I think my being worn out affects my writing, i.e. I don't want to do much of it. Therefore, I haven't updated much lately. I haven't sent out many emails lately. I haven't communicated much lately. Which means I am not keeping up with my resolution. Shame on me. I'll try to do better. Right now I am looking for the bottle. I love some cherry flavored Nyquil

I don't need to say much about the game. I am sure others will. Go Gaters!

I was trying to post something meaningful before the Nyquil kicked in, but I don't think that is going to happen. I had an interseting weekend that included a bar, a ticket, and a bunch of black baby dolls.  Is your curiosity peaked yet?

I did get lunch with my dad on two occasions this weekend, so that is a plus. I will try and provide some details in the coming days about the weekend. Upcoming posts will probably include reference to the Gators, things that make me happy, and the sisters coming to town.

For now I am pretty tired, I think I am running a fever, and I have slept most of the afternoon/evening. Hope you all are well. I will talk to you soon.

I think I can figure most people out pretty good. There are a few that trip me up everynow and then, but that's part of life. I know most people have a hard time figuring me out, but I kind of like it that way. There is the mysterious factor that intrigues people. Or bugs them. Or just downright makes them mad.

I am learning a little bit more about family. I have a really good family. But I am finding out family is who you make it to be, and how you treat them, and it is not just blood. Who do you choose as family?

I am ready for a new adventure. I was thinking about climbing Mt. St. Helens with a friend, but found out it is only a day hike to the rim. I want something a bit longer. Something that gets the adrenaline pumping. Something....

I struggle relationally with my peers. I think for the most part I don't care to be around large groups of people in their 20's. Small groups I can handle. Larger ones not so much. Younger people and older people I can deal with, but my age, no sir.

I think too often I am not aware of God in my everyday life. If God is always with me, then I probably should reckonize Him more often. Not necessarily to others, mind you, but I should honor Him in my own thoughts and prayers as One who is always with me.

Maybe the things in life that we think matter so much, really don't. Perhaps a good job, a good education, and a good life are only minor in the scheme of things. Perhaps....

I think you should grow a beard , buy a john boat an a fake duck. then you could let your real personality shine! -Dave

The dreams are back....these weren't too wierd. Lots of them too. Mostly people I know. There was mike, and Julie, Mom and Rachel, people around here. There was a comedy dream, a drama, a romance, and a family oriented feel good dream. It was like I was watching a movie marathon, only I was dreaming. Wierd.....

Here's a shout out to my sister...no the other one. Even though today is not her birthday. And she is not turning a year older. And it isn't a good day.  Love ya Jen. Hope this year is good to you.

The story of Telemachus always seems to amaze me. I wonder what we would think if today someone left what they knew and loved, went to a far away place to speak a few dozen words, and then be murdered with thousands looking on....Do we ever really get what God is doing?

I just read an article in Time magazine entitled "The other Born-Again President" about President Ford. When he was up for re-election in '76, he refused to use his faith as a platform when his opponent did. That refusal probably cost him the presidency, but he did what he believed was right. I wonder how often we use our faith for what we can gain; it seems our beliefs are more what we do than who we are.

"You know, when you come so close, it's really hard to lose. But at the same time, if you can't lose as graciously as you plan to win, then you shouldn't have been in the thing in the first place."  -Jack Ford, to his father after he lost the election

Happy New Year!!!