: About Me

Whenever I am asked to write a description of myself I think now what part of me do they want to know about? The husband me, married 37 years, the father me, one daughter who graduated from Kettering University (formally GMI), or the grandpa me, still able to ride the grandkids on my back. Then there is the teacher me, having taught 35 years and taking one year at a time from here on out. Then of course there is the writer me. All my life, at least since junior high when my English teacher said, you have some natural writing talent, but you need to work on organizing your thoughts and improve your conventions. So what part do I describe? There are so many parts to me, I think I will just let you the reader wonder.

My passion is ...

My wife, my family daughter, son-in-law and 3 wonderful grandkids, my students, then there's golf and crossword puzzles

I know too much about ...

Nothing

My parents always told me ...

Get a good education and things will work out

My childhood ambition ...

To be an anstronomer

My favorite memory ...

Taking a family trip to Mackinac Island

Why I write ...

Get things off my mind

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Political talk on the radio, reading student papers.

My first job ...

Sod buster

My best moment ...

Saying "I do" to my wife.

My inspiration ...

To be free of worries that don't concern me

Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Tips to make Valentine's Day special for your wife

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The best tip I can think of for making Valentine's Day special for your wife is know what pleases your wife. Nothing turns a wife off more than giving her something she does not like, cannot use, does not want, or feels guilty for having it. Giving your wife candy because that is the traditional thing to do may not make your wife feel special. Know your wife's taste, and more importantly, know your wife's wants. Your wife may be on a diet, so a large box of chocolates may be thoughtful, but not what she wants. However a small box of chocolates with a nice piece of jewelry may make her feel...

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