On Saturday I worked around the house. Paid bills.

I enjoyed a fun day with Jesse!

We ate lunch together.

While I was in the area, I shot the first of a series of pictures about the current remodel of what used to be the Toyota dealership.

J and I enjoyed the second full day of the NCG Theater opening.

It’s in the Walmart shopping center off of 78 and Rockbridge. HIGHLY recommend the theater.

Amazing sound quality, full size RECLINER (what!?) seats, state of the art projection and screens! An absolutely amazing change. The manager told me they completely gutted the entire building and brought in everything new. Seats, carpet . . everything.

We watched John Wick which is Keanu Reeves newest picture. If you like shoot ’em ups, you’ll love this. This movie is a far away from a chick flick as is humanly possible. I thought it was terrific.

K and I watched a Biography channel coverage of Angelina Jolie. She’s a huge fan.

I had an early night. Getting up early on Sunday to be at One Heart Church by 9:15am.

Beauty hibiscus.

Fun day on Friday with Jesse’s birthday!

Enjoyed a fun lunch with Kathy and Jesse! He loves chocolate cake. Double chocolate even better!

J and I went to Hobby Lobby to look for equipment to build a double pendulum. I thought this was cool. Pieces for a modern doll house.

I was given some old cables from a friend of mine. Decided to sell them. They’re just taking up space and I still have a full set for my band Cruz.

Vigorous 5.04 mile run. Always something beautiful to see!

Underground ant nest.

I was expecting my friend Gregorio and his son Jhoan to come blow leaves from my yard. I ran about 12 minutes faster than usual.

They worked hard!

Jesse and I made a road trip to Athens to see Jesse’s favorite band: Bombadil. They’re a trio from N. Carolina. Mellow folk/pop. Interesting lyrics.

They asked if anyone had a birthday that day.

I knew someone! Everyone in the club sang Happy Birthday to Jesse and then Bombadil did a birthday song of their own. Megagroovy.

Gassed up on the way home. 2.85! Hello, kitty!

Got home about 1am. A fun-tired.

They were very friendly.

I liked the sound of this.

This morning I sorted PA equipment that had been given me years ago. Talked with the guys at the local music store. They’re always interested in buying used gear.

Discussed with Pastor Silas about working with us in Marietta. Shared contact with the Tates. I feel they will make a great partnership.

Met up with Ashley and Jesse for lunch.

Ashley made a collage for him. She’s so creative!

Never too much A&J!

We talked about an upcoming Outreach Event with our friends at One Heart Church.

Picked up material from Office Depot and Walmart. Took it over to the church to separate into ten different bags.

When I parked at Walmart, I reached down to turn off the keys in the ignition and they were missing!

Somehow they had fallen out and gone under my seat. Bizarre.

Went to Comfort Inn to talk with their new sales person, Ann. She seemed nice.

Then worked with the kids at the mission.

I spent most of my time with the solar eclipse box. I’m shocked I didn’t get a decent picture of it. Here it is on the table with the cakes.

Turned out cloudy just when we needed it clear. So it was difficult to see much of a difference.

We had a terrific party for Jesse!

This was his birthday cake.

The numbers stand for 2 to the 10th power. 2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2 = 1024. Which is his birthday 10.24. He’s a clever lad.
He is certainly well loved in the community.

We also had some cupcakes the kids loved.

The icing turned his lips black.

Stopped at Evergreen hotel to jump in the hot tub with Kathy. Man, that’s a beautiful place. The water was amazing.

Every time I go there I feel like a king.

They have outdoor gas fire pits.

Beautiful colors.

I break these rules as soon as possible.

This looked like upside down lighting.

I love the wood floors at the hotel. Fabulous.

We went to eat at Hardees on the way home. We had Mushroom Swiss burger and their new BBQ Burger. Both were fab.

I took the garbage out. We have twice as much recycle as garbage waste.

Admin duties now. K went straight to sleep.

I feel like this.

Whole lotta Darth.

Checked outside my house today to see if there were any entrances that rodents can get through. It’s that season again.

I noticed how the Raptor Blind that I built continues to decay. In fact two of the small trees that I used have died over the last 14 years.

Had a brisk 5.13 mile run this morning. Always something beautiful to see!

Stomach hurt after my run.

Rested before I headed to work with the kids.

