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11.20.2009  

Word

Psalm 119:11
Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I might not sin against You.

All too often, I find that my thoughts are not of the LORD. In those times, should my eyes look toward Him, I feel disinclined to gaze overly long, lest I feel the sting of conviction and displeasure. I'm reminded of my younger nephews -- or even my older ones -- when they are disobedient. Their body language changes; gone is the carefree, unblushing excitement and curiosity, replaced by a shirking, dodging attitude. They stand there, looking anywhere but into the eyes of the adult speaking to them.

I feel like I'm looking into the eyes of my Father when I sin. I know what is right and what is wrong; regarding that, I have no excuse. Yet, what do His eyes desire? That I not sin against Him? Yes. But what do they require? Absolute obedience? Absolutely. And has Christ done that? Yes. And has He given me Christ, His Word Incarnate? Yes. So, although He has given His word as a means to obey Him, He has also given His Word as a means to know Him, to be one with Him.

posted by Bolo | 7:23 AM
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11.16.2009  

In the Cup

Glen's bid for a cup of coffee this morning was quite entertaining, even if it went a bit awry.

Glenjamin: good morning
John: top o' the mornin' to ye
Glenjamin: have you ever heard the jingle ♪ the best part of waking up is latodo in your cup! ♫
John: um
no
I've not
Glenjamin: well. it's running through my head for some reason
John: hmmmm
who's latodo?
Glenjamin: that...and songs from Beaches...the movie
you.
I spelled it wrong didn't i.
John: quite
Glenjamin: how is it spelled.
John: letoto
Glenjamin: darn.

posted by Bolo | 8:35 AM
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11.12.2009  

Good Morning, Window

The view from my kitchen window this morning.

posted by Bolo | 5:40 PM
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11.05.2009  

Espresso 101: Syllabus

Required reading.

posted by Bolo | 12:43 PM
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11.02.2009  

For Crist's Sake

Regarding the injury to Notre Dame's 2nd-string quarterback, Dayne Crist, the following forum thread appeared today:

Anyone hear the severity of Christ's injury? [NT]

And the reply that takes the wit award:

Large gaping wounds to hands, feet...

...Should be OK in about three days.

posted by Bolo | 8:16 PM
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A Letter

Dear Shelby Park Denizens,

I apologize if my after-sunset habit of standing at my window whilst wearing a head lamp alarms you. I assure you, my Petzl head lamp is not one of my normal fashion accessories -- unless I am backpacking and/or camping -- but it is a most helpful tool in culling out the defective beans from a batch of freshly-roasted coffee. Since the batch of Grade 3 Yirgacheffe was greatly lacking in uniformity and seemed to abound in defects, both of the quaker and tipping/facing varieties, I felt compelled to simply stand at my window so as to be able to toss out those defects with greater ease. This, however, put me in quite a conspicuous position, as those of you walking in the park were able to see yours truly standing at his kitchen window with a head lamp gracing his head. Quite the odd spectacle, I expect. I truly hope this will not deter you from enjoying your delightful walks around our beloved and endearing park during this wonderful Fall season.

Sincerely,

Your Coffee-Loving, Petzl Head Lamp-Toting Neighbor

posted by Bolo | 6:41 PM
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10.31.2009  

From Ryan Fullerton

Just got home to see a little treat from Ryan in my inbox:

Luke - "What are those Dad?"
Dad - "They're cuff-links, do you know what those are?"
Luke - "Yes I do, Mr. John Letoto has them..."
Luke - "I didn't think you had them Dad."


I'm gonna laugh about that one for a long, long time... ;)

posted by Bolo | 3:23 PM
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10.30.2009  

Lists

For you coffee nuts...

My Twitter coffee list.

posted by Bolo | 5:47 PM
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