Monday, October 27, 2008
My wife took these great pictures with a camera I gave her.
OAHU
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Now I know the wonder and beauty of a tropical paradise. I also know that if I lived there I'd need a 55 gallon drum of Bag Balm. Talk about muggy. The water is so wonderfully warm, it's nearly like bath water. I actually went swimming in the ocean for the first time since JAWS came out. A guy at the hotel suggested we try the pool, to which I responded," I didn't come here to try the chlorine". I mean really. My favorite things were the road side fruit stands and "Shrimp Trucks" If you ever go there I highly suggest a day @ the Polynesian Cultural Center.
FACT: The slide or steel guitar was originated in the Hawaiian Islands and at some point toured and displayed in Nashville, and the rest is Country Western history. Sorry Tex.
Damien Joseph McDonald
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Born 19 Oct. 2008. We'll keep him cuz he's a cute little guy, and besides, God gave him to us.
Commisioned Art
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
A while back the DW and myself ventured to Boise Idaho for the annual "Art in the Park" with the intent to purchase an article of cool craftiness. You see instead of buying one another anniversary gifts, we agree on something we both like. I've blogged about this before but hey , that was a year ago. Anyhow we found the pot we both loved,(ceramic, not cannabis) and opted to come back for it instead of luggin' it all over the park. Well when Noelle went back to purchase our prized art, some other person of no doubt awesome taste in pottery, had come along and bought it and 4 other pots out from under us. BUMMER. But not for the potter.
The DW looked for a pot that might be cool enough to be our "Versary" art but nothing else would do. The artist/seller informed the DW that they would be at "Salmon Daze" in Issaquack in a few weeks and that they would try to make a pot matching the description of OUR pot they mistakenly sold to the guy with the fist full of cash. Well we tracked them down at "Salmon Daze" but we didn't find one like OUR pot. There were a few cool but smaller ones, so we resigned ourselves to be children of a lesser pot. But when the DW gave the pottery gal her debit card to purchase our consolation pot she joyfully exclaimed"Oh I recognize your name Mrs Mac, I called you this morning to let you know we made a pot just for you."
The DW looked for a pot that might be cool enough to be our "Versary" art but nothing else would do. The artist/seller informed the DW that they would be at "Salmon Daze" in Issaquack in a few weeks and that they would try to make a pot matching the description of OUR pot they mistakenly sold to the guy with the fist full of cash. Well we tracked them down at "Salmon Daze" but we didn't find one like OUR pot. There were a few cool but smaller ones, so we resigned ourselves to be children of a lesser pot. But when the DW gave the pottery gal her debit card to purchase our consolation pot she joyfully exclaimed"Oh I recognize your name Mrs Mac, I called you this morning to let you know we made a pot just for you."
Talk about fortunate, the Art Angels must have been lookin' after us. It is ever so snappy, don't you think??Our first "commisioned work" Who could say it isn't lovely.
Rosie Omy goodness
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Photo removed due to the fact that too many people threw up a little... in thier mouths.
GHANDI? SATANIC?
Monday, September 22, 2008
I the other day I heard two quotes attributed to Ghandi. The first one is " Better to do violence, if there's violence in your heart. than to put on the cloak of non-violence to cover imputes".
I kinda see that somewhat like the words of Christ when he said it's better to be hot or cold cuz lukewarm gets spewed from the mouth. That's my loose interpitation and paralalel.
The second said" I object to violence because when it seems to do good, the good it does is only temporary. But the evil it does is permanent".
I mentioned that those were good words if you follow the Prince of Peace, but a couple of old guys took offense to it and told me it sounds more like the "prince of the morning".
So I ask you what in the Helsinki Finland is wrong with those guys, or is it me???
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
Monday, September 15, 2008
If you've never been to the Museum of Flight you ought to have a visit. I love it,(but not to marry). And it's free to get in on the first Thursday of the month. Try it,you'll like it.
