Miles and I just got home from our informational meeting about Camp Greenville in April. I am going as one of the 2 camp nurses and as a parent chaperon. This is an environmental camp for school age kids up in the mountains and we will be there the first part of the Wanee week. So, guess what? I get the whole week off!!! This is going to be a great camp trip and one Miles has talked about all school year. It's amazing how fast this school year has rolled. Well, I'm sure Tricia would say "not fast enough" :-) Camp Greenville link.
Tricia and I had so much fun playing Catch Phrase with our LifeGroup last night. If you don't know, it's a handheld game that allows you to pick categories and then you have to describe the catch phrase to your team without using the words in the phrase before time runs out. It was the men vs the women and those cheaters won on the final round. It's fun to see frustration and anxiety matched when the timer speeds up as the time winds down. I hope we can play that again but I'm really looking forward to the big 1980's Trivial Pursuit we keep talking about! Now, that will be a challenge for those who dare to compete with me! It will be no-holds-barred! See you at a kitchen table soon.
Okay, time to watch some ACC basketball tournament.
See ya!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Africa 2008
I was back home yesterday. Alice Drive has been my church home since 1973 and it's always good to be there. I hadn't been back to ADBC since the last trip to Africa and felt so connected yesterday. We also kicked off the next big trip to Africa and I have put together a new web site with details and request for support (hint, hint): Africa 2008 . Seriously, please pray for the trip to be all that it can be and that I will be able to raise all of the funds in the short time that remains until the end of April. More on that in the days ahead.
I also have a new link to Pastor Clay's blog (imagine that!), look in the links to the right>>>
We celebrated the Lord's Supper and Clay preach a very solid sermon on the resurrection of Christ that I so needed to hear. It was also good to hear the choir and the praise band.
Dylan, Keller and I went to baseball practice tonight. Not really sure if Dylan is feeling this baseball thing. The coach is very serious, maybe a little too much for 5 and 6 year olds but I think Dylan is getting the idea and doggone it he is learning and tired :-) We will see how long he continues to resist the training and wind sprints. Keller had a blast meeting new folks and getting a ball fetch work out in during the practice. Hope to get back on the trail in the morning. I spent most of my morning free time working on setting up a print server/data server for the home network out of an old PC. It's working great and I even got the network protocol working so it won't need a monitor for me to get to the desktop, etc. Kinda proud of myself (as long as it continues to work and the Windows firewall doesn't throw me any more curve balls). It's a geek thing, I know.
How 'bout them Tigers! They squeaked one past Va Tech in the last few seconds after letting a great 1st half lead evaporate in the 2nd half. They fell out of the Top 25 due to their loss to Ga Tech but they tend to play better when not ranked so maybe that will be the difference in the ACC tourney which starts this Thursday. But, for the first time in a LONG time, Clemson has a bye and plays the winner of the Boston College/Maryland game. Should be a fun weekend for hoops, I'm on call and have nothing else planned!
Still enjoying the Frisell recording while I work...
See ya!
I also have a new link to Pastor Clay's blog (imagine that!), look in the links to the right>>>
We celebrated the Lord's Supper and Clay preach a very solid sermon on the resurrection of Christ that I so needed to hear. It was also good to hear the choir and the praise band.
Dylan, Keller and I went to baseball practice tonight. Not really sure if Dylan is feeling this baseball thing. The coach is very serious, maybe a little too much for 5 and 6 year olds but I think Dylan is getting the idea and doggone it he is learning and tired :-) We will see how long he continues to resist the training and wind sprints. Keller had a blast meeting new folks and getting a ball fetch work out in during the practice. Hope to get back on the trail in the morning. I spent most of my morning free time working on setting up a print server/data server for the home network out of an old PC. It's working great and I even got the network protocol working so it won't need a monitor for me to get to the desktop, etc. Kinda proud of myself (as long as it continues to work and the Windows firewall doesn't throw me any more curve balls). It's a geek thing, I know.
