Archives: April 2004
Mon Apr 26, 2004
Anzac?
Today Anzac Day is celebrated in Austrialia and New Zealand.
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Sun Apr 25, 2004
Tue Apr 20, 2004
Draft or Volunteer?
It looks like young Maurice Clarett
may not be able to come out and play in the NFL. It seems he isn't old
enough, nor had enough time for his life experiences to help him mature
since High School. The NFL is concern for him and other vunerable young
men.
He can however take a few years, while he matures, and volunteer for the United States Marine Corps. Surely their training and expectations are not as demanding as the NFL.
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Sun Apr 18, 2004
An Evening of Encounters
Last evening, Mrs. Theo and I joined some friends for dinner at a local
restaurant, Sweet Potatoes Cafe. A significant portion of the dining
area was filling with the gentlemen of The United States Army Chorus.
They were so pleased with their meal that they sung for 'us' a
wonderfully harmonic rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Coming
from those wonderful voices and given the precarious role of some many
of the young men and women in the US Military, I was touched. The song
was beautiful and the words seemed strangely prophetic.
We also ran into an old next-door neighbor of mine whose life is filled with book promotions, lecturing and general issue stumping around the nation.
Do know what they call a lawyer with half a brain?
Your Honor.
Our dinner and after dinner at-home-DVD movie were wonderful.
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Thu Apr 15, 2004
Goodnight
I want to post, but my brain is far to tired to put more than a one thought together. Here is all I have: time to sleep.
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Tue Apr 13, 2004
I Am the Dog of God
Sometimes the pace of life is so swift that it sweeps away every
opportunity for reflection and self-analysis. The stimulus of voices,
choices and ideas pour forth like a monsoon deluge, and the deafening
stream of life invades me completely. Only the deepest sanctuary of
self remains intact, only the most basic of truth dwells secure and I
waver, twisting against the torrent of being, at risk of loosing self.
The desire to continue is unfaltering, and I risk an even further
journey into this mire of self-exertion.
Tonight I am in that place. Yet, just now, I found myself holding my
small canine friend, bending over him, embracing his warmth and feeling
the softness of his fur against my cheek and the fluff of his ear upon
the base of my nose, and in the earthy smell of his being I was
reminded that I am held in the arms of God; safe. I choose tonight, for
the next few moments to recline with that knowledge and my familiar
upon the sofa. Come what may, I have finished this day and am done with
it.
Amen.
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Sun Apr 11, 2004
Wonderful Easter!
My wife and her children are away in Florida today. My son and daughter
have returned to thier mother's for the day. I celebrate Easter alone
for the first time in memory. This is different, not bad, but different.
I'm off to worship. Perhaps more later.
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Mon Apr 05, 2004
The Main Thing Revisited
A few days ago I posted a intended-to-be-whimsical post about “The Main
Thing.” I invited others to comment on their ‘main thing,’ and they
did. In response to those comments and the voices in my head, I began
an internal dialogue on such themes as personal priorities, ultimate
focus, divine plans and such. Amid these ramblings arose a few thoughts.
More...
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Sat Apr 03, 2004
and the verdict is...
I'm sick. Yes, more than the usual metal illness. ha. I will be better soon.
My awareness of the slump in my energy level and the rise of emotions
was but the prelude to a full blown infection. It hit me last night and
has sent me reeling to the doctor. Now, with medication in hand (and
body) I will soon be on the healing path.
Strange, I am relieved to know that I have been fighting an infection.
For a moment, I was worried that I was entering some form of
depression...which made no sense.
Thank each of you for your concern and wishes! Blogging is such a wonderful way to care.
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Thu Apr 01, 2004
tired and feeling deeply
Tonight I am tired. It is not that late, but the toil of the last few
weeks at work has caught up with me. I know that I am too extended, for
my body slumps and my feelings have become flavored with powerful
tenderness. I almost cried when I read the paper this morning. I had
better do some self care soon...
To Do:
1. rest gently tonight
2. call my sponsor
3. go to a meeting
4. write
5. pray
goodnight.
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