On my way to the Mayo?

So I received an email from my doctor yesterday, following our Thursday visit with him to remind him I am still alive, stating that the doctor in MN will see me, IF insurance will cover it as well as travel expenses. So does this mean I am going to have surgery there? Soon?

Are you real?

The isolated individual is not a real person. A real person is one who lives in and for others. And the more personal relationships we form with others, the more we truly realize ourselves as persons. It has even been said that there can be no true person unless there are two, entering into communication with one another.

This idea of openness to others could be summed up under the word love. By love, I don’t mean merely an emotional feeling, but a fundamental attitude. In its deepest sense, love is the life, the energy, of God in us. We are not truly personal as long as we are turned in on ourselves, isolated from others. We only become personal if we face other persons, and relate to them.

- Kallistos Ware

Introducing!

My nephew's blog:

J2 of 4

Sounds Borg-ish

Go visit him it's hilarious to have a grade-schoolers perspective on a day.

What's in my fridge...

Mendocino Brewing Co.'s
Red Tail Ale
Red Tail Lager
Eye of the Hawk Ale
White Hawk Select IPA

Newcastle Brown Ale

Sierra Nevada's
Summerfest

Whatever Happens to You

The Didache

My child, flee from all evil and from everything resembling it. Do not get angry, for anger leads to murder. My child, do not grumble, for this leads to blasphemy; be gentle-minded, for those of a gentle mind shall possess the earth. Be patient and have a loving heart.

Do not be one who stretches out his hands to receive but closes them when it comes to giving. If you have earned something by the work of your hands, pass it on as a ransom for your sins. Do not turn away from those who are in need, but share all things in common with your brother.

Your heart shall not cling to the high and mighty, but turn to the good and humble folk. Accept as good whatever happens to you or affects you, knowing that nothing happens without God.

Source: "The Early Christians," ed. by Eberhard Arnold

Polls closed, votes counted, and the winner is...

CRANKY FRANK

Submitted by Janelle and her kids!

One last vote...

Since the votes were more or less close, I decided to run one more poll with the names who got the most votes.
You get one vote.
Vote wisely.
This name shall brand my hand forever...or at least a while

Human Pincushion

and one of my beautiful little lass who helped me change her poopy diaper today

Chance of a Lifetime...

On your right you will see an opportunity to brand my current fixation. Vote often...but vote fast the poll is only open for a week!

Please name my friend...