I’m suspicious of memes, but Jim tagged me so I figure I’ll reciprocate this time. Let me say now, however, that I’m reserving the right not to participate in future memes–call me boring. Here it goes. (1) Pick up the nearest book of 123 pages or more. No cheating! (2) Turn to page 123. (3) [...]
Colin's Chutney
You know what I’m talking about. Those fantastic people with quiet countenances who are never fully appreciated. They do so much good in the world, but they’re taken for granted. Forgotten. Skipped over when praise is given, and they never say a word about it. Well, I’m putting my foot down, drawing the line, [...]
The "Stretch Your Legs Trail"
Are you kidding me? So on the way back from Louisiana, my family stopped at a rest stop in west Florida, a rest stop inundated with these large signs every few yards. Where to start? Yes, “Stretch Your Legs Trail” is quite possibly the worst name for any trail in the history of the world. [...]
It's ok to be boring
Lucas was wrong. Or at least, that’s how I remember it. I’m vaguely recalling a debate in a college English course after reading Dave Egger’s “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius.” In the discussion, I mostly praised the book, in large part out of admiration of Egger’s amazingly interesting life. Then I said, “Nobody would [...]
Party at Our Place
One of the many benefits of being at Assistant Minister in Scotland over Christmas is the many wonderful gifts. In Cumnock, as Noah shows here, whiskey is a popular Christmas item. Megan and I ended up without a drop of whiskey, but did receive several tasty bottles of wine. And one or two chocolates…. I [...]
Christmas Eve Clicking
I need to write a sermon, preach a sermon, attend a wee get-together, and open some presents, though it will be against every fiber of my being to open them a day early. Boy, I’m a good husband. Here are some links to keep you busy this Christmas Eve. Fun NY Times piece on US [...]
Happy Christmas Adam!
Sometimes I worry…about myself. So today at lunch Megan said to a church friend, “See you tomorrow.” Funny, I thought, Megan meant to say, “See you Tuesday as she’ll see her again on Christmas Eve which is Tuesday.” Well, Megan promptly corrected me. Tomorrow is both Monday and Christmas Eve, that’d be the 24th. I [...]
Frosty fairways and frozen tees
Perhaps the only thing less enjoyable than watching other people play golf on television is reading about other people playing golf on the internet, so I’ll keep this short. Today I braved barely-above-freezing temps today to get in a quick round. It was my day off, and I doubt I’ll get out next week, so [...]
When Christmas Isn’t
I recently had a lovely phone chat with a friend in the states. She remarked, offhandedly, that she was attending several Holiday Parties this week. While this phrase, “Holiday Party” may not have seemed out of place last year, after living in Scotland for several months it now seems a bit odd. Stay with [...]
