Kairos & Ambiguities

One for the Janitor

    Polly and Robert both got their report cards yesterday and made the honor roll.  Amy and I are very proud of the work that they are doing.

    One of Polly's big projects is in Earth Science.  She is doing a science project and decided to gather bacteria samples from different places in the church.  One of the surprising results for her was how little bacteria was in the restrooms.  She had to modify her conclusions from her hypothesis.

    Where was the most bacteria?  The computer keyboard...I guess that is where all the dirty work is done.

Until next time...Grace & Peace

Sara and the Comic Book Museum

I have written a little bit about Sara's adventures at the comic book museum.  I thought it might be worthwhile to post the link to her new work....check it out!

She seems to be doing well and received a comic book from one of the artists for her labors that first night.  Considering the family watched Hancock last night, maybe she will get interested in that sort of media.

Until next time....Grace and Peace.

A Superhero in a Comic Book Museum

I was very excited that Sara has been selected for an internship at a museum in New York.  It turns out that she is now an intern at the Comic Book Museum as we call it around the house.  She had her first evening working there last night.

I think she had a really good experience at the museum, but her coat (and money) was stolen from the cloak room.  She had to race home without a coat in the wind.  Fortunately she met a superhero who helped her get a cab home and for that I am grateful.  And for that Gothem is a better place.

I hope that I will be able to pass this on to a stranger in need.

Until next time...Grace and Peace

A Couple of Nice Surprises

I received a couple nice surprises over the past couple of days.  First, I had contact with a long lost roommate of mine from college, Steve Dombroski.  Last time I really saw him was at my wedding 23 years ago.  He is married and a computer consultant living in Chicago.  I hope to see him again the next time I am out in Chicago!

Another first is that Sara made the New York Times.  Well she is in the New York Times as the story is really about Cooper Union admissions.  We are proud of Sara as she continues to do well and work toward her goal of becoming an artist.

Here is a link to the article.

So until next time....Grace & Peace

What I Did in January

Here is a list of a couple of things I did in January that I didn't Blog about, but should have.

1. Laura had a great experience at a Crusade for Christ Rally in Indianapolis.
2. Sara had awesome grades for her first semester in New York (Laura made the deans' list too)
3. Amy loves snow days...but misses the sun.
4. Polly got a lead part in the Middle School Play.
5. Robert dropped over 7 seconds off his three racing times

So until next time....Grace and Peace

Getting Back in the Groove

Well, I am back in the office after a great Christmas and New Year Season.  I got caught up on a lot of things around the house and with the family.  One of the important things was catching up on doctor visits.

Robert had a note from school to get his eyes checked out, so when Amy made the appointment she set one up for Robert and for me.  It turns out that Robert didn't need glasses yet, but I will get my first pair of reading glasses.  I guess it is about time and I will blame all the fine print in the financial reports.

So another New Year, and another time for change.  May God bless you in your new start.

Until next time...Grace & Peace

Back in the Saddle

This week has really been one of recovering from the flu and then catching up on all the stuff piled up on the desk.  Fortunately it really only knocked me down two days with a temperature.  So sorry for the late blog.  Here is a list of some of the exciting things I should have blogged about this week.

1. HIV/AIDS DAY:  Here are a couple things to do (pray for those suffering, give to those hurting, hope for healing)
2. Deer Hunters:  They Believe in Jesus, But Their Religion is Hunting.
3. Black Friday Turned Out O.K:  But Giving is Down (Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Phon-A-Thon & Mission Share in the Western PA Conference)
4. Partying with the HIV/AIDS Support Group:  The Spirit of Christmas, Strengthens the Human Spirit.
5. The Indiana District Christmas Party:  Jazz, Joy, and the Art of Choosing Chicken or Ham

6. Funeral For a Friend:  Peggy Curry Howard

Well, I am running out the door for the funeral and next week I will be delivering HIV/AIDS gifts to children dealing with HIV/AIDS.  I may get to write these, but it doesn't look good.  I hope it might have generated a laugh or a good thought.  Have a blessed Advent.

Until next time...Grace & Peace

Celebrating the DuBois Band

We are celebrating the DuBois Area High School Band's competition results at the Atlantic Coast Competition.  They placed 18th which was fantastic for them.  Polly did a great job and Amy got to ride on the bus and view the competition as a chaperon.  Way to go Polly and DHS!

Until next time...Grace & Peace

Tiger Banquet

Yesterday we attended Robert's last official Oklahoma Tiger event the banquet.  There was lots of good food and Robert had a great time with his team.  We got to enjoy his team video and graduation reflections.

We also celebrated with Robert that he recieved the team defensive player MVP award.  We were really proud of him and enjoyed watching him play this year.  We are looking forward to him playing on the 7th & 8th grade team next year.

Here are his final stats for the year.  The team played six and a half games (one forfeit and one game called in the middle).  We think these are great for a defensive lineman.

Tackles:  38

Sacks:  3

Pass Deflections:  2

Fumble Recoveries:  1

Forced Fumbles:  2

Interceptions:  1

Way to go Robert, we are proud of you.

Until next time...Grace & Peace

A Silent Sunday

The Oklahoma Tigers got another win today, not really they way that one would like to get it.  Central Mountian (Lockhaven) was forced to forfeit the game.  I guess the team was too banged up to play.  So Robert waits patiently for his last game next week and we have to put up with too much energy in the house.

Until next time...Grace & Peace