Okay Rockies, so you got bombed 13-1 in game one. It's okay -- three other teams have lost by more than 10 runs in game one of the World Series and have come back to win. Let's make it 4 okay? I'm counting on you. My whole family...even my beloved father-in-law, who is from Maine, are Sox fans and although I would hate to see them all be disappointed, I would get over it :-). So, game two begins right now. Go Rockies!
Don
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
The Promise
Friends,
Two nights ago, about 20 of us went to the theatrical and musical production of "the Promise" in Glen Rose. It was an amazing event which was wonderfully presented. The actors were very gifted, but what amazed me the most was the quality of the singing -- their strong voices resonated powerfully in that big amphitheater. It was a great evening of fellowship with friends and I would do it again in a minute. If you have the opportunity to go to this production...go, for it is "worth the price of admission" and then some :-). Take care and God bless,
Don
Two nights ago, about 20 of us went to the theatrical and musical production of "the Promise" in Glen Rose. It was an amazing event which was wonderfully presented. The actors were very gifted, but what amazed me the most was the quality of the singing -- their strong voices resonated powerfully in that big amphitheater. It was a great evening of fellowship with friends and I would do it again in a minute. If you have the opportunity to go to this production...go, for it is "worth the price of admission" and then some :-). Take care and God bless,
Don
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Driving Miss Alyssa
Friends,
As we were driving today for our weekly Cefco run for snacks, we went through the infamous Gentry St. "S" curve at the top of the hill. Whenever we do so now, it reminds us of the trip we made up the hill a week or so ago when Alyssa was driving the van. As she was approaching the "S" she was crowding the line a bit and another auto was coming from the other direction. They kept on coming and Alyssa kept on crowding and then Kim and I finally hollered -- in unison -- "ALYSSA GET OVER!" She did so with several yards to spare, so it wasn't too close of a call...but, close enough. We said, "sis, what were you thinking?" She said the car was in her "blind spot." We said -- "What? The car was out the left side of your front window! Are you telling us that this is your blind spot?" She said she couldn't see it, (which has made us question how on earth Alyssa could have passed Divers Ed in WA). We were just teasing, of course. It may have been Aly this time, but it will probably be me, or Kim, next time. We have these funny moments that happen to all of us that cause us to be able to chuckle and just enjoy life. Praise the Lord that He gives us these moments of serendipity. Nonetheless, now whenever we pass through the "S" we have to say -- "Aly, do we see any cars coming into our blind spot?" Take care (and drive carefully because Aly may be coming toward you with her blind spot),
Don
As we were driving today for our weekly Cefco run for snacks, we went through the infamous Gentry St. "S" curve at the top of the hill. Whenever we do so now, it reminds us of the trip we made up the hill a week or so ago when Alyssa was driving the van. As she was approaching the "S" she was crowding the line a bit and another auto was coming from the other direction. They kept on coming and Alyssa kept on crowding and then Kim and I finally hollered -- in unison -- "ALYSSA GET OVER!" She did so with several yards to spare, so it wasn't too close of a call...but, close enough. We said, "sis, what were you thinking?" She said the car was in her "blind spot." We said -- "What? The car was out the left side of your front window! Are you telling us that this is your blind spot?" She said she couldn't see it, (which has made us question how on earth Alyssa could have passed Divers Ed in WA). We were just teasing, of course. It may have been Aly this time, but it will probably be me, or Kim, next time. We have these funny moments that happen to all of us that cause us to be able to chuckle and just enjoy life. Praise the Lord that He gives us these moments of serendipity. Nonetheless, now whenever we pass through the "S" we have to say -- "Aly, do we see any cars coming into our blind spot?" Take care (and drive carefully because Aly may be coming toward you with her blind spot),
Don
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Rockin' Team
Friends,
The underdog Colorado Rockies swept the Arizona Diamondbacks and now are on the way to their first World Series. This is all fine...unless they end up facing the Red Sox. Then there will fireworks in the family since Kim is a Red Sox fan. :-) All I have to say is -- go Rockies!
Don
The underdog Colorado Rockies swept the Arizona Diamondbacks and now are on the way to their first World Series. This is all fine...unless they end up facing the Red Sox. Then there will fireworks in the family since Kim is a Red Sox fan. :-) All I have to say is -- go Rockies!
