1. Finished Grad work.

2. Got accepted into a Doctoral program. Only need 7 classes to complete since grad work was so extensive.

3. Became a full Chaplain.

4. Am up for promotion in the Guard this month.

5. Truck is running and nearly complete.


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Well I graduated this weekend. I can add "MDiv" to the alphabet soup behind my name. Melisant and I went ahead and drove to Waxahachie, TX for the ceremony. In some respects, it gave me a bit of closure (like a funeral)... which is nice. Some of the stress seems to be leaving quicker than other semesters ( Read more... )

So, my skills in the courtroom and interrigations came in handy this week in front of the CoC board. They really tried to put the screws to us. Luckilly, I am familiar with both and have been in counceling. One of the board members that gave me grief was a counselor. She shifted gears so quick when I demonstratred the "pain & grief; please help me ( Read more... )

Well I graduate a week from Friday. I have all but three minor assignmetns complete. Sadly, I am considering a Doctorate in Ministry (also known as a DMin - pronounced close enough to "daemon" to raise eyebrows... which I find exceptionally humorous). It would only take 7 more classes and a project. Since there isn't a deadline, I wouldn't have to ( Read more... )

So, it's my last semester and I have an "ad-hoc" proff that seems intent on being a weasle. Two of the last three assingmnets he has hammered me about what he wants (dropping a letter grade each time). Get it figure out and get a "good job". What does my "good job" warrant for a grade??? 2pts ( Read more... )

Last Tueday we had a soldier on his way home from hurricane recovery duty killed in a traffic accident. I was the only thing close to a chaplain for 3-5 hours, so I did the Death Notification. This is one area where Hollywood does get it right. Two soldiers in dress uniform show up at the person's door and for the three individuals involved (family ( Read more... )

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It has been slow going, but the bed is finally placed on the frame!

Still need interior, power steering connections, headers, fuel system, and door glass.

Nice to see progress though!


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So... a local lady is angry at me & my division Friday because it's raining and her event is canceled. Why is she mad at me? Well, we wouldn't close the streets since no one was there and it was being called due to rain. Then what does she say? "This is a benefit to stop the spread of (disorder XYZ)." Well... 'disorder XYZ' is purely genetic. ( Read more... )

So, we are at church for the annual 4th of July celebration. As usual, we take horses and give pony rides. I like being part of the fun and having something to do. However, I get really tired and worn out lifiting fat, blob kids onto horses for hours at a time. And the fatter they are, the less inclined they are to assist in the process (in the ( Read more... )