Harris's 16th birthday party offered many opportunities for fun and laughter, the least of which was certainly not THE BROOM DANCE. Watch each one in order. You'll be glad you did.

Roy

Michael Chunn

Julia Jones

Terrence

John Hill

Whitney

Nathan

Roy EPIC WIN

Having heard the name, but not the voice, I decided to give Justin Bieber's top hit, "Baby" a run and see what all the commotion is about. Striking me particularly humorously was the fact that the pictures portraying the top three related artists were Kesha, Taylor Swift, and Miley Cyrus who each happen to share one strikingly noticeable attribute. Just thought I'd point it out.

that's me on the 5th floor. except that it's not right now because I'm taking the picture. well, not right now i'm not taking the picture, but. whatever.

Tuesday I started Chapter One (in The Many Merry Comedies, Tragedies and Adventures of Androph in International Paper Forest) in which Androph Secures A GenuINE Full-time Job And Learns What It Means To Be A Peon In the Business World. I remain joyfully awed by God’s provisions in this matter. I am particularly relieved, emotionally, spiritually, historically, technically, really, philosophically and ecumenically, to be working for one of the Most Ethical Companies in the world. So relieved, that I will be able to rest in peace through the night knowing that, while we still chop down trees at the ankles and by the miles day after day; strip, boil, and grind their flesh to a pulp, just like Dunder Mifflin and every other paper company in the world, at least we do it with Compassionate Hearts and Tender Care.

On this, my third day, I sensed for the first time that I had any understanding of what was rushing in one ear and out the other, as they say. Imagine a small open-ended PVC pipe running through my head, auris to auris, and dust-like particles with foreign-worded, technically-termed labels, skipping along through it, floating in the air. Now imagine little brain-hands inside the tube gaspilly grasping at the particles, trying desperately to just touch the hem of their little techno-utility kilts, much less be able to feel confident wearing one. And then, once or twice in a blue moon (I surely hope MY brain-hands don't take this expression seriously or else I'll be up a creek trying to get promoted and the closest

Pierre's Pert-Near-Perfect Paddles Provisions

is far from within reachin distance) they manage to capture one of these Rare and Intimidating Particles. The light which illuminates the skeleton of this machine called International Paper is beginning to shine my way, photon by 669,600,000 mph photon. Poor little brain-hands. They have a seemingly insurmountable task before them. BUT - with the help of the Creator of all the brain-hands of all the earth, we shall eventually harvest enough to prosper.

The Tears Have Left Mine Eyes

We sang this for Kathryn at her 24th Birthday Party. For you barbershop enthusiasts, I realized later that I forgot the lead hanger. But it still sounds pretty good. thanks to for Rufenacht for the video.

Tenor-Andrew

Lead-Logan

Bari-Matt

Bass-Michael

It is not merciful to look through time and choose an elect based on their good works. That is cause and effect. Scripture is full of references to the mercy of God. The ideas do not mix. Mercy indicates a salvation from a wrath deserved. To say God chose based on your prospective work denies the originality of God's election decision. Rewarding is not original - it is based on the recipient's deserving action. But mercy is original. There is no deserving action. Just the opposite of deserving action. God rewarded Christ by having mercy on the elect.

Since November 09, the date of my last post, the earth spinned 121 times, a college diploma bearing my name was printed, Southwest flew me 1560 miles and I drove in my car 3400 more. I saw Harry Connick, Jr. in concert, became a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and secured my first permanent full-time job.

I remain unconvinced that I have the will to express in this format. Sometimes when I don't have the perfect platform, I wish I did, and then when I have any platform I don't want to use it. This is, I suppose, merely an exhibition of the variance in life, which we witness regularly in many aspects. Those habits which do not of themselves represent a principle, moral or absolute standard (in as much as one desires the standard to be absolute in his own life), have the liberty to fluctuate with circumstances, and not be guilty of betrayal to righteousness. My metronomic nature towards blogging is an example of this.

On the other hand, my metronomic nature towards regular Bible reading is an example of an inexcusable habit which is not free to wave with the wind of circumstance, because it is founded on the principle that regular Bible reading is paramount to godly living. Godly living is not an option. Because, by the goodness of God, I have a regenerated soul, it is an ever-present standard which demands the coordination of the circumstances of my life.

I think that I should like to do some more blogging.