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The happiest place on earth

February 22nd, 2006 · No Comments

Last night I had the privilege of picking up my daughter at the Boise airport. It was the second time I noticed that the arrivals area of an airport is that happiest place on earth. Both the people waiting and those arriving are anxious to be reunited with their loved ones. It’s […]

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Seeing things from the plant’s point of view

July 21st, 2005 · 1 Comment

“My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant’s point of view.” -H. Fred Ale

I have had fantasies about myself as a gardener. I went through this simple living phase where I thought we’d live off the land… have a garden, […]

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Beginning of a four day celebration

November 30th, 2004 · 1 Comment

Today, I handed in the final work necessary to finish my teaching certificate.   I’m done!
YIPEE!!!!!!
So, it is the first day of a four day celebration that will culminate on Friday when I have a celebration luncheon where I will receive my teaching certificate. 
Words cannot express what a feeling of closure and completion and accomplishment […]

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Announcement

November 17th, 2004 · 5 Comments

For those who have not heard, I have been called to be the pastor of Filer Mennonite Church in Filer, Idaho. We are very excited to serve God and His people there. I am heading there at the end of December, and then once the house sells, Deana and the children will follow. […]

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Mariner’s with my dad

August 12th, 2004 · Comments Off

Well, here I am in section 125, row 30, seat 6 at the Seattle Mariner’s game. First thing we did was walk the perimeter of the main floor. What sights and smells from the food vendors. I settled on BBQ beef over a spicey sausage. YUM!
The game is still half an […]

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