Circles

Monday, November 12, 2007

Circles' Top 10 List

Here is a top 10 list of "Circles" postings. Read them (or reread) and rank them in the comments section - 1 being your most favorite and 10 being your least favorite.

Just click on the title of the posting and it will take you there:

Horses and Reindeer

Smokin' Times

Four Foot Hole

Human Genome Discovery

I Have Never Heard a Scream Like That!

It's Not the Baby Crying

Funny Things Kids Say

National Geographic

Bourne Ultimatum

Phone Hiding

Also, if you have a favorite not on this list, you can replace one of the above with the one you like better.

Monday, November 5, 2007

Dream Job

I am curious. What is your dream job? It can be anything other than what you are now doing, including you stay-at-home moms.

Tell us in the comments section!

Who's that man in the black hat wearing shades? Most people in this world have no idea. But, to me, he is a hero. I have ALWAYS looked up to him as an example of character, hardwork, loyalty, and love. Even when he is cussing at me - I know he loves me! Even when we are arguing about who's the best golfer in history - Tiger or Nicklaus - I know he loves me. And, even though we have lived miles away for most of my life, I feel the influence of his prayers and unconditional love for me. Perhaps the greatest tribute I can pay him is to let him know this - While growing up, there were many times, when facing decisions, I would ask myself, "What would Grandpa do in this situation?" or, "How would Grandpa feel about this?" or, "What would Grandpa tell me to do right now?" To this day, I still find myself asking the same questions. I love you Grandpa!

Passing on the tradition...

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Attend Your Own Funeral

This is an exercise that is found in 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and I think it is very revealing.

Imagine that you are attending a funeral. You see all the familiar faces and upon seeing yourself lying in the casket, realize it is your funeral. You then look at the program for your own funeral and see that there are to be 4 groups of speakers:

1. Your family, immediate and extended.

2. Your friends

3. Your co-workers

4. Your church or community organization

Now, ask yourself the following questions:

1. What would each of these speakers say about your life?

2. What do you want to resonate about you?
3. How would you like them to describe your character?
4. What difference would you like to have made in their lives?

Make comments on your thoughts. What do you think about this exercise? What did you find out about yourselves?

Friday, October 26, 2007

Headlines on FoxNews.com

What do you think when you read this? If you want to read any of the stories, just click on the headline. They are links.

Tehran 'Talks' Tough
Iranian military drill teams form into an American flag with swastika and Star of David in show of defiance.

Extradite Kurdish Rebels
Father of Slain Marine Sues Church for Cheering Death
Second-Grader Commits Suicide in New Jersey
Accused 14-Year-Old Plotter Admits to Stockpiling Guns
Mother Acquitted of Abuse in Genital Piercing Case
Court Orders Man Sentenced in Teen Sex Case Freed
Shuttle Astronauts Walk in Space
Putin Compares U.S. Missile Shield to '62 Cuba Crisis
Pedophile Supporters Post Photos of 3-Year-Old Princess
Female Tenn. Teacher Accused of Sex With Male Student
FOX News Poll: Half of Voters Eye Abortion Stance
Boy Found Near Death in Halloween Spider Web Display
McCanns Release Sketch of Possible Abductor
Cop Charged With Sexually Abusing Handicapped Girls
Police: 4 Houston Toddlers Test Positive for Cocaine

This is the world in which we live. Thank goodness for the perspective and armor the gospel brings into the lives of those who live it and for all the good people who do great things.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Fire Everywhere

With the California fires all over the news, fire has been on many people's minds. Yesterday, Jared came home from school, and along with an 8 year-old neighbor told their own fire story.

Liberty Elementary had a fire drill yesterday. The problem is, the teachers didn't know it was a drill and neither did the students. So, when the alarm went off, for a few moments the kids were scared senseless. Their little minds were trying to figure out what was happening. Quickly, the teachers got everyone organized and followed the fire drill procedure.

Well, this morning, as Jared was getting ready for school, Wendy noticed his backpack was tearing at some of the seams. So, she asked Jared, "Do you want me to get you that Broncos backpack we saw when we bought Dad's hat?" He answered, "Yeah, and yesterday when my school was on fire I was thinking, 'Oh no! Now I am going to have to get a new backpack."

The funny thing is, I remember fire drills as a kid and thinking, "I have to remember to grab my backpack."