This morning K and I went back to the Atlanta Jewish Community Center to learn more about Judaism from Rabbi Glusman.

He did a fantastic job teaching us about the Torah. I find this type of seminar fascinating.

Also enjoyed walking around the building learning some more Hebrew words.

I loved their stained glass.

They have an exhibit on the holocost at the AJCC.

It’s still hard to fathom. Six MILLION!

I wonder if this clock runs backwards?

Had a restful afternoon before going to Sunrise BC to meet up with my good friends Carl and Pat Barrington.

We had a meeting about our upcoming trip to India in October. I’m going as part of a medical team serving in the very most southern tip of India.

They’ll be six of us on the team.

I still haven’t met the last member.

End of the month admin duties. SO glad I have Jesse helping me with it this time.

I really hate data entry.

But I love sunsets!

Worked hard today!

Cleaned my fish tank.

Mowed my yard, that’s always a challenge.

I have a 1/2 acre!

Wasn’t too dusty. PTL.

J and I went out for lunch. Love hanging out with my son!

Bought him a new quilt for his bed. More than a sheet, less than a comforter.

While we were shopping I saw this.

Groovy!

And would any blond actually buy something that says this?

This seems to imply that there are some women that are transparent.

Rested this afternoon. I know we ALL need to do that!

K and I went to go see Captain America this evening. I really liked it!

I was actually planning on seeing Cowboys and Aliens, but the projector for that film was broken.

Home for admin duties.

Fun day!

Worked on my editing project for the DVDs of the teams here from last week. Always takes time.

I have to “shot sheet” the video–that means I locate the exact number of the scene that shows that particular team.

Then I have to add it to the time line of the video editing program.

Final touches include adding the title pages and the background music.

I also called the locations for the teams coming next week.

Went to lunch with Ian North and Jess in Chamblee today! Always fun. Ruthie joined us for yogurt later. Can’t believe I didn’t get a picture!

Here’s what I thought Ian and J reminded me of!

We saw this Ferrari outside the yogurt shop. Groovy!


Giddy up!

Also went by Azalea to check on my team and to give them the DVD of the video that I shot along with the Pastor’s planner book which he had left at the church. Sad to see them go!

J and I hung out at the bookstore for a bit before coming back home.

I liked this cover on one of the books on mental puzzles.

We also went by the Apple store to take a look at the new Macbook Air. Here’s me on Facetime on the computer.

I saw this lady at Apple. I think she’s anorexic.

Had to pick up my car when we got back to Stone Mountain. The switch had gone bad on the brake light. The lights came on even when the car was parked! Also needed an oil change. Another $173.00 : ( That’s over $1,100 in two days!

Then Ashley called me and told me there was some issue with her scholarship. She feels confident that we’ll get reimbursed by the State, but added another $1,400 on the credit card. That’s $2,500 (if you’re keeping track!) I keep telling myself, “It always works out.” And it does!

Went to Kroger to pick up some groceries.

Back at my office to continue to burn DVDs and finish up this week’s projects for the teams.

Amazing to me that next week is the last of the summer! It has just blown by! I reckon that’s because I was SO busy. Really looking forward to getting back to my normal schedule of working with the kids every day rather than in an admin/support role.

Hoping to go see Cowboys and Aliens tonight, although the reviews haven’t been very good.

Saw these bikers racing around Stone Mountain yesterday!

Cute skull.

Had a fun day with me teams! Sounds like a recurring motif, doesn’t it!

Gave my briefing on folk Catholicism.

Then took the team to Plaza Fiesta aka “MexiMall.”

We had an interesting time exploring the wonders of this amazing place. Check this out!

Delicious lunch at la Fonda!

Great to have Ash with me!

We had our friend Lora with us today. She’s one of the young women that Kathy is mentoring.

Then over to the missions to work with the kids.

Paid a bill of nearly $1,000 for car repairs today. Yow! When I got home, my brake lights wouldn’t turn off. Will it never end?

My mechanic told me that Ashley’s AC is not working properly either. Although it’s ok right now, when it goes dead (it’s leaking freon now) it’ll be another $800. Holy Moly! Pray for our cars and our finances.

Enjoyed an hour of peace at Stone Mountain. Beautiful over there.

Hmmm. What would I like in my picture? Me on a horse. An eagle in the sky. By the beach. With my dog. Couple of pelicans. Oh, yeah. Don’t forget Jesus in the sky.

Perfecto, baby!

Another hair day gone horribly wrong.

I bought this cologne. It reminded me of Monty Python.

Spirit of the Dead.

Sharp shoes!

Never too much Run Devil Run scented oil!

I wonder if they noticed?

Just a few of the towns that the bus goes to leaving from Plaza Fiesta.

