Ashley and I had fun briefing our three teams this morning!




We took them on safari to the Buford Highway Farmers Market.

Then to the missions!

A terrific day with three awesome teams.

Admin duties now and a movie with K.

Had fun recording a new podcast this morning. I recorded in my mobile studio, aka the car.

Many people have trouble sleeping. I worked on “Happy Place” to help with that! Go there and feel good, NOW! Just click on the title and groove.

Worked on bills for the household.

Did some creative writing and posted to the web.

Enjoyed reading and resting today.

Had a good supper with K.

Admin duties now.

Had a chilly 5.09 mile run this morning! Always something beautiful to see.

Ivy on a tree.

I love the sun through the clouds near bare trees. Reminds me of a sun flower. Get it?

Had lunch with Ashley and Kathy. Ash wasn’t feeling well today. She got better as the day went on!

A and I went to Dollar Tree and Walmart to pick up supplies for the five block parties we’re hosting this Saturday with three different churches.

Took the supplies over to FBC Doraville.

Then went to the Post Office to mail our newsletters out.

Then to the mission to work with the kids!

I think Mehiya is a great artist!

The kids like to for me to take a picture when they’re jumping!

Kathy is eating supper with Jesse this evening. I’m home working on admin duties.

Beautiful sunset colors.

This morning I worked on scrubbing and cleaning our carpet.

It’s needed it badly, but until recently I couldn’t do it because of hurting my back and pulling a muscle in my chest. Made me feel elderly. Glad I’m feeling more like my tiger tank self! Looks better, eh?!

Organized the newsletter list and addresses late last night. It about drove me bonkers. Sometimes Microsoft Word seems to have a mind of its own. Eventually, I just retyped the last part of the list.

Didn’t sleep well last night. I finally doze off and then after about five hours wake up again and stay up for a couple more hours. Spending a lot of time in prayer, but sure can make me tired. I reckon that’s why God invented naps!

My friends at First Baptist Atlanta gave me some money to help with car repairs.

I took them copies of the receipts for the accounting department.

Had fun working with the kids at the mission.

Majia and I played a hide the word in a picture she drew game. Good times.

Went by my office to pick up the newsletters.

Kathy helped me fold the letters so I can get them in the mail tomorrow morning.

Ashley and Miles had a leak at their house. Pray that everything goes well for them and that some of Miles’ equipment wasn’t damaged.

Watched “Lark Rise to Candleford” with K. It’s a free show produced by the BBC available on Amazon Prime. We like it.

Admin duties now.

Ashley came by the house to visit with us today. Never too much Ashley! Also got to visit with her sweet pup, Mooglie! Yeah!

I recorded a new podcast this morning!

One of my favorite things to do! I think this episode may be one of the most important ever!

Listening is a skill that we rarely do well. It seems most of the time we’re listening to ourselves talk about what we’re going to say! Check out Verbal Surgery -306-
“HEARo!”

Just click on the title and GROOVE!

I enjoyed lunch with my girls today. I thought they were looking splendid.

Came home for a rest, then went to the mission to work with the kids.

There was a LOT of homework today. I didn’t leave till after 7:30pm.

Jesse is always trying to teach the kids something. He got a few seed kits for them to grow. They were super excited about that!

Got home and worked on editing our newsletter address list. It’s a complicated job.

Also ordered new address labels for Whirlwind Missions.

Enjoyed watching “Lark Rise to Candleford” with K this evening.

Admin duties now.

I always think this looks like an eye.

I had a fun lunch with one of my favorite people, Pastor Ben from Westside Baptist Church. We are very similar personalities. It’s always great to be around people with passion.

I finished up getting the labels and newsletters ready to go and went to Azalea to help the kids.

Also picked up stamps. I tried to get them at the Post Office, but it was packed out.

Went by Office Depot near the mission instead.

They always enjoy helping with the stickers.

Then worked on homework. Plenty to do!

Great to see Ashley and Jesse. I miss them even if I don’t see them for a couple of days.

Ate supper with J and talked about the tanks for the Poison Dart Frogs. I have the first part of the equipment coming soon to start setting up the environments. Once everything is set up and running well, then we’ll get the animals to put in them.

Came home after eating supper. Starting working on admin duties. Looking forward to watching Lark Rise to Candleford with Kathy.

This morning I wrote my newsletter. I still need to lay out the pictures.

