We did a whirlwind tour of LA today. First, Hollywood Boulevard and the Chinese Theater. It’s a lot smaller than I imagined. The new Kodak Theater, home of the Academy Awards, and the Holly wood and Highland Center were a real treat to see. Check out my photo at the upper level overlook to the Hollywood Hills. Next, we were of to West Hollywood. It…
Welcome to LAX
We arrived in LA around 7:00 p.m. It’s cool but pleasant. I took the pic while waiting on the rental car shuttle. The traffic was hectic but moved. We arrived at our hotel in Long Beach around 8:15. We are on the edge of downtown in a beautiful hotel. You can see the view of the harbor we have from the room. Last night we…
Off on Vacation
It’s a hectic morning of packing and last minute errands. We’re headed for LA this afternoon to leave for Hawaii on Sunday. The weather today is a typical spring day, showers and about 50. The flowering trees are beginning to form thick buds. They should be in bloom when we return. I hope to add some posts in the next two weeks. It will depends…
Faith in America
The current issue of The Advocate had an intriguing article about Faith in America, a new faith-based initiative to counter the bigotry and misleading ads by the conservative “so-called” Christian organizations. This organization is funded heavily by furniture maker, Mitchell Gold. After visiting the web site I came away very impressed. I urge you to take a look at their site and view their ads….
A New Photo
The the church directory photo arrived today. I think it looks pretty good. I haven’t noticed our weight loss before this photo. I can really see it now. I am down 45 pounds or so and Brett over 50! He looks so good. Overall the photo isn’t as bad as we thought it would be. Given the subjects and a 5 minute photo shoot, it…
Never place a period where God has placed a comma.
The above sentence is attributed to comedian Gracie Allen on the UCC Still Speaking web site. My last post had me revisiting the UCC. I had forgotten the jewels they have out there. It’s a wonder I remain a Lutheran given the principles of the UCC. Anyway, the Fashion Show radio commercial and Bouncer TV ads are just too creative and too real. If you…
Who's still speaking?
There has been a lot of disappointing news this past week. Our government seems to be leaving the principles of democracy and headed for a conservative Christian theocracy. Our Senator DeWine has joined the chorus with the likes of Ken Blackwell in courting the conservative Christian right-wing in supporting U.S. Constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. It’s an obvious ploy to garner more votes similar…
It's beginning to look like spring
Finally! Warm sunny day… I thought it would never come. It was a great day. Craig and I walked at lunch in the cemetery across from Goodyear. This evening I took my normal 1 1/2 mile walk through the neighborhood. It’s nice to see signs of spring. Bosley waits so patiently for me. He sits staring down the road looking for me. When I turn…