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advent conspiracy redux

i’m excited because i think tapestry has beaten walmart to starting our CHRISTmas advertising – i’m not completely sure because i don’t know if walmart has started placing out CHRISTmas stuff yet but i don’t think they have. two sundays ago we started talking about advent conspiracy for 2009. i told everyone this week that after two weeks mentioning it i would give it a little rest and then bring it up again in november BUT that did not include my blog (because here i get to talk about what ever i want to). so here’s yet another friendly reminder concerning how we are going to try and celebrate the birth of the SAVIOR.

  • give more presents than we did the year before WHILE spending 1/3 less on those gifts – this means making the gifts more relational in their nature (i.e. making them, changing their nature to be something more personal than commercial, etc.)
  • spend half of the 1/3 we saved (i.e. 1/6 of what we would have spent on CHRISTmas before advent conspiracy – thanks casey) on some way of celebrating those we love (i.e throwing a party, incredible food, etc).
  • spend the remain half of the 1/3 we saved on providing clean water for the world.

i haven’t discussed this with anybody at tapestry yet but i think my personal goal for tapestry is that we provide enough money for a well in central america ($5,000). this would be a huge chunk of change for our little community of faith but i think that if the leadership gets behind it we can do it.

so once again let me repeat WE probably BEAT WALMART TO CHRISTMAS!

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the week in tweets – 2009-10-03

  • ahhhhh! sweater vest weather!!!!! i do love sweater vests!!! warm torso, cool arms! ๐Ÿ™‚ #
  • @jesslawrence1 ๐Ÿ™‚ in reply to jesslawrence1 #
  • tried to tell a self-deprecating joke last night at tapestry and instead insulted pam. i didn't realize it until told 2 hrs later. smart?!?! #
  • @allimill that would be -2 then in reply to allimill #
  • i'm not running today until my new runnings shoes arrive. it's CHRISTmas in september because i'm about to get new running shoes! ๐Ÿ™‚ #
  • http://twitpic.com/jm05e – SCORE! thanks to leslie (one of pam's co-workers) i now have a free bart starr figurine to go with my bobbleh … #
  • the shirt i am looking at wearing for the chicago marathon. thoughts? offensive? stupid? http://pic.gd/1b35bd #
  • @dhaltom7 – yeah that's what i'm trying to figure out in reply to dhaltom7 #
  • @theboy1der – don't you have a little something to say about the smell at your church? in reply to theboy1der #
  • @meganckelly – why would you do that? in reply to meganckelly #
  • anyone have an epson printer that uses T060120 cartridges? i have a set that i can't use that i will gladly send to whoever needs them #
  • thanks to fedex i ended up running in my old shoes b/c they haven't delivered my new ones yet. stupid tom hanks. i'm glad he crashed. #
  • @eLP88 – well you need to figure out what would help ๐Ÿ™‚ in reply to eLP88 #
  • anyone have a google wave invite to spare ๐Ÿ™‚ #
  • @meganckelly then you should come visit ๐Ÿ™‚ in reply to meganckelly #
  • @pamelaaugust bought me a new sweater vest. mhmmmmm! since moving too wisconsin i have learned to love sweater vests. don't judge me. #
  • off to duck hunt. quack! quack! #
  • @bCodySmith – never even saw any mallards. sat out there for 3 hours and saw 6 geese and two wood ducks. none of them close enough. in reply to bCodySmith #
  • anybody have a 12ga (preferably pump) shotgun they want to sell or get rid of? #
  • @pamelaaugust and i are sitting in the rain at the SPASH homecoming game waiting for adam to play the bass drum at halftime. brrr it's c … #
  • thank you charter for finally getting espn360. i can now watch many BAMA games! i can't believe i actually like charter. #
  • @allimill – how about i just give you a play by play. here goes. lsu once again doesn't play up to expectations! that should cover it. ๐Ÿ™‚ in reply to allimill #

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the shoes finally arrived

the new running socks & shoes
my new running shoes came in from fedex yesterday which is great because i need to put 30 or so miles in on them before running the chicago marathon in them. i also got some new socks for running in. i’ve been developing and rubbing off callouses on the underside of what i believe i would call my ring toe.

this is an issue – yes the callouses but here i’m talking about what to call this toe. seriously do our toes have names? our fingers do. if i say ring finger everyone knows what i’m talking about. this is not true with toes. anyway i would never wear a ring on any of my toes.

so once again i’ve been developing and rubbing off callouses on the underside of what i believe would be called my ring toes. this comes from what i believe would be called my pinky toes nesting underneath the supposedly called ring toes. developing and rubbing off toe callouses during a run is not a good thing. it hurts. so i bought toe socks to counteract this problem. i’ll find out how they work this weekend when i do my last long run (which isn’t really even a very long run because of the fact that i am in the pre-marathon taper). whether they work or not i feel funky fresh wearing toe socks while i run.

that’s right, i said funky fresh.

