100 Miles
I seem to keep taking time off from running. Most recently I was absent for two months after starting a new job.
The prodigal son has returned. I’ve backed up to week six on the 13-week program. Ran 3.5 miles today and just crossed the 100 mile (in 2008) threshold.
07/29/2008 | hugh | Comment [2]
The Human Race
I’ve decided to join The Human Race. Care to join me?
The first principles of gospel gardening
Today in Church every member of our family shared testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ (except Quinan who was sleepy). Kennerley’s comment on Radishes even drew a comment from our Bishop, “I’ll never look at a radish in the same way again.”
After church we were eating watermelon, discussing gardening, and the gospel. I commented that I think the three most important parts of gardening are seeds, compost and water. Michele and the girls quickly added sunshine. A quick thought popped in my head and I then asked, could these four items relate to the first principles and ordinances of the gospel?
Our discussion continued and it turns out that they sure can. We learn from Alma that faith is like a seed. Compost is like repentence, if we overcome, something of waste can become something of great worth. Water is the symbol of baptism. The influence of the holy ghost can be felt many places at once, just like sunshine.
Have you noticed any symbols, types or shadow in your gardening efforts or everyday life?
PhotoBooth
A quick post during my lunch break…
Michele’s brother Dave and (his wife) Brandy recently acquired a refurbished iMac. They invited us over last night for FHE and a delicious dinner. We showed them PhotoBooth (which they didn’t know they had). Here’s the results:
07/01/2008 | hugh | Comment [2]
Our friend Lisa
Our good friend Lisa received confirmation this week that she has thyroid cancer. Please join us in praying for her. Thanks!
06/21/2008 | hugh | Comment [1]
We need to walk more
We stopped by the grocery store and saw some friends (Angela and Brett) who had walked there with their kids. They are a great example… we need to walk more as a family.
06/16/2008 | hugh | Comment [2]
My personal mission:
Eternal preparation.
Asset, dream, enterprise.
Cheer, serve, magnify.
Live providently.
05/26/2008 | hugh | Comment [1]
My simplified outline of the 7 Habits.
Habit #1: Be Proactive
Make things happen (Do it.)
- Take initiative (rather than being victimized)
- Focus on what you can influence
- Recognize, learn from and correct mistakes
- Make and keep commitments
Habit #2: Begin with the end in mind
Plan with a Purpose
- Ponder my personal missions (roles and long-term goals)
- Visualize then create
- Replicate with family, church and work
Habit #3: First Things First
(this is a work in progress)…
05/16/2008 | hugh | Comment [1]
Those silly California Justices
05/15/2008 | hugh | Comment [3]
Pigeons
Not that you care, but Roper5 is currently #1 on google for pigeon control tennis balls.