Archive for 2008
Logan the Fourth
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Today is my son Logan’s birthday, and he’s turning four! I told him that meant he was growing up a little bit more, and I asked him what time he planned to do the growing. He said it would be at 3:00 PM.
Random Bits
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Speculations on fishback powers, Vespuccia the Beautiful, Spongepants Squarehead, the origins of Jumbo, and the rapid application of pants.
Hailstorm in July
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
This morning, a little after 2:30 AM, Lisa and I were awakened by the single most violent thunderstorm that I’ve experienced in 15 years of northwest rain.
Shorn at Last
Thursday, June 12th, 2008
Well I managed to reach the milestone of 18 months without a haircut, but my enthusiasm for the whole experiment was really wearing out, so it was time for a reset.
Revenge of the Ant Baits!
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
Every spring, Lisa and I start finding ants in our kitchen. They emerge mostly near the sink and then spread out searching for good things to eat.
Van + Vomit = Great Sorrow
Monday, April 21st, 2008
Last night the unthinkable happened. The unimaginable happened. That unacceptable horror of horrors which ranks near the top of “Daddy’s List of Things That Cannot be Endured” happened.
A Prayer for the Morning
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
Father God, you are the creator of all things, and the sustainer of all life. Thank you for giving me the gift of life, and thank you for this new day that will be full of opportunities to hear your voice and to walk with you.
Shepard’s Mystery Clues, Part 3
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Shepard has sent out three new clues sharing the title “Tim’s #3 (For Fri)”. They were sent out on Saturday, March 22, to three new prospective participants: his friends Gary and Paris, and our mutual cousin, Sarah.
My First Book Cover
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
About a month ago my friend Phil Long asked me to design the cover for his upcoming book, Spirit is Deeper than Flesh. Phil is a fantastic author, and I knew from reading his first book, One Trick Pony, that this new book was going to challenge and inspire people and be used by God to impact their lives.
Shepard’s Mystery Clues, Part 2
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
After spending a few days wondering whether I really wanted to pester some of the straight-laced older folks in the group about something as frivolous and odd as a mystery game, I decided to step up to the plate.
Shepard’s Mystery Clues, Part 1
Thursday, February 28th, 2008
I’ve heard it said that serving in the military during wartime involves long hours of boredom punctuated by moments of stark terror. Well, you can probably chalk this one up to those long hours of boredom.
The Mysterious Mind of Logan
Friday, January 18th, 2008
I should point out that I don’t claim to understand the cryptic inner-workings of his three year old brain, I merely pass on his puzzling proclamations to you, good reader.
Tornado… in Our Backyard!
Thursday, January 10th, 2008
There was a tornado here in Vancouver today. And based on the damage reports I’m seeing in the news and Lisa’s firsthand account of things, it passed about 5 blocks south of our house.