I have much more important tasks to do, but it was nice to just sit on the couch for hours this morning with a coffee and put tabs on my Bible. It felt really good to accomplish something I want to do. The “have to dos” will have to wait.
My toddler was walking down the stairs on her own and yelled “big girl”! Then she saw me walking down next to her, pointed at me, and said “Dada big girl”! Takes one to know one. I’m honored.
I appreciate the people who put funny stickers around town. Always nice to have a surprise laugh!
Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides
It’s jarring to read my own writing after finishing a captivating book from a talented author. It reminds me that there’s still ample room for improvement! I think the true mark of a skillful writer is when the reader doesn’t realize there is any skill involved. The words drift into the mind effortlessly.
I just finished “Ghost Soldiers” by Hampton Sides. It is a disturbing and enlightening account of a rescue mission for POWs in the Philippines during WW2.
A friend just called me by accident. It turned into a long call where he shared hard stuff he’s going through and I was able to pray with him. These kinds of “accidents” are the little nudges of the Spirit that help me see a quiet God in a noisy world.
Thank you Ace Hardware for your eclectic mix of products.
The New NASA Budget is Bleak
Yesterday, the NASA budget request was released for Fiscal Year 2026. A lot is getting cut.
The high-level view is that NASA’s focus is putting people on Mars and back on the Moon. The science budget is being heavily cut, as the agency makes a big shift away from science towards operations. The top-level budget is cut from $24.8B to $18.8B, a 25% reduction. And the agency is planning to take on the most daring space missions in it’s history.
Yester’s luxury
Presently necessity
Tomorrow’s vestige
🔥🌭🤤🌥️🌳 Feels like summer!
I enjoyed a beautiful sunrise this morning from the back deck. Coffee and sunrises were made for each other. ☕🌄
Also, you can see the new houses that have been popping up on the street behind us.
