Ah, the age of 15

First of all...HAPPY FRIDAY!!

Secondly, HAPPY 15th Birthday to my darling niece, Dee.

Ah, to be 15 again, but have the wisdom and life experiences of a 30 year old. Nah, I don't think I'd want to go back even if I could. No sense living in the past when today the day and the future is in front of me.

For Dee's birthday she gets to take three friends to Branson and stay the night; along with her sister, my sister, and myself of course. We are going to the IMAX to see Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs in 3-D. Then a bit of back-to-school shopping tomorrow. Two trips in one!! Anyway, should be a great weekend.

Short and sweet today and no nothings wrong with me; just not a lot to say. Have a great weekend.

Until next time . . .

Cherish the Day

I am saddened today by the news of my 23 year old neighbor loosing his long battle with colon cancer; Christopher Roberts. The family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. I have known Chris and the family my entire life; after all they are just across the hollar and their property joins ours. His long battle and the fact that he was so young has been a constant thought in my mind; to be frank it bothers me a little. I know one should never question God because He always has a reason. But, it is hard to grasp why people die so young; when their life as we know it has barely begun. It's hard knowing he was not that much younger than myself and he didn't choose this disease. Simply put, I (we) take too much for granted sometimes. Speaking for myself, I know I do. The last several weeks, after news of his worsening condition, I have really been thinking about life and the legacy one leaves behind and applying it to my own life; or at least trying to. All this has brought some fine tuning to some of my scenses: seeing & hearing. I have always looked at God's creation as a beautiful thing, but now more than ever. It's like the green of the grass is greener, the blue sky is bluer, the sweet frangrance of flowers is sweeter, and the song bird's song is cripser. What this all boils down to is that each day God gives us a blessing, often multiple blessings, and I want to make sure and be thankful for it whatever IT may be. Waking up in the morning is a blessing in itself, but do I always remember to thank God? I'm trying to do better. Remember to cherish each day God brings and live in the present rather than the past. God gives us today, but he has never promised tomorrow...gotta be ready when He calls us home.

On a side note and it kinda ties in to what I'm trying to say...my nieces recently got back from church camp, on fire for the Lord, and they brought home some interesting topics discussed in the services. The one that sticks out the most was the illustration given regarding tomb stones. On a tomb stone it lists the year born, followed by a dash (-), and the year of passing. The years listed are significant in their self, but what about the dash and all the stuff in between? The question brought from this is what does one want their dash (-) to be? What legacy, teaching, knowledge, memory does one want to leave? That certainly got me to thinking. What do I want to be remembered by? What do I want to achieve in life? What is important to me? Of course the only true way for me to answer these questions is to let God in them and have Him lead me in His direction. I only want for me what God wants; not be self-absorbing and living for myself or what the world wants. My life belongs to God and God alone. It is His and He is free to do whatever with it that HE chooses, not me...that is so hard for me sometimes, but this is how I choose to live my (His) life; a life of service to Him. Many people think I have put them on a back burner and am only concerned with myself, but to be truthful I have submitted my entire being to the Lord and I will follow where He leads. Now...please don't read this and think I'm trying to make myself into a glorified Christian because I certainly am not. I just felt that I should share what God has placed on my heart and what He is doing in my life. He opens my eyes to many things and right now it is to cherish the day and thanking Him for the many blessings in life.

God be with the Roberts Family and give them peace and comfort during this storm of life.

Until next time . . .

Lunch with Friends

It truly is a blessing to be able to spend time with friends. Yesterday I was able to have lunch with my friends Sara and Melissa. It was nice to just sit and relax, talk, and enjoy a good meal at Colton's. Thanks girls for a great time!

Friendship is something I think many of us take for granted. I know I do sometimes. We get so busy in our day-to-day life...routines, that we forget sometimes about those who are important to us. I am so bad at this. Granted I often think about those in my life who mean a good deal to me and those I have befriended over the years. But, do I pick up the phone and say, "Hey!"? Nope. I wonder why that is? I guess maybe because I don't want to bother or interrupt them. I don't know, but I hope to get better in this area. Because, these people are friends for a reason and I certainly don't want to lose them even if our paths don't cross very often anymore.

We are all going different directions in this thing called life. We need to get back into the habit of crossing paths with those who have made an impact on our life..I know I do.

Until next time . . .