BOISE IDAHO
Thursday, September 11, 2008
We had a very nice time in Boise, here are some pix I took. As if you couldn't guess,Mr Potatohead still lives in Boise. He lives the life of a fugitive, on a shoestring, so to speak, trying to stay one step ahead of the Or Ida guys. But they won't catch him cuz that Spud Boy's got eyes all around.
MASKS
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Say hello to a few of my friends. These guyz are from Bali, Nicaragua, Africa, Indonesia and the US of A. I have several more but they were too shy to photographed. Can you guess which is from where?? There are two repeaters. Go ahead guess.
3 years and a day
Thursday, August 28, 2008
I never noticed it before but the ground around us looks like there was a football game played on the lawn before we took the pictures. Aren't we a sharp lookin' pair???? N looks so young and me in my "Joseph Smith" tux.
3 YEARS
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Thanx baby, for all the laughter and joy you've brought into my life. At times it seems like a Wonderdream, but always it feels like home. I will always try to be worthy of your incredible love and kindness. 3 years down and eternity to go.
And by the way .... I love you more!!!!!!!
Full Moon
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I took these photos the other night. It was creepy and way cool all at the same time. I thought I saw a vampire but it turned out to be an insurance salesman. Then I thought I saw a werewolf, but it turned out to be a therewolf. OK already, enough , it's time for bed. Goodnight all.
Every Member a Missionary
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Well here goes something.....what I don't know. I've been called to serve as the Ward Mission Leader. For a long time now I've wanted to heed the call to proclaim the Gospel, but the thought of actually doing it scared the heck out of me. I've wanted to dive into the Preach My Gospel manuel but have yet to crack it open. And not too long ago I sniveled to my wife that I didn't think the Ward Missionaries were doing a very good job and that our Ward was pretty sucky at fellowshiping and retaining newly the baptized.
Well the Lord has once again manifest himself in my life. It seems he's given me the kick in the pants I've been needing to grow in the building Zion department and use some of the talents and strength that I've been keeping under the "bushel basket" , so to speak.
Having never served a mission I don't have that experience from which to draw, but I have other attributes that I'm sure will serve the mission well. The bottom line is when all else fails I can, (and will) employ the Nephi logic, The Lord called me to this, and he will make a way for me to be an instrument in his cause. I will be asking all of you(in the ward) to get involved on some level. I am humbled and mostly unqualified for this gig, so I must be in the right place...right??
"Who the Lord calls,the Lord qualifies" I'm sooo countin' on it.
TRIBUTE
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
When I first met Penny, she booted me out of the relative security of the very back row in the chapel. She somewhat forcefully informed me that the back row was reserved for "old people" who need to get to the restroom quickly during the meeting so you'll have to move. It was my first time in that ward after a 32 year wrong turn tour of the wicked world. I remember thinking "damn the fellowship in the church sure has changed". She then smiled and said "You can however come and sit with me." And we pretty much sat together from then on. We became fast friends, and it was my pleasure to serve her over the years. She was my biggest fan as I gradually got my life in order.
Penny was a straight shooter, you never had to wonder where you stood with her cuz she'd tell ya. Sure sometimes she had all the tact of a wreaking ball, but her candid assesments were refreshing in a sickeningly P.C. world. I feel that through our association as time went on she met more of the younger people in the Ward, cuz before I came along she usually only attended the Sacrement meeting, and only sorted with a few of the old timers.
By the time the Lord called Penny home she was well liked or loved by many of us. She loved the Lord and promised him if he would take care of her grandchildren while they served missions for the church, she would go to all her meetings and get more involved. He did, and so did she. She used to always say to me "Isn't it funny how we found each other." It wasn't funny, it was the hand of the Lord. We needed each other to learn and serve. And so many lives were the better for it.
Penny Catto was a dear friend to me, I loved her and I'll be ever grateful for the time we had together.And I know we'll meet again. I'm in no rush for a reunion mind you, but we'll meet again.
