance want to be run over by one of those asshats. And if you think the wind turbulence is bad for you, think of what I get.
I did a little fighting myself as a young man. My Dad taught me to box young, and just a little knowledge went a really long way in a 'non formal' situation. The couple of times it didn't help I learned a lesson. My nose didn't just grow like this, it was influenced.
Good luck with your eldest. I know with me, it just took some time. Like years :) The patience for some things was always there, like fishing and training animals. But I picked up some lessons along the trail with that, too.
I couldn't imagine the wind that you get on that bike, it would be a force for sure. The Eagles are a favorite of mine as well, right behind George Strait and cousin Lyle.
I also gave the oldest boy some "boxing" lessons starting back when I had to be on my knees so we would be he same height. The Mrs. didn't much appreciate it as she was worried he would end up getting thrown out of school for fighting. He only got in one fight in school that we are aware of and that took place after school in the football locker room when he was a sophomore and a senior player thought he would be an easy target, short heavy set kid. The boy said he warned the kid three times not to F with him and the kid did anyway. The boy said he hit this kid with a left jab that sent that senior to the floor with no waste of time and he didn't get back up without others to help him up.
His coach had to have a mandatory talk with him and in that closed door talk the coach told him don't worry you are not in trouble, he had it coming to him from what the witnesses said. But he was more interested where and how he learned to throw a punch like that.
It is important to know how to defend yourself and schools are the worst place in the world when it comes to allowing that.
I think the boy has a pretty good head on his shoulders but he needs to learn to slow down a little when it comes to rushing around, being in a hurry all the time isn't good and just creates stress.