11 - Do Not Call

So of course we move to Goshen and we have to get a new phone number. So we finally found a plan and deal that we liked so we got it and had it installed. And for whatever reason we didn't get on the do not call list. We never did in Grand Rapids why would would think about it now. Well, apparently everyone is on the Do Not Call list because they only had one person to call. I swear the Goshen News called everyday! And we get the paper! Its enough to drive you nuts.

Praise God for the Do Not Call registry.

10 - A Day At The Lake (House)

We really didn't have much planned for today. We are having a few people over on Monday for a BBQ, so we decided that it would be a good day to clean. Well, around 11:30 am we got a call from a family inviting us to spend the afternoon with them at their lake house. It didn't take too much convincing, (clean or lake house...hmmm).

Needless to say we spent the day playing games, and having good conversations on the lake. It was a wonderful time. We took Scooter with us, we didn't want to leave him at home and it was probably too much for the little guy. I don't think he knew what to do with the 6 year old who wanted his attention all day. Shari and I had a great day, but I don't think that Scooter did.

I was a good day!

9 - Six years ago today

So, 6 years ago today I asked Shari out and she said yes. She didn't say no like she did two weeks before, but she said yes!!!

I love you baby!

8 - No JRT

So, we didn't get a JRT, but we did get Scooter.

Check out Shari's Site.

7 - Heroes

So, I haven't been an NBC fan since the NBA left for ABC, but for some unknown reason I happened to see a teaser for the new drama called Heroes. It seems to be an X-Men, wanna be, with people discoving that they are the next step in the evolutionary process of man. Well, even though I don't like the premise (like the X-Men) I can't wait for the show to start.

I've been wanting a drama that I could get into for such a long time...I never cought the Lost bug, not a CSI fan, or Law and Order. Nothing really catches me. I just want something more than reality TV, hopefully this is it.

The other night we had a bunch of Senior Highers over and asked them if they had a super power what would it be, most of them said something about flying.

I'm not so sure, my favoriate X-Men is Gambit (who never made the movies), his power was to be able to give things energy when he touched something it would explode, but he could control it - unlike Rogue.

What would your super power be?

6 - My Tigers

So, I've finally decided to post about my Detroit Tigers. When we were in Europe the Tigers surged into first place. You know they haven't lost that position yet, and most of that time have held onto the best record in baseball. If your not a baseball fan let me tell you why this is so amazing...

Three years ago they had the worst record in American League history (well, they tied). They lost 119 games!

They were the laughing stock of baseball. But they've turned it around and are playing like they've always should have been here.

I love my Tigers. I really hope this isn't just a one year deal, but that its something that lasts for a long time.

5 - Rant on Comments

So living up to the name of this little space on the net I want to rant about some people who check the site, but do not leave comments on anything... I can tell where people are in the world when they get on my site...

Let's see...if I list your city or state you're going to have to comment...

Burnsville, Minnisota - Mom, I know that you are checking up on me and not leaving comments...

Linden, Michigan

Mitchell, South Dakota

Rockford, Michigan

Belmont, Michigan

So, if you'll just own up that you check the place out every once in a while then the world will be a better place...

4 - Three Movie Night

So Shari and I were feeling like we needed a break and some time together, so Saturday night we spent the day at the movie theatre. There is a cheap theatre that shows movies that have already made it out of other theatres. So we saw Click, then we saw Devil Wears Prada, and then The Break Up.

All of which were only $2 per ticket. It was a really nice way to see some movies that we've wanted to see and not have to pay for them.

3 - Secret Generations

Last night Shari and I were in Target - in a hurry - and she asks me to go and find her some deorderant. Of course I found the Secret Generations line on clearence so I went right for that. I started smelling each and everyone one of them and noticed something very interesting each smelt like women in my life whose teenage years were of that decade.

50's - Grandma Wolfgang
60's - Aunt Rhonda Smith
70's - Mom
80's - Vanessa
90's - Shari
Now - Girls in the youth group

I never knew that I had such a great sense of smell.

2 - JRT

So, Shari and I have wanted a pet for a very long time. We both love dogs. We've wanted a dog for a very long time but the problem is we don't agree on what kind of dog to get. There is a pet store at the mall near by and we went yesterday and looked at dogs.

Ever since we visited Shari's aunt Dee and played with her Jack Russell Terrier, Brooster, I fell in love with the breed. I think that I would love them. They are very energetic and crazy, but I think with as many people who are in and out of our house that wont be a problem. I also thought that Eddie (Frazier) was awesome!

