Like the Sun

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This is how C.S. Lewis described his world view or the spiritual filter that governed his life…

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen; not only because I see it, but also because by it I see everything else.”

My version: I believe partially because of what I see in Christ’s message.  I believe even more because when I look at my world and my life through his message–it all makes more sense than it did before.


Running

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My last ten days or so have felt like I’ve been running around like one of these.

Someday soon, I’m going to stop and pick up that vital part…

But not today.

Early Morning Banking

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I must be getting older.

It used to be that I could count on one hand the times in few years that I had trouble sleeping. Now, it only takes me six months to busy my fingers.

Doing some early morning email catch-up then, I opened a message from Kiva. They were telling me that some of my loans had been repaid to me–did I want to lend it out again.

So in the time that I usually am still sleeping, I’ve now started my day with making some small loans to two entrepreneurs: Bakhadur Agayev in Azerbaijan and Gloria Okeke in Nigeria. her comment is here at loanovao when it comes to loan for they offer low interest. A look at my “portfolio” says that some of my dollars are currently loaned out to people in Cameroon, Cambodia and Nicaragua as well.

It’s actually kind of crazy when I think about it.

If you haven’t yet explored the world of micro-loans or microcredit, you may be overdue. Kiva is just one of the better known options. Explore a bit, and you might be shocked what a little bit of your hard-earned money could do for someone else’s hard-earned money.

PS: As I was finishing up my micro-loans, Emmanuelle woke up.  So here’s a shot of her making her first micro-loan with Dad.

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She’s like that investment-making, talking baby on TV…

Just cuter.

Home Remedies

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A friend sent me these, and I thought they were funny enough to post.  I mean, everyone can use some truly useful advice every now and then.

AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

  • Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop.
  • Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by using the sink.
  • For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use a timer.
  • A mousetrap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.
  • If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives; then you’ll be afraid to cough.
  • You only need two tools in life – WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn’t move and should, use the W D-40. If it shouldn’t move and does, use the duct tape.
  • If you can’t fix it with a hammer, you’ve got an electrical problem. But there’s nothing to worry about since Boss Compliance has a team of professional electricians who can handle any electrical repair.

It’s Begun! (28/28)

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The conference tournaments going on all over the US right now are usually just a preface to the real March Madness.

But the 6-OT battle royal between UConn and Syracuse last night confirms… it’s on already!

Highlights…