Rain drops and thunder

Rain drops are falling on my head...not literally at the moment, but it has been raining off and on all week and that song just stays in my head. We have been receiving some much needed rain over the last few days. With it has been much thunder; the kind of thunder that rumbles clear down to your toes. I love rain and thunder days like this because they are so peaceful. Perfect for curling up on the couch with my nose in a book...but life goes on and work calls. Anyway...not a whole lot going on these days. I hope all my fellow bloggers are doing well and enjoying their summer.

Until next time . . .

Wonderful words

These are the words I've been waiting to hear: Italy and Spain 2011 is in the works! The group I met and traveled with in Europe back in March is planning for 2011 and they want me to try and get a group to go with them. We discussed the idea of traveling together again and it may just happen. It's funny; we both wanted to go at the same time (March 2011-to give time to save $$) and we both had the same idea of destination (Italy w/the possibility of Spain). Well, they have found the trip...I have looked at the itinerary and it's AWESOME!!! Now, I just need to get to work on planning for my group. 2011 may sound like a long way off, but planning now allows the ability to pay for it sensibly rather than in a rush. I'm so excited!!! Keeping my fingers crossed that all works for Italy & Spain 2011!!!

Until next time . . .

It's been awhile....

.....since I blogged!! I discovered today that it has been almost a month since my last post; arg! I guess there just hasn't been alot to talk about. Summer is off and running like usual. Although, this one has been fairly quiet for the most part...knock on wood. We are gearing up for VBS to be held at the end of the month. We are doing Rome: Paul and the Underground Church. It is exciting. I'm looking forward to it. Had a good 4th of July. We floated on Satuday and BBQed with some family. We always have a good time. Mom, myself, Renee, Shanea, Dee, and our friends Cristina and Dora went to the fireworks at Tecumseh (Thunder over Tecumseh) on the 5th. They were really good. Saw some old friends while I was there. One exciting part of that evening was the fireworks that was a dud. One of us said after it didn't go off, "well, it'll have to come down somewhere"..Rule: What goes up must come down! We are sitting there watching the show and all of a sudden Dee graps my arm and screams about the time you hear this BIG thud on the ground. About 4 feet beside here there lies a cococut/cannon ball like object...it was the dud! Interesting moment it was. Thank goodness it didn't decide to go off!

Anyway, not much else going on or to talk about. Have a great day.

Until next time . . .

Ok...the much anticipated pictures

Pictures from vacation with my sis, nieces (Shanea & Dee), and aunt and cousin (Susie & Patrick) to Gulf Shores, Alabama; May 27th - 30th, 2009.

We all had a ball.

Just to recap: This was my aunt, cousin, and nieces first time to ever see the ocean. My sister had been planning this with myself and our aunt for a couple of months. The girls didn't know a think about it until we got to Memphis. We stopped at Graceland as a diversion and make them think that's where we were going. But, this is where we let them in on the secret. It was a great surprise and fabulous time. It was so awesome and refreshing. I'm attaching the riddle I wrote that told them where we were going. Enjoy.

A VACATION RIDDLE FOR SHANEA & DEE

The day will start early to begin our journey.
Destination 'south' is all that comes from our mouth.
Where are we going? Where will we stay?
It's all been a secret, a surprise; this vacation get-away.
We've scrapped; we've saved; we've all planned with care.
A few more hours and we will soon be there.
We will start in Dora, Missouri on Hwy CC,
Then on to town and get on Hwy 63.
We will drive through Hoxie, Arkansas and make a stop in Tennessee.
A photo op at the gates of Graceland for Elvis fan Shanea to see.
So where to now? What is our destination end?
Let’s get back on the interstate and begin driving again.
Carter and Cash have a famous song.
I'll hum a few bars so Dee and Patrick can sing along.
"Yeah, go to Jackson!" is all we have to say,
Cause we're headed south on I-55 this vacation day.
Continue on from Jackson and through Hattiesburg, too.
We're driving through the state of Mississippi; clear straight through.
On down to Mobile; in a completely different state.
We will clear five states all on the same date.
We're almost there, just hold on tight.
Cause this surprise, we hope, will give you the time of your life.
It's extra special, you see, where you're fixing to be.
All to add good things to your memory.
There'll be fun in the sun, and good times for all.
There'll be no need for malls because we'll be having a ball.
In the sun, in the sand, You, Nay, Lindsay, Patrick and Susie,
We will make a castle or two.
Wake up early to check out the land,
To find a bunch of sea shells out in the sand.
Feel the waves on your toes, and the salt in your face.
For a few sweet days we will slow down our pace.
Destination Alabama. Gulf Shores to be exact.
Our Beachfront condo awaits, and that's a fact.
We've all kept it a secret for the ultimate surprise.
Because in a few short hours,
The Gulf of Mexico will be right before your eyes!


