Research

Now why could we not have science experiments like this when I was in school?

http://www.livescience.com/bestimg/?url=myths_cat_jump_03.jpg&cat=myths

Alex the Lesser Declares Victory

I decided that today I will officially declare victory in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. I figured since everyone else was there must be something to it.

Its ranning, Its pouring, This old man ain't snoring

Ok yesterday was a very bad day. it started out ok then i came home from work. My son who had been begging for a year to play football had practice yesterday and was in tears because he did not want to run. To make it worse they then had a scrimmage and on the other team were some boys of a person that I have had some intense professional run ins with. So here I am with a crying child who refuse to play infront of a man who already despises me. Needless to say my ego took a beating. Then we get home and I notice that my new hardwood foors are starting to buckle in one area. Confused I begin researching the problem only to discover that the bilage pump on my AC had stopped up and was draing water in the air intake duct. This water had seaped under the wall and under all my new floor. So I then turn off the AC and begin soaking up the water and tearing out my new floor so I can remove the pad and replace the damaged boards. Well the further I go the more damage I see. In the end I had to take up over 100 square feet of flooring.

Then to add insult to injury just as I am reaching my catharsis moment I am told "I don't know why you are so upset its only a floor." But it was so much more. it was the pride of a job well done, it was the self loathing that I had neglected to put Bleach in the billage pump to prevent it from cloging, it was the hours of work ahead of me just as I was looking foward to some time off from the intensity of this massive home improvement.

You may be thinking ok this is a bad day but not the worst. Well, after I finaly get the clean up and demolition done I go to turn the AC back on and yes you got it no AC so now the house is at 89 degrees and climbing, it is past bedtime and the kids are tired and upset because Daddy is tired and upset and now no one can sleep because the house is a furnace!!!

So let me just end by saying that after having a few choice words for God, I realized it is in fact just a floor. I should be thankful that God allowed me to notice the problem before it became a HUGE problem. And in the grand scheme of things this really was a very tiny problem.

Vacation

Ok so it has been a long time since I posted. I have an excuse I have been on vacation for two works and working out of town for two weeks prior to that. I ususally try to post when I am out of town but the portable keyboard on my Tablet was broken and it takes to long to handwrite posts.

So we are now back for Disney World. Btw jeff I highly recommend it the kids had an absolute blast.

My son had his first football practice last night. I am not sure how me Mr. not coordinated ended up with a child that is absolutely obsessed with anything involving a ball. They practice for 90 minutes three times a week, combine that with My daughters two 2 hour scoccer practices, Wednesday night church, saturday games and Sunday church I am officially to busy to finsh the floors in my house. unfortunately all the carpet is out and Cyndi is about ready for me to get this project done. So I guess it will be a few late nights to come.

One last thought before I go... nope its gone.

Home Improvements

I have been heavily absorbed over the past several weeks in home improvement projects. Last weekend I spent ( with the help of two very generous friends) installing 500 sq feet of laminate flooring in my house. WOW what a change. If you ever have the chance to do this it is a failry simple project as home improvement projects go and really looks sharp. Next task, ceramic tile... any suggestions?

Self Centered

I was painting the house the weekend and discovered the depth of God’s forgiveness. While in the middle of my project there was a knock at the door. There were two Mormon missionaries at the door. I quickly informed them that I was not interested; after all I was in the middle of painting the living room and did not feel like stopping for a philosophical discussion. After they left God hit me hard between the eyes. He presents me with two young men who are deceived by Satan’s ploys and what do I do I turn them away to paint my house. I could just as easily let them in and talked while I painted. The reality was I was more concerned with my inconvenience than their eternal destination. Would the deception veiling their heart have been revealed if I took time to talk to them? Probably not, but it certainly will not now. I simply pray that God will place someone in their path that is willing to take the time to talk to them and show them the truth. I know my Father has forgiven my self-centeredness but it does truly amaze me that he is willing to use imperfect vessels. Thank you Lord, for your gift of salvation and for the incredible depth of your love.

My son wanted an apple to eat so I got one out of the kitchen. I few minutes latter I hear something being thrown at the wall in his room. Fearing the worst I tell him not to throw the apple at the wall. He quickly responds "I didn't throw my apple daddy, I threw the sun screen."