SIDE NOTE – i’m going duck hunting with andy lickel tomorrow morning. while i’ve been hunting for other things plenty of times, i’ve never been duck hunting before. hopefully i won’t have a cheney moment.

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chicago marathon shirt

Chicago Marathon Shirt

i read an article in runnerโ€™s world awhile back that talked about the writerโ€™s love for race day shirts with writing on them. pam and i both thought it was a great thought and therefore iโ€™m trying to come up with a shirt for the chicago marathon โ€“ which is a little over 11 days away.

the above photo is what i am thinking of right now. pam is running it by her colleagues, all of whom work with people with disabilities, to make sure they wouldnโ€™t perceive it as offensive (i donโ€™t want people hurling insults at me while i am trying to make it 26.2 miles). i was wondering what your thoughts where? anyone got anything original that you think it is better?

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running the plover river trail

the point area is surrounded by the green circle trail. the green circle is 30 miles of connected trails and parks that are perfect for walking, running and bike riding in the spring, summer, and late fall and amazing for cross country skiing and snow shoeing in the late fall (if we’re lucky with snow) and winter. the trail winds along the plover, little plover, and wisconsin rivers along with several small lakes.

the past couple of days i have been running along the plover river trail portion of the green circle. it’s great. i run along side the plover river with all the trees changing colors and then it changes into tall pine forests.

today i discovered a small (very small) down side to the plover river trail – the stevens point police department’s shooting range is beside it. it’s safe because the range has been built right but it is still a little freaky hearing a constant string of gunfire coming from the side of the trail. the good news is that the slight fear i felt apparently kicked up some adrenaline in my body and caused me to run faster than normal. my pace for today’s run was significantly faster than my normal pace.

tomorrow i may try to get a bear to chase me during my run and see how much that improves my speed.

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the week in tweets – 2009-09-26

  • Just finished preaching at a church that once was full but has shrunk to 9 people. I'm thankful for the growth of Tapestry. I prefer growth #
  • @bCodySmith – what would be wrong with eating Canes everyday? in reply to bCodySmith #
  • @jesslawrence1 – yeah those were good times in reply to jesslawrence1 #
  • How is it that truly great days always seem to be so tiring? #
  • Happy Birthday HG Wells! #
  • At a local TTU meeting tonight I heard the best name ever … DIRK GUNDERSON. It's awesome. Sounds like a Hollywood detective name. #
  • i love ira glass #
  • @theboy1der – today i discovered that our netflix account gives us instant viewing of the "this american life" show ๐Ÿ™‚ in reply to theboy1der #
  • @kara_nicole – sorry i said it first so i win in reply to kara_nicole #
  • it's a woot-off!!!!!!! #
  • @joshcausey @exchangedliving -i'm definitely not what anyone would consider hip but i like it – "bring us love YOU WHO are love" – hmm tasty #
  • @exchangedliving – i kind of hope it is the aim because i'm a little tired of each new dcb album being the automatic new worship music. in reply to exchangedliving #
  • @exchangedliving – the churches that i enjoy the most using his stuff just do their own thing and use his lyrics – usually more folksy in reply to exchangedliving #
  • Anybody interested in running the Fall50 with me? I'm looking to do it with a team or pair not solo – http://bit.ly/1RsnG0 #
  • Youngest child is sick AGAIN – threw up at school & home. #
  • @allimill – score – i'm a little jealous in reply to allimill #
  • at the moment i having a dreaming basset hound beside me – life is good as long as the dream doesn't end with him biting something. #
  • @lensweet – i think the answer is probably YES on both in reply to lensweet #
  • The problem with a WootOff is that it leads to me constantly checking woot.com hoping for a Boggy Old Creature. It's a little all consuming. #
  • An acorn just hit me in the head. I believe I have just discovered gravity OR been attacked by an angry squirrel. #
  • anyone in the point area have a seesaw i could use for a sermon monday night? #
  • why, oh why, were basset hounds breed without a sense of personal space? #
  • @overflowinglove @johnthemember – or the '67 convertible with the 289 – shelby is worthy more but the ragtop is A RAGTOP! favorite car ever! in reply to overflowinglove #

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the week in tweets – 2009-09-19