How 'bout them Tigers! They squeaked one past Va Tech in the last few seconds after letting a great 1st half lead evaporate in the 2nd half. They fell out of the Top 25 due to their loss to Ga Tech but they tend to play better when not ranked so maybe that will be the difference in the ACC tourney which starts this Thursday. But, for the first time in a LONG time, Clemson has a bye and plays the winner of the Boston College/Maryland game. Should be a fun weekend for hoops, I'm on call and have nothing else planned!
Still enjoying the Frisell recording while I work...
See ya!
Friday, March 7, 2008
More Rain, Tigers Stumble
What is it about Clemson playing in Atlanta? The Tigers looked tired again last night, other than Cliff Hammonds. The guy already has a broken right wrist and then he gets his tooth knocked out in the 2nd half by a collision with another Clemson player...the guy still made it back in the game and sunk a few free throws (which aren't his forte). He is amazing and will be missed. I hope the Tigers pull it together for the final home game on Sunday against a hot VA Tech team. Otherwise, we may stumble our way home from the ACC tourney and miss our chance in the NCAA Big Dance. Sunday will be interesting. I'm also excited about watching the UNC v. Duke game this Saturday night. I will be in Sumter, so I will watch it with the folks.
I am heading to Sumter by myself to attend a meeting on Sunday afternoon about another trip to Africa over the Labor Day weekend. We are planning to go to Botswana from what I know. I will post more details after the meeting. I am going to talk to Freedom Fellowship about the mission trip last summer and this one for 2008 next week. Pray for clarity in my message and guidance for everyone involved with this year's trip. Hey, I get some country eatin' at my Mom's in the deal, so it's worth the drive to Sumter!
More rain today. Keller and I went out for a quick lap around the block. It was pouring. He thought I was crazy (smart dog :-)) but I put on the jungle hat and he made it just fine. He's kinda funny about water as I have written before. Hopefully, he gets the idea that he won't melt. Speaking of melting, Shadow decided to spend the night outside and got caught in the rain. He was doing his very best to get someone's attention at the back door this morning. Wet cat does not equal happy! He's dry and sleeping in Dylan's bed per his usual weekday routine. I took the boys to school like I do on most Fridays today and helped Dylan get his big African-America project about Jackie Robinson to class dry and safe. He worked too hard on that to let it get wet. A+ in my humble opinion of course!
Dylan also started baseball last night. He had fun although it made him a little late getting to bed. He will be pr acting twice a week until the season starts at the beginning of April. He's on the Pirates minor league team. The team seems to have an unorthodox coach who doesn't particularly care for Rec league ball and had some interesting things to say about the weird rules for this age group. Can't wait to see how this unfolds but I think Dylan will have fun learning about the game and just being on the team makes his day. He seems to be ahead of most of the kids (there are quite a few 5 year olds on this team) and should be a little more serious this time around than T-ball. This age is coach pitch and that will be good for Dylan. Spring time is in the air!
See ya!
I am heading to Sumter by myself to attend a meeting on Sunday afternoon about another trip to Africa over the Labor Day weekend. We are planning to go to Botswana from what I know. I will post more details after the meeting. I am going to talk to Freedom Fellowship about the mission trip last summer and this one for 2008 next week. Pray for clarity in my message and guidance for everyone involved with this year's trip. Hey, I get some country eatin' at my Mom's in the deal, so it's worth the drive to Sumter!
More rain today. Keller and I went out for a quick lap around the block. It was pouring. He thought I was crazy (smart dog :-)) but I put on the jungle hat and he made it just fine. He's kinda funny about water as I have written before. Hopefully, he gets the idea that he won't melt. Speaking of melting, Shadow decided to spend the night outside and got caught in the rain. He was doing his very best to get someone's attention at the back door this morning. Wet cat does not equal happy! He's dry and sleeping in Dylan's bed per his usual weekday routine. I took the boys to school like I do on most Fridays today and helped Dylan get his big African-America project about Jackie Robinson to class dry and safe. He worked too hard on that to let it get wet. A+ in my humble opinion of course!
