Apostle Islands, here we come!

It's not Spring, but it still seems to be the time when Kings go off to war, and it's also the time when the young adults at Centennial make their yearly trek to the Apostle Islands. Kayaking in sea caves like the one above awaits us - as do beautiful temps, starry nights, and great food (not to mention friendships and awakening the spirit to God)!
- mel

Car Buying Sheol

The idea of a new car is a lot more fun than the actual process of purchasing a new car. One of Dante's levels of hell could just as well have been "car buying". I'm helping a friend through the process, and it doesn't tend to bring out the best in people. While in seminary, I had this horrible little car that was always falling apart. I went to some dealerships in Colorado to buy a car that could actually get me to class without breaking down. I was the one that ended up breaking down - into tears at two of the dealerships. The experiences were bad enough that I kept the disaster on wheels for four more years and took the bus to class.
Car Buying Sheol.
Maybe the redemptive piece was I committed myself to public transportation, and God knows that was a small piece of goodness for the land and environment in Denver! There were days you could seek a thick green haze covering the entire city. Ugh.
A reason for thanksgiving: Kay is out of the hospital and at home recovering. Prayers of healing for her in the coming weeks and thanks that a full recovery is expected!
Mel

After a hiatus, it's time to come back...

I missed the fun of posting random thoughts, spiritual reflections, and stories of the absurd and ridiculous predicaments I tend to find myself in. I figure someone should enjoy a few moments of laughter from reading them, so that there is atleast some benefit to their happening!

I wanted to clear something up from my sermon last Sunday - I stated that plants need sun, water, and oxygen to thrive. A friend showed me the error of my ways - I now know that plants produce oxygen, what they need is carbon dioxide to survive. I'm sure to the master gardeners and biologists in attendance, I sounded like a dope! But now I know...

I also discovered that I'm not the only one to do things like put half dead plants in broken microwaves in an effort to save them from the destructive efforts of pets. So I'm glad that resonated with people - the things we will do for our pets! My cats have more health care coverage than I do - they get yearly x-rays and dental cleanings in their plan. Kind of crazy.

Alrighty, it is good to get this going again, I'm just impressed I remembered my password to login! Please post comments and share your own insights into plant/animal care - especially if you have figured out a way to have BOTH plants and animals alive in your house at the same time.

Blessings on your day!
Mel