What do you think?

1 - So I Feel....

Vanessa ccnvenently asked if there was peace in Goshen, IN. I don't know. I don't think so. Is the world of Goshen, IN the way its supposed to be? No. Most of you have no idea what I'm talking about, so...

It was Saturday and one of the families of the church invited us to go boating with them on a lake in Michigan, so we went. We were out all afternoon, and had a great time. We got off of the lake at 7:30pm and I noticed that I had missed 9 phone calls. I know that I'm not that popular, when I finally got in range for my voice mail it was 7:45. I wont elaborate on all of the phone calls, but I will say that the majority of them were saying that something tragic happened and that there was an emergency Elder Board meeting at 8:00 pm. So I went right to the church, and I was met my our Assimilation Pastor who told me that our Senior Pastor had resigned, effective immediately. My first thought was that I didn't have all of my boxes unpacked yet.

So about a week ago now, my senior pastor resigned...That's right...I've been here for 7 weeks and he resigns. I was angry. I was hurt. I put on a good face, and struggled on the inside.

This past weekend Shari and a bunch of ladies went to the Women of Faith Conference, our former Senior Pastor's Wife went too. Friday morning before she left Shari came to the office with me to help me with somethings. And our former Senior Pastor came into the office. I didn't get a chance to talk to him, but Shari did. And even though I adamantly told her no, she talked to him about coming over while she and his wife were gone that he and I could spend some time together. She told him that I was going to call later and that he should expect it.

I was mad. But what was I going to do...I called. As soon as I called I wasn't angry anymore.

Some have said that I was justifiably angry. Some consoled me by saying that they would be angry in that situation. Some...

I was wrong in my anger. Something that God has been teaching me for sometime now.

I apologized to him about the anger I had. It felt really good to let him know that. We ended up having a really great conversation and watching a good movie together.

My wonderful wife forced me to do what I didn't want to do, she knew what would happen if I did, and she made me do it. She forced me. Thank you so much baby. I love you.

Is there peace...No...But we're closer...

14 days...

So, I haven't posted in a month. I'm not sure why I haven't posted in a month maybe because there is so much going on, but that's not true. Yes, my world has been turned upside down but I have still had time in which I could write. So here it is 14 days. I covenant with my readers, few and far between, who have all probably left, that I will post 14 times in the next 14 days.

Mid East Peace?

I realize that I haven't been around as long as some, but I thought that I would write something of my thoughts about my feeling of what is happening in the middle east.

One of the first comments I made concerning Israel at war was that it was nice to see God at work. I enjoyed seeing God's people victorious. That thought almost makes me sick now. Not the fact that God is at work, but that death is a part of what is happening and that I was excited about it.

Death and destruction are not part of God's ultimate plan. Unfortunately death is used to get to that ultimate end. I have heard Christians in the past couple of days say things like, "wow it looks like we might be witnessing the fullfillment of prophesy!" Have you ever read Revelation - do you really want to see those things happen? Of course we want to see Jesus return and set up his kingdom, but do we really want to egg on the death and destruction.

I guess what I am trying to say is that I don't want to get caught up in an "is this the end times" discussion when we should be focused on living according to the way.

What!?!? Everything that Happened and then some.

So it's been a while since I wrote on here, let me give you a little run down on what has been happening in our lives since the last time I blogged.

6/11/06
We canidated at Sugar Grove Church in Goshen, IN for a Youth Pastor Position. It was great! We had such a wonderful time, the people were friendly! We loved it. It was also our 1 year anniversary. I love you Baby! What a place to celebrate your 1st anniversary, Goshen, IN!

6/18/06
We received word that the church voted in favor of us, and Shari and I couldn't wait to get started.

6/25/06
This was our first Sunday at SGC and it was pretty cool. The church held its VBS closing program in which 600 people. Showed up to. That' about 250 visitors! That is crazy!

7/1/06
Went back to Ithaca Baptist for my brother Jacob's wedding reception. It was really nice to see people again. I wish though that my other brother Justin could have made it.

7/8/06
Shari and I tagged along on a youth missions trip to New Orleans. This was an excellent time to serve and to get to know some of the teens in the youth group. We had a good time helping the people down there. Please don't forget to pray for those who are still suffering down there (some haven't touched there houses since last August when Katrina hit).