Don
Monday, October 8, 2007
Take the Money and Run (not really, actually)
Friends,
I don't put out (satirical or sarcastic) messages like this very often, but...I just can't stand it anymore! What is it with these high price ball players not producing? A certain running back for a certain team in the AFC West held out for the big bucks in the preseason this year -- and got them. His numbers Sunday? 9 rushes, 12 yards. His whole year has been this way. Yet another fellow for my "old" favorite team had a "break through" season in his contract year a couple of years ago -- and yet this year? Not much happening. Sunday? 11 rushes, 25 yards. All would appear to be lost ;-) if not for Kris Brown...yes THAT Kris Brown. Who on earth is Kris Brown? A kicker, for the Houston Texans. Brown had 5 field goals in the Texans' win over the Dolphins...the final one a 57 yarder to win it (after two 54 yarders earlier in the game). Way to go Kris! At least SOMEONE was worth the money Sunday. Give the kicker a raise. :-) Take care,
Don
I don't put out (satirical or sarcastic) messages like this very often, but...I just can't stand it anymore! What is it with these high price ball players not producing? A certain running back for a certain team in the AFC West held out for the big bucks in the preseason this year -- and got them. His numbers Sunday? 9 rushes, 12 yards. His whole year has been this way. Yet another fellow for my "old" favorite team had a "break through" season in his contract year a couple of years ago -- and yet this year? Not much happening. Sunday? 11 rushes, 25 yards. All would appear to be lost ;-) if not for Kris Brown...yes THAT Kris Brown. Who on earth is Kris Brown? A kicker, for the Houston Texans. Brown had 5 field goals in the Texans' win over the Dolphins...the final one a 57 yarder to win it (after two 54 yarders earlier in the game). Way to go Kris! At least SOMEONE was worth the money Sunday. Give the kicker a raise. :-) Take care,
Don
Monday, October 1, 2007
Amazing Finish
Friends,
My "current favorite" team (love the underdog) going onto the post season, the Colorado Rockies had won 12 out of 13 games to end the regular season. Thanks to their timely tear, the Rockies were able to force a playoff tiebreaker with the San Diego Padres scheduled for today. The game just went into extra innings tied 6-6...and stayed so until the 13th. The Padres got a two run homerun in the top of the 13th -- bummer. Double bummer because the all-time saves leader, closer Trevor Hoffman would be coming in for the bottom half of the inning. Game over, right? It should have been, but...the Rockies quickly jumped on Hoffman for three hits and scored two runs to tie the game. With one out and a man on third, Jamey Carroll slapped a liner to right field, which was caught. Matt Holliday, the runner on third charges to the plate where the throw meets the catcher and him. He somehow slides in under the catcher -- safe!! Rockies win 9-8! Bedlam ensues -- you just gotta love it. One of the best finishes to a baseball game I've ever seen. Now, on to Philadelphia for the cardiac kids. Go Rockies!
Don
My "current favorite" team (love the underdog) going onto the post season, the Colorado Rockies had won 12 out of 13 games to end the regular season. Thanks to their timely tear, the Rockies were able to force a playoff tiebreaker with the San Diego Padres scheduled for today. The game just went into extra innings tied 6-6...and stayed so until the 13th. The Padres got a two run homerun in the top of the 13th -- bummer. Double bummer because the all-time saves leader, closer Trevor Hoffman would be coming in for the bottom half of the inning. Game over, right? It should have been, but...the Rockies quickly jumped on Hoffman for three hits and scored two runs to tie the game. With one out and a man on third, Jamey Carroll slapped a liner to right field, which was caught. Matt Holliday, the runner on third charges to the plate where the throw meets the catcher and him. He somehow slides in under the catcher -- safe!! Rockies win 9-8! Bedlam ensues -- you just gotta love it. One of the best finishes to a baseball game I've ever seen. Now, on to Philadelphia for the cardiac kids. Go Rockies!
Don
Friday, September 28, 2007
Oh Garbage!
Friends,
On our way to Dallas last weekend with some friends, we stopped in Burleson for dinner...us guys did the Chinese buffet and the girls did Taco Bell. I did not find out until today just how interesting was the girls' visit to "the Bell." The food was nothing spectacular, but when they went to dispose of their "remains from dinner" the garbage can "thanked them." Say what??? A talking garbage can? Apparently so...and it had a number of different sayings. Now I've heard it all!! All I can say is that I guess it gives new definition to...talking trash
:-) (ha ha ha).
