Caleb is becoming quite cautious these days!
I was so proud of Ethan...no tears today from Mommy.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Libs handed me a book. It's been a great read. Here's some snippets to whet your appetite:
"The reason death sticks so closely to life isn't biological necessity - it's envy. Life is so beautiful that death has fallen in love with it, a jealous, possessive love that grabs at what it can. But life leaps over oblivion lightly, losing only a thing or two of no importance, and gloom is but the passing shadow of cloud."
Now, granted this more than likely a thought birthed from the speaker's (Pi Patel) Hinduism but for the Christian it is more than true.
"There are always those who take it upon themselves to defend God, as if Ultimate Reality, as if the sustaining frame of existence, were something weak and helpless."
"...people fail to realize that it is on the inside that God must be defended, not on the outside. They should direct their anger at themselves. For evil in the open is but evil from within that has been let out. The main battlefield for good is not the open ground of the public arena but the small clearing of the heart."
This book is an interesting twist of story and theory. The man, Pi Patel, whose story it is confesses, he is a Hindu, a Muslim and a Christian as a child. I have yet to see if that theme continues in his adulthood. However, I cannot argue with his response when his parents insist that he must choose. He simply says, "I want to love God."
Et tu'?
"The reason death sticks so closely to life isn't biological necessity - it's envy. Life is so beautiful that death has fallen in love with it, a jealous, possessive love that grabs at what it can. But life leaps over oblivion lightly, losing only a thing or two of no importance, and gloom is but the passing shadow of cloud."
Now, granted this more than likely a thought birthed from the speaker's (Pi Patel) Hinduism but for the Christian it is more than true.
"There are always those who take it upon themselves to defend God, as if Ultimate Reality, as if the sustaining frame of existence, were something weak and helpless."
"...people fail to realize that it is on the inside that God must be defended, not on the outside. They should direct their anger at themselves. For evil in the open is but evil from within that has been let out. The main battlefield for good is not the open ground of the public arena but the small clearing of the heart."
This book is an interesting twist of story and theory. The man, Pi Patel, whose story it is confesses, he is a Hindu, a Muslim and a Christian as a child. I have yet to see if that theme continues in his adulthood. However, I cannot argue with his response when his parents insist that he must choose. He simply says, "I want to love God."
Et tu'?
Monday, August 17, 2009
Folders, Pencils and Markers, Oh My!
I'm headed out the door to do my first bout of school supply shopping since I was a Mom. It's official. I keep trying to focus on the positives rather than the negatives. After all, this means we have to stick to a schedule and I'm not much for that - much to Rick's dismay!
I'm excited though. School supplies are always a wonderful thing to be acquiring. I can remember even the glory of buying spiral notebooks, pens and my books for college. Granted you paid through the teeth but still...it was always fun!
We just returned home from the lake where I neglected to get any pics. Lib has some and when I finally get them, I'll post. We had a good time! I got some serious Willie P time and the kids had a blast riding their scooters, fishing, taking the boat out, swimming and playing in the volley ball court's sand! We had a wonderfully relaxing time with the Poseys.
Ethan's party went off without a hitch and he was very pleased! Everyone had a good time with cake, ice cream and swimming. I'll post those pics when I find the camera.
I started my running regime. I'm on day 3 of the couch to 5k plan and so far mostly hurt shins but bearable. I'm just going to run through the pain, what else can I do? I have to admit. I see where the addiction comes from, as I time my bursts of running, I find that I look forward to those jaunts moreso than the walking part! I'm hoping I will be able to run the entire 5k I'm training for in October...we'll see!
I'm excited though. School supplies are always a wonderful thing to be acquiring. I can remember even the glory of buying spiral notebooks, pens and my books for college. Granted you paid through the teeth but still...it was always fun!
We just returned home from the lake where I neglected to get any pics. Lib has some and when I finally get them, I'll post. We had a good time! I got some serious Willie P time and the kids had a blast riding their scooters, fishing, taking the boat out, swimming and playing in the volley ball court's sand! We had a wonderfully relaxing time with the Poseys.
Ethan's party went off without a hitch and he was very pleased! Everyone had a good time with cake, ice cream and swimming. I'll post those pics when I find the camera.
I started my running regime. I'm on day 3 of the couch to 5k plan and so far mostly hurt shins but bearable. I'm just going to run through the pain, what else can I do? I have to admit. I see where the addiction comes from, as I time my bursts of running, I find that I look forward to those jaunts moreso than the walking part! I'm hoping I will be able to run the entire 5k I'm training for in October...we'll see!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Reading
I have been silent not by choice. My computer is dying and I have resorted to having it looked at. The result is my suspicions are correct. I'm too cheap and lazy to truly want a new one. Yet, getting it repaired is a pain as well.
Summer is coming to a close and I cannot believe I will be sending my first little one out of the nest into the realm of the school system where he'll be influenced by others in a way never before. I trust he'll do well and I trust I'll get over it.
I've been reading books like nobody's business lately. This summer I've been a reading fiend. Finished the entire Twilight series, disappointed. Did 2 Donald Miller Books. Reading James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small as well as Lisa See's Snow Flower and the Secret Fan which is currently holding my attention more steadily than the former book. I'm just about done with it. I picked up all my Barbara Kingsolver books from their tote and yet, cannot seem to get back into her books. I've read them at least twice and well, twice is enough.
So I found a new site called www.whatshouldIreadnext.com and I think that'll be my compass from here on out.
Not much else is new in our world.
Summer is coming to a close and I cannot believe I will be sending my first little one out of the nest into the realm of the school system where he'll be influenced by others in a way never before. I trust he'll do well and I trust I'll get over it.
I've been reading books like nobody's business lately. This summer I've been a reading fiend. Finished the entire Twilight series, disappointed. Did 2 Donald Miller Books. Reading James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small as well as Lisa See's Snow Flower and the Secret Fan which is currently holding my attention more steadily than the former book. I'm just about done with it. I picked up all my Barbara Kingsolver books from their tote and yet, cannot seem to get back into her books. I've read them at least twice and well, twice is enough.
So I found a new site called www.whatshouldIreadnext.com and I think that'll be my compass from here on out.
Not much else is new in our world.
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