There is water under the seat. Where did it come from? Ask the mountain man, he knows. His knowledge is neverending, that is, until you ask him about flamingos. He is deathly frightened by flamingos. Shame on them. The way the fly about in big groups, as if they don't have any natural predators. Oh, but they do! Alligators!!!!!!! I wish I could eat some alligator. I hear it can be quite tasty. Snake too. One day maybe. But then again, maybe not. I am but dust in the wind, a mere whisp of fog disappearing as soon as the sun appears, am I not?

BOOGERS

I pick 'em. I flick 'em. I don't eat 'em. I prefer to use a tissue, but when I'm driving, I do what must be done. Then I roll down the window and try to dislodge the sucker one handed. They can be very sticky. I'm gonna go blow my nose now.

I am ready for heaven, or a time machine

The battle lines have been drawn. Gear is being strapped down. Weapons being sharpened. Here come the combatting armies......BAM! The shit has hit the fan! Oh man look at that splatter! Don't expect more details. Just know some relationships are on the line and I have a feeling some choices are going to be made. Now where is my time machine?

What's in a band name?

I have been meaning to write this for some time. Listening to KLOVE, not my first choice but only choice for christian radio in good ol' GP, I have recently heard a lot of band names that just sound silly. Names like Tenth Avenue North, Pocket Full of Rocks, and Mike's Chair. Hearing those names makes me wonder, just what kind of holy, inspirational message do names like those put forth? How do those names convey the image of Jesus Christ?
Then it occurred to me. Remember the passage in the gospels where Jesus is railing on the Pharisees for washing the outside of their vessels (aka themselves) when the inside was all maggoty? Well the band names are sparkling on the inside. All three of them put out songs that are just awesome, despite their unchurchlike names. The name is not important, the content is. We have to stop putting on airs like we are some big important thing. These band names have inspired me. They have inspired me to be less judgemental, and more open to letting God work His way.

What a beautiful

weekend! And, for the first time in quite a while, I actually made use of it! Saturday I helped Doug fix the riding lawn mower he procured for me. It isn't perfect, but it beats not having one, and now it runs great, just has a break lever sticking, do you like my run-on sentence? Sunday I got that lawn mower home and a bunch of firewood as well. I spend lots of time relaxing and taking care of my two Ladies. Last night, well, this morning at about 2:45 I changed a poopy diaper and before I finished, my daughter was yeller her dislike of the whole scenario, but you know what? I didn't mind one bit. I actually enjoyed myself.
I am really looking forward to spring. More sun, more warmth and lots of home improvement.

Feeling better

Last night I laid on floor so Emily could try and pop my back. From 2 feet away, through my shirt, she could actually see which vertebrae was out. Needless to say, I feel a hundred times better today.

Up and level

Wow, now I'm a dad. Its awesome. I've had a lot of ups and levels. Not really any downs. It's only been two weeks though :)
My neck hurts, my back is sore from work, I'm tired, my Birthday Dutch Bros. gift card has run out, yet I'm happy. God is faithful and I get to see it all the time.