Eyes Wide Open

…to my wonderful wife, Heather. You can tell how much she enjoys being a mom over on her blog, “The Melting Pot.” She’s put up a few good pics too.
(thought I posted this yesterday, but hit the wrong button…oops!)

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So I ordered a piece fancy Abbott-Hall clergy apparel today…my first robe. I guess there’s no turning back now! Ordination/Installation service is set for September 30…
In other news:
My friends Chuck and Jean Anne are getting ready to head off to Vietnam to adopt a little boy. They are dear friends and […]

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Our home was selected (and we agreed) to participate in the Nielsen TV Ratings for the week of July 12. In case you’ve ever wondered how this work, they send you this little diary (see below) and you have to record the programs you watch on TV, including the dates, times, and who in […]

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Today I shared conversation with a new friend. His name is Eric Marshall and I predict that one day he will have a successful little operation here in Tulsa known as the Marshall Brewing Co.
Mark it down. Can’t wait to see it unfold. All the best Eric!

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I must admit, I am quite tardy in updating my site as of late. Quite frankly (as opposed to those who use the phrase ‘to be honest,’ which leaves me thinking, ‘what, have you been lying the entire time?’), we’ve been getting our tails kicked by little Andrew. And as much as we […]

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I continue to be amazed at how one little word can have such a profound impact on my life and the lives of others. What word is that, you might ask?
Expectations.
Here are a few examples:
1. When Heather and I were married, I vaguely recalled a bit of advice I heard […]

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From time to time I will post links to articles, blogs, and information that catch my attention…
1. Rudy Giuliani challenges the Republican status quo on Social Issues. I find this article worthwhile because it represents a shift in conservative politics that may have some staying power over the next twenty years, though I’m […]

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