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4617 Update

Another update on my progress with the house today, but first this picture. Yesterday we had a cookout at the English's house in north Georgia. As usual, the kids' table was quite the photo-op, (but unfortunately my battery died after two shots). This is Aurelia (sp?) Doe, the third Doe child. As with just about everything that Aurelia experiences, she was completely unfazed by my camera in her face. She gave her usual thoughtful examination and returned to eating.

I took the day off yesterday in honor of fallen heroes on the battlefield, but also to get some work done on my house. It was a productive day, even though I actually didn't get too much done on the house itself. But, I did buy a mattress, something I've never done before. (I've been sleeping on Covenant mattresses for 10 years now and I figure it's time to give my back a break.) People say two things worth spending money on are shoes and beds, so I took people's advice. I hope they're right.

Comcast will be hooking up the cable internet today, and the HVAC guys are punching holes in my hardwood floors and ceilings as we speak. By the end of this week I'll be significantly poorer, but hopefully significantly more comfortable in my new house.

I had planned on trying to mow the grass, I should say the jungle that my front yard has become, this weekend at some point but someone beat me to it. I'm hoping it was a friendly neighbor (or perhaps just a friend) who noticed that I haven't had time to get around to it whilst doing all this moving, and not a neighbor merely frustrated at the horrible state of the yard. If it was, and if you (the neighbor) are reading this, please know that I do plan to keep my yard in good shape -- as soon as I can get my hands on a lawn mower and weedwacker!

Last night I saw the Andrew Bird show down at the Barking Legs theater on Dodds Avenue. And once again, he put on an incredible performance. I would recommend if you're in Oxford, MS, Memphis, TN, or St. Louis, MO, that you not miss this tour. He's nearly finished with 6 months of touring and is beginning to show signs of it, but still puts on quite a performance. Give a listen if you've not heard him before.

Finally, if you've not heard about Asher Mendonsa, son of Andy Mendonsa, and his terrible 5 story fall, please check out the website that has been set up for him and do keep him in your prayers.