Met up with Kathy at Westside Baptist Church.


I always enjoy Pastor Ben’s sermons.

Ate lunch with Kathy. Then came home to change clothes. Went on safari to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

It was wonderful.

I thought this was fascinating.

I liked this dog made of pine straw.

They have an exhibit on Poison Dart Frogs. This is the species I’m looking at.

Plus a yellow and black version.

I loved the orchids.

In 2 weeks they will have a special exhibit of orchids with another 1,000 species on display. There are 25,000 species of orchids of which the Atlanta Botanical Garden has 2,500. Whoa.

Almost endless variety.

I liked learning more about the vanilla orchids. They originated in Madagascar.

Darwin was interested in Orchids. He also grew Venus Fly Traps.

I highly recommend getting an Phalaenopsis orchid. They are hardy and the blooms last for weeks!

Today I found out where they came from!

The grounds outside were interesting, but not particularly stunning. It’s winter. Duh.

I used voice directions for the first time on my phone. It was helpful.

Went to Pet Smart and the Pet Supermarket to see what the prices of equipment for the new tanks would be. It’s a lot cheaper using Amazon and far more variety.

I stopped by Scott Boulevard Baptist Church this afternoon.

There was an open door so I was able to go into the old sanctuary and look around. Kind of gave me the creeps.


Kathy’s dad, Bill Doverspike, pastored this church in its prime. K’s sister, Ann, got married there.

K and I enjoyed watching an episode of From Lark Rise to Candleford this evening.

Admin duties now.

I liked the texture and lighting on these bricks.

I practiced origami. I liked the paper.

Interesting lighting.

The sunset was beautiful.

I had a fun lunch with Kathy. Then we went to Collectibles to see some antiques and vintage things. I got the original Yoda from Star Wars still in the box. Excellent. Interesting things to see!


Remember this? How many do you recognize?

The first PlayStation!

How long has it been since you’ve seen black light posters?


They were playing music from Led Zepplin II when we were shopping. Groovy.

We came home to let the food settle. Then went out for exercise. I ran 4.98 miles.

Always something beautiful to see.

Cleaned up after the run, then worked on admin duties.

Thursday, I updated our registration for Whirlwind Missions with the State of Georgia.

Gave myself a haircut.

Ashley and I had fun eating with Chris Skinner. He’s been a partner of ours for years.

We ate at Calcutta Palace. It opened a few days ago. I liked it.

Then we went to the church to finish the tax letters for our donors. Completed the job!

We had a few minutes before our next assignment, so we went over to the Antique Factory. I liked these brain displays.

And this old circular tube TV.

Helped the kids at the mission. Always fun.

I thought this was one of the dumbest assignments for learning spelling ever.

I saw a deer near our entrance to our sub division last night. Reminded me of Texas at my folk’s house.

Watched Lark Rise to Candleford with K. Then went to sleep.

Friday morning we woke up to a rainy day.

I worked on my bird feeders.

There were a lot of Goldfinches there this morning. They normally love thistle. I moved the feeders to a new place so they had better access and I have a better view.

K and I ate lunch together.

I worked on getting some of the supplies for the two vivariums I’m building for the Poison Dart Frogs.

It’s fun working on a project.

Today I picked up artificial plants at Hobby Lobby.

I used the thin plastic from a poster frame to make the lids for two of the tanks.

This is a rough draft of what they’ll look like.

Did the shopping at Walmart.

I watched Maze Runner with Kathy this evening. She fell asleep. I liked it. Then we watched Siberian Tigers in the Snow together. And an episode of the British series “Lark Rise to Candleford.” It’s been fun.

Admin duties now.

Kathy and I went to the main permit building in Lawrenceville this morning. The building reminded me of Houston, TX.

I’m always learning.

I wonder how many fortune telling, finger printers there are?

She had to get a paper for her background check for a job she’s applying for. We got everything pretty fast!

Got gas. Cheap!

Went for a 5.10 mile run this afternoon. Always something beautiful to see.

I picked up a terrarium today. Actually, two. Pet Smart had the exact size terrarium that Jesse and I wanted for half price. We are both looking forward to get some poison arrow dart frogs.

Always fun working with the kids at the mission.

K and I enjoyed watching the Mentalist on TV. Final season!

Admin duties now.

Our new QT continues to make progress.

Beautiful sun set.