Back from California

I was gone for 10 days and had a good visit with family (the "California" Millers). I alsoattended two worthwhile conferences on stewardship and planned giving. A good extra was attending Jocelynn's ordination in Sacramento.

I got home in spite of problems with a rental car and a delay getting out of Atlanta. I was so glad to see Bill and tired enough that I didn't have trouble with jet lag until the second night. I did have trouble getting out of bed on Sunday morning.

Now if we'd only sell this condo, everything would be much easier. It's getting closer and closer to the time when we will move into the new place. It looks good, and our choices seem to be turning out as I would have liked.

How the condo is coming

As many of you know, the big thing this summer is getting our codo built. There is now a sign posted on the door saying that we are not supposed to go into the condo unless a representative of the builder is with us. I'm not sure we'll completely follow the rules, but we're behaving a bit better.

The siding is going on, and the wallboard is in, setting the rooms apart. It's very exciting and is supposed to be finished in 6 weeks. Oh, won't someone please buy our old place?

It's a place to start

I wanted to try something new while I'm on sabbatical. This is one way to share some of my thoughts and activities during these months.

We went to New York yesterday. I attended the Via Media course for the third time. I think it has a lot of possibilities for St. John's Pine Meadow, as well as for other congregations. It is not perfect, but it will challenge people and provoke conversation.

Today I have been mesmerized by Reagan's funeral service. It's good to see a well-done Episcopal service. I was glad we were there last year.

We can't wait to sit on this porch -- and grill on the patio below. 

Here I am in Paris in March!