  • @jesslawrence1 – don't you mean infamous? in reply to jesslawrence1 #
  • how can the packers be losing to the bears? really how? this is not how the game is supposed to go. #
  • that's more like it . it ain't over but belief in your offense like that tends to win games. #
  • @nate_ray – which is as it should be in reply to nate_ray #
  • @eLP88 ๐Ÿ™‚ in reply to eLP88 #
  • Two Sundays ago we had s'mores at Tapestry. Last night we had a flannel graph. These may have been two of the best Sundays of my life! #
  • @eLP88 the nap/study debate in reply to eLP88 #
  • @thegsides – huh? there the same as normal. in reply to thegsides #
  • RT @rainnwilson: Powder-blue is the new black. #
  • It's 11:40pm here and I'm not sure I'm interested in watching the Chargers suck anymore. Being manhandled by the Raiders?! Really?! Bedtime #
  • How many times do I need to meet the local pastor presently beside me at Emy J's before he remembers me? At least my face, if not my name. #
  • After I was almost hit by a car driving the wrong direction on a 1way st (Post) I looked up to see another doing the same thing. Strange! #
  • @calvinb – i love temporarily ignoring things #RSpec #ruby #bdd in reply to calvinb #
  • Road construction in Point today meant that it took 20 minutes rather than 15 to drive across town this morning. Life is difficult. #
  • @thegsides – the powder blues have been alternates since 2002. in reply to thegsides #
  • http://twitpic.com/hy6i8 – Just bought the next Moleskine! Woohoo! #
  • Basset Hounds hate chipmunks! I'm not sure what the chipmunks have done to justify the anger but it must have been really bad. #
  • @thegsides – don't trash the pack uniform it's a classic. yes they do have throwback – two in fact, one with present colors & or with navy in reply to thegsides #
  • I just drove by 23 Model T's. Suddenly felt like I was in the early 1900s. #
  • @thegsides – amen in reply to thegsides #
  • RT @exchangedliving: "One of the most profound marks on the body of Christ is his navel. Jesus had a belly-button." @timtennent #
  • @eLP88 – that's awesome in reply to eLP88 #
  • In Appleton for a meeting. The great news here is that I get to eat at Tom's – I LOVE TOM's. #
  • http://twitpic.com/i34nl – Chicago Marathon confirmation recieved! #
  • The lid of my coffee cup is dying. I wonder if I can buy a replacement lid? #
  • @MikeFoster – i think you tweeted something you meant to be a direct message in reply to MikeFoster #
  • @meganckelly @joshcausey – popsicle friday? is this the replacement for 420? in reply to meganckelly #
  • @thegsides – yeah i'm a little jealous of being able to go to a chic-fil-a. the closest one is 3 hours away. in reply to thegsides #
  • http://twitpic.com/i7xzn – Nothing says "party" like herring #
  • life has changed dramatically – adam now has his temporary driver's license – http://twitpic.com/i83pk #
  • http://twitpic.com/i998e – pam and i went to a coffee house play tonight – we felt very bohemian. #

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he's driving

adam
the terrell family went through a pretty major change today – adam acquired his temporary license. this means we have six months of him driving with us and then he moves up to testing for a regular (minor’s) driver’s license. wow, i feel old.

SIDE NOTE – i know i haven’t been writing much on this blog over the past month. that is about to change.

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the week in tweets – 2009-09-12

