daily life as life goes on . . .

A little water?

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That’s all that it takes!  We have cancelled a ballgame scheduled for tomorrow night. Now, I have to admit a little water is actually around 2 inches in the last few days. I believe we have had rain every day for the last few weeks. For the dry prairies this is more than enough water.

And for those who play ball in prairie gumbo — any more than a covering of water can create problems. Last year we played ball and our shoes were weighted with gumbo. I could hardly life my feet, and you had to scrape the mud from the bottom of your shoes.

So, better part of wisdom. Cancel the game and put together a pickup game sometime in the summer!!

I work best in the morning?

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I was off to the office at 6:15 this morning. Now, in the winter, that’s early. Especially when the sun won’t rise for another three or four hours. But in the summer, the sun has already been up and it’s rays have graced the trees of our backyard (OK, not today which was cloudy and rainy — just felt like being poetic!).

From 6:15 through 12:15 I covered administration, counselled, and tried to get to writing my Sunday sermon. By noon I felt I had accomplished something.

My only regret? By 9:00 at night I feel like the day is well done (as am I!). As I write this, I’m definitely winding down. And I’d still like to do some reading, write a sermon, and go for a walk. But . . .

XYZ wraps up

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XYZ, our extra youthful zesty seniors, wrapped up before the summer season arrived. The original plan was outdoors BBQ, but rain appeared. Hotdogs were eaten, salad consumed and music sung. Then we exited, ready for the fall to arrive!

XYZ wrap up 2008

Forecasts and food

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There is an XYZ group that meets every year for a final BBQ. This meal is the end of the year celebration. Since we arrived three year ago the plan has been to go to an outdoor location.

First year it rained.

Last year it rained.

Could it rain again this year?

We always check the forecast. Now, since my dad was a weather forecaster, I know that at least 80% of the time the forecast is right.

I’m hoping for that last 20%!