2013 May-June: Ball’s Rolling

For an overview of the most recent few weeks (and one reason there haven’t been any blog posts), see the article on Sim Games: A Metaphor.  I’m starting to climb out of the dangerous hole I’d wandered into, and with a low-cardio high-ministry week coming up, I should be in fine shape soon.  At least, …

Watermelon

“JJ – Watermelon?”  “Yes!”  (do kids like candy?!  of course I want some watermelon!) Back to finish my conversation, whatever it was.  I glanced around & noticed that my friend was counting….3..4…and holding a small watermelon and a large knife.  The voice of guilt kicked in, perhaps I should tell him that if there’s not …

Birthday Guilt

Imagine sitting under a large shade tree in the best part of Fall.  Leaves are gently fluttering to the ground, one by one.  Suddenly, a gust of crisp air sweeps many leaves to the ground in a flurry of activity.  A few more leaves settle gently down, and peace is restored, though one more branch …

Stained Glass Store

Yes, there is one…a place for buying hats, mugs, bags, mousepads and pillows with quippy one-liners on a variety of topics (of course).  They started out as bumper stickers, but since I don’t stick anything to my car, we’ll make them available on everything else. Here are some of the designs you’ll find. The store is …