Another Farewell

Ray Charles, great American, great Georgian, dies at 73.

“I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind. If it’s a big record, that’s the frosting on the cake, but music’s the main meal.”
-Ray Charles, in a 1983 interview with The Washington Post

Another Farewell

Ray Charles, great American, great Georgian, dies at 73.

“I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind. If it’s a big record, that’s the frosting on the cake, but music’s the main meal.”

-Ray Charles, in a 1983 interview with The Washington Post

Farewell

“We’ve done our part. And as I walk off into the city streets, a final word to the men and women of the Reagan revolution, the men and women across America who for 8 years did the work that brought America back. My friends: We did it. We weren’t just marking time. We made a difference. We made the city stronger, we made the city freer, and we left her in good hands. All in all, not bad, not bad at all.

And so, goodbye, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.”
-President Ronald Reagan, Farewell Address

Farewell



“We’ve done our part. And as I walk off into the city streets, a final word to the men and women of the Reagan revolution, the men and women across America who for 8 years did the work that brought America back. My friends: We did it. We weren’t just marking time. We made a difference. We made the city stronger, we made the city freer, and we left her in good hands. All in all, not bad, not bad at all.

And so, goodbye, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.”

-President Ronald Reagan, Farewell Address

Joe College, Day 1
I mentioned earlier that “The Boy” is now a college freshman. Today was his first day.

He ran into that age-old dilemma, “How long do you have to wait if the professor doesn’t show up?” It was the first day of his second class, and no professor! Ya really gotta love that!

Anyway, he stayed in the classroom (surprise!) and actually did his homework from the other class! (Big, big surprise!)

Oh, he got a “date” out of the deal, too. For coffee at Starbucks. With an “older” woman. (She’s all of 19 – a sophomore! Robbing the cradle already!)

I’m reminded of this other Joe College…uh, Joe COOL…

I’m reminded of this other Joe College…uh, Joe COOL…

I’m reminded of this other Joe College…uh, Joe COOL…

Busted!
OK, so I’m not taking a perp walk with my head bowed down and my jacket covering my handcuffs. They didn’t seize my computer – although there may be some “incriminating” data on there. I’m not on some post office bulletin board somewhere, but I may be busted just the same.

Chris Monroe wonders if there are too many “emerging church voyeurs” out there…

“In fact, for the last 2-1/2 years, I’ve become increasingly concerned about the growing number of Emerging Church Voyeurs — men and women who are fascinated with this emphasis, this paradigm, this movement — but who persist in “watching” others instead of rolling up their sleeves and getting personally involved. In some instances, they are people who lurk anonymously around EC-related message boards. In others, they’re the host of people who join book discussion groups and attend workshops and conferences, but never launch out themselves. The Emerging Church experience, for these folks, is tantalizing, titillating, and even addictive. They love this stuff!”

“Religious and ecclesiological voyeurism is certainly nothing new. The modern-era church (especially in the last several decades) has been filled with who those in the real estate business call “lookie-loos” — people who act like serious buyers, but really have no intention of doing so.”

“The emerging church needs more voyageurs, not more voyeurs! On the surface, the difference may seem incidental — but don’t be fooled! The (French) voyageur was a hearty explorer and guide (especially cir. 1650-1750), usually through unknown and unexplored territory — a trailblazer extraordinaire!”

“May God therefore help us to discourage emerging church voyeurism, and instead — empower women and men to step out and take risks and be the voyageurs that following generations will thank God for.”

Thanks to Stephen Shields for pointing the way to Chris’ indictment.

Busted!

OK, so I’m not taking a perp walk with my head bowed down and my jacket covering my handcuffs. They didn’t seize my computer – although there may be some “incriminating” data on there. I’m not on some post office bulletin board somewhere, but I may be busted just the same.

Chris Monroe wonders if there are too many “emerging church voyeurs” out there…

“In fact, for the last 2-1/2 years, I’ve become increasingly concerned about the growing number of Emerging Church Voyeurs — men and women who are fascinated with this emphasis, this paradigm, this movement — but who persist in “watching” others instead of rolling up their sleeves and getting personally involved. In some instances, they are people who lurk anonymously around EC-related message boards. In others, they’re the host of people who join book discussion groups and attend workshops and conferences, but never launch out themselves. The Emerging Church experience, for these folks, is tantalizing, titillating, and even addictive. They love this stuff!”

“Religious and ecclesiological voyeurism is certainly nothing new. The modern-era church (especially in the last several decades) has been filled with who those in the real estate business call “lookie-loos” — people who act like serious buyers, but really have no intention of doing so.”

“The emerging church needs more voyageurs, not more voyeurs! On the surface, the difference may seem incidental — but don’t be fooled! The (French) voyageur was a hearty explorer and guide (especially cir. 1650-1750), usually through unknown and unexplored territory — a trailblazer extraordinaire!”

“May God therefore help us to discourage emerging church voyeurism, and instead — empower women and men to step out and take risks and be the voyageurs that following generations will thank God for.”

Thanks to Stephen Shields for pointing the way to Chris’ indictment.

Oh, About “The Boy”…
He’s now Joe College. Signed up here today for the summer semester. Gettin’ his feet wet for here in the fall!

Oh, and he’s got a new passion now, too!