Dylan also started baseball last night. He had fun although it made him a little late getting to bed. He will be pr acting twice a week until the season starts at the beginning of April. He's on the Pirates minor league team. The team seems to have an unorthodox coach who doesn't particularly care for Rec league ball and had some interesting things to say about the weird rules for this age group. Can't wait to see how this unfolds but I think Dylan will have fun learning about the game and just being on the team makes his day. He seems to be ahead of most of the kids (there are quite a few 5 year olds on this team) and should be a little more serious this time around than T-ball. This age is coach pitch and that will be good for Dylan. Spring time is in the air!
See ya!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Kind of Blue
I finished the Kind of Blue book yesterday. Nerdy indepth discussion of the history before the sessions, the sessions, the post-production marketing and the legacy... in other words, it was an easy read for me. I will probably reach for this one again later. Have to let it digest for a while.
I am now starting Lost Men a book about Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men trying to reach rescue after their attempt to cross the Antarctic continent went very wrong. I read a review in Newsweek when it was published last year and then we talked about this adventure in our Lifegroup the other week, so I went looking for it. Check the website for the book here: The Lost Men.
We are meeting our Lifegroup at El Marachi's in Greer tonight for some fun and food. A mid-week date for me and Tricia, how cool is that!
See ya!
I am now starting Lost Men a book about Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men trying to reach rescue after their attempt to cross the Antarctic continent went very wrong. I read a review in Newsweek when it was published last year and then we talked about this adventure in our Lifegroup the other week, so I went looking for it. Check the website for the book here: The Lost Men.
We are meeting our Lifegroup at El Marachi's in Greer tonight for some fun and food. A mid-week date for me and Tricia, how cool is that!
See ya!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Frisell: Disfarmer at Duke
Forgot to mention the recording came out perfect. We were 15th row dead center and the crowd was quiet for the most part. Miles was a real trooper and did great. If you are interested in a copy, drop me an email.
The Sony PCM-D50 and the croakie-mount omnis really shine in this theater. The sound is full and warm, great acoustics in this wood wall deep theater setting. It just worked well and I am enjoying this one.
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The Sony PCM-D50 and the croakie-mount omnis really shine in this theater. The sound is full and warm, great acoustics in this wood wall deep theater setting. It just worked well and I am enjoying this one.
See ya!
Rain on Tuesday
Enjoying the steady downpour today from my office. Keller and I got out early for our walk on the trail, a little drizzle never hurt either of us. We need all the wet stuff we can handle.
Listening to a lot of Miles Davis today, ripped some old CDs. That book about Kind of Blue has me in the jazz head lately.
Speaking of jazz...The Bill Frisell quartet was unlike anything I have ever seen or heard. The Disfarmer potraits floating in and out of the screens on both sides of the band and the music put the audience (including me and Miles) in a trance dream state. It was an extra special musical event. Miles and I had a blast. We got to do some rock wall climbing on Sunday morning with Matt and his girls in Chapel Hill. We also had some great pancakes at Elmo's diner in Carborro after the climbing got us hungry. Miles did great on the wall and on the pancakes :-) I really enjoyed the climbing and the zen of the activity. Tricia and I have talked about doing that here in Greenville as a family/couple soon. Glad Matt took us out there to do the spiderman thang.
Miles' highlight of the weekend was his very first Starbucks latte on the ride home. Those pancakes were making my eyelids very heavy, like I was back in the Frisell performance...So, we stopped above Charlotte on the interstate and we got 2 honey lattes. Miles and I were rockin' out to Rush and REM all the way home. He thinks he is going to get a latte every time now. I can't blame the little guy for his taste in vices.
