I work as a Proposal Manager for a large construction company. That means when I’m not blogging for free, I’m getting paid to write long, complex documents that hopefully result in my employer being awarded construction projects. My job involves some travel; mainly around the Western US. Next week however I’m off to Alaska….Anchorage to be...

I thought perhaps we’d survive this round of budget cuts untouched. No so fast, Solo-dad. It seems that due to ‘budget cuts’ – really getting to hate that phrase- the school bus routes that served our area are now no longer in use. At first, the school’s website posted a note saying that bus service was being effected by the budget cuts...

When I travel for business (a few days per month), Little Elvis stays with his mother who lives a few miles away. While this is the preferred choice for him, it’s not exactly the best solution for me. More often than not, he misses school when I’m away. Missing junior high is a big deal.  The work required each day only increases as the year progresses. Missing...