The Last Two Days

I've had the last two days off and spent them with Kim. Last night we watched Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and tonight we watched Chuck after Logan's baseball game. I love spending time with my wife. If I'm not called for overtime tomorrow, we'll be spending another evening together.

Whispers is selling on Amazon.com which I'm grateful for. Thanks to those who have purchased it and I sincerely hope you enjoy the read.

Redlands Temple

Kim and I at the Redlands California Temple a few months before we were married in the Logan Temple.

Mixed Emotions

I've been a huge University of Utah football fan for 26 years. I have to admit, when I was attending the U in the early to mid 80's I actually rooted for BYU, embarassing I know. When the cougs won the national championship in 84 I switched and became a devout die hard fan of the Utes. The change came because of BYU fans, they believed they were the best team in the country when in reality they were the only team to go undefeated...against inferior opponents. Washington was the best team in the country that year as well as several others being much better than BYU. The cougs won the Holiday Bowl to win the national championship against a Michigan team that came in 4th in the BIG10 that year. Anyway, to make a long story longer, It's all Utah now and has been since my misguided youth. I've been right there when they won two BCS bowls and also when they haven't done so well. Now, my middle daughter Amber, attends BYU as a freshman. I want to cheer when BYU starts out 2010 at 1-3 but I do feel bad for my daughter. No matter how the Cougs do, I hope Amber enjoys her time there and catches the spirit...oh yeah, and I hope the Utes cream them in November.....!!!!!!!!

Good day in Sports !!!!

Eleven years ago was the last time the Texas Rangers made it to the playoffs in Major League Baseball. Today, they clinched the game that will send them back. Texas Rangers, the American League West Division Champions !!!!!!!

also.....The University of Utah is playing San Jose State at Rice Eccles Stadium, sure wish I could be there. The Utes are 3-0 so far this season with some very tough games still on their schedule including Notre Dame, BYU, Air Force, and TCU.....Go Utes !!!

Bachelorhood

Tomorrow afternoon, saturday, will be a bachelor for about 36 hours. Kim is going home to visit friends and family and I'll be stuck in Texas doing my real job. I pray for her safe trip and hope she looks forward to returning to me as much as I look forward to having her return.

Two exciting things today !!!!

First and more important, I'm so excited and proud for Kim, she is now an official Webelos leader in our local ward/pack. Her family goes way back in scouting from her father, brother, and even nephews and now she can take part in the great tradition. Second, I have 20 copies of "Whispers from the Past" that were delivered today. No more proofs, no more test runs...this is the real thing. I think Kim probably looks better in her uniform than anyone I've ever seen. Good luck to her, I know the Webelos will love her.

a LONG work week comes to a close

Nothing like getting home from a great vacation and going back to work. Tonight marks the end of my 52 hour work week after returning from Belgium. So many things are on my mind. Kim is leaving for Cali this weekend and I always miss her so much but at the same time I know how much she misses her family and friends so I try not to complain. I wrote two pages of the Ireland book tonight and feel pretty good about the direction it's going. I haven't really written anything for three years so for me this is exciting. Anyway, tomorrow finally a day off and I'm celebrating by going to the dentist and home teaching. The bridgework I had done in the mission field 28 years ago is giving up the ghost. Pffft, and they said it would only last 15 years.   :)

My Favorite Picture

This picture was taken in May at Keukenhof Garden outside of Amsterdam. The garden itself is only open for 8 weeks to visitors and displays every imaginable Tulip you could ever think of.

The Eye of Magog ?????

Okay, now I need some help. I'm currently writing a novel in the Kylee/Daniel series and I've tentatively chosen the title to be "The Eye of Magog". Without knowing the story, how does this title sound? Obviously since I've only written about a quarter of the story there is time to change it....Please give me your opinions. Oh, and BTW, this description on the back of the book is not what happens, just something I wrote so I could complete the cover.

Places

Those who know me know I love to travel. As I've said before, my stories are inspired by places I've seen. I would have to say one of the most interesting places I've been to, and probably the most unique and of mysterious history, is Machu Picchu in Peru. I took my oldest daughter Megan there in March of 2003. My second book, "The Inca Prophecy", takes place within the walls of the mountain citidel as well as some other Inca locations. I really enjoyed my time there with Megan. I think it was one of our best trips. "Whispers from the Past" was dedicated to my parents. "The Inca Prophecy" will be dedicated to Megan when its finally printed.

Another week has disappeared

It's saturday again. This means tomorrow starts a new week. As I reflect back over the week now ending I'm so grateful for everything I have. This week we returned safely from Belgium and now everything, or almost everything, is back to normal. I'm back at work. I'm reading the Old Testament again...only 84 pages left, I'm almost back to writing book 4, and I'm loving and adoring my wife Kim more than I can express. She is my biggest support and generally just enjoyable to be around. She says she is comfortable in her "nerdom" but I know she is very cool even though she is always looking for greenmen in Europe's architecture and that she enjoys brass rubbing. (may need to explain this one later) Thanks Kim for saving me! I love you!