Moderation In All Things

If anyone knows me from my younger days,

they will tell you that I sometimes would over indulge myself in whatever activity I might have been involved in at the time.

I never heeded the famous quote by the
Ancient Greeks.

"Moderation in all things."

If I was on my motorcycle,

my friends would start divvying up my possessions,

betting on whether I would make it through the night.

If I was invited to a party,

I was the first one there

and the last one to leave.

If I was drinking,

I didn't drink socially,

I drank until I got drunk.

Luckily for me I never hurt myself

or anyone physically during my exploits.

Maybe I hurt some feelings though.

Especially girls gone by.

Yet,

I grew out of these traits because I became a

Father

and have a family of my own.

Nothing like responsibility to straighten a guy out.

Well,

my youngest son is now 17 years old

and I believe a responsible young adult.

He did not wish to accompany me on my vacation back to

Wisconsin,

so he stayed at home.

I never had to worry about him drinking

or taking drugs.

He never displayed any of the warning signs.

I should know.

Then came the dreaded phone call from one of my daughters.

My son is having a party!

But she told me not to worry.

"Why?"

Because it is a nerd party!

Where my son

and his friends sit around with computers

and play games online all day.

I don't know if I should say,

"Where did I go wrong?"

Or

"I am so proud of you."

This is,

I Am Very Proud Of My Son,

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

"If you like nerds, Raise your hands. If you don't like nerds, raise your standards."

- Violet Haberdasher -

That is my story and I am sticking to it!

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