Some Things

September 15, 2006 - 8:58am

Last day in Creede, Colorado. I'm sitting upstairs at Journeys, a coffee shop, hoping to finish the last chapter of this year's Christmas story. I'd better finish it. I have to go into the studio to record it next Thursday!

We leave for home tomorrow. I'll blog during the two-day journey using my Treo 650, just as I did on the way to Colorado. Just chatting, you know, regular blogger stuff. One the way here I mentioned the story of some women I met in Taos a few years ago who were convinced they were from another solar system. Whatever. Taos - is that perfect or what? I was going to write about that on the way here, but we ended up not going through Taos. I'll tell you that story either Saturday or Sunday from the road.

In the meantime, I have a couple of sites you might like to visit.

Connectivity-
This is the new blog of Charlie Johnson, who until recently was a pastor here in San Antonio. He and I have met a few times and had lunch together. He is now a professor at McAfee school of theology in Georgia. Couple of interesting things about Charlie. First, he's a Baptist with a liberal heart. Second, he's just emerged from what will probably be the hardest ministry experience he will ever have. He mentions this in his first post with an indication that he might unpack this event later on. Should be interesting. Third, he can write. That's always a bonus, right?

Pa^2 Patois-
This is a poem from a guy who walked outside on September 11th and saw the Trade Center Towers burning. I have no idea who he is. I know he writes poetry about the things he sees. It's worth a read. I got an email with a link to his poem. I don't always get a chance to follow the links people send me, but for some reason I did. Probably because it was September 11th and most of us slowed down a bit on that day to think, reflect, pray, poem, or whatever your thing is.


This is what I did this week in Colorado
The aspen leaves are turning - what can I say?

rlp

One more thing - While we're driving, I'll drop into the chat room a few times. I'll try to post the times when I'll be in there.

 

Submitted by Lauren on September 16, 2006 - 6:24am.

So glad you are visiting Creede. The photo is transportive. I'll never forget your story about visiting the church in Creede -- sitting in the back, emotion rushing over you. Made me weep too. Hope you have a chance to worship there while in Creed. As I recall, they made you an honorary member or the likes. When (if) time allows, do tell us about the aliens from Taos. My family and I took a trip by van through the mountains of Colorado and New Mexico a couple of years ago. We stayed in Taos for two days, and though we didn't meet any aliens, our time there provided an out-of-this world experience. Enjoy your trip.
Lauren