Soakin' Up Life . . . at a 100 MPH!

Mornings for me this week haven't gone as well as I would want. I'm sleeping good. That's not the problem, it's been the waking up and getting going. And this morning isn't any different than previous mornings this week. Because of my hypothyroidism, I'm having trouble getting up and going in the mornings. . .or at least that's what I'm blaming it on. Throughout the day I have short bursts of energy after which I feel like going back to bed. Last week at our church-wide family camp out Cindy, me, and some friends hiked to the beach (it was only about a 1/2 mile trek). Afterward, when we sat down to eat lunch I didn't have the energy to hold my sandwich to eat it. Can't tell you how frustrating it is for me. I'm the guy who used to stay up until mid-night or 1:00 am reading and working or getting up at 4:00 am to work all day and catch dinner and a movie with some friends. I just can't do it anymore. At least until the meds kick i...

The other day I found one of those fold-over calendars with a daily devotional thought on it in my box at the church. In it was a note from Ron, a new friend and brother in Christ. Ron and I met a couple of months ago, but have really been getting to know one another in the last couple of weeks. Ron and I share some similar life experiences. Ron's super smart, he was a nurse until his health caused him to step down. Ron is the nth degree of me. I know that sounds funny, and for some probably pretty scary, but as much as I talk and chase rabbits, Ron is on a whole nother level. Regardless, I love to sit and hear is heart. I love to hear about his life. I love to watch him talk about the Lord with more joy than I've heard in church in a long time. Ron sees himself as many of us should. . .broken by sin and selfishness, but made new because of the mercy and grace of God. I think this makes him very aware of his short-comings as he mentions them often; not bragging, but in...

It appears that some coffee shops are discouraging lap top usage in their shops. An article in the Wall Street Journal today states that coffee shops in New York and California are "pulling the plug" on lap top usage. One of the reasons owners state is that people are coming and nursing a cup of coffee for the free Wi-Fi, making it difficult for customers who want to eat and spend more money to find a place to sit. I have to admit, I've been this guy before. I have a knack for really nursing a cup of coffee. Some have simply restricted use during high-traffic times like lunch time. Others are covering outlets to save money. It's does seem a bit ironic, doesn't it. . .coffee shop and lap tops just seem to go together. What do you think? Should coffee shops discourage the use of lap tops during high-traffic times, at all, any time? Are you one of those dragin' out a cup of coffee for the free Wi-Fi? Mike