Welcome to the Jungle

I'm not saying I have a death wish, I'm just saying I want to do this.

A letter from Josue Ernesto

I just got a letter from my Compassion sponsored child in Ecuador, and wanted to share...

Dear Joshua Bennett, It is beautiful to communicate through these lines and know us a little better. I want to share with you that something had happened in my family, a new brother was born. It is the second son of my dad and his name is Matias. We are so happy and take much care of the baby. I was a little bit sick, but I am fine now, thanks God. Do you like the babies? Thank you for the good support you are giving me. I ask you to pray for my brother to be in good health always. I say goodbye with much love, Josue.

Great news. Say a prayer for the new baby, Matias, before you leave...

Rating Systems

I went to see Spiderman 3 last night. This post really isn't about the movie, but I will just say that the series definitely feels long in the tooth. There were far too many parts where the filmakers got too cute or too clever with the cameos and tongue in cheek references.

Here's the real point:

As I drove home from the theater, I thought about what my rating for the movie would be. I had two thoughts:

3 out of 5
or
6 out 10.

Those of you who are quick on the draw will notice that these two numbers are the same.

But they feel different! Three out of five seems to be a substantially more positive rating than six out of ten.

Why is that?

Hilton Head

Suz already posted a great commentary on Hilton Head. I agree completely with her, it was the perfect vacation.

Here's some shots from another camera for everyone.


Suz looking like a movie star


Zach and Chase playing in the pool


Zach with a mohawk


The other definition of a toothless grin ;)

I can't decide if this cat actually likes being vacuumed, or if it's just too fat and apathetic to do anything about it.

My cat would have removed my arm with her teeth.