OK, I admit it.
Much of the text of the last two days of my blog posts have been a tissue of lies.
The Devil’s Punch Bowl, on the Oregon Coast.
I realized I had crossed the line, when I got home.
“Uncle Mark is going to become an Interior Decorator?” Sarah was incredulous.
Three of my favorites.
Maybe the lesson I should take away from this is that I need to make my tall tales even more outlandish? Or maybe my brother is such a Renaissance Man, that nothing is outside his reach?
So here’s the truth.
Pastor Dee Duke would want me to tell the truth, I think.
My brother really was in the Army for almost 30 years. He retired as a full Colonel, and really did go back to school, first receiving an Executive MBA, and now he is finishing his MAcc (Masters in Accounting). As far as I know, he really plans to go to work for one of the big four consulting firms when he finishes his Accounting degree. Reports of other career choices, including Interior Decorating and Short Order Chef-hood, were grossly exaggerated or (in most cases) entirely fabricated.
Mark and Liz and Kathy, enjoying Agate Beach and an unseasonably-warm March day.
He and my sister-in-law were celebrating their 30th anniversary (a few weeks early) and they graciously invited Kathy and me to join them for a few days near Portland. We went to Powell’s Book Store, explored Pioneer Square, went to church at Dee Duke’s church, spent most of a day exploring the Oregon coast, shopped, and generally had a lovely time watching movies and playing games.
Hard to believe these two have been married almost 30 years!
It was a delightful visit, and so I naturally repaid their generosity by poking fun at my brother.
You have to admit, he makes it very easy for me to make fun of him.
Phew. I’m glad to have that off my chest. I hope this clears things up, Sarah.
Project 365, Day 68
Tim (yet again)
P.S. Mark — and here you thought that I wouldn’t write about you again.
First Comment!!
So glad you cleared that up Dad,
Ok… I must do an actual comment….Thanks, dad for clearing things up…i was so confused. Haha!
So… that wasn’t Uncle Mark’s artwork featured earlier?
Dang it! I offered him $35,000 for that gorgeous staff-like kitchen piece. And he accepted.
I wonder if I can cancel that wire-transfer…
A deal’s a deal Joshua. Please wire the funds to the First Bank of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The staff of mysterious Indonesian power will be delivered as previously agreed. Hope your dorm room can handle 7’10″ tall wood art pieces.
Tim indicated to me in a moment of honesty that he has decided to re-enlist in the 82nd Airborne to show those young guys how its done (something about biting through your tongue while parachuting). Good luck in the Army (again) Tim. Maybe you’ll run into 2LT Timothy Edgren in the Infantry–remember to salute.
Oh . . . and Tim . . . you forgot the work of art I created for you and Kathy. Don’t worry, I’ll bring it up on Friday.
What a family to have married into! Way to be prompt, Sarah! I loved spending the last few days with my husband’s favorite brother and his beautiful wife. Thanks for the festive fun!
LOL! Comments are nearly as good as the blog!