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My fellow patrons, my apologies for the recent lack pertaining to posting and floating fowl encouragement.  The anniversary came and went, and I somehow made posting into a job, which I had no intention of doing, but I hear many in the republic of Blogostan run into.  Maybe it was burn-out, but I suspect it really was external forces that needed the attention of this administration that lowered the priority of my communications to the droppers by of the ‘net.

I think it best to start with old news and the goal achievement.  Yes, back in post number two I had set up goals and so far, 67% of those goals were achieved this year.  I think we continue to talk about God’s love for all and His committment to us through His Son, Jesus.  Folks, He sent Jesus down for us in an ultimate sacrifice, and I cannot stand in the way of that message.  I will continue with bringing the light of the world to the ‘net.  Second, I think the site has been amusing and has brought forth things like lijit (which didn’t work out here) and animoto (which is super fun).  I again, want to continue with bringing interesting and amusing content.

The only goal currently not being met is the self funding of the site.  Attempts have been made with Google adsense, but the fact is that after starting sometime in September, the site has garnered $1.14.  I want to start a new avenue of revenue, but it hasn’t really happened.  This is the weakest effort in goal, but I did not set out for the museum to be a bankroll, but a megaphone with some pictures of the generosity of people around me.  Who would have guessed it would have come to this?

In closing, once again I thank you patrons, I thank Brian, and I am thankful for the freedom available to me to do what I do when I do it.  It has been a great year, and I look forward to what the museum holds for the future.

Thank you, God Bless the Museum, and God Bless the ‘net!

Well, Oprah shown her true self. At least someone in her audience stood up to her all those years ago.

CTJ, right-a-way.

In this contemplative time of Easter, I’ve come up with a new acronym that needs to be spraypainted onto a few t-shirts.  CTJ.  “CTJ” stands for “Come To Jesus”.  He came to die for every one of us.  If you come to Him, confess your sins, and ask for Him to come into your heart, He will.  And the comfort that comes to you will be indescribable.

Do it today. Do it now.  CTJ.
Amen

It’s possible that I’m jumping the gun, as I am likely to do, but I’m going to start a podcast on space news.  While I’m sure there are a few podcasts out there regarding this topic, I just want to promote space exploration and colonization and keep it in the public eye.  Brian’s going to produce, and I’ll post the location when the first show goes up.

Jesus said to keep looking up and wait for His return.  This conversation happened AFTER his death!  Grab a Bible and check out Acts, if you don’t believe me. :^)

Update: recorded the first show on Saturday, ill prepared and full of “um’s”.  Brian and I will try again on Thursday with better circumstances.  And hopefully we’ll have it up by Saturday the 26th.  I’ll reveal the website on that day so ye loyal readers and happenstance passersby can take a listen.

(note: this was supposed to be posted Thursday.  Sorry for the wait.)

Last Sunday night I was in a choir concert for First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho and it went very nicely.  I had a solo that I’m considering posting the video to, but I have a hard time editing on the old desktop I have.  I have been stalking CompUSA ever since they have decided to go out of business, but I still can’t afford new even with deep discounts this year.  Dreams for next Christmas for sure.  Anyway, it’s a great song about how the birth of Jesus really was just the starting point to everyone’s journey to have a personal relationship with God.

The family and I drove down to Phoenix Wednesday night to spend time with our friends.  All in all, I had a great time and the highlight was the zoo down there.  I snapped a bunch of pictures of the animals and hands down they have the coolest carousel I’ve ever seen.  (The overweight, tatooed, shirtless guy who was riding said carousel at the time we happened by was the piece de resistance {fr. sp?} for me.  I wish I had a picture of that!)  Got some squished pennies out of the deal as well, which I am a HUGE sucker for.  On the way out of town, we visited where Nick was buried, and I found comfort in this: while I do not understand why Nick was taken out of this world, I know I will see him in the next.

We got back Sunday night to the remnants of snow around the house.  I’m glad it usually doesn’t stick around.  What I am glad for is that once we take our sins to the cross, Jesus makes us whiter than snow in the eyes of God.  How amazing that is as I see what I once was: covered in the stain of sin.  Please, reach out and ask Jesus to come in.  The joy is indeed unspeakable.

P.S.  My apologies on the ducks…I blew my picture order and need to bring the camera in tomorrow to fix it.

It’s a pretty special Thanksgiving for me and so let the thanking begin!  I’m thankful for a God who cares, and is willing to sacrifice His only Son in order to bring me to the kingdom (John 3:16).  I’m thankful for the best family a man could ask for, that while we had a turbulent year, can still love and laugh together.  I’m thankful for this site and anyone who’s passed by, as it has been an excellent outlet for things I’ve had simmering for years.  I hope those who have read or just looked at the pictures of ducks have enjoyed themselves.  I am thankful for Brian, as our friendship grows in many regards.  I am thankful for David, who introduced me to the world of podcasting, and Carol, who continues to remind me that “there’s always next year”.  I’m thankful for a good job to get up for in the morning.

And lastly, a very special thanks to those who have donated to the museum.  These people give expecting nothing in return.  I hope to someday be able to return the kindness.

May God grant us all peace and rest for this holiday.

I was just re-listening to Net(a)Nite 36, and recalling the world of stock options and when workplaces would issue them out like candy on a Halloween night.  I worked for an online provider (where I met Brian, actually) that had a stock option vesting thing that just had the bottom drop out of it.  Leo and Amber bring up the point of how this isn’t the smartest idea as people sit around work all day calculating their net worth.  I did that, and consequently took the loss on it when I sold out.  But I remember that the price of the stock would literally set the tone for morale in the workplace.  Most damaging in this regard.

But wait, there’s hope!  Jesus says in Matthew Chapter 6:19-34 that the wealth of this world is just that, of this world.  So it’s better to take up the cross and follow Him.  Don’t just listen to me say it, dust off that old bible and gain a whole new outlook on life.  In it is a peace that passes all understanding.