Soaker

It's been a soaker of a day all day long. The rain has settled in for the duration of the evening. Betsy and I are hanging out this evening. Probably going up to the China Buffet up the street. It's been a long while since we went up there and stuffed ourselves. Tonight will most likely be the night. See ya!

SOCIAL DISTORTION AT HOB

Betsy and I checked out the fantastic Social Distortion at the House of Blues last night with my buddy Jeff Schleuning and his sister April, who we just met prior to the show. Social D rocked!
I saw them a couple years back here with Jeff as well. The joint was jumpin. The openers were Blackpool Lights and The Supersuckers
Here's a crummy cell-phone pic...

Checking in
amidst the din
another wasted day
skirting grace
you run the race
and leave the past at bay

Loris Bog - Off

Like Chicken Bog? I do. Of course, when it comes to food, there's not much I don't like. Anyhow, The little town of Loris hosts an annual Bog-Off, in which those who fancy themselves bog experts compete against one another to make the best chicken bog in the land. It's an all day affair with entertainment and crafts and such. Loris is a nice little town. This is actually the first time we have had a chance to make it down there. It's a beautiful day, so, what the heck!

I had never heard of this dish until I became a resident of the Grand Strand. You don't find much chicken bog in Hollywood.

Here's a recipe from the Loris chamber of commerce website...

What is Chicken Bog: a southern delicacy with chicken, sausage, and rice. See the recipe below.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/2 pound smoked sausage of your choice, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon

Directions:

• Place water, salt and onion in a large pot. Add chicken and bring all to a boil; cook until chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
• Remove chicken from pot and let cool. Remove skin and bones and chop remaining meat into bite size pieces.
• Skim off fat from cooking liquid and measure 3 1/2 cups of this chicken broth into a 6-quart saucepan. Add rice, chicken pieces, sausage, herb seasoning and bouillon to this saucepan. Cook all together for 30 minutes; let come to a boil, then reduce heat to low, keeping pan covered the whole time. If mixture is too watery or juicy, cook over medium low heat, uncovered, until it reaches the desired consistency. Stir often while cooking.
  

There Is

There is
an air of understanding
in the space that
divides us
There is
an economy of words
in the silence that
protects us
There is
a yearning
in the hearts that
would unite us.
There is
a part of me
that can't bother
with this fuss.

you let yourself go
that might be true
now everyone's trying
to get back to you
they want a piece of what you've got
electrifying
and so damn hot

Easy

Nobody said it would be easy.
But nobody really said much at all
everybody's so miguided
everybody's bracing for a fall

I feel a coming into my own
after all these years
after so many missteps
which turned out to be
no misstep at all

there are no wrong turns
just sonic and/or visual vistas of the heart
the crazy footsteps
of a sure footed beast
coming to terms
with being

Podcast # 4

Here's a link to podcast #4

I hope you enjoy this quick episode.

In The Now

This is our time. This present moment is all that is real. Past and future are in our minds only. One need not postpone joy. Go ahead. Live a little. There's no shame in it. Eat a peach!

Abound

The Lord is able to make all grace abound toward those who fear Him.

"When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought joy to my soul"
Ps.94:19

I'm gonna build my house on the Rock. God's in charge, and that has freed me up to live and work under His provision. Oh, to get a glimpse of the things God has in mind for us.

Abba, I bask in your love. You are enough. I long to see your face; the face of eternal love. It amazes me that you seek us out, that you are proactive in your love for mankind.

Press into grace. You're gonna need it. Your tired soul needs refuge, ragamuffin man!

Alive

Sometimes I suffer from agonizing doubts. I need to hold on to what I believe. I know that on the other side of honest communication with God is peace beyond measure. I want each day to be an adventure in loving Him, and getting to know Him a bit better.

Four Year Old Drummer

You've gotta check this kid out!