Bracketology

I have to admit I get really attached to college basketball games this time of year. I am always amazed at how quickly we get to know the players and teams, and form an affinity for them. Right now there are two teams from Richmond in the Sweet 16 of college basketball, which has never happened before. Both of them are playing their best ball of the season, which is what is required to get this far.

I have to admit in my brackets I thought they would both win their first round games, but go no further. Our church team did just that, even though we were also playing our best at the end of the season. And just like the college guys, we reflect back on the last few minutes of our final game and wonder why we did not execute the way we had all game long. A quick shot here, a turnover there, and suddenly the game slips away from you.

There is always next year.

Springing Forward

It has taken longer than usual to get used to daylight savings time. It is still dark in the morning when I wake up, and losing an hour of sleep is not as easy to take. I'm glad we were out of town last weekend so I did not have the same routine to follow.

Speaking for springing forward, what a great slogan for moving ahead with something new or renewed in our lives. The word "spring" conjures up the image of propelling ahead at a rapid pace, jumping over obstacles, not a slow progression but a very fast one. And "forward" implies moving in the right direction, ahead rather than sideways or backwards, advancing rather than retreating. All in all "spring forward" is a good catch phrase for moving us from where we are to where we want to be.

So let's all spring forward to something new and worthwhile this time of year!

Stained Glass Windows

Here is a short video featuring the stained glass window panels I recently finished and installed in our kitchen. Enjoy!

If you'd like to have some stained glass artwork created for your viewing pleasure, call me or send an email.

Peace.