It is a gray day in Roscoe. Light drizzle. Intermittent rain showers. I walked across the road to get my daily 44 ounce un-sweet tea and my stroll re-enforced the idea that Mother Nature has a sense of humor. She let me walk in a barely discernible drizzle going over, but when I started the return trip it begin the heaviest rainfall of the day.

We are developing a relationship with the workers at the Town & Country. One of them is a former employee at the family business, so when I walk in, the banter begins! Today I told them, "If Chris didn't let us drink on the job I wouldn't work there."

I talked with Rian this morning. He delivered his resume and had an informal interview with one of the job possibilities he is considering. He was very encouraged.

Last Friday Dr. Garza (LISD Superintendent) told the incoming principal at Dunbar that Rian had requested a transfer within the district. This has been an under current with Rian and a couple of weeks ago he visited with Dr. Garza at her office. The new principal has not included any of the current Dunbar administration team in his assessments and requests for resignations and it be came apparent early on that there were possibly some serious philosophical differences in how business is conducted. Sources tell me the new principal became livid, and couldn't believe someone wouldn't want to be on his new team. No doubt, the new man has a successful track record. No doubt too, he is probably facing the biggest challenge of his career being at Dunbar.

Several years ago, Rian and I had an extended conversation about jobs, debt, and associated subjects. Rian is no different than any other young adult, wanting nice things. I told him there was nothing wrong with this as long as you keep perspective. My advice to him was do not put yourself in a position where if a better job came along he couldn't afford to take it. (Meaning a better job might not mean more money, but it would still mean a better job.).

While Dr. Garza gave Rian her personal assurance he would have a position in LISD that he was comfortable in and felt like he was making a contribution, it doesn't hurt to see what is out there. Also, every interview opportunity is a learning experience.

I thought I was in heaven, I had not talked with a truck driver since last week. I returned to earth this morning. Two calls this morning from the same truck driver.

Nearly every day this week I have gone home from the parts store, only to have truck book work to do when I got home. Actually Krl has wanted me to do the yard and I will call while I am in route and she will tell me if I have "other" (meaning truck) duties. When she informs me I have truck duties also, I give her a choice, yard or settlements? The resounding answer has been settlements! Night before last I walked from the home office at 7 in the evening to ask her a question and she was already in bed. Last night I walked out of the office just after 8 and once again, it was an empty living room. She was already in bed.

Sleep has been a precious commodity this week. I just can't get enough. Yesterday morning I woke and looked at the clock. 4:43. It seemed as though my head had laid back on the pillow and the alarm went off! This morning, more of the same!

Tomorrow, I am going to snooze!

Have a day!

FATHER, thank YOU for YOUR assurance. YOU are good!