Misc. Musings Of A Small Mind, Part III
At times I will have something semi-significant to say; other times you will get a blog like this. I'm in holiday mode- enjoying the people and anticipating Christmas soon to come.
Close Encounter
Sometimes my evening walk is after the sun goes down. Generally it involves encircling a factory adjacent to our property. There's still just enough woods around for the wildlife to find some semblance of a place to live. So last night, as I was walking along the edge of the woods, I saw what looked like a cat perched upon a fence. It had the pointed ears, huge eyes, and sat there motionless and staring at me. He did not seem too concerned about me; simply interested. When I approached within ten feet, I realized this was no cat. It was a huge owl. It was bigger than my dog, who was sniffing precariously below. I envisioned him swooping down to grab Bailey in his talons, to fly somewhere far away and dine upon my puppy dog. But he didn't. He simply sat and observed. We continued our walk, and as we returned he took flight. His wingspan was at least five feet, or so it seemed. Obviously I was impressed with this noble creature.
Babysitting
My wife and I have made a tradition of babysitting for some couples at church, so they can do their Christmas shopping. We've been doing this for several years, and it is refreshing to note how these kids have matured through the years. They're not nearly as hyper, and actually a lot more fun. And I'm quite thankful for a DVD player at a time like this.
Received A Wonderful Christmas Gift
A certificate for a Pedicure! I've walked by the shops in the mall, and seen the men with their feet being pampered, and thought myself too masculine to do such a thing. But I'll admit, within I've been a closeted pedicuree. It's time to come out of the closet. I'll let you know how it goes.
Tip For Single Guys
Last night I took the van (that's right, I sometimes drive a minivan, another evidence of too much domestication) to pick up my son from a school-sponsored party. My little dog loves to ride, so he came along. As I waited in the parking lot, Bailey sat in my lap and observed out the driver's window. Several people were milling around. Three women, at different times, came over to pet on my dog and make pleasant conversation. I got to thinking that, back when I was single (long ago in a faraway galaxy) I would have paid lots of money to have women point that kind of attention in my direction. It's too late for me, guys, but if I were you I'd get a puppy.
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posted by:
almsthvn (
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12.22.06 (8:54 pm)
Merry Christmas to your family!
I bet that grandbaby is going to have a blast!
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PastorDave (
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12.22.06 (9:03 pm)
Reply to: almsthvn
And she will! Of course she has no idea what Christmas is about, so we as grandparents will try not to spoil her. But she'll get a ton of gifts and attention. I helped watch her tonight- she took 11 steps! Soon she will be roaming around bigtime.
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surrogate (
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12.23.06 (7:17 am)
She simply cannot be walking already. Isn't she only a few weeks old?
How quickly time flies. Merry Christmas Dave, to everyone in your life.
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ruined (
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12.23.06 (7:44 am)
My wife and I are forever grateful to whoever invented the DVR (digital video recorder, for recording television shows). The hours of cartoons burned onto the hard drive provide great entertainment for our children... almost as good an invention as the DVD.
As for the puppy idea, yeah... that's good. I probably should have used that method to meet women, rather than the method I used to meet my wife. That snowball on the side of the face did get her attention, though...
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bawdy (
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12.23.06 (11:16 am)
Next time, walk a cat. Maybe it won't be as fortunate as Bailey.
Who needs a babysitter since the DVD player was invented?
Pedicure? You've been hanging around surrogate too much!
I've recently managed to charm a girl without a puppy. With one, girls wouldn't stand a chance! *cough, cough*
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mimi (
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12.23.06 (11:40 am)
Wishing you and yours the merriest and most blessed Christmas! I need to find a puppy park after I go get my pedicure (I would be hard-pressed to admit what I might do or not do for a great pedicure) I know your wife will appreciate your pedicure, too! : )
xoxox
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PastorDave (
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12.23.06 (6:48 pm)
Reply to: mimi
This is a gift from a dear friend. And, you like to have a pedicure, I see.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, and God Bless.
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PastorDave (
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12.23.06 (6:50 pm)
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Walk a cat? I've had a cat all my life. Those stubborn, snotty creatures would never allow you to give them a walk. They think they own you. My cat happens to not like me. He endures me, and allows me to feed him and take out his litter box. He loves my kids, but not me.
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PastorDave (
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12.23.06 (6:53 pm)
Reply to: ruined
Snowball on the side of the face? Hmmm...I do not foresee a statistical high probability of success with your procedure. But, hey, it did work one time. I imagine it knocked her down, bloodied her lip. You ran over and told a wild story about some stranger who threw the missile, and promised to catch him no matter what. She, though dazed and bruised, admired your chivalry. then, one day, you were married. Now, it is time for you to confess to her. You threw the snowball, and she needs to know.
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69whisper (
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12.23.06 (10:12 pm)
try pedicure at home. its my habit for quite some time to put my feet in warm water tub and wash. its relaxing as well as pedi-curing. try this at home.
Ladies only get more closer to you when you look like you are married :) Gone are the days.......
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seochris (
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12.24.06 (8:44 pm)
That creature with that extraordinary features was news to me. I have never heard of such a thing before.
Oh! Pastor u are pretty open about gals. Howver keep a safe distance LOL
By doing babysitting u and ur wife are doing a noble thing. I hope they catch on with some of ur spiritual side.
Pedicure / Menicure Are they necessary?
WISH U A MERRY CHRISTMAS PASTOR.
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PastorDave (
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12.24.06 (8:49 pm)
I am sure, wherever you may live (Africa?), there are owls. It's a large, nocturnal, predator. It has huge eyes to enable it to see in the dark. And a vicious curved beak. They are truly beautiful birds, but being big and cumbersome they are easily killed by anyone with a gun and mind to do so. And that's sad.
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swanktrendz (
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12.26.06 (1:25 am)
Congrats on finally submitting to a pedicure - absolutely self indulgent and luxurious. I laughed re: your comment about the dog and women. Back in my younger days, I had a male pal who was looking for a girlfriend. I lived down by the ocean in Vancouver (Canada) at the time so it was nice to get a break from walking the dog, by 'lending' my pup to my friend who swore it was a great conversation starter. As I also had a 2 month old child at the time, my pal found out by coincidence that sporting a baby in a body holster worked even better than the pup. He took my son out for a stroll in the snuggli and he was amazed at how many women came to ooh and aww at the baby. When they found out that he was a single guy just taking his friend's baby for a walk... well he hit paydirt. Nothing is more appealing to a woman than a man who looks to be a potentially wonderful father. Come to think of it, I think I shall give him a call and tell him that he owes me big time and I have 2 pets and 2 children that need attending to. lol (Happy 2007 to you)
