Miscellaneous Mutterings
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I find the whole "same sex marriage" issue confusing. I guess it's human nature to want what we don't, or can't, have. If you're gay, and really, really wanting to "make it official," I invite you to consider the wisdom shared by my grandpa to us grandkids:
"Marriage is a wonderful institution, if you want to live in an institution!"
And if you do manage to attain this Abraham's Bosom on Earth? Just remember, if I may borrow a bit of profundity from President George W. Bush (albeit in the context of foreign policy. But then again, sometimes it will seem like your spouse is speaking a foreign tongue...):
"It's hard work!"
Think about it.
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We took the boys to the Ringling Bros. circus today at the Frank Erwin Center. It was enjoyable and especially fun to see the boys' excitement over their first circus. Never mind that we were in section 78, row 12; starting in row 13 they include binoculars and oxygen masks.
It started at 1:30 in the afternoon and by now it should be no surprise to you that we were driving up to the doors at 1:30 in the afternoon. Of course, there's no parking that close to the center at 1:30 in the afternoon so Chuck asked if I'd jump out and get the tickets while he and the boys parked the car. (Advance purchase for us means buying the tickets for a 1:30 show at 1:30.)
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Yesterday, out of the blue, Chris walked across the room toward me holding his latest piece of artwork, a treasure map. He stopped in front of my chair, looked me in the eye, and said, "I found the treasure!" Then he gave me a great, big bear-hug. Next, Alex took the map, walked around the room a little, came to me and exclaimed, "It really does work!" Then he gave me a great, big bear-hug.
I can't fathom the breadth of God's grace that He would bless a wretch like me with these two precious boys. Thank you, Father, because if Heaven is better than the experience of my child's honest and unconditional love, then I'm going to be a blubbering puddle at Your Holy feet.
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I stayed up until 3:00 AM Saturday morning reading the most fascinating and satisfying book I've read in a long time.
If you haven't read "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, then GO OUT AND GET IT!
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When we’re driving, Chuck affectionately refers to me as “BB.” BB is the kid-friendly acronym for “Bitchin’ Betty,” because, at least according to him, I’m as persistent in the delivery of driving advice as a cockpit warning system on an aircraft. In fact, never am I more perspicacious and vigilant, or are my senses as keen as when I’m driving from the passenger seat of a car.
His favorite is when we’re sitting at a traffic light. At precisely the instant the light turns green, I bark “It’s not getting any greener, Chuck!” I’m constantly working the brake pedal from my side of the car as if by some metaphysical force transfer I’ll be able to control the approach to an intersection. I’m also quite astute at pointing out road hazards to Chuck, after all, he’s merely steering the vehicle and playing with the audio/video controls, whereas I can keep my full attention on the road ahead. And I do.