Had a fun day with Jesse today. We enjoyed Red Robin then went to Walmart to pick up the last of his costume. He’s going as Ian Malcome from Jurassic Park.

At Walmart they have a new system where you can scan your own stuff and then they have a device that reads your phone and checks you out.

We picked up J’s car. We think it was a security button that may have been causing the problem. Our mechanic told us how it work. Easy, once you know how.

Then dropped my car off. Check engine light went on again.

The check engine light should be in the shape of a dollar sign. $

The kids didn’t have much homework so we got an early start on the candy throwing, always a crowd favorite.

I don’t hand it to them I toss it to them.

Admin duties now. Kathy is riding her bike. She may want to go out for Halloween and see kids.

I liked the sound of this.

Yeah, right.

Worked on phone calls this morning. Setting up events in December and speaking at a conference in January.

Contacted our printer for our new photo card. Worked on getting the design squared away.

Went for a 5.09 mile run.

Always something interesting to see. I love the changing of the colors!

I thought this mushroom was cool. It was as big as my hand.

I ate a salad at McDonald’s and read this article on the atmosphere.

Downloaded a new book from audible. Highly recommend this service. Puts audio books straight onto your phone to listen to while you’re driving or exercising.

Worked at the mission with Ashley.

Admin duties now. Watching World Series with K. We hardly ever watch sports.

One of my favorite pictures with my Brit buddies in San Diego. I have this picture on my desk where I work.

Beautiful sunset through the trees.

This morning I got the labels for the newsletter together.

Went to my mechanic. The check engine light was on in my car. He worked on it and the light went off. He told me that if it came back on then I should bring it back. Later it came back on.

Went to the Post Office to pick up stamps.

To the mission to do the labels and help them with their homework.

Donuts for a treat on “label day.”

Admin duties now. Enjoyed watching Modern Family and Parks and Rec with K.

Redid the windmills in my yard.

I liked the sound of this.

Interesting clouds.


Totally perpendicular clouds.

Had fun recording a new podcast this morning! “YOUtopia!”

Click on the title and get a fun take on how to be a better YOU!

Went for a 2.69 mile run.

Always something interesting to see!

Did the shopping for the week.

Helped the kids at the mission.

Admin duties now.

Hmmmmmm.

Took care of the bills.

Saturday I hiked around Stone Mountain. Went about 1.64 miles. I’ve been sneezing some and my ears feel kind of stopped up, so I figured I’d better take it easy on the exercise. Although it still made my legs tired!

Always something interesting to see.

Horizontally growing trees.

I thought sign this was oddly out of place.

Imagine the force.

Change is on the way.

I like moss.

I find clouds fascinating. What causes these unusual patterns?

Train tracks are groovy.

K and I went to Clarkston International Bible Church Sunday morning.

Kevin spoke on using your abilities. Good to see friends again. I’ve been speaking at other churches the last three weekends.

Admin duties and rest.

I liked this little hand print.

This morning I recorded a new podcast! Always fun!

I liked this topic: what motivates you or gets you into action? That would be your “Trigger!” Click on the title and groove!

Spent most of my afternoon writing my newsletter. It takes time to put it together with the pictures.

Finished my tiny metal Chrysler Building. That was quite a challenge.

Cleaned out the fish tank.

Admin duties now.

I liked this car.

It has attitude.

Ashley and I hosted a team for a presite visit Thursday! We always enjoy taking people around and showing them the International Village. Jonathon, Mary Beth and Scott are great leaders!

They headed back to Birmingham and Ashley and I helped the kids at the mission!

We also made a key for my office for J. Actually, Ashley kept it. She loves those mustaches!

Also had a 23 Birthday Party for Jesse.





The kids sure love him!

This is Happy Birthday in Yiddish.

We went to Nagano’s for Hibachi for a special birthday treat.

Tomorrow we’ll go to 6 Flag for the Fright Fest. Groovy!

Started working on this tiny metal replica of the Chrysler building tonight. It’s unbelievable how tiny these little piece are.

It’s like working on a watch.I’m trying to put the tiny stairs in now. Hard.

Fun!

I love these smooth wavy clouds.

Stratus undulatus.

This morning I took my car over to get some new tires. They were starting to show tread. That’s never good. Also got an alignment on them.

Did some creative writing for my twitter account @timacummins while I was waiting. Also wrote a letter to Jesse for his birthday tomorrow.

While I was in Texas, I bought this mini replica of the Chrysler Building. It’s my favorite on the planet. It’s been laser etched.

Ashley made a big sign for Jesse at the mission. They sure do love him!

While I was in Georgetown, Texas I hiked down the San Gabriel river. I found these snail fossils there. I found the clam fossil outside a bank in Waco.

Whenever I see the sun through the trees like this it always reminds me of Africa.

I liked this sign at Zaxby’s.

Had a wonderful week! Jesse and I flew to Austin, Texas to spend time with our family and speak at one of our favorite churches in Texas, the Worship Place!

We enjoyed hanging out with my parents and my brother Jim’s family!

I also took a trip to Waco to fellowship with friends from my fraternity at Baylor, the Noble NoZe Brotherhood.

Always a fun time with those guys.

While in Waco I also had the privilege of performing the wedding for a dear friend of mine and his new wife Dan and Mary Smith! Dan is one of my all time favorite people and I really enjoyed getting to know Mary and her family.

We were all in the NoZe Brotherhood together.

Awesome time!

My other main goal in Texas was to work with one of our sponsoring churches, the Worship Place. The pastor let me share a few minutes in both services about what’s going on here in Atlanta as well as encouraging more people to come on a mission trip with their team in November.

Jesse also spoke to the group. He did a great job.

We also had a birthday party at my parent’s house for Jesse. Wonderful to spend time with them!

I love the Georgetown Square. One of the most beautiful I can remember.

Sad to say goodbye!

Jesse and I flew back to Atlanta this afternoon. It was an easy flight although some of the rough air scared me. Ever since my near crash in Johannesburg, S. Africa I’ve never been able to tolerate turbulence when I fly.

We saw two dogs sniffing for bombs in the airport.

Stopped at Azalea to check on the kids. Then on home! GREAT to be back!

Love these oak trees. Saw them when I ran 6.02 miles around the San Gabriel River.



The river was beautiful.

Cool pattern in this stump.

Lovely Texas flowers and bones.

The vultures watched me look for fossils.

Spooky boat.

This was sad for me. They’re building a house on the lot of my favorite look out.

Couldn’t get over the deer just laying in the yards.

Just a reminder.

I’m thinking about doing my hair like this.

Beautiful sunsets!

Worked on a new podcast today! I’ll be out of town until next Tuesday, so this one will release on Friday!

You’ll enjoy it. It’s called “New View!” You choose your perspective!

Went to Walmart to pick up some more pants and socks.

Picked up a balloon and an orchid for Jesse’s birthday. He’ll be 23 on the 24th!

Worked with the kids at the mission! We had a couple of new volunteers today. One from Providence Christian Academy and another from the Atlanta Chinese Christian Church North. Made me feel like our efforts speaking weren’t in vain!

Worked for hours trying to get files from the wedding I shot to work. Somehow the computer restarted and blanked out the SD card. What a loss. I’ve tried all the restore software I can think of and t5he files just won’t play.

Admin duties now.

I can’t believe this is someone’s spare tire!

If this is a restaurant it sounds gross.