Written By Lindsay M Collins, May 15, 2009

Amazed by Power!

I am in awe over many things. For example: the stars and planets, changing seasons, life, and the different weather; thunderstorms for instance, simply because I think God is so awesome!

Thunder storms freak me out most of the time, yet I love to watch them. I love to watch a storm front roll in and all that goes with it. I have always wanted to go to Kansas on one of those Tornado Chaser expeditions. I figure it'll only take seeing one/chasing one one time to cure me of that desire! I have also always had the desire to see lightning strike; not just in the distance because I have seen much of that, but to see it the moment it hits what ever it hits and see the bottom of the bolt. CRAZY, I know, because it is deadly!!! Well, let me just say I am cured of this desire and I didn't even go out looking for it.

Let me set the stage: Beautiful sunny day, breezy, and thunder rolling in the distance.

OK..It's Sunday afternoon (6/7/09) and church has just dismissed. We go outside and thunder is rolling in the distance. I tell my mom, since my dad is out of town, that I better get to their house and put the garage door up for Tucker. She agrees since she has to take the church van and I'll get there sooner. Tucker is my sister's Lab, who by the way is terrified of storms and will only go in my mom and dad's garage. He literally trembles and circles the house until that door goes up. Anyway, I get to my mom and dad's and Tucker is ready to go in the garage. My mom gets there, the door goes us, and Tucker is safe; the storm is miles away. My mom and I were to put the panels up around the tomatoes (YUMMY) in the garden after church so I needed to go to my house and change from my church attire. As I was arriving at my house I could see the rain in the distance. Side note: I just love watching and hearing rain come in. We live kind of high up and in open spaces so I can see and hear the rain coming from a distance...LOVE IT. Ok, so I'm at home; putting windows down, changing clothes, and grabbing some food items to take to my moms for lunch. The rain came and went; seconds of those big rain drops. But there was a lot of lightning and thunder associated with this front. Everything looked to be over and done with so I'm all ready to head back down the road. I've got my car keys, Diet Mtn. Dew, and back of lunch items in one hand pushing the screen door open and pulling the door shut with the other hand. About the time I got the doors open I dropped something out of my hand and had reach down and pick it up. Got everything back in my hands and ready to shut the door and head out. About the time I was pulling my door to I looked across my yard in the direction of my mom and dad's place and my sister's. In the line of this view, about 25 feet in front of my porch, is a walnut tree. Are you ready for this??? I sure the heck wasn't. So, about the time I looked toward my mom and dad's house lightning struck! It was a huge bolt of lightning and I knew it was close. So close I didn't even hear thunder, just this incredible jolting smack..which we know thunder is the sound of lightning. I was looking to see if I could see where it stuck and as soon as it did so leaves began to fall from my tree, bark was in the yard, and I felt as though I was riding in a muscle car that had just taken off fast from a stop light...you know, threw me back in my seat! I immediately knew what had happened and I was stunned. I ran back in my house and just screamed and was like, "Oh sweet mother of Moses that was close!!!" I kept saying, "Thank you Jesus, thank you Jesus!" I couldn't believe what I had just been a witness of. It was amazing, yet so very scary!! Power is magnificent.

I was in a hurry so I could get back and help my mom. I was frustrated because I was dropping things out of my hands as I was closing the door to leave. I am so very thankful that I dropped that stuff out of my hands, otherwise I would have been off my porch and on the ground about 15 feet from where the lightning struck.

God is so amazing and I am so very thankful He was looking out for me yesterday!

Until next time . . .

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History Made...STATE CHAMPS

WAY TO GO DORA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL.......STATE CHAMPS!!!!!


Wow, so exciting and I wasn't even physically there. Thank goodness for radio. Well, it was one of those classic games; behind in scoring late in the game and have a 7th inning rally to take it all: the Class 1 State Title in High School Boys Baseball.