7/19/06
Shari and I moved into a temporary place across the street from the place we will move into in two weeks.

Wow! A lot has happened in the past two months. Sorry for not blogging in a while. I'll be sure to write on here more often.

We Made it Back!

After an 18 1/2 hours of travel...We are now back in the States!

Germany
The entire reason we went to Europe was for my brother Jacob's wedding. There are a ton of pics to look at. It was a beautiful wedding and a beautiful day for a wedding (It rained for 10 minutes - but it rained everyday while we were in Europe for at least a half-hour, except for our last day). Here are some links to pictures (Shari's are on there, but not my mom's - yet).

Germany Wedding

This is the photographers Website he is supposed to do more that just the front page soon, but it is a very cool shot!

The Hopeful

We spent a couple of extra days in the Frankfurt area, and besides taken a wonderful 3 hour walk through some beautiful vineyards up to a monastery that produces wine translated means "The Wine of Heaven" and visiting a children's Bible museum (which had a 1535 copy of the Luther Bible Translation - Way Cool!), we really didn't do much. We had a great time getting to know Jacob's new in-laws better, and as well as our host (we stayed with a family in the area).

Paris
After 4 days in Germany we spent 5 days in Paris. Now many of you know that Shari and I were planning to go to Paris for our honeymoon, but it didn't work out and we went on a Caribbean Cruise and to Disney World instead. So, needless to say we were a little excited to go on this trip. We saw all the sites...

Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triumphe
Champs l'Elyese
The Lourve
d'Orsay
Notre Dame
Sacre Coure
The Palace of Versailles

You know all the basics, there were others, but you might get jealous if I right them all out. I'm sure that Shari will post some pictures soon. We had a blast, but I think that Shari and I wore out my parents and possibly my fast paced brother.

Disneyland Paris
Since I started dating Shari she has continually told me of her desire to go to Disneyland Paris before she died. Well, it was on this trip that I told her that I to have had this dream. I in recent years have become a huge fan of the Disney parks. We went to Disney World last March and last July and now Disneyland Paris. It was a blast. We got a great deal on a hotel inside the park. We got free tickets from our families for Shari's graduation. And we just had fun enjoying the parks. Now I can't speak for Shari, but what I like about the parks is the large vision of Walt Disney, and the close attention to detail that is put into everything. That just doesn't happen. Usually vision doesn't accompany detail.

Trip Home
The trip home started about at 3:30 am EST and didn't finish until about 9:00 pm. It was ok and seemed to got faster than the trip there. But it was definitely good to see home again. So about an hour ago I started to write this post it is now 6:30 am (12:30 pm in Paris) and I am still trying to get over my jet lag. Who knows how long that will take.

I will have some pictures up in the near future.

All Nighters after college and before Babies

Since Shari and I are traveling to Europe for Jacob's wedding today Monday and Tuesday I worked 11 hour days at work so that I wouldn't have to take too many days off of work. So I got home at 10:00 pm last night and Shari and I started packing and cleaning (if you haven't been reading - Shari's been sick lately) and Shari complains of an ear ache. Which isn't that far out of the ordinary, but since we have to be on an airplane for about 10 hours in less than 24 hours we thought that we better see a doctor, well, the only place open at midnight is the ER - downtown Grand Rapids. Well, we got there at 12:18 am. We didn't expect to get in very soon because an ear ache is really low on their priority list. We saw a doctor at 2:45 am and were out the door with two prescriptions (an antibiotic and Vicodin for the excruciating pain that will occur upon landing or so we are told).

We get home and realize how much there is to do so we went at it for about 40 minutes and got atleast half-way packed. It's about 4:00 am and Shari collapses on the bed and falls asleep (can you blame the poor sick woman who spent 3 hours in the ER). Then I went on to:

Finalize the hotel details for our trip
Printed off all of our information and organized it
Called Paris (which we can do for free)
Counted and recounted all of the money that we have the trip
Tried to lie down at 5:30 am and couldn't sleep...

Now:
Watching SportCenter and typing this post.

So, do you think staying up all night will effect my jet lag?

Of Speeding Tickets and Last Days

So Sunday, Mother's Day, was our last day at our church. On our way to church I got a speeding ticket. It was like rubbing salt in a open wound, and I knew that it was my fault. People who haven't been nice in a long time were nice (if that somehow makes everything better). People who I wanted to say good-bye to weren't there (some were on purspose).

