Here is the holiday cleansing Friday Five from Revgals: Please tell us your least favorite/most annoying seasonal.... 1) dessert/cookie/family food Fruitcake has got to be the nastiest food invention ever.  Any food that is a standard holiday joke should make one wonder. 2) beverage (seasonal beer, eggnog w/ way too much egg and not enough … Continue reading Friday Five: Holiday Cleansing

Recently I posted some thoughts about the upcoming movie The Golden Compass after the many forwards and invites I was receiving requesting I join the boycott of the film due to the writer's strong athiest agenda in his trilogy of books. With the movie's release day upon us, here is another review that I wanted … Continue reading The Golden Compass

In August, I assumed responsibility for missions at the church where I have served the past 8 years as youth pastor.  Missions, evangelism, and strategic planning have been added to my responsibilities (in addition to the youth).  It is a load, indeed, but with excellent and willing volunteers and my commitment to the call to … Continue reading Community-Church Partnerships

Here are some pictures from my new camera and my time with my niece and nephew.

I just purchased a new digital camera - a Nikon D40X.  With two amazing subjects (namely my niece and nephew) I wanted to have a quality camera with a fast shutter speed to capture those many precious moments.  I've been fortunate to have an incredibly nice 35 mm camera but discovered that the amount I … Continue reading New Camera

According to an online personality quiz which is HIGHLY credible, the "classic" movie that most personifies me based on MY answers to questions is . . . What Classic Movie Are You?personality tests by similarminds.com However, the next test I took was to identify which famous person I was like and here is the result … Continue reading Online Personality Quizzes

Today was one of my famous "No Talk" days.  Days where I don't utter a sound.  I literally haven't spoken since 6:45 pm last night.  I've been working around the house, putting up Christmas (its all done), cleaning (not nearly done),etc. and haven't had the need to say anything.  No singing out loud, no telephone … Continue reading The Day After

1. Did you go elsewhere for the day, or did you have visitors at your place instead? How was it? I traveled a good 7 minutes to my parent's home for a Thanksgiving meal with my grandmas, my sister and brother-in-law, and my niece and nephew.  It was wonderful! We are blessed to all live … Continue reading Friday Five: Thanksgiving