I couldn't get the online feed for Q94 to work on my Mac, so I headed out to the car to listen to the game. I can honestly say this is the first time, other than listening to the 1st game of the Final 4, that I have listened to a game on the radio. I actually liked it though. You are physically there, but the excitement and intensity are so great because you can't see what is going on, just hearing. So, there is definitely something about our senses when one is unable to work. Since I couldn't physically see the game, only hear, it's like you hear every word and detail the announcer is telling because you don't want to miss a moment.

So, here's a brief run-down. I got into the game in the 3rd inning with a score of 2-1 (not in our favor). We were the visiting team which meant we batted first, but didn't get the last bat. Ok. I don't remember the innings of scoring, but at some point Santa Fe jumped out to a 5-1 lead...things were looking bleak because we just couldn't get our bats going. Then, we scored one, making it 5-2. So, we fast forward to the top of the 7th, the last chance at getting runs on the board. It is time to rattle those bats. It's the top of the 7th and the first man gets a hit and gets on base. This is all it took to get those boys pumped and the fans cheering. When it was all said and done those Dora Falcons scored a whomping 6 runs in the top of the 7th to make it 8-5 (OUR FAVOR). We had 11 boys come to the plate in the 7th and a fantastic inning and comeback. Now all we had to do was hold them. Santa Fe had exceptional defense throughout the entire game, but fell apart in the 7th. A good team like that just needs to get rattled and that's just what the Dora Falcons did. They never give up; which sure makes it a nail biter and tense on the fans. Well, those boys held them in the bottom of the 7th; not allowing them to score another run. So, the final score was 8-5; making the Dora Falcons the Class 1 State Champs in high school baseball.

I am so glad it was my sister's day to drive because there would have been no way I could have concentrated on the road driving home. It was all I could do to concentrate going to pick her up after work. I don't even remember driving over there because I was so intune to the game. Anyway, everytime the boys would get a run or a good hit or something I would squeel or shake my fists...my sister was getting so tickeled. I couldn't help it; the excitement and enthusiasm was just going all through me. Even though I would have loved to be there, I can't imagine it.

This was a great day for the Dora Falcons and the entire community. A day that none of us will soon forget!!!

WAY TO GO DORA FALCONS....We are so proud of our STATE CHAMPS!!!!!

Until next time . . .

History in the making...

It is amazing how proud one can be of the local high school baseball team even though they've been out of school for 12 years now. This just proves that no matter how long one has been out of school they are still proud of their school and the accomplishments they make.

After a stunning season (20-3) the Dora Falcon boys baseball team is playing for their first ever Class 1 State Title today at Meador Park in Springfield, MO. Unfortunately I have only had the privilege of seeing one game this season, but I've heard lots about our boys. They were ranked 2 in the state at the beginning of the season; they have never quit!

Over the years Dora has always had exceptional sports teams. I'm not saying this just because I am an alumni, but it's the truth. We have had very good runs in Districts and Play-off games. But, never in the history of the school has a team made it to the Final 4, let alone a shot at the State Title!!!

So, today (June 4th, 2009) at 4 pm the Dora Falcons Boys Baseball team from Dora High School (Missouri) will take on Santa Fe in a shot at the Class 1 State Title. I know many will physically be there and many will be there is spirit; me being one of them. Thank goodness for Q94 (93.9) and radio because that's were I, and many others, will be listening and cheering on our team.

GO DORA FALCONS!!! Win or lose you are already winners and we are all so very proud of you. GO BIG RED!!!

Until next time . . .

I could be a beach bum!!

Hello fellow bloggers...it has been a bit since my last post!

Well, I could definitely become a beach bum; that is if I lived near the beach! My family and I just recently returned from the most relaxing mini-vacation ever. Myself, along with my sister, two nieces, aunt and cousin got home Sunday after four days at the beach; Gulf Shores, Alabama to be exact. My sister and I are the only two who had ever seen the ocean so this was a great treat for the rest of the group. My nieces didn't even know where we were going so they were totally surprised! It was a great, priceless, moment when we told them where we were head...we told them after we were on the road.

The look on their faces when we arrived at the beach is something I will not soon forget. I will always cherish the moment and remember that I was with them their first time to the ocean. That's one of those special moments.

Well, we got lots of sun...lots of sand...and LOTS & LOTS of shells. We walked those beaches forever trying to find that perfect shell. We all got a lot of good ones. A couple of mornings we were up at 3:30 and 4:00 am to go beach combing trying to find those 'hard to find' shells. It was great. I think I could sit by the water for hours and just breath and be perfectly content.