I worked on a solar eclipse viewing box. We’ll see how it works from 6:00-6:30 pm when there’s a partial eclipse of the sun on Thursday.

Came home. Enjoyed watching Castle with Kathy.

Admin duties now.

The Toyota dealership near my house was torn down this month. I plan on shooting a series of photographs of the transition.

Can you see the rainbow?

I enjoyed recording a new podcast this morning!

Woot!

I had a situation where I tried to give a friend some advice, and to say the least he didn’t take it well. Live and learn—from me! Check out Verbal Surgery -292- “On Being Right.” Just click on the title and groove!

Met up with the family in Clarkston.

We enjoyed some Nepali food.

Took Kathy’s bike to the bike shop to get the tube in the front tire replaced. The days of patching are gone. They just swap the whole tube out now.

Came home to work on admin duties and rest.

Then to the mission to work with the kids. Really slow days. The kids aren’t getting much homework these days. Makes for early days for us.

I did some magic with the kids. It’s always fun to see their reaction to coins appearing and disappearing.

Always great to see the kids.

Enjoyed supper with Jesse. I gave him his birthday presents which were a letter I wrote him (at least 5 paragraphs–as per Jesse) and some stone tools and a fossil that I collected in Georgetown, Texas. It’s what he said he wanted.

Kathy worked with the babies this morning. She’s already asleep.

Admin duties now.

Cool morning! Went for a 5.0 mile run. Temperature in the low 50s. Yow! Always beautiful!

Added material to my twitter feed. Over 80,000 followers.

Enjoyed a steak with Kathy for lunch.

Took a brief rest before going to the mission to work with the kids. Not too busy. Just enough.

Came home in bad traffic. Welcome to Atlanta. I can usually find a way around it.

Paid bills. Filled out a W9 for a church.

Admin duties now. K is still riding her bike.

Gas dropped under $3.00! Yeah, baby!

It’s been a restful weekend!

Filled up and cleaned my hummingbird feeders. I think they’ve already headed to Texas, but just in case!

Friday I went for a 5.14 mile run. Always beautiful!

Even when it dies, it’s beautiful.

I’m pretty sure this is proof that there were native Americans living in this area.

I liked this.

Saturday we celebrated Jesse’s birthday at Piccadilly with some of our family.

Sunday morning Kathy and I went to Westside BC. Brother John preached on evangelism.

Looking forward to spending more time with K. We’re planning on watching Noah!

Beautiful cirrus clouds.

Had fun recording a new podcast this morning!

One of the darker episodes of Verbal Surgery today.

At any time it could “All be gone!” Seeing the world through the lenses of what could be and helping us cherish the NOW. It’s worth thirty minutes of your time. Just click on the title and GROOVE.

Mailed a small packet to our friends in England. Ashley is so creative! She put some really cool stuff together for them.

Went to T&G to pay off the Altima. Little over $1,600. Yow. I’m sure Jesse is going to love the changes.

Enjoyed working at the mission with the kids.

Went to the church with Jhoan to get my portable tents. Apparently, someone either broke them, stole them or threw them away. Oh, well. I never thought they were very practical. Better just to sit under the trees.

Admin duties now.

Surprisingly cool this morning, in the 50s.

Went for a 5.09 mile run. Always something beautiful to see.

Ate lunch with Jesse and Kathy.

Got word that the Altima that J drives is going to take about $1,600 to fix. Ouch.

Rested after lunch then went to the mission to work with the kids.

We have a mom that brings her two little girls on Wednesdays. Our girls love ’em.

Took Jesse for some grocery shopping on my way home.

K and I watched Key and Peele and Anthony Bourdain this evening.

Admin duties now.

Rained 2.75″ last night and today. Wow.

Dreary all day long.

Worked on admin duties. My computer got some malware on it. Had to run some programs to get rid of it. Sure am glad it worked.

Cleaned the fish tank while I waited for the malware software.

Ate lunch with Ashley and Kathy.

They went to the Women on Mission group at Smokerise Baptist Church.

Worked with the kids at the mission.

Very light day. Seems like whenever it’s rainy the kids stay inside. Even if it’s not raining when we’re there.

Jesse was teaching about piezo electronics.

When you hit the little ceramic center, it creates electricity which lights up the little led bulb.

Took Jesse’s car in to get worked on. He had some mirror damage.

Admin duties now.