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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Antler Inn

We finally did it. We took the Christmas gifts and we did it. We had a relaxing time at the Antler Inn. We left Thursday afternoon, stayed all day Friday and then Saturday morning left for Englewood for a district meeting. We went to the “Moose Viewing Capital” or so they say in Walden, Colorado. We enjoyed a stop at the "Moose Visitor Center," And we saw lots of of the area, with high country snow. The trip was successful! Along the river, on the snow covered ground, among the bushes Toni saw a cow and a calf (moose not cattle) in the wild and we stopped and observed! However I forgot my personal bag which included our camera … so no pictures. I did take this on my camera phone of Toni reading in the sitting room. Toni enjoyed her planned reading. But my plans were way laid. In the bag were my books so I had to pick up something in Walden. I bought a copy of “Over on the Dry Side” by Louis L'Amour; it was a good read.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Atllantic Time, Finally

6:30 A.M. Atlantic time. Beginning to let "life" drop off... a little longer and lot harder than I thought.

Enjoying Toni, my "geo" roots, fish, walks, reading, and grandparenting.

Loving Mika, Dayton, Benji, Skye, Kai, and Danny a little extrrra this morning!

"Extreme Grandparenting: the ride of your life" by the Himmels, has some provocative insights on our opportunity for grace dominated grandparenting.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

A Good Accident

Toni commented that one of the best “accidents” associated with her discovery and treatment for cancer was the book, “Ruth, A Portrait: The story of Ruth Bell Graham” by Patricia Cornwell. She has read numerous books during this time but has found this account of Ruth's life to be a very meaningful read during these special days. Also I am finishing “The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham” by Harold Myra and Marshall Shelley; I found this book insightful and recommend it for anyone interested in the team leadership style of Billy Graham.

“Just pray for a tough hide and a tender heart” Ruth Graham

“Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys.” Billy Graham