That is what I found myself doing alot; I would just stand there and clear all my thoughts. It was almost like my thoughts were going out with each wave. Me and God has some great talks too. I'm pretty sure some people thought I was crazy because I would walk up the beach, right at the waters edge, and talk and sing to God. It was awesome.

Gulf Shores is definitely a place we will revisit.

Pictures at a later date.

Until next time . . .

Wew, time gets away!

Time sure gets away from me. It has been several days since my last blog. There have been many things in my head to blog about, but they haven't made it to the fingers; thus, being pounded into the keyboard and into the ole blog. So, for a quick recap:

1. Stormy weather = get to stay at my parents' house because I'm a scaredy cat.
2. More stormy weather = see explanation above
3. Rain, Rain, and more Rain
4. Mother's Day service at church
5. Nixa, MO City Wide yard sales = not too big on yard sale'n but that was fun. Who ever knew you sometimes had to walk single file at a yard sale? There were so many people at some of these places that that's what had to be done. But, it was a fun day and I found some goodies. Oh, and the bad part of the day (other than leaving at 5:30 am) was that my sister hit a deer in her new-to-her van on the way up. OOOO, not a good start; but the damage wasn't all that bad. Every vehicle she has ever owned gets cristened within the first few months of my sister's ownership by way of a deer. And, I always seem to be with her and the deer hit is ALWAYS on my side. That's something I said to try and livein up the morning..."Nay, why don't you try hitting them on your side instead of mine!" She didn't think it was funny.
6. Lightning, from all our stormy weather, hit somewhere close to our farm and ran through every fence on one side of our place. Scary, but quite awesome. There is a burnt place on every gate connected to barb wire on part of the place; that's about 10 gates or so and fencing going around about 100 acres or so. One gate even has a hole in it and melted the chain to the gate. Cool thing to see. I hope to take a picture sometime and post it.
7. Hay cutting time. There is a 25 acre field in front of my house that has been cut; smells so good. And, another 25 acre field behind my house that has been cut. They should get bailed tomorrow.

Anyway, beautiful weather. Would love to be outside. Happy Sunshine!!!

Until next time . . .

A lunch date

Well not really a date, but a different lunch buddy. You see, with my sister and I carpooling usually if we go out to lunch we are together because, well, we are in the same car. Anyway, I was thrilled to be in the company of my wonderful friend Nicole. We had a good lunch and even better time talking and catching up. Sadly, our mutual wonderful friend Sara couldn't join us on this round, but she will the next time. It just wasn't the same without her; we missed your company Sara!!!

We all get so busy with life and work that our friends, who we need the most in this world; next to God and family of course. But, when we do slow down and give ourselves time to be with friends it is such a great feeling and comforting thought to know they are always there.

Happy Friday!

Until next time . . .

A usual occurance these days

*singing* It's raining...its pouring...the old man is snoring...bumped his head on a water bed...and he won't wake up till the morning!!!

My dad and I used to sing that song all the time when I was little; along with "Oh My Darling Clementine". The 'it's raining it's pouring' song popped into my head today because what do you know? It's raining, again. Not that I'm complaining about the rain and weather.

Anyway, just felt like sharing this song with you today. Nothing much going on other that it being Friday; oh happy day! Hope all my fellow blogger buddies have a fantastic weekend.

Until next time . . .

Life on the farm

he he he...this is a two post day!

All I really have to say is that there is rarely ever a dull moment when living on a farm.(this is the patch behind the house taken last winter)

Let me set the scene: my house is at the edge of a 5 acre patch; we call it the barn lot because the barns are in the patch. Around my house we have hay fields and woods. With the woods come coyotes. Right now we have our springer cows (cows fixing to have babies) in the patch behind my house so they are close by to keep an eye on them. *side note* it is my job to step out my back door of a morning, count them, and make sure they are all there and to see if there are any new babies. Right now there is only one baby and 8 more left to calve.

