Yearly Archives: 2012

I’ve finished reading a book called “11”, by Leonard Sweet.  Here is an interesting statement from his acknowledgements:

“In a culture where the commoditication of relationships is so severe that we have disposable kinfold, it may come as somewhat of a surprise that “good relationships” are key to a healthy, happy life.  This book was written because of the need for more specificity in what kinds of “good relatinships” keep us from not needing a therapist.”

Sweet goes on to talk about a Nathan, a Jonathan, Jethro, Timothy, Barnabas, Peter, Paul, Deborah, Zacchaeus, Rhoda, VIPS, Jerusalme and the Paraclete.  Although at sometimes the writing feels a little rushed, the overall idea of the book is great!

Just for your listening pleasure – acappella men’s chorus.  Check out the name “Coro Mongioje Imperia”.

Although the recording is not great, the idea of a men’s chorus always intrigues me!  I’ve sung in them over the years, and as my high school singing “mentor”, Doug Richards, always proclaimed – there’s no better music instrument than the human voice.  Most of the recordings are in a beautiful cathedral setting with great acoustics.

This morning was a busy one!  Up early to clean up the week which is full of committee meetings and activities.  Also helped my wife do some preparations for a meal she caters tomorrow.

Busy!

Which makes the afternoon all the more fun.  Rested for an hour, then listened to some new music on the internet.  Looked at an old photo of a singing group I once toured with (from 1975 when I had hair).  Came across a free music site called www.noisetrade.com – a site where a lot of Christian music samples can be heard and downloaded for free.  Amazing what is available (and has been for awhile) that just passes you by.

And now I’m lazily leaning back and considering what I don’t have to do for the rest of the day. 

This was a day to head into our nearest city (2 hours away) and have an appointment with our pace maker clinic.  Routine.  Yearly.  Average.

As we walk into the hospital we meet a pastor friend.  We discuss current pastoral issues that affect our church and his. 

Off to the pace maker clinic.  Jill explains she has encountered some heart problems.  The clinician immediately contacts our cardiologist (who just happens to be in today), and we are given an appointment in the next hour or so.

As we sit to get tests for the appointment, a friend of ours (who worked on a previous CD I produced and is now doing sound equipment as well), sat down next to us.  We traded cards and I will consult with him on sound upgrades we are considering at our church.

The appointment reveals that further tests are needed.  Perhaps nothing unusual will arise, but it will rule out some potential problem areas.  And the testing will take place in the next month or so.  Not bad, considering we had asked for an appointment with the cardiologist a week or so ago, and had been told we would have to wait until July.

All in all, the small miracles added up to a great day!