tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318288552009-11-09T01:28:06.775-06:00funkyaxenoreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31828855.post-4735475802331466572009-06-13T06:31:00.002-05:002009-06-13T06:34:51.605-05:00

so, i am officially a licensed leasing agent in the city of chicago. yep, i rent people apartments... but not just any apartments... FATTY apartments that rock their world.i have been at it for three weeks now, and let me tell you, i have never found a job that has seemed so perfect for where i'm at in my life. flexible hours, i make my own schedule, i can work from home... i love it. the job

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been a while since i've posted anything... not sure if anyone's even left to hear/read it!just in case you are still listening... here's a little update on things...since the ending of my job at park last month, life's seemed like a whirlwind of activity - which is ironic considering the LOSS of a full-time job taking up 40-60 hours a week of my time!however, i am working on a few endeavors which

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so, my time at park has officially ended. we are still wrapping things up and seeking where we are to be for this next season of our lives. we definitely feel that we've found a home here, so hopefully whatever i find will allow us to still be planted here as a part of the Park community. we'll see.as this season of employment ends, i would like to write 5 things that i love about park, as it

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haven't posted in a WHILE... not much to say i guess. however, i had to share a bit of the creative genius known as banksy. i have been looking at his art for several months now, and it amazes me continually how notable this character has become, and how many people have discovered him.seriously, just youtube "banksy" and it's amazing what you'll come up with. anyway, just thought i'd pass along

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Emma shoveling cake (homemade - thanks mom!!!)Emma and GrandmaThe prized birthday possession - a baby doll!Uncle Brian and Aunt Jodie partied it up with us!

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today is the one-day leadership seminar at park. so far, so good. i came a little bit late, but what i've seen has been valuable and inspiring. more to follow...

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so, apparently, the only time that i can create new blog posts is when it is approaching dawn and i can't seem to get any sleep... however, instead of a LONG post of spiritual/deep babble, i'm going to post a few updates on things that i've discovered since my last posting...1) a cool new blog that i recommend checking out (reformissionary.com) thanks scott!2) also, i recently discovered that the

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so, last night the house was empty. shaina and the kids were out in the burbs where we stayed over the weekend. saturday night was the soup cook-off, and then sunday i had to trek back and forth to and from the city for services.it's always weird coming home to an empty house, especially when you're used to walking in to a blast of warm air, the smell of whatever shaina cooked up last in the

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so, as of about a month ago, caleb has begun to understand the concept of work... sort of.for december, i have been playing drums for all of our sunday services at park. it's been a lot of fun for me - getting to do something i don't normally do. i've really enjoyed it. although, the most fun for me has been getting to write/arrange original tunes and christmas carols.anyway, as caleb has

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today as i read ephesians chapter 5, something stuck out to me:"walk as children of Light (for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord." (emphasis added)often i am concerned with getting away with as much as i can get away with that will serve me, and doing as little as possible when it comes to helping others -

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found this on craigslist today! wow...

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if any of you haven't yet heard the latest from edison glass (it's not really NEW, but i just found it) i would recommend checking out. the video is amazingly creative and artistic, IMO.Let Go

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found this photo on a facebook album. a view of my hometown from the famous peak that overlooks our valley. i actually hit golf balls from this spot in high school. i ache for home.

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Incarnate from curtis carson on Vimeo.so, in a couple of weeks we will be kicking off our christmas production. my buddy tim put up a post already about this, but i thought i would share as well...

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in case you can't tell, that's my windshield this morning; and yes, that's a snowflake. winter is here! i can already smell the warm baked pies, fresh popped popcorn, and hot buttered rum!i am really looking forward to the holiday season this year; followed by a season of hibernation and renewal. death-into-life. what a beautiful story that nature tells. so, come!

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jason, our tech director, brought this jacket in for me today because it doesn't fit him. apparently, it's an old school san franciso police dept. jacket. probably what they wore back in the 70's or something... i fell in love almost immediately. thanks J!

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rustin; i have no idea where you come up with this stuff. AMAZING.i had to share this.http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html

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today i started reading 'knowing god.' it's definitely a must read for anyone who has any interest in the the subject matter that the title eludes to without subtlety.i would like to outline a few thoughts going into it:1) there is a sharp contrast between KNOWING GOD and knowing ABOUT god. so simpley profound, but so necessary to repent of. i think we've all been there.2) the first step to

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can someone PLEASE tell me what "change" looks like?i am SO sick of VAGUE ideas about nothing... sometimes i feel like pulling my own head off!

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we had an awesome time with the kids for halloween.this, however, makes me very angry:http://news.aol.com/article/boy-killed-while-trick-or-treating/234790

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i took these from the back of joseph's vespa on our way back from a lunch meeting in the loop. the meeting went well; and it was a sweet ride. 60° fall day in chicago. i love this city.

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we had a surprise trip to six flags on saturday... wasn't expecting it, but ended up with some free tickets. so, we went and had a little fun (without the kids!). we went on the raging bull about five times. i would strongly recommend it - it's by far the BEST coaster there. and if you can stay past the daylight hours, it's WAY better at night! check out the stats for yourself (click the pic)!

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if you haven't yet, i would recommend checking out the new album out by copeland. there are three tracks from it up on their myspace. very milky, melodic, and moody (how about that alliteration!) tunes that sooth the soul. i'm looking forward to seeing them at the bottom lounge on thursday. come out if you're nearby!Get your own "You Are My Sunshine" banner here and you can win some cool prizes!

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amazing. simply amazing.woven hand @ bottom lounge 10.22.08"Behold the lambBehold the lambGiven for usMade curse for usBehold the lambBehold the lambNot one stoneAtop another will stand" - not one stone by wovenhand

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Could we with ink the ocean fill,And were the skies of parchment made,Were every stalk on earth a quill,And every man a scribe by trade,To write the love of God above,Would drain the ocean dry.Nor could the scroll contain the whole,Though stretched from sky to sky.-the love of godbio("Fred­er­ick M. Leh­man","l/e/lehman_fm")Fred­er­ick M. Leh­manthanks ronald

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