Leaving the teens was the hardest part. People in the church didn't seem to care. There is no plan for continuing the youth group, and for some of these teens that's all they have. We worry about the teens and we worry about the church, but we have to give it to God. I honestly couldn't tell you if it was a good day or not.

German phrase of the day...

In anticipation of our trip to Germany, Shari and I went to the library and got German for Travelers. So I thought that it might be fun to have a German phrase of the day so that you know that I'm actually learning it.

So here it is...

"Konnten Sie langsamer sprechen?"

"Could you speak more slowly?"

This is my ill atempt to not be the guy that walks around with German for Travelers everywhere he goes.

The Winner

This movie was the winner of a cell phone movie contest and won $5,000! It's only 30 seconds long.

Shari's Graduation Speaker

Shari's graduation speaker was a producer on the the new X-Men III movie. When he stepped up to the podium they showed the theatrical trailer to X-Men III, after it was over there was loud applause (myself included) and he said, "There is nothing like a movie producer giving a shameless plug for his new movie any chance he can get."

Anyway he went on to talk about the Christian's role in culture. He quoted George Barna by saying that only 4% of American culture is effected by Christians (4%)! And 67% is effected by the media. That's crazy! He went on to say that Christians are some of the most prominent members of movie staff (producers, directors, actors, camera persons, etc.) and that it is changing the business. He then quoted another Barna study saying that two hours after a Sunday Sermon 90% of people couldn't tell you what the sermon was about, but months after they watched it people can quote lines from movies.

He said that it is his job to find great literature that exemplifies Christians attitudes and morals and put them to film. And that movies are the new Sunday Morning Sermons!

So I'm going to ask you the reader (lets discuss) why is it that movies have such a great effect on our culture?

A Word of Encouragement

Not for you...but for me.

I don't know what it has been but I have felt tired the last couple of weeks. But yesterday Shari and I went out to lunch with a friend of hers who has become a friend of mine and it was great. She took care of everything and when she talked and listened she really cared. I had to leave early to make it to work and I hated it. I just didn't want to leave. When I got to my car I felt recharged and rested. I felt ready to go another mile.

Thank you

The beauty of Grace

Hey everyone I finally convinced my wife to write her own blog!!!!!

She will be much more entertaining than I am!

The Beauty of Grace

Check it out

SHE DID IT!!!!!!!

Not that we worried but Shari graduated! Yesterday Shari walked with her classmates and accepted her college diploma. I am so proud of you! Shari nothing makes me more excited than to see you succeed. I love you, Shari! Congratulations.

Where Were They Going Without Ever Knowing The Way!

This Song by Fastball back from my junior high days got me thinking about people with an invincibility complex (you know the people..."Nothing bad could ever happen to me!"). We always look at these people as inexperienced or dreamers or even immature (well, they tend to be teenagers). But is this really fair. Is an invincibility complex actually our natural reaction to a perfect world? What I mean by this is that we were created to live in a world without sin, without death, without pain, and without tears so wouldn't it be natural to view the world from this perspective? Let me know what you think.

They made up their minds
And they started packing
They left before the sun came up that day
An exit to eternal summer slacking
But where were they going without ever knowing the way?

They drank up the wine
And they got to talking
They now had more important things to say
And when the car broke down they started walking
Where were they going without ever knowing the way?

Chorus:Anyone could see the road that they walk on is paved in gold
And it;s alway Summer they'll never cold
They'll never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
They won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They are happy there today , today

The children woke up
Ancouldn't couldn't find 'em
They left before the sun came up that day
They just drove off
And left it all behind 'em
But where were they going without ever knowing the way?

Anyone could see the road that they walk on is paved in gold
And it's always summer, they'll never get cold
They'll never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
They won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They Are happy there today , today (repeat)

"To Err is Human"?

So here is my question...If we were created perfect (Adam and Eve), is it really human to sin?

Would we be living beneath our potential as created beings because we sin, and in fact be less than ideally human? ....Less than human?

If we are human than what is God going to restore us to at the end? More than human?

I think the best look we have at our glorified bodies is right in the beginning of Genesis.

This is what happens when you work an 11 hour day doing inventory, counting pencils and notebook paper!

R-U-4-86!

So had a customer that came into the store today...This particular customer is one who comes in quite often so often in fact that we've nicknamed him Dr. Huxtable since he often will wear srubs into the store, and he has this commanding presence that you just can't get away from.

