Olympics
Aug 30, 2004 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
{ MOOD: Great | TIVO: VMAs }
Did anyone else watch the closing ceremonies of the Olympics and think that the torch looked like a giant joint?
Back in the Saddle
Aug 30, 2004 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
{ MOOD: Cautiously Optimistic | ITUNES: “Simple Twist of Fate” – Bob Dylan }
I am starting to crank on all the fall stuff and I have quite a pile. My goal this summer (just like it is every year) was to get ahead so I wouldn’t be cranking now. But here I am. My friend Chris told me today, “You are the busiest man alive.” I’m not sure I like that.
On the other hand, I seem to work better under the gun. So the question becomes “Am I becoming something I am not wired to be when I try too hard to get ahead?” I remember something Erwin McManus wrote. He said all good leaders are off balance. He said that is what makes them a good leader. If that’s the definition of a good leader, I must be the best leader in the entire world.
Anyhoo, off to write my message.
Lysh
Aug 28, 2004 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
A bunch of people who are not from around here have asked for more details on what happened with Lysh. Here are a few articles from the last week or so in the paper:
From today’s paper, the guy who hit them is being charged on two counts of 2nd degree murder.
Paperformers
Aug 28, 2004 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
{ MOOD: Transformerific | NOISE: Jesse Eating }
So this is soooo cool. If only I had the time, this would be a great hobby.
Lysh
Aug 27, 2004 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
{ MOOD: Contemplative | NOISE: Kids playing video games, Grace scheduling people for nursery }
Tomorrow is Lysh’s funeral. It’s kinda weird. I went back and read her blog again this morning and it was surreal. I don’t think it has completely sunk in yet. It is weird when you read her friend’s page. It’s like her blog is still going on through there, because she is what everyone is talking about.
Please pray for all her friends and family. Sean told me, “this is definitely the hardest thing I have ever been through” and I suspect that is the understatement of the year.
Outstanding
Aug 27, 2004 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
{ MOOD: Great, except for the headache | ITUNES: “Few and Far Between” – 10,000 Maniacs }
This is truly outstanding. Bravo.
Poland and Prague
Aug 26, 2004 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
{ MOOD: Still catching up }
I finally got the rest of my pictures up.
To see the rest of the Prague pictures, click here.
To see the Poland pictures, click here.
Olympics
Aug 26, 2004 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
{ MOOD: Gettin’ back in the groove | NOISE: Beaners }
I started watching the Olympics while I was in Europe because it was the only thing on in English. My kids started watching it because my dad was watching it when they were at his house. So last night, we continued the tradition and watched it together.
If you were not watching, the women’s triathalon was amazing. This Austrian chick came out of the water in 40th place, off of the bikes in 10th place, and then in the last lap, blasted past the Australian and took the gold. It was awesome!
Anyhoo, back to work.
Matt and Mary
Aug 25, 2004 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
{ MOOD: 7.0, Suprisingly }
I got a chance to perform my friend’s Matt and Mary’s wedding last night at sunset on a beach in Shelby Township. It was very cool. Barefoot and all. Congrats, guys.
Home
Aug 24, 2004 Uncategorized Hodge Podge
{ MOOD: Relaxed | NOISE: Kids watching some TV show }
It is very nice to be home. Slept in my own bed, rode my bike this morning. Tonight, I have a wedding for a few friends, so that should be fun.
Unfortunately, there is also bad news. I found out that a friend from church died in a car accident last night. Some drunk jerk crossed the line and hit the car she was in with 5 other. 2 died, 2 are critical, 2 had broken limbs and the guy who hit them appears to be in decent shape. So this week will have two weddings and 2 funerals. No fun. Pray for Sean and Keaton and all the core people.
