The Giving Season

The Giving Season

Give time. When I reminisce with my cousins about when we were younger, I always think of the TIME we shared. There are many organizations out in the world that need your time- whether you are a candy striper helping a patient, passing out lunch plates at the local...
It Doesn’t Matter What’s Under the Tree

It Doesn’t Matter What’s Under the Tree

I am mostly thankful for my family that I have, the friends that I have, and others that I make. Being a father is a tremendous blessing, and I am most thankful for that through the years and every holiday season. I laugh at the fact that my father was such a big...
Keeping the Spark in Your Machines

Keeping the Spark in Your Machines

Oils and coolants: If your equipment needs any type of fluids, make sure they are all at the proper levels. The lack of engine oil and/or coolant could be a costly mistake. Pivot points and grease fittings:Check all pivot points for excessive wear or binding. Lube all...
Do You Need This App?

Do You Need This App?

Wouldn’t it be great if there were a smart-phone app for that? You just key in the words spoken to you and voila it translates to layman’s terms. This has happened to all of us at one point in our lives. I know it’s happened to me. Maybe not so much in the...
Halloween in Kansas City means Winterize and VOTE!

Halloween in Kansas City means Winterize and VOTE!

Winterizing for me usually includes five projects, but this year I have added a sixth. First, I must disconnect the hoses from our outdoor lawn faucets. While this is a very simple project, it is very important because leaving a hose or another close ended device on...