Don
On our way to Dallas last weekend with some friends, we stopped in Burleson for dinner...us guys did the Chinese buffet and the girls did Taco Bell. I did not find out until today just how interesting was the girls' visit to "the Bell." The food was nothing spectacular, but when they went to dispose of their "remains from dinner" the garbage can "thanked them." Say what??? A talking garbage can? Apparently so...and it had a number of different sayings. Now I've heard it all!! All I can say is that I guess it gives new definition to...talking trash
:-) (ha ha ha).
Don
Thursday, September 27, 2007
World Cup Semis
Friends,
The U.S. women's soccer team lost in the World Cup Semifinals this morning to Brazil, 4-0. Unfortunately, the loss was clouded by controversy. The starting goal keeper, Hope Solo, who had not given up a goal in over 300 minutes of Cup play was replaced by hero of the past Briana Scurry. Scurry had a 12-0 record against the Brazilians, yet she had little time to get the chemistry together with this team...and it showed. Solo, who was visibly and verbally upset after the loss, blamed the coach's decision. It is hard to blame her, in many respects, as the loss did indeed appear (in large part) to be the result of a decision that now (good old hindsight) looks awful. The U.S will now play Norway in the 3rd place game. We'll see if the turmoil works for them or against them. Go U.S.!
Don
The U.S. women's soccer team lost in the World Cup Semifinals this morning to Brazil, 4-0. Unfortunately, the loss was clouded by controversy. The starting goal keeper, Hope Solo, who had not given up a goal in over 300 minutes of Cup play was replaced by hero of the past Briana Scurry. Scurry had a 12-0 record against the Brazilians, yet she had little time to get the chemistry together with this team...and it showed. Solo, who was visibly and verbally upset after the loss, blamed the coach's decision. It is hard to blame her, in many respects, as the loss did indeed appear (in large part) to be the result of a decision that now (good old hindsight) looks awful. The U.S will now play Norway in the 3rd place game. We'll see if the turmoil works for them or against them. Go U.S.!
Don
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Lectureship
Friends,
After a wonderful experience at the ACU lectureship over the past three days, we returned home last evening. We were able to visit with friends from other parts of Texas, as well as the Northwest. The keynote speakers and classes were exceptional...considering the subject matter was Micah (?) ;-). One of our two favorite messages was presented by Landon Saunders, Monday evening -- it was powerful; Jeff Walling also had a tremendous lesson last evening. I was able to reconnect with an old (as far as long ago...not his age
:-), professor from my days at Columbia Christian College. Tom Sibley founded and leads a Bible institute in Zagreb, Croatia and I was able to sit in on his class on "the glory of God" and what the Lord is doing in Croatia. It was fun to reconnect and remind him that he pulled a young, freshman "counseling" major into his office and said, "Don, you need to be a Bible major." I thanked him for that and said, "25 years later, I am still a Bible major, thanks in part to the Lord working through you. " These spiritually enlightening lectureship experiences are an excellent time for learning and fellowship. If you have opportunity, I would encourage you to come to ACU next year for the lectureship, the third week of September 2008. God bless.
Don
After a wonderful experience at the ACU lectureship over the past three days, we returned home last evening. We were able to visit with friends from other parts of Texas, as well as the Northwest. The keynote speakers and classes were exceptional...considering the subject matter was Micah (?) ;-). One of our two favorite messages was presented by Landon Saunders, Monday evening -- it was powerful; Jeff Walling also had a tremendous lesson last evening. I was able to reconnect with an old (as far as long ago...not his age
:-), professor from my days at Columbia Christian College. Tom Sibley founded and leads a Bible institute in Zagreb, Croatia and I was able to sit in on his class on "the glory of God" and what the Lord is doing in Croatia. It was fun to reconnect and remind him that he pulled a young, freshman "counseling" major into his office and said, "Don, you need to be a Bible major." I thanked him for that and said, "25 years later, I am still a Bible major, thanks in part to the Lord working through you. " These spiritually enlightening lectureship experiences are an excellent time for learning and fellowship. If you have opportunity, I would encourage you to come to ACU next year for the lectureship, the third week of September 2008. God bless.
Don
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