New Things

Started a new book today
I began reading McLaren's THE LAST WORD AND THE WORD AFTER THAT. This is the third in a trilogy of books (A New Kind of Christian, and The Story We Find Ourselves In). For some reason I really connected with these stories. Maybe because they're about a pastor named Dan, and I can kind of relate to what he's going through. Plus, I like McLaren's style.

I began reading the book the way I read all books. I was taught to always read the entire front cover, then the back cover, then the inside flap, then everything BEFORE the first chapter, and anything that might come after the conclusion, then begin reading the chapters. So, I read all that and chapter one. Haven't been disappointed yet.

Jane's Blog
My beautiful wife, Jane, started a blog yesterday. I will wait awhile before adding it to my links - not sure if she's ready for everyone to read her thoughts yet. But... welcome aboard, dear! I love you!! :)

Kids are going to Florida
Both my kids - Carrie & Isaac - will be heading to Florida tomorrow. Carrie as a chaperone and Isaac as a student, with their Campus Life group. Isaac has to lug along guitar and amp to lead worship. I wouldn't let him take my acoustic amp - because I really like it (fender); but I'm going to let him take my "good" acoustic/electric, because I don't value it as much as my old Yamaha. The "good one" is an Alvarez/Yairi DY-40C. It is a beautiful guitar, and sounds really nice; but I've just never felt "comfortable" playing it. It's a rather big guitar, and I actually feel much more comfortable playing the old Yamaha - but the electronics in it are messed up, and it doesn't sound as good. At any rate, I wanted Isaac to take the good one so he didn't have any problems with electronics; plus, if something happens to it... you know, a Martin would be really nice. I like their smooth sound. [and if anyone would be interested in buying my Alvarez/Yairi - drop me a line].

Oh, why is this a new thing... because I don't think both my kids have had a spring-break type vacation together since middle school. They went to seperate high schools. So, I'm glad they're going together.

Okay... work to do. Peace. Revolution. Go now.