Ok, so the scene is set. Well, about 10 pm last night I could hear coyotes really close but though nothing of it because I can always hear them; sometimes closer than others. A few moments later I heard this awful racket and the cows were balling hysterically. They just kept on and kept on. *side note* cows do respond to weather changes and changes to their habitat-they buck, snort, butt other cows, etc,-act a bit crazy. So, I'm hearing these cows and I knew if just wasn't right. I stepped out the door and they were running the fence line around my house; all the while going nuts. Then out of the shadows I see this tiny little black dot ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE FENCE. That little baby had some how made it's way to the other side; aka the side it's mama wasn't on! *side note* mama cows are very protective when they have new babies and sometimes more protective than others; aka they will get after you!-they aren't mean, they just protect that baby. Anyhow, so I called my dad and told him that the baby was out and the cows were going crazy. Shortly after 10 pm then my dad was coming up the road on the four wheeler and we were off to get that baby back where it belongs. We finally got the calf back in the patch (it squeezed it's way through the fence). However, we noticed that it's mama and the other cow about to have a calf were still going nuts; running and snorting around. We were like what the heck. The other cow was trying to take the mamas baby for her own. In all my years of living on the farm I have never seen this, but dad said it does sometimes happen. So, we tried to get those two cows and the calf in the corral; but we were unsuccessful. By about 11 pm the cows were settled down and the baby was back to it's mama and we left them alone.

What we think happened is that the coyotes were close or even in the patch with the cattle and it spooked/stirred them up. Plus, the one cow that is about to have a baby is very sensitive right now and becoming protective (it's kinda like women and our hormones; we are very sensitive).

Anyhow, this all just goes to show that there's never a dull moment on the farm!

Thanks for reading!

Until next time . . .

Ah! The Sun!

After several gloomy, gray days it is wonderful to see the beautiful sunshine again. Granted, we can always use the rain and as a farmer we welcome it; especially when it is slow steady rains like we have been receiving. It's great for the pasture and hay fields! Now, come July and August we'll be wishing it were raining. Funny, we are never satisfied. Anyway, it is a beautiful day and so great to see the sun. It is amazing how everyone perks up after several gray and gloomy days.

And, the best thing is that the headache I had for 4 days seems to be gone. I don't think it is lurking around to come back; hopefully not. That was dreadful. It's weird though, after I've had a bad headache or had it for a couple of days my head usually hurts for a few days simply from hurting; make sense. I have to say I don't think I have ever had one for 4 days though...silly pollen.

Well, I better get back to it.

Until next time . . .

Day 3

Not much to blog about today other than it is day 3 with this terrible headache. It has kind of gone away for the moment, but I can tell it is still lurking around for its attack. Just when I start to feel better it knocks in a way of producing great pressure on my temple and says to me, 'pound pound pound I am still here!' (ain't that a pathetic picture?!) Well, it doesn't really speak to me, you would think I was crazy if I told you a headache 'spoke' to me...lol...Anyhow, it just has a way of letting me know its still around and that I still need not push it.

Well, you can see how exciting my day has been since I'm giving my headache a blog space. No, it really has been a productive day at work despite not feeling well. That's all for now.

Until next time . . .

Twitter Craze

Ok, so I'm trying to find out what this craze is about with Twitter. I found out, while in St. Louis, that I'm not up on the latest and greatest thing: Twitter. My colleagues use it and say it's pretty good. So, I guess I'll give it a shot.

Until next time . . .

Back to civilization...

....or so the way we think civilization should be! I spent the last two days working from St. Louis. Let me just say that going out of town helps me to respect and love living in the country so much more. I do have to say that there are perks and advantages to living in the city; i.e. MORE THINGS TO DO=shows, musical events, nice restaurants (not fast food). But, that all costs money to attend and would get a little old.

All-in-all it wasn't a bad drive. I had to get up really early and be on the road by 5:30 am on Tuesday, but it was a good day. I have to say I was nervous once I got to all those Hwy and Interstate interchanges, but God is a great pilot. I got out on the road Tuesday morning thinking, "oh my goodness, I am driving to St. Louis all by myself." That was a humbling and maturing thought. I forget sometimes how old I am and that I am responsible enough to do these type of things. Anyway...nice drive, productive meetings, made it home all in one piece; without getting lost in Downtown.

Oh, and I must blog this....my boss got the biggest kick and this is probably already on Twitter. Sorry blogger buddies, I wanted to be the first to tell the story but Twitter got the scoop...I ate Sushi and there are pictures to prove it. Probably not a big deal to some, but sushi is not something on the menu of a country town or home cooked meal for that matter. Well, if it were on the home menu it wouldn't be cooked! :) But, I have to say it was very good and will definitely be eating it again.

Well, I best be getting back to work. Have a wonderful day!

Until next time . . .