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There is a certain anticipation when a group holds a potluck.

You’re not sure what will turn up.  A few years ago our church potlucks had such things as Kentucky Fried Chicken, salads, cheesecake.

Then the vista of the offerings changes.  Everytime!

Today’s was more pasta oriented – with a great bowl of hotdogs there to entice the kids.  Of course, the hotdogs were all gone, and the bean casserole with sausage was almost finished off.  Then, over at  the dessert table there was cake and a berry crisp, along with other delectables.

One of our church kids calls considers this the ultimate meal.  I would tend to agree.

Next up – Church Picnic on June 13th!  That will be something you won’t want to miss!

I really should be stiff and sore.  At least, more than I am.

Last night I joined our youth group as we joined another youth group to go down to the river!  After a short trip to a town called Eston, we continued for an even shorter trip to the Saskatchewan River.

There, we played football.  On a makeshift field.  With trees and branches obscuring the trajectory of the ball.  With so many on the field you couldn’t pick out one player at a time.  With just plain fun in hand – but unfortunately not the football.

A good hour or more of running, laughing and yelling.  And then around the fire with fireworks.  And home again by 11:00.

Now, that as fun!  I’d do it again.  Even at my age!

Once upon a time, . . . when I was younger!

I guess we really do slow down as we get older.  Not in our heads – we are still battling dragons – and winning.  But I’m not sure I could throw my leg over my trusty stead any more!

So, I now will set an appointment time for a rest at some time during the day.  I tell myself I’m just following Albert Einstein’s example – he used to take quick naps to refresh himself.  I tend to take a few quick naps together at the same time! 

Nevertheless, today I headed into a full day, and with about an hour or a bit more rest time, was able to complete a 10 hour work day.  A few years ago I could have pushed for a 12 hour work day.  But somehow, I don’t find that I “need” to do that any more.

Which reminds me that rest is a good thing – not an interruption but an infusion of strength!

I encountered Keith Drury about a decade ago.  I was meeting with various pastors from our town.  One of them, a Free Methodist pastor, mentioned Keith’s name. 

Keith is a professor at Indiana Wesleyan University.  His views are often on the edge, insightful and sometimes plain controversial.  The weekly writings come out on his website during the academic year.

A few months ago (in October) I ran across his article on the temptations of old age (instead of the sins of my youth, it was the sins of my old age!).  I’ve tucked them away until today when – with proper accreditation to him – I took the article and began a discussion of it amongst one of our senior’s groups here in town.

I got through two of the items in his lists of temptations and my time was up.  The thoughts really resonated with the residents. 

Want to see some of his thoughts?  Check here and here.  If you want to see what he is currently writing, check here.