Wow, Kentucky was really steaming for a few days there. I was able to walk early, but it was still sweltering to walk with the dogs. I'm glad I could do it in the morning, and in the shade of the trees growing near the road. Thankfully, yesterday, we had a cold front blow through and it is again pleasant and beautiful. I could sit out here under the deck enjoying the bluebirds and some good books, but I have a busy day ahead.
I was so happy yesterday to see the women's soccer team beat France. Abby Wambach made another fabulous shot, with her head, into the net of the opponent. It was again, awesome. Looking forward to seeing the match with Japan for the finals of the World Cup Soccer. I was also pleased to read about the UK football team and how they are really excited about their Thursday Night Lights workouts. Sounds like a great idea. I hope this team can really bond and do some special things this season.
I've been reading the most awesome books that my periodontist lent me. The are about Angelic encounters with everyday Christians. I'm taking the second of these books back to his office today, and, hopefully, he'll let me borrow another.
As I read today's UpperRoom story today, I was sidetracked by the scripture reading. The story was about serving, which I believe to be an essential part of the Christian experience. However, when I read the suggested scripture reading of Peter 4:8-11, I was led to back up and read the entire chapter. It really spoke to me. As I hit upon verse 8, I was reminded of what a loving God we have. It states "Above, all, love each other deeply because love covers over a multitude of sins." The love that God has for us led him to allowing His only son to die on the cross for us, when we were yet sinners. And, isn't that a description of us today? We are all still sinners, we always will be, but our sins are forgiven because of what our God led His son to do for us.
Our main job while we are in our earthly lives is to love one another. I am always so uplifted when I am reminded time and time again that God put us here for one main purpose, to love one another. And, yes, if we are doing that, a lot of the other stuff simply fades into the background. As Peter stated, "love covers over a multitude of sins".
My doggies are fighting for position in the chair next to me and I have a lot to get accomplished today, so I'm going to have to leave my comfy spot here under the deck listening to birds and enjoying this beautiful day. I hope you are enjoying your day. Stay safe, luv, Susan
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
NASCAR Trucks and Other Things
Maybe you heard about Kentucky getting it's first NASCAR race this past Saturday. After ten years of hold-ups and legal hassles, the inaugural Spring Cup race was finally held at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta Kentucky. I thought this would be something really positive for our state's economy and I know there are lots of NASCAR fans within the borders of the Commonwealth. Even though I don't, personally, watch entire races, I can get swept up in the excitement and anticipation of such an event. As I had already made plans to meet my sister and her Sunday School class downtown Lexington at the Kentucky Theater for the one thirty showing of To Kill A Mocking Bird, I decided to try to get downtown early so I could see the parade of NASCAR race-car tractor trailer haulers. I managed to get parked in front of Rupp Arena and didn't see anything heading down main as of yet, so I was able to go inside and pick up something to bring out for lunch. I thought it would be nice to eat lunch outdoors while the trucks paraded by the arena. I had been at the 4th of July Parade just days earlier and it took forever to start and then forever to finish that parade. I thought I had just enough time to get back out to Main Street for this parade.
While I was waiting inside Rupp Arena for my grilled chicken salad, I turned around to see truck after truck zipping down main street, one right after another. I couldn't believe that they would be trying to set some sort of race-car hauler speed record, so I grabbed my salad from the cashier and ran towards the door. As I marveled at the Go Daddy truck, the Bass Pro Shops truck and several others that I could easily identify, it was apparent that the parade was quickly coming to an end. As I approached the glass door, held politely by a nice young man, I asked if that was the end, to which he responded, " Yep, that's the pace car, that's it." I ran out the door to see the back sides of the parade of trucks as it careened down East Main heading towards Newtown Pike. I'm just thankful for the expanse of large windows that surround the arena. Otherwise, I wouldn't have seen a thing. At least I could see the trucks, as they flew by, through them.
I sat down outside the arena and enjoyed my salad watching the usual, run of the mill downtown Lexington traffic. It was a beautiful day, after all. I wanted to feed the meter for three hours because I was heading to a movie. I was horrified to realize that it only takes up to a two hour limit. Okay, I could move my car and be out the $2.35 in change, or I could somehow figure out how to get back and feed the meter. Being the cheapskate I am, I headed on to the Theater. I think it must be about a quarter mile or so to get there, and it was rather muggy. It turned out to be a great day for a movie because while we were in the theater, storms began to gather. I really enjoyed the movie. I don't think you can see a better movie than To Kill A Mockingbird on the big screen with Gregory Peck.
Not only did I enjoy the trucks, the movie, the chicken salad, my sister and her class at the theater, but I even got in an extra mile or so of walking/running thanks to feeding that durn meter. It was a really good day.
I'm not usually a soccer fan, but when the United States is involved in World Cup Soccer, I'm in. I was reading the paper Sunday, when I saw that the women were playing Brazil. I ran up to watch and was not enjoying the latter parts of this particular match. It seemed one official was really sticking it to the USA team and due to her penalizing them, they were playing one player short. The commentator, a former USA soccer player kept saying they're still in it, so I kept watching. It was totally unbelievable when one last ditch effort from a platinum blonde USA player managed to kick the ball clear across the field and to Abby Wambach who headed the ball right into the net. Goooooaaaaaaaallll!!! That tied it up and the girls won the match by outscoring the Brazilian team in the penalty kick phase 5-4. It was pandemonium. It was fun to watch. I think they play France tomorrow.
