Advent

Advent is a time of hope. A time of hopeful anticipation. A time of expectation. A time of enthusiastic breathlessness at the dawn of the Christ-Child. The Lion Of The Tribe Of Judah, wrapped in swaddling clothes. The one whose DNA is the imprint of eternity. The image of the invisible God on the sleeping infant's beautiful face. We as believers should bear a striking family resemblance. More often than not, I do not.

Remove this veil from my heart, Lord, that I might truly see you this season, and always.

I await your arrival, Lord Jesus.

Twisted Vista

There’s a guy across the way on the roof of his doublewide trailer. He is putting some kind of tar on the roof. He is standing right beside the old fashioned TV antenna that is leaning just a bit to the side. That old man is up on that roof quite a bit. It’s an old, broken down affair, his trailer. Apparently he is always one step ahead of disaster. I suppose doing maintenance on one of those old things is not unlike the upkeep of an old submarine. He is both the Swabbie and the Captain of his landlocked vessel. He is the king of his tin can. Tin can man.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

Currently reading : What Should I Do with My Life?: The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question By Po Bronson Release date: By 30 December, 2003

Some Nice Quotes

Grateful Words for Today

When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.

- Maya Angelou

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.

-Philo of Alexandria

As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world -- that is the myth of the "atomic age" -- as in being able to remake ourselves.

-Mahatma Gandhi

From www.gratefulness.org
WORD FOR THE DAY

Goodnight, Ed

I just found out Ed Bradley died. I have to say I'm shocked. I always liked Ed. God bless you Mr. Ed Bradley.

Tell 'Em Teddy!

New Toy

I got myself a much needed new toy for recording purposes. It's a Cavin B4 bass. I have been in the market for a bass for a while now, as the bass I was borrowing from a friend was returned to him. This thing was in stock at Carvin (you usually have to have them custom built), and it turned out to be exactly what I had in mind. It sounds very nice, and it's easy to play. I looked around town for something comparable, but found only either cheap crap or overpriced insruments.

I like playing the bass. As a songwriter, it puts me in a different headspace than guitar, and sort of frees my mind from the same old patterns. I start thinking of different arrangements and different licks. I don't feel as locked in to the usual. It's sort of hypnotic, writing on bass, and a lot of fun. Of course I have plenty of stuff already written that needs to be recorded. I'll post up some tunes as soon as I lay a few ideas down....

WAY TO GO, KATIE!

My daughter Katie was inducted into the National Honor Society last night. I just want to give her a shoutout! I love you, Kate, and I'm so very proud of you! You go, girl!