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Long Trip to Indiana
On Friday, August 27th, the children and I drove to Indiana. It took exactly 12 hours, including at least four stops. We didn’t get lost or have any trouble. It rained heavily for about an hour in the trip, while in Ohio, making visibility quite difficult. I was thankful for the three lanes, and on […]
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I Broke My Camera!
I can’t believe it! I was out at Pebbly Beach today with Bob Becker and Larry Butler, and I got hit by a freak wave. My camera was soaked, and now it won’t power up! I am so upset, as it’s one of the primary way I keep in touch with my family while I’m […]
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Wonderful Evening in Canberra
Today I experienced a “Australian” evening. We went to the Wig ‘n Pen Brewhouse, and spend a good two hours there with the site guys after work. Had a great time, and some of the guys got some Vietnamese takeout, and brought it into the pub. Didn’t have too much to eat, and I was […]
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Psalm 37
Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers. For they will wither quickly like the grass And fade like the green herb. Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit […]
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Eban Brown
Out of the blue, Eban Brown saw my Yahoo! profile and sent me an instant message. As if he needs an introduction, Eban was lead vocalist for the Moments in 1991, the Delfonics in 1993, and the Stylistics in 2000. He recently started a solo career. He even has his own record label, Stardom Records. […]
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Rugby Match!
Today, Bob and I went to a Raiders game, which is Canberra’s local Rugby League team. We heard from the onsite guys that the Raiders generally weren’t very good, and while they did put up a good fight today, they couldn’t hold up to the Syndney Roosters. I’ve been to American Football games, and I […]
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Thoughts from Australia
Sorry I haven’t really had a chance to write, but the internet connection for my website is extremely flaky, which is why anyone who has tried to post comments probably weren’t able to. As I said in a previous post, I’m really upset with Verizon, and I’m actively looking to find another ISP. Well, I’ve […]
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Who Should Prevent Genocide?
With the ongoing situation continuing in the Darfor region of Sudan, it looks as though both the U.S. and the U.N. are reluctant to step in to prevent the actions of the Janjaweed. National Review Online has an article on the effect of gun control laws, and the creation of a nation of victims. It’s […]
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Verses of the Day
Psalms 38:12-16 Those also who seek my life lay snares for me; Those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, And plan deception all the day long. But I, like a deaf man, do not hear; And I am like a mute who does not open his mouth. Thus I am like a man who […]
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9/11 Commission
While I was cleaning tonight, I caught about three hours worth of the 9/11 Commissions discussion with a senate panel regarding their findings on the state of US intelligence prior to September 11. It was fascinating to watch. It was quite apparent that Bush was unknowingly acting on seriously flawed information due to lack of […]
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John the Baptist’s Cave Discovered
This is a very interesting news story on the discovery of John the Baptist’s cave by British archaeologist Shimon Gibson. Be sure to check out the pictures. Tons of pottery shards were found from what archeologists believe were used as jars for for baptism There are amazing wall carvings telling the story of John the […]
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Some Early Aussie Pics Online
I’ve got some of my first pics up online. It’s a bit chilly down here, and it’s rather dry, so while it can be mild during the day, at night, it’ll quickly drop down to freezing and below. Write me a quick comment on the pics, and I’ll keep this page updated as I get […]
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Writing in the Airport
Airports are amazing places. I usually fly Northwest, but they don’t fly down to Australia, so I needed to pick a different airline. United was my only choice. I guess the LM travel services has some sort of deal with the major US carriers, but part of that deal is that LM employees must fly […]
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Magician’s Apprentice
Christian magician Charles Wormsley was the guest during our Sunday School hour this morning. Thomas and some of his little friends stood right up front so they could see better (as opposed to sitting in the pews). Towards the end of the presentation, Thomas ran back to me and said, “Mom! I REALLY want to […]
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Saturday night
Damn it, Tom! Why did you have to go and leave? Yes, a rhetorical question. I teeter between being just fine and being on the verge of tears. The only thing that I can do is re-direct that frustration to prayer — that God will protect you, give you wisdom in your work and to […]