We talk of Santa coming to town with gifts this time of year, and warn our children that he is all knowing, so they better behave themselves. Shouldn't we heed God's warning of Christ's coming, and try to better behave ourselves? Unlike Santa, but like physical death, we have no idea when Christ will come... it could happen any time. We should be ready as if it's tomorrow, but be prepared to wait a life time. Unfortunately, with Santa, kids slip back to their old ways once he has left their gifts under the tree. It seems that Christians tend to do this too. We need to try to "watch out" year round, not just at Christmas time, always doing our best to exhibit Christ like behavior. It is not easy, but with God, it is possible.
I have been excited and looking forward to Britney coming to town in a few days. We also have Iowans coming for Christmas. And we, and my siblings with their families, are going to leave town to spend the week
after Christmas with Mom in Long


Saturday morning I had good intentions of getting a bunch of school lesson plans for January done, but was a bit distracted with the chatting on AIM I was doing with Britney. She had been gone on a retreat all last week (with no computer) and we had some catching up to do. After morning chores I caught the moon setting in the west as the sun came up behind
me. By noon I realized I wasn't near
relaxed he even rested his head on my
afternoon and evening working on Christmas cards and chatting with Britney again. During evening chores I caught the night moon rising in the east as the sun set behind me.
Sunday morning I was gung ho about getting school work done. This may sound odd, but as I was preparing lesson plans for next semester, I was getting excited about teaching after vacation in January. I actually worked at it a little too long and had to rush to get to church 7 minutes late. Joe was tied up at work again and unable to join me. Once home, I
graded papers for awhile and then
Coming home I caught each of the horses with the sun on them. Amiga left, Zorro right and Roni below.
Back at the farm, I checked on Baby who I had let out of the crate because most of her feathers are nearly grown back. I cleaned up dog
messes from the yard and then started
Monday.... school, therapy, shopping, cooking, chores (including getting Tiny down from the barn rafters above Amiga and back to the coop) and then we were off to Growth Group pot luck. I was sleep deprived and dead tired but couldn't go to bed as soon as we got home because my belly was too full.
Mr. Rainman came to town Tuesday night and stayed until Thursday morning. We got a total of almost 2 1/2 inches in those 36 hours. It rained all day Wednesday, sometimes coming in downpours with thunder and lightning.
Thursday we didn't see much sunshine, but at least the rain had stopped. I walked around looking at the water way and got some pictures.
All my 2nd quarter grading was done, grade sheets printed, and handed out. All that remained was to give and grade 3 exams. After therapy, I finished up my Christmas cards and went out to dinner with Joe's golf league, enjoying great folks and food.
Today was a beautiful sunshiny day. I didn't leave for school until 10am, giving me a very leisurely morning.
Our two flags in the morning sun gently flap in the light breeze.
The horses enjoy the early sun as it warms the air and dries the ground.
My exam was over at 1:10, but I stayed till 3:30 xeroxing for next semester and grading my exams. When I drove in the drive, I caught the dog, turkey and cat sunning, but...
they all moved before I could capture it. Can you see the cat jumping off the air conditioner? Below, Hercules is trying to figure out how to get past the dog.
Nothing like late afternoon sun to warm an old dog.
Getting the horses in at night is fairly easy. Usually Roni goes right in to his stall and then Amiga into hers. Getting Zorro to come in is sometimes tricky. These photos are all of Roni
I had to get Tiny down off the rafters tonight and move her to the coop. While putting her on a roost, all three ducks came scampering in at a fast waddle. Perfect, all poultry were there and I shut the coop for the night.
I wish Old Man Winter would come to town with a Christmasy snow fall.
But probably I should be careful of what I wish for.
Oh, another thing coming to
town, is State Farms new logo, which has caused an uproar among the SF employees. The words "Auto, Fire, and Life" have been removed and the circles have been un-overlapped. It is more applicable to the broader range of services SF now offers, and is more contemporary and easier to use with today's digital media. But it is still familiar and recognizable... more of an icon now.
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