I processed the application for Romeo yesterday morning before we left for Montreal. Soon after arriving, I checked emails, found the shelter had one additional question, and I replied with the answer. Everything was looking good.

As we were setting up "camp" in our new site, I began thinking of how we would need to prepare for Romeo's arrival. He's a larger dog than Ritz -- the description calls him a beagle mix, but I think the mix was a Husky. Suddenly, this 38' RV...

Earlier in the day I went to the Kobe's swap meet at last.

On the way there I had a chance to talk to a woman on the bus and to naturally mention God to her as part of our conversation. I wasn't trying to convert her or anything, though of course for her sake I would want her to enter into right relationship to God.

She basically confessed a sin to me (before getting on the bus) as a stranger that she had not confessed to her own husband and we had a chance to talk...

Late yesterday afternoon, some buyers contacted me and asked if they could see a certain house today. I knew the house, knew it was vacant, and knew it would be all right to show it on short notice. "Sure," I said. "Let me know if there are any others you are interested in, and I'll see if they'll be available."

Now, this part of Pike and Wayne County is a popular destination for vacation homes. The weekends are often the busiest time for real estate agents...buyers...

Chicago, IL: July 18, 2009

Many Baby Boomers are looking for housing options. Are you looking to downsize from a large home or townhome to something with less maintenance and reduced square footage that is yet comfortable and airy?

Now is a great time to get some great deals. There are several options available in some great western suburbs of Chicago that are close to shopping and restaurants, yet offer privacy and serene nature settings.

CLOSER TO CITY:...

I was feeling pretty sorry for myself, last night, disappointed to find my perfect dog, Sam, only to have him adopted before I even finished my application. With selfish crocodile tears, I picked up my Zune, and flipped to audiobooks downloaded from my WA library service.

Hmmm, Robert Thurman PhD's "Liberation Upon Hearing in the Between" -- wonder what this is about? Oh, what the heck? I pressed "Play."

Wow! Hold on to your seat, what a fast ride...