politics

you know...the other day i was reading through some different blogs and news sites when it dawned on me...I never really post anything of intelligence or of controversy. it was then that i decided that ole Lance really does have some opinions about things...and although i may not talk about them here much, i may in fact have something to add to all the topics out there. i decided that i would post a series of blogs about politically charged topics like, abortion, racism, immigration, the "war on terror", our president, religion and a series of other issues. while i may not be able to solve all the problems, perhaps(thanks for giving me that word to use in every day language....Dr. Bob) i can say something of value that will change someones life...that is until i ran across this beauty you see below. it reminded me of what i'm supposed to do and what it is that i'm good at. finding the stuff in this crazy world that brings a smile to my face and hopefully to others....to look at a pile of dog poo..in my front yard...some one elses dog...and not get mad...but actually laugh at how funny it is that there is dog poo in my yard and it really stinks..and that's funny...knowing in a few weeks that a little spot in my yard will be greener than the rest of the yard. when i stop laughing at dog poo...then there is a real issue for me. it means i've stopped finding ways to find joy in everyday life...and to recognize God's creativity all around..and His humor. it means i've started taking myself way too seriously...which by the way is a major fun killer. don't get me wrong...life is not all about having fun or self gratification...but didn't God create us for HIs pleasure...that means He wants to enjoy us...to recieve Glory...that tells me that God enjoys his creation or at least He wants to. anyway, this car speaks to me everyday when i drive by on my way home and to work...it screams..."Stop taking yourself so seriously....chill out...enjoy God...and His creation!!!!" so listen to the car as he speaks...and pay careful attention to the windshield. you gotta love that marketing..."cold a/c"...with busted out windows...HA!!!!

my week

this sums up my week. all comments welcome.

my life

check out this aquarium...my uncle hooked me up with this 150 gallon beast. i saw it at his house and being a fish lover i just had to have it. i suppose i didn't realize just how enourmous it really is...you should all come by, it stands about 5 and half feet off the ground...anyway, if anyone out there has a clue how to set up a custom built, swimming-pool-like filter, saltwater, ginormous aquarium...please hook a brother up. and here's another cool pic and story. this past week, kari and i took about 4 or 5 days of vacation. since our 3rd child (due in august..name to be released) is a boy, we decided to get bunk beds for christian's room. what you see there, i built myself...well, assembled...but correctly, on the first try, and without using directions..that's the first time in my life that has happened. the Lord is truly moving..if you want to see examples of my normal level of carpentry work, come look at the shelves i built in the utility room. well, it's late and kari and i are just starting to watch Narnia for the first time, no doubt i'll have red eyes tomorrow.

walk the line...in D.C.

ok..i know what you're thinking...i post way to many pics. there is a good reason...if i put a pic then i don't have to explain everything... so get over it. it's all about laziness...but this week laziness went bye bye. we've been in D.C for a couple days at the buzz conference hosted by National Community Church. it was great..we made new friends and connected with some old ones. i'd love to come back and hang out with them and attend a service....and drink more coffee at ebenezers. but back to what this post is all about....there is one thing i don't like about dc. all the walking...man, my rear end is killing me. all the walking, and sweat, and heat..yeah you guessed...sweat+heat+friction=chaffing. i can't wait to get home and sit on my butt in the a/c and only walk from my house to my jeep and from my jeep to the office. walking is for neanderthals..you know the guys that used to club their wives. anyway, enjoy some pics of me in dc....and a few specials of dan....

(btw...we ate at my favorite restaurant in the world..brazilian steakhouse...if you don't know what that is then you don't deserve to appreciate how awesome the picture below is)