Getting Focused

Click on picture for larger image Well just compare this picture to the one for yesterday's post and you can see I have spent some time straightening up. It sure is nice to start with a cleared desk - if only life were as simple as my desk. Regardless, I am grateful for the chance to get a bit organized. On a positive note, I had been looking for a song that we used to sing when I was in the minor seminary. For more than 20 years I wanted to get the music for that song. Well, I finally connected with a few former schoolmates online! It looks like I'll get the song, and we may get together to play and sing some. Those were good days. Unfortunately, Cardinal Mahoney closed the minor seminary - there was earthquake damage to another high school after the Northridge earthquake, and he turned the facilities over to them. I think that the solution was a bit extreme, but who am I to say. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to go there. I blogged about potential parish issues yesterday. The good thing is that we are coming from a good place - we are not very emotional about this and are trusting God as we seek guidance. We have some praying and discerning to do, but I feel much better than I did six months ago when faced with the same decision. I'll let you know when we come to some sort of resolution, but it may be a month or two. As always, I appreciate your prayers.

Friends in ATL

Click on picture for a larger image Well I am back from traveling. I generally dislike traveling for work, but this time I was able to catch up with four very dear friends. These two mugs above are from two of these friends. I saw both of them on my trip to Atlanta this past week. The other two escaped my lens (this time). These two are now immortalized in my Project 365 photo album. The two gentlemen (ahem) above and I had a little dinner and spent some time catching up. These friends are definite "keepers" - friends that you want to stay connected with over your life. You may not always be in the same place (physically or mentally) but they are always dear friends. They are also VERY funny. Especially the bottom guy. You can catch his most excellent blog here. While I am glad to be back in So Cal, there are a handful of really good folks in Atlanta that I truly miss. Hope to see you guys again soon (even if it means travel).