Cub scout archery range

Chloe ready for chloe

Chloes first day of dance

Garden produces good harvest

This is the second year of square foot gardening. This year it was easier and we have lots of produce. More photos to come...

Stupid human

Saw this dog in heavy traffic. He was having fun and trusts his owner to keep him safe. One mistake and the dogs head coul have been on my windshield...

Midget door

I shot this pix on my phone. It was near the thai cafe. Not sure why it is a 3 foot door shaped like that? if you have an idea post to my blog and let me know.

BuzzBall

This is a great comic strip. Remember the days of electronic football....

What if Starbucks marketed coffee like a church?

Change

A friend of mine posted this video on her Facebook site. More details about the project can be found on the Play For Change Website. Take some time and check it out. The website explains it best:

"Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. No matter whether people come from different geographic, political, economic, spiritual or ideological backgrounds, music has the universal power to transcend and unite us as one human race. And with this truth firmly fixed in our minds, we set out to share it with the world."

As I listen to the music and think about the concept it makes me wonder what it really takes to change the world. It can overwhelm us just thinking about all the people in need from poverty, wars, social justice, education, and all the kids needing a safe loving family... It makes me want to throw my hands up and ask God why he allows this to happen, why should I bother. Only God can fix all these things.

But maybe the point is that God wants us to fix these things and as we find our part in the story we can make a difference. I also think as we see the suffering and do not turn our back, we are touched in a unspeakable ways. I am not talking about writing a check to the United Way or Homeless Shelter (those are good things). But, I am talking about opening our eyes to find unexpected opportunities, personally touching a strangers life even if it means being inconvenienced. As we touch other peoples lives and open our walls to a community that we are not comfortable or familar with, we begin to see diversity, hope, and suffering being overcome. Maybe that is a glimmer of heaven?

Who knows, but look for someone to help out that you don.t know and post your experience here.

Caitlyn's Friends

Our friends had a graduation party for their son. It was the first time in years all the kids from elementary school were together. I still see them as little kids. They see me as an old man...... I just wish Caitlyn kept in touch with them more. Most of them are nice kids. The guys are big enough to be her protector, that's what I would like.

Flying Mattress

Chloe has become interested in all sorts of bug life. From snails, lady bugs, spiders, and now Praying Mantis. She attracts these darn bugs and tries to keep them as pets....

The other day she caught a Praying Mantis and was squealing with excitement. She ran in the house and yelled "Look what I caught, I want to keep this Praying Mattress as my pet."