as usual... it's been too long

I've been too busy with living life and contemplating life to post much in the last couple weeks. I have been busy, sick, traveling, working overtime, going to parties... I have some excuses for not blogging.

But I know you will forgive my absence. You always do. :-)

I went home the weekend before last (Palm Sunday) to northern CA. It was nice and relaxing, but all too short. I did get to help my dad build a life-size cross out of 4x6 beams... that was interesting, driving in to church on Sunday with a cross strapped to the roof of our Jeep. I'll bet Jesus wished he had a Jeep.

And I got to play settlers with my sister, her beau Sascha, and my mom. No surprises there; my sister won. And, of course, she was the very image of graciousness in victory.
"In your FACE!!" - Jillian

But after that weekend, I was wiped out. (Thanks to Link for rides to- and from- Ontario airport.) I went in to work on that Monday but I ended up taking a half-sick-day in the afternoon. And, of course, I had my annual physical scheduled for the next morning. I was feeling better, thankfully, and the doctor said I was normal - but I'm thinking of getting a second opinion. ;-)

Anyhow. I've been privy to some good entertainment lately, at least. This last weekend, for Easter, we had a group get together to watch Ben Hur. So freakin' classic. I love it.
On Friday, a group of folks similarly gathered to watch a production (live!) of Hamlet. Also crazily classic. It was a great show! The actors, though students, were the best I've seen in some of the roles - the Hamlet, Polonius, and dead-king-Hamlet, especially, not to mention that messenger at the end who brought the news that Rosencranz and Guildenstern were dead. It all felt very natural, which is odd, for Shakespeare. Also, I got to see "Meet the Robinsons" (a movie out at the moment) a week or two ago. It's good. I'd go see it again if any of you want to make an outing of it.

My days have been pleasantly occupied, conversing with good friends and family, enjoying coffee or tea or beers with the same, and generally trying to enjoy God and appreciate Him more. I am thankful that Easter has come, and celebration is okay again. Jesus came to give life, and that abundantly. His death, His glory; all was done out of love for us. When will we learn that we need nothing more?

Thanks for reading! I'll post some funny things from the last few days soon, I hope. Let me ponder and get back to you.