Well, today he came in and I don't mind helping him, he's kind of bossy but not a bad customer. Well, anyway I was helping him and he got a phone call. It was a patient and obviously the woman on the other end thought she was pregnant he was talking her through figuring out whether or not she was, and just seeing an episode of the Gilmore Girls with a prenancy scare, that's the feel I got from the phone call. Well, all of a sudden this "opposite of Dr. Huxtable" started talking about the benefits of RU-486 the latest greatest abortion pill. My jaw hit the floor I couldn't believe what I was hearing. He went on to say that you just take three pills and then you'll have a long menstral period and it will be all over. Then he said something about how she should come in the entrance on the side of the building to avoid the protestors.

All I can say is that I have over the years dealt with abortion by voting republican and trying to forget about it. God always seems to put issues like this back into my head when I forget.

What!?!

So we told the teens that we are leaving on Sunday night. This is what we were dreding. Almost coming to tears the week before was thinking about telling the teens.

They reacted pretty much like we thought they would the ones who are tough acted like it and didn't say much and just wanted to do other things. Some girls cried, and some went into uncontrollable giggles. It was different, one kid was getting on my nerves because he wasn't handling it well. I almost kicked him out.

All in all it went well. I just have to keep reminding myself that God will take care of them.

"Joel...I've eaten all the saltines...we need to shop..."

So I got home from work last night and was met at the door by my wife saying that we needed to go shopping. I thought about it and couldn't remember the last time that we had shopped. Its not like we are starving or anything, but just haven't had time so went shopping...

not a particularly great story but atleast I posted something...

Well, its time for a change...

I read this letter to the church on Sunday Morning.

It is with a great mixture of sadness and excitement that I share some important news with you. For the past year, God has presented the spring of 2006 as an important time in Shari’s and my life. Most of you know that on May 6th Shari will be graduating from Cornerstone University. This brings us to a point in our lives where we are ready for transition and feel God leading us to a new ministry. Because of this, last week at their regular meeting I offered my resignation to the church Deacon Board.

I wanted to take some time and thank you for the wonderful opportunity that you gave one of your own to come and work alongside you and learn more about ministry. Thank you so much for all of the support that you gave us by your prayers, kind words, and volunteering to help with Vacation Bible School, Youth Group or The Net. Our time here has been a blessing on our hearts.

We are extremely excited for the next phase of our lives, because God has offered two excellent opportunities for ministry. We had hoped to know definitely what direction we would be headed in today so we could share that with all or you, but unfortunately we do not. Please pray for us in the next few weeks that we will have wisdom and peace in the decisions we have to make. We will gladly share with you the direction that we are taking when we know ourselves. We are anxious to see what God has in store as we take this next step in our journey of faith.

Our final Sunday of ministry at Ithaca Baptist Church will be on May 14. We will then be fortunate enough to travel to Europe with family for the marriage of my brother Jacob, after which, we will begin ministry with one of the churches. Thank you again for all of your love and support.

huh

Wow its been a while since I've posted on this site. I must say that to all of you who have faithfully checked to see if anything new has been posted - I'm sorry. My life of late has been more than hectic.

More to come...

Trip to Arkansas!

The Mystery Penny

So this morning I went to the gas station - I was out of gas. I checked my wallet (I lost my debit card on Sunday) and I only had $18 so I told myself "you can't go over $18." So I did my best. I usually don't care if I go over the dollar amount (The whole Jerry Signfeld AMEX commercial) because I usually pay at the pump. Well, after that I had a ADD moment and wasn't paying any attention and realized right at precise moment and just let go of the pump and it miraculously landed on $18! I was so excited. I couldn't believe what happen I just stared at the $18.00 on the screen. Anyway I put the pump back on the rack and twisted the gas cap back on, and I turned around and just happened to glance at the screen again. Something was wrong it didn't say $18.00 it said $18.01 I couldn't believe it (in case you weren't counting that's two unbelievable moments in less than 10 seconds - I figure that's pretty good). So astonished I went the the car and dug and found several pennies that were glued together from spilled pop in the bottom of the cup dispenser. I pried it out and walked inside barely holding onto this penny. I paid and as soon as that penny left my hand I realized that they had one of those Need a Penny Take a Penny things...Bummer!

11:30 and a sick wife...