Always hard to find just the right Black Chicken soap.

My flip flops have just about had it. Have to buy new ones every year.

Can you tell I’ve worn them a lot?

Can you tell I find myself fascinating?

Loved these flowers!

A better image to leave you with than my feet!

Although my feet are quite groovy as well!

Had an interesting day with my teams!

I gave them my briefing about Hinduism and Islam.

Then took them to Madina and Global Mall to actually experience what I was talking about.

I gave my friend a picture of him and one of the teams as a Thank You for allowing us to come and experience the Hindu temple.

Amazing to watch the priest pray to Ganesha and Shiva.

This is water from Mecca, used for healing by Muslims.

Ashley and I enjoyed delicious Indian food to complete the experience.

Then over to the missions to check on the teams.

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I’m teaching Ashley how to shoot video. I have a very specific “news” style that I want her to emulate. I didn’t win 9 Associate Press awards for video for nothing!

Came home to work on admin duties. Thankfully, Jesse has been helping me with them. He’s not been feeling well. I told him to stay home and rest.

This struck me as funny.

I should have this sticker.

I liked these carvings I saw in an antique store in Chamblee.

Never too much arsenic.

Love the color.

This number spells HOT.

Had a fun day with my sweet angel Ashley! Always great to have her along for the ride!

Did my briefing with the teams at church and then took them to the store to look at all the Buddhist idols.

Then across the street to check out the Chinese pharmacy and Carnecerial #!!

Always love me some quesidillas!

Ashley and I shot pictures and video of the teams.



Some of the kids were pretty tired!

I’m teaching her the basics of how to shoot video in a news style. She’s a fast learner and has a good eye so it’s pretty easy to do!

Went over to Stone Mountain this evening to relax a bit.

I needed that after hearing that it was going to cost about $950 to fix Ashley’s car! Her radiator developed a massive leak last night on the way home. That Expedition has been a real drain on our finances. It costs nearly $100 just to gas it up every week! Kind of silly for one little girl to be driving a car that can easily hold 8 people.

We’ll have to see what we should do with it. Hard decision to make.

The kids at the mission helped us do the labels for the newsletters.

It was great to spend some time with Jouvens again!

They always love the doughnuts I get them as a special treat!

I thought the ingredients of this bagel was interesting.

Came home to work on writing the letters. Kathy did most of them. What a great wife!

This hair made me lol.

Had a fun morning with my teams from Clinch River Baptist Church, TN and the Builders for Christ! Builders came to renovate a church! Sure am glad that some of them came to help us at the missions!


I gave them the briefing and then took them over to the Buford Highway Farmers Market.

Always fun stuff there!


Then over to the missions! Teams did a great job!

We had terrific thunderstorms in the area. We got some rain, but not too much.

She was scared of the thunder.

Came home to work on admin duties.

Need to write my newsletter tonight.

I liked this leaf!

And these roots coming out of the ground.

And this sticker!

What kid would put this on their bike?

This morning Kathy and I went to the Atlanta Jewish Cultural Center to learn more about Judaism!

I think the more I know about Jewish life and culture, the more I’ll understand who Jesus really was.

Rabbi Brian led us through an interesting journey through Judaism and relationship to God. Learned more about Hannuka, Mitzvahs, Mazeltov, Shabbot . . . really fascinating stuff.

It reminded me of going to class with some of my best teachers, where learning was really fun and interesting. It kind of shocked me that I was waxing nostalgic about my University days.

Here’s me and the Rabbi!

It’s a three week course for two hours each day. Seemed like many of the people there were considering converting to Judaism. I really found that kind of amazing. I mean it’s not like Jews are out there trying to covert people to Judaism!

We had lunch with my brother in law Bill Doverspike and his girlfriend Debora.

J joined us for food at Penang and then over to Plaza Feista . . . Or as I like to call it MexiMall!

Came home to do admin work and rest. Figuring teams and locations!

Two new teams tomorrow!

Know what this is?

I liked this shadow.

Pretty tough looking hood ornament!

This asphalt reminded me of elephant skin.

I had a fun morning with some friends and Jesse! Group got together to talk about psychology, marketing and hypnosis. I always enjoy lively discussion.

Restful day!

Jesse isn’t feeling very well.

Been watching movies with Kathy this evening. We like to watch foreign films in particular. We’re enjoying an English film “Another Year” right now.

Admin duties call!

FUN to have an easy day!

Worked on admin duties this morning, signing checks, putting dvds in the mail.

Enjoyed the sun!

Worked on this gift for my friends at the Hindu temple. They’ve been very friendly to the teams I bring to see them.

Rested this afternoon. Studying up on Tshirt iron ons. I’ve always got something cooking!