I read an amazing story in the paper today about a UK male cheerleader who was teaching gymnastics on the fourth or fifth floor of a building in Rhode Island, his home. Following one of his tumbling passes,he accidentally landed hard against a door that was nailed shut. Apparently, it had been nailed shut because it led simply to the outdoors. Got that? Anyway, he went through the door and managed to get his wits about him and tucked into a ball, just like when he does flips and looked for the ground and actually landed on his feet. He had multiple injuries, but is recovering. Amazing!
The doggies and I are enjoying our summer immensely. Our walks are still enjoyable, just a lot stickier. Last night I saw twin fawns playing up the road and this morning I saw them in the woods with their mom. I don't know why, but seeing deer just doesn't get old for me. The bluebirds continue to fly around the yard as well. I'm also enjoying the hummingbirds but am always saddened when a male manages to crash into some of our tall windows. They are so very tiny.
I'm looking forward to the rest of the summer. Lots of fun things planned. Hoping to have a cookout with my classmates from high school. Our next reunion for the 40 Year mark won't be until 2014, but we decided a cookout this year would be fun.
I hope you're enjoying your summer. The word for Central Kentucky this week has been "sweltering". I heard on the news tonight that the hottest place in the country was Owensboro, Kentucky. We reached upper nineties, they got 123 according to the NBC Nightly News. I hope my friends in Henderson managed to stay inside and in air conditioning.
You also stay cool and safe and enjoy this special time of the year. luv, Susan
While I was waiting inside Rupp Arena for my grilled chicken salad, I turned around to see truck after truck zipping down main street, one right after another. I couldn't believe that they would be trying to set some sort of race-car hauler speed record, so I grabbed my salad from the cashier and ran towards the door. As I marveled at the Go Daddy truck, the Bass Pro Shops truck and several others that I could easily identify, it was apparent that the parade was quickly coming to an end. As I approached the glass door, held politely by a nice young man, I asked if that was the end, to which he responded, " Yep, that's the pace car, that's it." I ran out the door to see the back sides of the parade of trucks as it careened down East Main heading towards Newtown Pike. I'm just thankful for the expanse of large windows that surround the arena. Otherwise, I wouldn't have seen a thing. At least I could see the trucks, as they flew by, through them.
I sat down outside the arena and enjoyed my salad watching the usual, run of the mill downtown Lexington traffic. It was a beautiful day, after all. I wanted to feed the meter for three hours because I was heading to a movie. I was horrified to realize that it only takes up to a two hour limit. Okay, I could move my car and be out the $2.35 in change, or I could somehow figure out how to get back and feed the meter. Being the cheapskate I am, I headed on to the Theater. I think it must be about a quarter mile or so to get there, and it was rather muggy. It turned out to be a great day for a movie because while we were in the theater, storms began to gather. I really enjoyed the movie. I don't think you can see a better movie than To Kill A Mockingbird on the big screen with Gregory Peck.
Not only did I enjoy the trucks, the movie, the chicken salad, my sister and her class at the theater, but I even got in an extra mile or so of walking/running thanks to feeding that durn meter. It was a really good day.
I'm not usually a soccer fan, but when the United States is involved in World Cup Soccer, I'm in. I was reading the paper Sunday, when I saw that the women were playing Brazil. I ran up to watch and was not enjoying the latter parts of this particular match. It seemed one official was really sticking it to the USA team and due to her penalizing them, they were playing one player short. The commentator, a former USA soccer player kept saying they're still in it, so I kept watching. It was totally unbelievable when one last ditch effort from a platinum blonde USA player managed to kick the ball clear across the field and to Abby Wambach who headed the ball right into the net. Goooooaaaaaaaallll!!! That tied it up and the girls won the match by outscoring the Brazilian team in the penalty kick phase 5-4. It was pandemonium. It was fun to watch. I think they play France tomorrow.
I read an amazing story in the paper today about a UK male cheerleader who was teaching gymnastics on the fourth or fifth floor of a building in Rhode Island, his home. Following one of his tumbling passes,he accidentally landed hard against a door that was nailed shut. Apparently, it had been nailed shut because it led simply to the outdoors. Got that? Anyway, he went through the door and managed to get his wits about him and tucked into a ball, just like when he does flips and looked for the ground and actually landed on his feet. He had multiple injuries, but is recovering. Amazing!
The doggies and I are enjoying our summer immensely. Our walks are still enjoyable, just a lot stickier. Last night I saw twin fawns playing up the road and this morning I saw them in the woods with their mom. I don't know why, but seeing deer just doesn't get old for me. The bluebirds continue to fly around the yard as well. I'm also enjoying the hummingbirds but am always saddened when a male manages to crash into some of our tall windows. They are so very tiny.
I'm looking forward to the rest of the summer. Lots of fun things planned. Hoping to have a cookout with my classmates from high school. Our next reunion for the 40 Year mark won't be until 2014, but we decided a cookout this year would be fun.
I hope you're enjoying your summer. The word for Central Kentucky this week has been "sweltering". I heard on the news tonight that the hottest place in the country was Owensboro, Kentucky. We reached upper nineties, they got 123 according to the NBC Nightly News. I hope my friends in Henderson managed to stay inside and in air conditioning.
You also stay cool and safe and enjoy this special time of the year. luv, Susan
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