  • Hanging out at the Riverfront Jazzfest after a fun evening with Tapestry. #
  • and it now appears that noah has swine flu – woohoo! happy labor day! http://twitpic.com/gx7ew #
  • We made s'mores at Tapestry Sunday. Now I'm trying to convince Eric that a flannel graph sermon would be awesome. http://twitpic.com/gz9xr #
  • Now I'm thinking of doing a flannel graph sermon with a document projector – low-tech & high-tech at the same time. #
  • http://twitpic.com/h005i – i now have a flannel board and figures to use for sunday at tapestry ๐Ÿ™‚ #
  • @HeyMrsNorman – josh talked about this once – i definitely got the idea from him – it's been simmering for years and fits this wk's passage in reply to HeyMrsNorman #
  • Heading to Chicago with @bsheets to hear #Moltmann. WooHoo! #
  • i really wish i had brought a couple of my #moltmann books to the conversation #moltmann http://twubs.com/moltmann #
  • I just became a member of the Twub for #moltmann at http://twubs.com/moltmann #
  • and it begins! #moltmann #
  • @mattkelley468 – i know exactly of which you speak – feeling pretty small and insignificant #moltmann in reply to mattkelley468 #
  • #moltmann – john franke acting as the open act. moltmann starts tomorrow. i presently smell strongly of onions. http://twitpic.com/h56uf #
  • #Moltmann is talking about his time in Nicaraqua. Makes of love him all the more. #
  • RT @trippfuller: "True human community is an icon, a witness to the Trinity." molty #moltmann http://twubs.com/moltmann #
  • crap i just cataphaticked all over the place #moltmann #
  • be afraid dr. #moltmann. be very afraid of the man crush beside you. #
  • @mike_shipp – i'm not entirely sure how you clean up cataphatic? arm & hammer? ammonia? elbow grease? #moltmann in reply to mike_shipp #
  • CHRIST is more than one's own denomination. #moltmann Oh yeah! #
  • An impassable GOD is not a god but a demon. Only a suffering GOD can do. #moltmann #
  • Anger is an expression of wounded love. #Moltmann. Kind of refocuses our OT thoughts on GOD. I like it. #
  • Theology that does not interact with life and death experiences is merely a nice game. MAN! #moltmann #
  • One of the things I love about the Midwest is that it is actually enjoyable to be outside. This is unlike the South where I just try to … #
  • @dannygilliam – are you in a serminar right now? which one? in reply to dannygilliam #
  • lunch is digesting. now bring me some #moltmann #
  • RT @jkottke: I hate the web. It reminds me of all the interesting books I won't read, places I won't visit, ppl I won't meet, ideas I'll … #
  • the FATHER gave JESUS, crucified & raised, as HIS answer to "why" because no explanation would ever bring us to peace. DANG IT #Moltmann #
  • the other side of the suffering GOD is the resurrected JESUS WHO bring new life & joy #Moltmann #
  • what is the ART of hope? we can just sit there for a long while. please! #moltmann #
  • @dannygilliam – i hope it is a great one for you. we need to do another seminar together. in reply to dannygilliam #
  • @tomryberg – yep i thought of the same thing. in reply to tomryberg #
  • the NT doesn't just say to "pray" but to "pray & watch". we must pray with our eyes open looking for the coming kingdom #Moltmann AMEN!! #
  • i can go home satisfied after the 2 crosses discussion #moltmann 1) the real cross of JESUS, 2) the dream cross of constantine. i'm full now #
  • do we need to listen to the voices of our victims because that is where the voice of the CRUCIFIED GOD would be? #moltmann #
  • @bsheets – i think we usually like to think we would but i agree we probably wouldn't #moltmann in reply to bsheets #
  • @dannygilliam – i'll have to look into it. i had been interested in it earlier but haven't looked that far ahead. in reply to dannygilliam #
  • transformation is so much more than us merely not using our swords. it is changing swords into plowshares #moltmann #
  • @theboy1der – their mysterious to me at the moment ๐Ÿ™‚ in reply to theboy1der #
  • @natebyrd3 – at the moment i don't feel very deep at the moment #moltmann is a beast. i'm just trying to tread water and stay a float. in reply to natebyrd3 #
  • @PaulsonBrian – score! thanks i'm needing a diet coke fix #moltmann in reply to PaulsonBrian #
  • WOW – great question Daniella! Comparing #moltmann's POW experience with Abu Ghraib #
  • WOW – great question @DGShroyer ! Comparing #moltmann's POW experience with Abu Ghraib #
  • Sitting in a breakout session where the speaker said he really wanted us to converse on the subject. He's talked for an hour straight. #
  • The memory of the harvest enables the farmer to place the seed in the ground. #Moltmann #
  • it is creative to let another being be #moltmann – therefore, our attempted at control & manipulation of others are inherently uncreative? #
  • #moltmann "trinitarian love" would make an excellent band name. ๐Ÿ™‚ #
  • okay i was just lost – what was the limited relationship being an inherent part of living relationship about? #moltmann did i hear wrong? #
  • @tomryberg – oh yes that would be good #moltmann in reply to tomryberg #
  • GOD became a human being to liberate us from our god complex #moltmann – oh yeah! i may have to take a nap and rest on that one. #
  • "GOD became a human being to liberate us from our god complex" – Jurgen Moltmann #
  • @bsheets – thanks – i zoned a little in reply to bsheets #
  • @joshcausey – i'll sell mine for that price ๐Ÿ™‚ in reply to joshcausey #
  • the end has begun ๐Ÿ™ #moltmann #
  • "A congregation without gracious openness to people with disabilities is a disabled church" Jurgen #Moltmann #
  • http://twitpic.com/hbrue – Score! #Moltmann #
  • i was surprised when i got home. i received this from #moltmann http://twitpic.com/hdtj7 yep, jurgen and i are close now ๐Ÿ™‚ #
  • @Joshross – oh i wish i could go. you're going to love it. #
  • Holy Crap South Carolina just put a smack on the Georgia quarterback Cox #

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a good day

just thought i would record how cool of a day it has been. here is what the day has involved:

  • i ran the just run half marathon race today and had the fastest finishing time i have had in two years
  • walked my dogs about a mile and a half today โ€“ i love walking my basset hounds
  • received in the mail a new woot shirt.
  • cut the lawn โ€“ i love cutting grass
  • hung out and talked with my boys until they went to a concert with some friends
  • grabbed some sandwiches with my cute wife and went to pfiffner park for the stevens point riverfront jazzfest. we sat at the park with a few thousand people, watched the sunset, and listened to live jazz.
  • came home to find a live internet broadcast of the bama/vt game

it was really a fun day. i love point.