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Biscotti and Coffee
This morning, I awoke early – for me, this is 6:00am – and could not go back to sleep. Before I awoke, I was dreaming that I was in a large library (we are going to the library this morning, with our friends Susan and Timothy) and that I saw a man who was struggling […]
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The Trial Begins
Well, it seems that the prosecution in our case intends to use our blog as evidence in the trial, and we’ve received selected posts in our packet of evidence, so while I’ve always assumed that anyone in the world could read this, I now have that knowledge in the back of my mind as I […]
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Quote of the Day; Penne Garden Alfredo
“EEeeww! Dinner smells like spider!” – Thomas, peering to a pot of boiling chicken broth made from our delicious “Chicken Stuffed with Garlic Butter” grilling experiment, the recipe taken from pages 208-10 of How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques and Recipes by Steven Raichlen. It should be noted that I was […]
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Treasure Hunting
We had a great day yesterday! After going to Uncle Andrew and Uncle Peter’s soccer game, we took a borrowed GPS receiver and Sarah, Thomas, Tabitha, Andrew, Peter and myself all drove off to the Struble Trail to go hunt for treasure. Geocaching is a sport/hobby where people go and hide items around the world, […]
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Trial Starts Tuesday
Our trial is now scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 27. There really isn’t too much more information that I’m aware of, except for one major issue. Despite our request, the Session has apparently decided to close the trial. I have no idea why they’ve chosen to do this, but Sarah and I are rather concerned […]
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Controlling Personalities in the Church
An anonymous source sent me an excellent series on the Wittenberg Gate on spiritual abuse, and the techniques that abusive leaders will use to control the congregation. I don’t know the woman who wrote the article, but she does do a good job listing the traits of manipulative leaders, including some of my favorites like […]
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Google Trumps the Doctor
An interesting letter was posted on the Google Blog talking about a couple that used Google to save their premature twins from a dangerous medical procedure soon after birth. Turns out that an apparent complication in the health of one of the twins led the medical team to tell the parents that their son required […]
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Mud Party
New photos online from last week’s Mud Party. Click the photo to see more. This happened about 15 minutes before dinner was to begin. Baths took a priority to dinner that night!
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Picture Yourself on a Stamp on a Package
With your favorite hat and a marmalade tie. Today at the Post Office, I learned how to ship my eBay packages internationally. I also learned that while the Post Office does ship liquid, such as perfume, UPS only will if you have a certificate from the manufacturer stating the item’s flash point. The Postmaster said […]
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He Never Ever Sinned?
Tonight at bedtime, both Thomas and Tabitha expressed fear about dying as I was tucking them in. Although we often talk about Jesus, this evening was different because both children said specifically that they believed in Him. My mind is not quick, nor do I boast having great theological knowledge, and I pray that God […]
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Love Seat Kiddie Jump
Who knew a tipped-over love seat could be so much fun? Click on the photo for more pics.
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Beware of Parents with Video Cameras
There are certain items which, when combined, create a noxious result. Combine a video camera and a young baby, and you get inane movies like this one. But, of course, as parents, we think it’s the cutest thing in the world. And so should you. Yes, we did film Micah blinking and put it on […]
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Professional Do-gooders
Dr. Neill H. Payne posted this quote on the Reformed Theology Discussion List. It’s appropriate in many contexts. Most of the major ills of the world have been caused by well-meaning people who ignored the principle of individual freedom, except as applied to themselves, and who were obsessed with fanatical zeal to improve the lot […]
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Servants of the Law
I love this quote from John Roberts during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing today: Judges and justices are servants of the law, not the other way around. Judges are like umpires. Umpires don’t make the rules; they apply them. The role of an umpire and a judge is critical. They make sure everybody plays by […]
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Labor Day
Labor Day this year was probably one of the most relaxing we’ve had in a while. The Carlson family, who are dear friends, came over and we had a leisurely afternoon together, feasting together, spitting watermelon seeds, and thanking God for our blessings – including the perfect weather. While the men burned a tree that […]