So I have to append my last entry and clarify a few matters. My oldest indeed turned in his two week notice as instructed, he did so in a manner that left the door open, and apparently that door became about as wide open as this trick play by Nebraska when upsetting #1 Oklahoma in 2001. The win at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln snapped the Sooners’ 20-game winning streak and pushed the Huskers to 9-0 and the top of the Bowl Championship Series rankings at the open of November. We’ll be checking out Memorial Stadium from the spectator seats here soon.

High School Graduation – CHECK

College Enrollment Deposit – CHECK

All Shots Up To Date – CHECK

Final Transcript Sent – CHECK

Wisdom Teeth Pulled – CHECK (as of this morning)

Take Younger Son to Sketchy Concert – PENDING

I am by all accounts the helicopter dad and it’s a slur I likely will never shake.  To further highlight, and back to my opening appendage, my kid didn’t quit his job despite my directive.  As it turned out, a few days before he was set to leave for good he was offered a promotion with conciliatory flexibility in scheduling.  My little friend did not consult me before quickly accepting this new offer and I’m starting to realize my little friend isn’t so little.

His first-time work experience has been great by my estimates and he’s gotten to see the young to old working the daily grind to improve their situations.  He’s learning how to banter and bicker with a variety of folks and while their personal struggles may differ, their work place and uniform make them the most blended of families.  He’s learning these lessons on his own from a fast-food restaurant.

Two-thirds of men think they’re ‘naturally healthier than most people,’ according to a new study. Read the article and if you’re a male like me, it’s probably time to wise up and pay attention to those wiser. “It is statistically impossible for the majority of men to be healthier than the majority of men,” says Dr. Thomas Kelley. For those less math focused, Dr. Kelley just said guys get with the program because you can’t all be as you wish you could be. So maybe eat more chicken…

That last bit credits to me, not Dr. Kelley. I’ve learned a lot these past couple of weeks. I learned a 27% pay increase is substantial and who am I judge when that means $11 an hour up to $14. I re-learned the power of promotion and the affirmation it affords the hard workers. And I learned that I may need to eat more chicken, but more importantly I probably need to check in with the likes of Dr. Kelley. If memory serves, that was the same namesake as my childhood pediatrician.