So last night I came home from work and was met by a very sick wife. I took her to the Urgent Care Center (that is right behind our house). She had an ear infection and a repritory virus.

Well, we went to Wal-Greens to get Shari's perscriptions and I gave the Pharmasist our insurance information and it wasn't going through...and it wasn't working..."This is not cool! I was getting upset and frustrated. Finally he decided to take the time to call the insurance company...we waited and we waited finally he started talking to someone and then...HE LAUGHED! I was too tired and upset to care what he was laughing about. But he was laughing..."You gave me the wrong birthday for Shari..." I never forget dates. I aced histroy...I don't forget dates... it was rather funny...but probably prophetic for the rest of our marriage.

Desperate for Money

This is nuts...I don't know how big the market would be for this, but I did think that the cookbook would sell very well.

Cable Television

So, I have a brilliant cable provider. They are the biggest in the country! Well, when we first moved in we got a special promotional rate which ended near Christmas. Well, Comcast called at Christmas time and offered us an additional 3 months on the promo rate. So we took it. Well, its been 3 months and all of a sudden our digital cable box turned off and wasn't working. I called comcast and they thought we were having an outage. Four days later when the technician comes to the door he tells me that when the promotional date came and went they dropped me down to this $13 plan which is only supposed to be a few channels, but apparently my TV's can get about 70. So I'm paying a fraction of what I was paying before but getting everything that I had.

Oh how I love Comcast...

Funny Story

So, one of my leaders also works for the State and teaches sex classes for high school students. Part of her curriculum is to teach boy how to put condoms on - so they put them on bananas.

Well, I had to go some where just before our church's children's program got over when I came back a dear elderly lady was waiting for me at the door saying that a parent just called and their child forgot their homework so we needed to find it. This dear eldery lady, who I might add is celebrating her 90th birthday this summer, said that another leader had it at one point. So, I immediately thought to myself that he put it in my office. So that's where both of us headed to.

Well, on my desk there sat a banana with a condom on it. Not wanting this dear elderly lady to see it. I ran over to the desk and hid it from view. She never saw it, and I threw the condom and banana away. But the problem now is that people come and clean the church on Friday's and they are going to find a used condom in my trash can - at church!

What a day

A long time coming

So its been a little while since I've posted. That's ok...

All of my fans will eventually wonder if I'm still writing and pop back over and read this little tidbit of my life.

So the cable downstairs has gone out. It's kind of crazy because I love waking up in the morning and having a couple of hours on the couch before I have to go to work, and watch SportCenter and Fox News. But now I have to stay in bed. I know, I know. Lie down or lie down. I guess I started a rutine and I just don't like to break them too often.

We'll see how it goes and see if I need to do anymore ranting about Comcast in the next couple of days.

Sno-Camp 2006 MADE

Check this vid. out!

MADE: Who Are You Going To Be?

OfficeMax Closing 110 Stores

Well, we don't know which stores, but I'm told its not going to be mine. I really hope not! That would not be cool.

Funny Kid Moment

Joel: Hey look what I found.

Kid: You found my lunch box. Now I wont be grounded until I'm ten.

Joel: Wow! That sounds like a long time.

Kid: No, not really I'm only eight.

She finally tells all

You almost feel sorry for her, and ok. Almost as if she's justified in what she did. That she had good reason. That being said I'm glad Lindsay is out and says that she's done with drugs.

The joys of retail...

Rant

AHH, retail... There is nothing like it. For those you who don't know much about it let me define some words for you so that one day when we're sitting around talking that we will understand each other...(These many only connection to OfficeMax, but maybe not).


Q-Tip - A customer who is tall and all white on top.

senility - What an old man who shouldn't have a computer convinces his wife to buy one and then brings it back w/o a power cord to have us show him how it works.

Ad on - What you didn't think you needed when you come in, but are glad you got after you left.

Cashier - Last person in the building who has the chance to sell you something else.

Greeter - "How can I help you (spend your money) today?"

A quick change artist - Some one who gets a little more change that what they deserve.

A slow change artist - The woman who takes ten minutes to search through her purse because she is sure that she has correct change!

Customer Service - I'm sick of returns!

Just a few. Please add to the list!

Mrs. Wolfgang

So, even though in June she got the name. Today she is officially Mrs. Wolfgang.

Shari is starting her student teaching and we'll see how it goes. She's working in a young 5s class, and has 41 students. Those of you who know Shari know that this is perfect for her.