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“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

Good Morning

George

Yesterday didn’t quite go as I had hoped. Instead of being lulled to sleep by the rain, the rain woke me up. Fortunately, I was able to continue my nap despite the interruption.

Ann and I had a good meeting with Rob at Crossroads Missions and we have committed to work with them on an on-going basis. Our role and responsibilities are initially centered in organizing and planning. That will require our presence in New Orleans regularly. I am excited about the opportunities to be of some value to CM.

Hopefully, I will begin a temporary job with U of L in the next few days. Looks like my days will be getting busier.

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Xunantunich – Mayan ruins – Belize

Coffee

George

One of my favorite rituals is Tuesday morning coffee with Adam and Keith. Today was even better because I had an early morning bike ride to go with the coffee and conversation. It is a beautiful morning. Ann and I are going to meet with Crossroads Missions this morning. I have no idea what that experience will bring. I think that is what makes this time of my life so interesting, the surprises that seem to come every day. Gary Smith and I are having lunch. My calendar is pretty full. Maybe I’ll work in  a nap this afternoon. Hopefully we will have a thunder storm. Ther is nothing more relaxing than stretching out on our screened porch during a rain and taking a nap.

I am beginning to get mentally prepared for our trip to Florida. I’m also gathering up reading material. Hopefully I will get in some fishing with the grandkids.

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Redfish Lake Idaho

Change

George

Change is always painful but the upside is that it also brings adventure and opportunity. This week will be a significant in our journey. Our house is up for sale. I will begin working at U of L (assuming I get past the background check). The pain will come in the disruption of my comfortble routines. Reading, exercising, flexible schedules will all be affected. I think it will be good for me. Perhaps I will be reminded of how most people live.

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Memories from my parents living room wall.