Quotable Quotes

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

~ Marrianne Williamson

R.I.P. Mr. Cronkite

Don't waste your life

I don't normally like rap music, but I really like this song.
Totally impressed by how fast this guy can say the lyrics really!
Plus I like the beat.

Christmas in July??

Check it out! Today I went to lunch with my mom and while we were eating, Santa and one of his elves decided to eat there too!!
It was great fun as just yesterday I had the following conversation on my Facebook page:

Status: "Christmas at Los Cuates" (that meant I was eating at a local resturant and having both red AND chile.
My freind Kevin: In July?????
Me: You can have christmas every day in New Mexico.

Then......the very next day.....Santa shows up. How the heck fantastic is that???

On the Road Again!

Leaving for England, Ukraine and Turkey on Weds. for an amazing opportunity that has presented itself.
Some friends from here in town are going over to preach/teach at a conference then do some ministry work in various parts of the country.
Since I have enough points for a free ticket, I thought I'd just go over to England when they did to have some people to pal around with. Also wanted to take the opportunity to meet a young man that's become a friend over the last couple years who is a missionary in Kiev. Thirdly, want to see a dear friend who was like a dad to me when I was younger. He's living in Istanbul which provides the perfect excuse for heading over there.

Looks like while I'm over there's going to be some chances to partner up with some people to be involved in ministry.

Spending 4 days with my friends from here who will be going down to Burnham-on-the-Sea and then over to Wales. Not 100% sure what we'll be doing there, just know I'm "part of the team" though, I'm quite sure how that happened. ;-). This is a pretty spontanteous group, so could be a wild ride.

On June 6th, looks like I'll be headed down to Maidstone near Kent to work at a children's festival. Sounds like great fun!!

Headed over to Kiev on the 12th where there may be yet another chance to work with kids who've just gotten out of school. My friend's group is having a day camp where the kids are taught all kinds of skills including English language skills and he's trying to arrange the chance for me to work there.

In Istanbul I'm hoping to be able to do a little sightseeing and explore the art, music and architecture of that city.

I'm scheduled to be back on the 19th...but to be honest, if the opportunity arises to stay. I'm doing it!

I'll be blogging the trip here for those interested.

Signs - Thematic Photography

This week's installment for Carmi's Thematic Photography series.
I've posted this shot before. It's a shot of an actual sign that we saw on a road trip through Northern France. It was just too good to pass up!
It's been my best seller so far and is always good for a laugh.

Sign

more here at Written Inc.

Sunday Funnies

After Graduating from High School, David moves away from home to study at University. One of his letters home reads:
Dear Father,
University i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply ¢an't think of anything I need, $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you.
Love,
Your $on.

After receiving his son's letter, the father immediately replies by sending a letter back.


Dear David,
I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh.
Love,
Dad

Thematic Photographic

Decided to play along with the folks over at Written Inc. who are doing a weekly theme photograph. This is my entry for this week's theme "Yellow".

ht to Dennis

Sunday Funnies

Happy Mother's Day!!

San Fran Singer

Saw this fantastic singer playing out at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Loved his voice and he was gracious enough to let me video tape him. Pretty much my first video so I thought I'd post it here so you could enjoy the music too.