Sure felt old today!

My back was so sore! I had a rest day. Needed it.

Worked on Admin duties at home.

Always good to see Ashley!

Went to see the Muppets movie. We liked it.

George Lucas called and wants me to be in the fight scenes in the 3d Star Wars movie. I told him ok.

I liked this mushroom.

And this sign.

Had a full day today.

Raked leaves in my yard. Never hilarious.

Helped the kids at the mission.

Kathen liked my help.

And had a question..

Had supper with my partners from the Brethren Mission board. They’re moving their headquarters to Atlanta from Illinois.

We had delicious Malaysian food and enjoyed the big tables.

Admin duties now. It’s a weigh of life, baby.

I liked Rashawn’s Earth. What a beauty!

And a special surprise! The WEDDING!
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Kathy and I enjoyed going to Clarkston International Bible Church this morning.

Pastor Phil Kitchin preached from Isaiah. . . the coming of the Messiah and his four names. Amen!

This evening Kathy and I went around Stone Mountain Village to look at the lights.

I like to get different effects with lights and slow shutter speeds. Beauty!

Fun to hang out with Kathy this evening.

Still dawning on us that we really have a daughter who doesn’t live with us any more.

She’s here right now studying for a final in Human Comm this week.

Had such a fun Saturday!


We enjoyed getting together at Ashley and Miles cottage to share the vows and exchange rings.

Great family time!

We had the reception at Cafe Istanbul.

We sat on pillows on the floor and relished the great food and atmosphere.

Awesome to have a new son!

Took care of some paperwork this morning.

Got a confirmation that the health insurance plan that I had changed for the kids was correct. Great to get things done.

Enjoyed a peaceful day off.

Had a lovely walk this evening.

Colors were beautiful.

I was interested in how the eye interprets a picture when you have power lines in the foreground, a tree and then the moon in the background. You got a real sense of depth in the picture.

Interesting effect.

Lots of beauty around me!

Great day!

Had a fun today with one of my favorite partners: Rob Martin of Mobilizing Students!

Rob brought hundreds of kids to work with us this year! Looking forward to many more in the future!

In fact, we’re preparing for Urban Plunge where we’ll have over 270 students in mid June. Could be as many as 500!

So today we went by a few churches to see where we could house part of the group as well as talking about how portable showers might work.

Went by the Corners apartments to sign the new lease. Wasn’t ready, so I’ll have to go by next week. Typical.

Then over to Azalea to work with the kids! Always fun!

At home working on Admin duties! Taking care of some business related to our health insurance. Sure is a time consuming process!

Are you smarter than a fourth grader?

Love the colors!

I took some pictures of the kids jumping up and down. I’d show them one picture and then the other back and forth. They looked like they were jumping.

Kids thought it was absolutely hilarious.

Worked on finances this morning. Always something!

Talked to a representative at Blue Cross Blue Shield about changing our health insurance. We’ve had a family plan, we’re going to split off Ashley (because she’s getting married!) and Jesse onto separate plans.

Turns out we’ll save about $200 a month by doing that. Sounds like a plan!

Jesse and I went to Azalea to work with the kids.

Pretty cold when we go there, but it’s amazing how fast the room warms up. Lots of little warm bodies!

Shahdin showed me his new car. Nice!

Admin duties now!

Beautiful sunset!

Are you smarter than a kindergartener?

This morning we woke up to cold weather!

Kathy and I took a walk around the neighborhood. I needed the stress relief.

The kids and I went to Azalea to help with homework.

Interesting art!

Then over to my office for our annual board meeting. GREAT to hang out with some of my best friends AND my family!


Home now working on admin duties.

I liked this little piece of lichen.

These flowers!

These little seeds.

Concrete pinapples!

Worked on a new podcast today! One of my favorite things to do.

I just recently completed my 125th podcast, so I decided it might be a good idea to spend an episode on “What is Verbal Surgery?” It’s a good one! Just click on the title and listen!

Today I completed the calendar assignment by taking the big envelopes over to the Post Office. Sure was glad I didn’t have to stand in line . . . it was packed!

Still working on the Annual Report for my Board meeting Tuesday evening. Just about got that completed. It’s always good to take a broader look at what has been accomplished each year.

Ashley, Jesse and I went to Azalea to work with the kids.


We also took back all the chairs and tables to the mission that we’d used for our Thanksgiving party.

We’ve been working on projects. This one will eventually be about bees.

While we were there, Jesse came into the mission yelling, “Double rainbow!”

We all rushed out to see one of nature’s most glorious events!

The second rainbow is actually a reflection of the first one. The colors are inverted!

I still don’t quite understand how there seems to be a strip of yellow underneath the indigo!

The other clouds were beautiful too!

Came home to work on admin duties.

Miles and I worked on his car seat which had come loose from the frame. Couldn’t believe I actually had the exact size washer I needed to fix it! I must be prayed up.

I liked Rashawn’s picture of Ben Franklin.

For the last couple of days we’ve been working on our annual Calendar project!

It’s quite an involved process. First I have to get the supplies.

Have to make copies.

Laminate.

Attach magnets.

And put them in the big envelope along with the Christmas newsletter.

Takes about 30 hours in all. Ashley usually does most of the work, but we all help!

Got new front tires for the van and an alignment. Nearly $300. Cars aint cheap.

K and I went to Clarkston International Bible Church this morning. It’s been a while since we’ve been there since I’ve been preaching out of town and had conferences. I was really disappointed that Pastor Phil didn’t preach. But he did baptize!


On the way home from church, I saw this kid wearing his short pants. I hope this never becomes the style.

Finished up the last of the calendar project. Started working on my annual report for my Board meeting this Tuesday night.

I reckon I should stand by this sign!

I wonder why Walmart wanted to sell this number?

This is a welcome sight!

Beautiful clouds!

New moon!