David Brown - karl category

The value of a work ethic

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:50:00 GMT

Sadly, I must record once again: that Karl left his chores and tasks to the very end of the day because his priorities are playing games on his computer allday without the slightest concern for his future.
This is the second blog entry that I promised to myself: that I would enter a new blog for each time Karl does not do what he promises that he will do.
Karl does not seem to understand that his work ethic needs to be strengthened considerably before he has even the slightest hope of entering and exiting A&M on a positive note.

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:54:00 GMT

Today is the first installment on my blog surrounding Karl's activities.
The reason I must blog about Karl is I am worried about what he plans to do the rest of the Summer. Karl does not seem worried at all about his jobsearch or anything else he should be doing this Summer.
Sadly, I am predicting that Karl will see September on the calendar come and go and he still won't have gainful employment.
I plan to talk to Karl tonight or tomorrow about the single rule I have in mind to help decide what our futures will become depending upon how we follow the single rule.
The reason I have to employ the single rule is Karl has not kept a single promise in the past several months. I have allowed this without nagging because of his Mother's condition the past two years. But, now the time has come for him to come to terms with his future and make a solid, unwavering decision about how he plans to conduct day-to-day life responsibilities.
It seems life has become a single long funeral dirge that plays endlessly, never repeating a stanza and never ending.

Sun, 30 May 2010 03:00:00 GMT

Today I saw Karl walk across the stage and get his so-called Distinguished Achievement announced diploma. I'm not sure what that means but I suppose it helps in some small way.
Overall the commencement was very good but there were no extra programs for anybody to look at. I had really hoped to get a program.
The entire graduation activities today did not go without a mishap. Karl's right front tire had a serious defect in the tire. When I got back to Karl on the side of Highway 6 I saw a large flap of rubber hanging down but the tire was still inflated. The tire appeared to be cut. All-in-all I suppose I need to thank the Lord that the tire did not blow-out on him and Ariel at 70mph!
The real issue facing Karl and I now is: how to get him into a school. This means some serious financing is ahead of us. I suspect the house A/C will have to be shutoff by Tue. morning.
This time next year the plan is to move to College Station after selling or renting the house.

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:13:00 GMT

Melissa has been the real trooper in preparation for Helen's burial service @ Klein on Sat. 5/1. Without Ms. M the house would not be in very good shape for the hoard of people coming to the house after the service. Karl and I will need to make a trip to the Woodland's Hubbard&Hubble.
I met with rev. Larry on Wed. and we had a good discussion about the life and times surrounding Helen's life. And, Ms M. met w/ the rev. on Thu.
I steam-mopped the floors last night and blew-off the deck. I will finish tidying the house tonight.

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:28:00 GMT

I got a call about 2:52 this morning with a word from the Hospice nurse Lori that her breathing was a sign.
I woke Karl and we left for the Woodland's Healthcare Center right away
We were too late by about 5 minutes; she had passed very peacefully according to the nurse about 3:10 AM.
Karl and I stayed in the room for about an hour. I collected Karl's graduation day banner and other artifacts.
I called her best friend in Norway since childhood: Tone Lise and told her what I could about Helen's death. Tone Lise was very supportive. Tone Lise said that it was very sad (Trist) day and that she will be missed very much. Tone Lise extended her condolences to Karl and said that Karl is welcome to vist the Horpestad family in Norway.