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Gallery Constructor Tutorial
Whenever I have a large amount of photos that I wish to share with a lot of people and as soon as possible, I use Gallery Contructor. Since I have been back from Wisconsin, I have received a few inquiries about the program I used to generate the galleries I put up from my trip using Gallery Constructor . It’s so easy to use, and I must say, I think it took me less than one hour … Read entire article »
Northland Baptist Bible College
While at Wisconsin visiting my family, we stayed in the White Dorms at the campus, and besides enjoying the beauty of the Camp Lake in the mornings, stopping in for delicious coffee at the Daily Grind, and enjoying the surrounding scenery and wildlife, I got to sit in on Enric’s Christian Families class. Well the teacher certainly took family serious, class was fifteen minutes late so he could watch his son play in an important soccer … Read entire article »
Smooth Travel
I mentioned in my previous blog that I would likely take some time to discuss my trip to Wisconsin in more detail, so here it goes…. I haven’t traveled a lot compared to some people. I flew to Europe at a tender age of 18, alone, I might add, and went back a few more times, but always using a travel agent. I hadn’t ever flown from one U.S. city to another, and I realized all of my air … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Back from Wisconsin!
Our family went to Wisconsin to see the newest addition to the family. Baby Silas is so sweet and precious! Likely I will be saying more about our time in Wisconsin over the next days or weeks, but I thought I had better rush out an update to anyone wishing to see photos of the baby. So I have not only added a gallery of Silas, but also of Northland Baptist Bible College and some general shots of Wisconsin as well. It’s good … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Baby Silas (and family)
Miranda just sent me the first photos of Baby Silas! Isn’t that the most precious face ever?? … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
Autumn Steeple
A lovely Sunday. Today, 25 years ago, Enric was born. Most of you know he is studying to go into the ministry. Interestingly, today the sermon was concentrated on the church [the body, the people] and the job of a Pastor. Regarding the people, he had some things to say about maturity. Maturity: - Strives for rightness - We all have an obligation to grow and keep learning - Has a goal to be pure - Doesn’t think you can "get away with things" In regards to the … Read entire article »
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Expectations
Although not a big fan of Oprah, she has had two great shows back to back. Yesterday, it was regarding women’s issues, and I tuned in as I knew she would be discussing thyroid problems. Today, she had Bill Cosby on her show. I have always been a fan of Bill Cosby, and now he is dealing honestly with some of today’s issues amongst parents and children today. I find it a shame that his straightforward talk, in some instances, is not winning him even more fans. I suppose being critical of how our young people are being raised hits home too often. One quote from the show that impressed me, as I feel like in schools and at home, we are lowering, sadly, our expectations of our children; lowering the standards. "Low expectations coming from a teacher … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
Divorce Fair
Well I sure missed what looks like an interesting place to get a divorce - Vienna, Austria. Apparently, the divorce rate in Vienna is 66%. The two-day fair is being held under the motto: "Start your life afresh". Organisers are hoping it will bloom into a twice-yearly event. The exhibitors at the event? Lawyers Mediators Life-Crisis experts Detective firms DNA laboratories offering paternity tests Offerings of Package holidays for the newly divorced Lectures on single parenting Estate agents Sounds like quite an event with a lot of offerings in one place. I can’t imagine though, what has taken me years to aquire knowledge on, to manage to educate myself in two days. News Story HERE … Read entire article »
Filed under: News Items
Miquel’s 18th Birthday Party
Amidst abundant sunshine, a slight autumn chill, and falling leaves, my mom and I held a party in honor of Miquel’s 18th birthday. Mom made a great party tray platter, the band played, ice cream cake served, and presents. For any who checked in during the day, the party and band was broadcast with live updates on my blog via my webcam. For those who missed it, here are some of the photos taken of the day … Read entire article »
Filed under: Personal
He’s 18!
Miquel turned 18 today. I regard this as a very big event, and as usual style, it should take all this week to properly celebrate it. In fact, it started last Friday, with a birthday trip to Holabird for new tennis shoes. Today started out slow, but soon enough, it was time to prepare Miquel’s favorite dish, (my favorite, too) Fideos a la Casola. All the usuals were there. Mike, Ross, Laura. Ross and Heather joined later. The … Read entire article »
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Coffee Art
I like coffee and I like art, but never had I thought to put the two together! Slide show of more examples! … Read entire article »
Filed under: News Items
Baby Lopez Arrived Today!
The Lord has blessed Enric and Miranda with a precious baby boy! A few weeks early, but parents and baby are fine! Silas Keith October 5, 2007 6.6lbs 20 inches 5:30 PM … Read entire article »
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Good-bye Dollar?
Who knew that there were plans for a new currency, the Amero. Some predict the amero within the decade . "North American monetary union is probably not likely in the near term, but possibly in 10 to 20 years as the global economy moves into regional trading blocs. The “amero” currency unit or NAMU (North American Monetary Unit) consisting of United States, Canada and Mexico. The amero would compete against other regional currency blocs such as Asia … Read entire article »
Filed under: News Items
Currently Reading: Saint
Love "You can’t believe because you are too preoccupied with yourself, which is the opposite of love. You have to learn to love so you can believe. You have to become selfless to fill the shoes you are meant to fill." "Now I can add the inability to love to my list of failures?" Johnny said. "Splendid." "That would mean that I don’t really love Kelly at all. I need her comfort and I need someone to comfort so that … Read entire article »
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