A mind is a terrible thing to waste. No, really.
Family Gathering ~ I'm looking forward to gathering with my family this coming weekend for my niece Jenna's wedding. The clan is gathering from near and far. Central Florida will never be the same. It's always a welcome respite for me when I gather with my mom and siblings, nieces and nephews--everyone should be as fortunate as I am. I'm very honored to be officiating the ceremony.
My Beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers ~ Yep, they're on my mind. I'm loving the irony of these next few weeks. We're a thoroughly consistent 0-6 at the moment. The NFL schedule makers have the Bucs traveling to England this coming Sunday to play a "home game" against the New England Patriots--they who just laid a 59-0 beating on the Tennessee Titans, you recall. So, do you think the Bucs stand a chance? Me either. Look at the bright side: We get to stink up a whole new continent! Here's the funny part: We come home, presuming we'll be 0-7... get a bye week... and then play a game on November 8th in our "throw-back" jerseys! You remember, Bucco Bruce and the popsicle orange uniforms! Remember? The winking pirate? They of the 1976 Buccaneers, who were... wait for it... 0-14 on the season!
3 Chords & A Bunch 'O New Tunes ~ The boys and I are up to eight new tunes with two weeks of work still to go. We may sneak in a few more. Look out Southern NH! Here's another hint: one tune we added tonight was a big hit from 1962. That narrows it down, eh? You'll hear it for the first time at Granite Town Tavern at month's end. You coming?
Psalms ~ They have a way of coming alive within your experiences. This past month I have spent much time meditating on the first ten Psalms. They have fed my soul. I know that some folks have a real love for them while others struggle with the poetic nature of the Psalms--all I can say is that God speaks comfort to me through their honesty and artistry. Whether it is the assurances of God's sovereignty and the Savior's triumph in the first couple, or the pleas for God to show up amidst the distress of His people in the next few, or the very eloquent prayers crying out to God for mercy, justice and deliverance--they come to life in the midst of our experiences. Grab your bible. Turn to someplace near the middle--find the Psalms. Read. Pray. Enjoy.
Carson City Tires ~ A few years ago there was a nasty vibration in the front end of one of our cars. I knew I needed to replace a couple of tires and figured I needed an alignment. A friend recommended Carson City. I took it to them and gave permission to change the tires and do the alignment. The alignment on this vehicle would be a costly one. When I returned, I was pleasantly surprised that they replaced the tires, but did not do the alignment--it wasn't needed. The vibration turned out to have been the bad tires. Alignment was fine. It hit me: these guys could have charged me for the alignment and I'd have never questioned it. The fact that they didn't won me over as a customer. I've done business with them ever since. Well, today... I need a couple of tires on another vehicle. I have a schedule conflict that really makes it so I have to have those tires on my car before 8AM tomorrow. Problem is, the tires I need are in Boston and couldn't be here until noon tomorrow. I was struggling to make other arrangements. Steve at Carson City overheard my predicament. He worked it out to send someone to get the tires tonight, so they can mount them for me at 7AM tomorrow. My point: There are some good guys out there who still "do" honesty, integrity and customer service. It's a joy when you find them! If you're in Southern New Hampshire and you need tires, I know the place to send you.
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