It is hard to believe it is Saturday. Life has slowed down tremendously since we hopped on that plane Tues. morning. The big rush to de-clutter the house was done. We were packed and gone.
Since then I’ve been doing some reading. That has been hard for me lately. I’ve had trouble concentrating. There were far too many things going on, and I deperately needed a change of scenery- and weather. I got both. So my concentration has returned. As you may have noticed, I read Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christian. Dr. Nicole taught me to read those I don’t agree with (or other ivew points) so I can see their own arguments first hand lest someone mischaracterize them. Glad I read it, and I still disagree with him.
In addition to starting to read Job, I’m reading Sinclair Ferguson’s book on Ruth, Faithful God. It is really good. As someone who is going through a difficult time, I need that reminder that God’s plan is not always evident until it has completely unfolded. And that might be long after you’re gone.
It’s not all serious- I’m reading a Dean Koontz novel I picked off the bookshelf here.
I’ve been helping my brother-in-law get the website ready for his business. I’ll also be helping to get their financial system integrated on the software. My sister-in-law has too much going on the learn the system and get it all integrated herself. Since the guys at Riedinger & Sons are heading off to Mississippi for a missions trip today, I’ll be able to work on this with no new invoices etc.
The weather has been quite varied. Plenty of sun, and plenty of rain too. The tempuratures are mostly in the 60’s-70’s. A very nice change of pace allowing me to sit outside and read. Sadly, no cigars to enjoy outside. But my sister-in-law provided me with some Smithwick’s Irish Ale as a treat. Quite nice.
I helped my other brother-in-law work on his new house today. I was priming the dry wall in a few closets. And tonight I’m cooking some Cajun Back Ribs.
I know some of you are more concerned about the kids. They are having a blast. CavGirl loves coming here and playing with her cousins. It is the first time CavBoy has come to the Farm. He might be feeling a bit left behind as she goes on adventures with her cousins. But he’s getting more adventurous. Both are playing long and hard, so naps and night time have been met with quickly nodding off to sleep. Parenting has required less time and energy.
I got some great pictures of the humming birds. At one point there were 5 vying for the feeder. I couldn’t get the beautiful finch. He was too skittish when I came near with the camera. That and the territorial battle he was engaged in with another bird. I don’t have the right software here, so posting any of them will have to wait.
I was disappointed to discover that my capo and picks were not in the guitar case where I thought I left them. This greatly reduces what I can do with old vacation guitar while I’m up here.
Well, a beautiful sunny afternoon is calling my name.
Cavman Considers 
If you mention in your blog a few days ahead of time that you might be preparing Cajun Back Ribs…I’ll jump on my bike and head north again! Maybe borrow a pick and capoto bring in exchange for such a worthy morsel.
I still don’t know how you get so much read…I’m appreciating the new authors and titles on the shelf in front of me…but I’d really rather appreciate what’s inside these dust covers.
Hope you’re having a great time and manage a hike here and there. Blessings
Have a great break Cav!
How about that USA Mens 4×100 Relay tonight?
If you did not see this:
The French anchor swimmer boasted in cockiness “The French will smash the Americans” paraphrase.
They were up by a good distance when the last leg began.
Our last leg had a great turn and just kept coming, catching the French anchor at the end, lunging for the wall just .08 seconds infront for the win!
They smashed the world record as well!
Good news for Red Sox:
Carl Crawford of the Rays has injured the middle finger down where the joint meets the hand.
They’ve placed him on the 15 day disabled list, but the Seattle doctor that examined Crawford said he might actually be out 6 weeks!
This looks like it is going down to the wire.
Rays are in the midst of a ten game road trip…
They’ve (Rays) been able to beat up on Seattle while we’ve been battling the White Sox. So they have opened up some space. Wake going on the DL creates issues for the Red Sox. I’m still waiting for Tito to decide to put Bay in the 4 hole so Papi will see some pitches. Looks like I gave up on Ellsbury in my fantasy league 2 weeks too early.