Thursday, May 29, 2003
Too hot for scrambled eggs!
I adore living in the desert, ladies and gentlemen. I do. It's stunningly gorgeous in early spring, when the rains have coaxed the flowers out of the earth, the temperatures are still under 100, and the birds are courting everywhere, in terrific voice.
But now, it's summer. Yesterday, it was 109 on the eastern edge of the cow pasture, and Scooter and I had to come inside before 10 a.m., because it was just too hot for Li'l Bud to play outside.
Yet, I'm thankful. Thankful for the Dry Heat. Thankful for the ability to have only one actual wardrove for an entire year. Thankful that we're all healthy and that our home has air conditioning.
I took Cyclone to school today, and Scooter and I stood under the Thorniest Acacia Tree in the Known World to find a birds' nest. We have baby birds living in this tree, now, so this is a matter of some import. It is a joy to me to show Scooter the world God has given us. He doesn't care if it's hot. Air conditioning is not an issue for him. All he knows is that he is loved and is comfortable and that Mama takes him on walks to learn about birds and grass and God.
Sometimes, I wish that everything could be boiled down to that. Once upon a time, it was, the Bible says. Adam and Eve had a place where all they had to do was take care of the birds, the trees, and one another, in obedience to God.
Today, alas, life is far more complicated. I am thankful that my sons aren't altogether aware of just how complicated.
It is enough that it's too hot for scrambled eggs in our corner of the world. I guess I should adjust our menu 'til October...
Enjoy your world and the wonders around you, and may the Lord bless your day!
I adore living in the desert, ladies and gentlemen. I do. It's stunningly gorgeous in early spring, when the rains have coaxed the flowers out of the earth, the temperatures are still under 100, and the birds are courting everywhere, in terrific voice.
But now, it's summer. Yesterday, it was 109 on the eastern edge of the cow pasture, and Scooter and I had to come inside before 10 a.m., because it was just too hot for Li'l Bud to play outside.
Yet, I'm thankful. Thankful for the Dry Heat. Thankful for the ability to have only one actual wardrove for an entire year. Thankful that we're all healthy and that our home has air conditioning.
I took Cyclone to school today, and Scooter and I stood under the Thorniest Acacia Tree in the Known World to find a birds' nest. We have baby birds living in this tree, now, so this is a matter of some import. It is a joy to me to show Scooter the world God has given us. He doesn't care if it's hot. Air conditioning is not an issue for him. All he knows is that he is loved and is comfortable and that Mama takes him on walks to learn about birds and grass and God.
Sometimes, I wish that everything could be boiled down to that. Once upon a time, it was, the Bible says. Adam and Eve had a place where all they had to do was take care of the birds, the trees, and one another, in obedience to God.
Today, alas, life is far more complicated. I am thankful that my sons aren't altogether aware of just how complicated.
It is enough that it's too hot for scrambled eggs in our corner of the world. I guess I should adjust our menu 'til October...
Enjoy your world and the wonders around you, and may the Lord bless your day!
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Downtime!
For most of today, WTI was offline because of a small fire (no one was hurt with minimal property damage) where our server is located. Technology is wonderful but only when it works. It's in time like these that I reflect how technologically dependent I have become. And it's in time like these that I am drawn to trusting God even more.
Which brings me to a thought that we just may see a future revival caused by a technological melt down. Go for it...take that idea and write a great sci-fi story maybe even titled, Downtime! I won't mind, just remember to send me a copy when it's published.
Aloha, Glenn
For most of today, WTI was offline because of a small fire (no one was hurt with minimal property damage) where our server is located. Technology is wonderful but only when it works. It's in time like these that I reflect how technologically dependent I have become. And it's in time like these that I am drawn to trusting God even more.
Which brings me to a thought that we just may see a future revival caused by a technological melt down. Go for it...take that idea and write a great sci-fi story maybe even titled, Downtime! I won't mind, just remember to send me a copy when it's published.
Aloha, Glenn
Monday, May 26, 2003
I'm Reading...
Chicken Soup from the Soul of Hawaii: Stories of Aloha to Create Paradise Wherever You Are
If you plan on coming to Hawaii, this is a good introduction to local ways and culture. However, this is a good beach read about Hawaii even if you just lay on the couch and pretend it's the warm sand at Waikiki. There's even a story in this collection by the legendary Don Ho...and yes, he still entertains 5 nights a week in Waikiki.
Aloha, Glenn
Chicken Soup from the Soul of Hawaii: Stories of Aloha to Create Paradise Wherever You Are
If you plan on coming to Hawaii, this is a good introduction to local ways and culture. However, this is a good beach read about Hawaii even if you just lay on the couch and pretend it's the warm sand at Waikiki. There's even a story in this collection by the legendary Don Ho...and yes, he still entertains 5 nights a week in Waikiki.
Aloha, Glenn