Oh yeah, how about them Clemson Tigers! I have to be honest and tell you I went to bed at the beginning of the 2nd half on Sunday night with Clemson down by 15 points. I was thrilled to see we pulled it out at the buzzer with a 3 pointer by the white knight, Terrence Oglesby. Nice work! Unfortunately, Cliff Hammonds broke his right wrist on a great defensive block in the 2nd half, I did see that play. He has never missed a game due to injury and holds Clemson records for most starts. He is left handed, so we will see how he responds to this setback. We are now back in the top 25 as well. Hopefully, our team captain (Hammonds) will follow James Mays' route and not let injury force him to the bench. Clemson has had its share of injuries and this is just another bump in the road.
Fingers and toes are crossed :-) Go Tigers!
See ya!
See ya!
Listening to a lot of Miles Davis today, ripped some old CDs. That book about Kind of Blue has me in the jazz head lately.
Speaking of jazz...The Bill Frisell quartet was unlike anything I have ever seen or heard. The Disfarmer potraits floating in and out of the screens on both sides of the band and the music put the audience (including me and Miles) in a trance dream state. It was an extra special musical event. Miles and I had a blast. We got to do some rock wall climbing on Sunday morning with Matt and his girls in Chapel Hill. We also had some great pancakes at Elmo's diner in Carborro after the climbing got us hungry. Miles did great on the wall and on the pancakes :-) I really enjoyed the climbing and the zen of the activity. Tricia and I have talked about doing that here in Greenville as a family/couple soon. Glad Matt took us out there to do the spiderman thang.
Miles' highlight of the weekend was his very first Starbucks latte on the ride home. Those pancakes were making my eyelids very heavy, like I was back in the Frisell performance...So, we stopped above Charlotte on the interstate and we got 2 honey lattes. Miles and I were rockin' out to Rush and REM all the way home. He thinks he is going to get a latte every time now. I can't blame the little guy for his taste in vices.
Oh yeah, how about them Clemson Tigers! I have to be honest and tell you I went to bed at the beginning of the 2nd half on Sunday night with Clemson down by 15 points. I was thrilled to see we pulled it out at the buzzer with a 3 pointer by the white knight, Terrence Oglesby. Nice work! Unfortunately, Cliff Hammonds broke his right wrist on a great defensive block in the 2nd half, I did see that play. He has never missed a game due to injury and holds Clemson records for most starts. He is left handed, so we will see how he responds to this setback. We are now back in the top 25 as well. Hopefully, our team captain (Hammonds) will follow James Mays' route and not let injury force him to the bench. Clemson has had its share of injuries and this is just another bump in the road.
Fingers and toes are crossed :-) Go Tigers!
See ya!
See ya!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Disfarmer at Duke: Bill Frisell Trio
Miles and I are heading to Duke University tonight to see the Disfarmer project with the Bill Frisell Trio. Frisell wrote a score to go with the Disfarmer images. It's a real treat for me to finally see Bill Frisell, one of my favorite composers and one of the best jazz guitarists, ever. We are going to stay the night with my old friend, Matt Hopkins, in Cary. Matt will have his two cutie pie girls with him and Miles is looking forward to watching the first Harry Potter movie on the car DVD as we drive over to Cary. We will make it back home on Sunday in time for the BIG Clemson basketball game at Maryland.
Disfarmer Project
Musical Portraits from Heber Springs
BILL FRISELL'S DISFARMER PROJECT
In the small mountain town of Heber Springs, Arkansas, the artist and photographer known as Disfarmer captured the lives and emotions of rural America between 1939-1945. Critics have hailed Disfarmer's remarkable portraits as "a work of artistic genius" and "a classical episode in the history of American photography." This work has captivated the imagination of the celebrated guitarist and composer Bill Frisell, who has been inspired to write and perform music in concert with multiple projected images from Disfarmer's treasure trove of period portraits. Violinist Jenny Scheinman, steel guitarist Greg Leisz and bassist Viktor Krauss will share the stage in interpreting Frisell’s music.
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