Jon Jenkins and I, along with Dave Madison, had dinner with the renowed Master Liturgist of the Episcopal Church, Father Marion Hatchett. This was dinner and drinks for about 3 and a half hours with a man who constructed the lion's share of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. It was a true privilege.

So I've done it, I'm an official eBay seller. I have to give them due credit for putting together a idiot-proof system.

Played some great old spirituals today in Church... had a great time. "Old Rugged Cross" and "Standin' in the Need of Prayer" and "Go Down Moses."

Rob and Lynne... congratulations on the engagement.

This coffee is great! This Starbucks machine is well worth it, for the flavor especially.

While I was in West Bend yesterday, I broke down and did it. My first coffee maker. I've been trying french press for the last year, and it works OK, but with varying results. I had been waiting for this one to go on sale, and it did - for fifty bucks.

Starbucks Barista Quattro

Today, I looked one more time at a fairly nice Jeep, for which I'm thinking about putting together an offer. While being far from practical, it is a good deal, and would probably be worth a shot. The only other issue is whether or not it is overly obtrusive for a seminarian to drive. I think this is a valid critique, but, on the other hand Hondas with similar mileage (and nowhere near the space and fun) go for the same price, if not more. Pictures are posted here.

I bought this chair today at a rummage sales. Wisconsin rummage sales are great, especially in this area, where people seem to have a lot of money. They sell stuff to their poor neighbors, so that means I benefit.

I saw this article today. I love using the iTunes music store, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep all the music I've bought so far. What's really strange about all of this is that I have to wonder personally if this is even legal, knowing it's possible. If it is, I could make a heck of a lot of money. The auction is posted here.