Well----went to see "The D-Code"  Interesting film. I enjoyed the book so much more.  It's interesting fiction----but it grieves my heart with all the false information about our Lord.  Goodness-------it takes more faith to believe the false premise in the book and film than the truth.  I saw "Poseidon" sp? a couple of weeks ago.  If you are planning on sail in the near future I wouldn't recommend it.  Since I'm an ocean liner freak  I really enjoyed it.  I noticed how many ways the ship was similar it was to the Queen Mary 2.  I'm sure Cunard liked that-----well Carnival Cruise Line actually----it owns Cunard.  I know----you didn't need that information.

Went to my nephew's high school graduation earlier this week in Grand Rapids.  They had screamers there too-----just like at DCS.  That was disappointing but it was great to be with family-------also working on upcoming wedding of my niece which is in a week in Penn.  Looking forward to that.  My parents were here for a few days too-----in their mid 80's-------it was great to have them here.  I was surprised they made the trip all the way from Estes Park , Colorado.  They hadn't flown since 911----they did fine with all the new security stuff.  They were in wheelchairs which complicated things some----but they had a great attitude and the security staff were great------especially in Dayton.  They were a little frustrated in Denver------but they are plucky.  It's always hard to say good bye to them----they are aging so fast now.  You wonder if you will see them again.  Of course---none of us have any promise of tomorrow here on earth.

I shocking truth hit me the other day------I graduated from high school 40 years ago----ouch!  Hey---all you young people-------you will be there much sooner than you think---it's amazing----yet rewarding too.  Trying to find out about a class reunion------I'm going to try to go.  It will be the first time for me if I do.

So-----I know-----the old man is really boring today.  Sorry.  God bless all who read this.   

My grades are in--yea!  Just saw the film UNITED 93.  What a film!  My emotions are rather raw at this moment.  Brought back the memory of one time when we were coming back from Germany------and I spotted an authorized person sneak into the waiting area------going around security checks etc.  It's a scary and interesting story.  I'll write about it sometime.  It pays to be observant.    I think the thing that impressed me the most was that we are up against an enemy of the mind and soul.  All of this done in the name of their god.  How do you "fight" that kind of enemy?  Their motivation is "spiritual"-----makes a very dangerous enemy.  I know that they need the Lord------yes-------but they have such a distorted view of Christians-------it is so hard to reach them.  Missions that are trying to reach the Muslim world need our support, prayers and workers.  I know that these young people have been decieved.  When we were in England two summers ago our driver from the ship up to London  was a Muslim.  He was very nice---friendly-----but so confused about the truth. We had some interesting conversation with him when he took us to the airport at the end of the week.  I have to be honest------I wondered if we were going to be taken hostage or something------I know-----ohhhh----Bob-----too many books!  We offended him because when he picked us up at the hotel Marshall and I got in the most back seat of the van and let our wives have the middle back seats-----being gentlemen and all.  We hadn't sat that way for the ride from the ship up to London the week before.  He was polite but he began a long discourse about how women are inferior to men------at first I couldn't figure out why he was doing this------but then I realized that our wives should have sat behind us----the men.  We were polite but challenged his reasoning ----without upsetting him----he was driving after all.  Who knows what the result was-----but we were able to give him something to think about.  When we go over again we will contact him  as our driver again------so we  can talk further----maybe even socialize some---try to build more of a relationship.  It is going to be through relationships that we reach them------they have to see our  Lord--------in our lives-----before we can talk about Him.

My-----haven't I rambled on.  My heart is heavy right now.  I'll stop------don't want it to spread.  God bless anyone who reads this.

Yes!  I only have one more class to grade----Scenic Design projects.  Can't do that until Thursday and Friday morning.  Hey----this class has done some really great work.  I'm very impressed with their creative--out of the box----design ideas.  Some of their designs would drive a Technical Director crazy------but in the class that isn't an issue----no budget restraints or construction limitations-------want them to think creatively--they did.

Roses------my neice was in my office today---she had a rose with her.  I love roses---especially before they open all the way.  This is crazy-----but you know what I always want to do when I see a rose like that------I want to eat it----yes----I know-----rather unsual-----It just looks good to eat------maybe I've seen too many on cakes or something.  I like Brussel's Sprouts too------

By the way----if my spelling is off sometimes please forgive me------I'm writing this fast and don't proof read it much.

I can't believe this year is almost over------amazing.  I am so glad the the casting for THE MOUSETRAP is over.  Casting is always such a difficult situation.  As a person---I like to please people for the most part.  It is always hard for me to realize that I am causing disappointment and pain for someone.  I've been there-------walking up to the list---hoping my name is there-------this time it will be------and it isn't.  I was so proud of all the students that auditioned-----maybe I should write a play where everyone who auditions gets a part-----yeah--right.  I know that we grow as a result of disappointment and pain----but. . . .

Well-------going to go home to my wonderful wife. 

Hello from Mr. Tech!

I'm back------I'll update on Monday.

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