Abandoned office

Books read in 2017

Choosing Real, Bekah Jane Pogue
Lucifer, Mike Carey
The Whispering Statue, Carolyn Keene  
The Message in the Hollow Oak, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Bridge, Carolyn Keene
The Quest of the Missing Map, Carolyn Keene
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery in the Brass Bound Trunk, Carolyn Keene  
The Secret in the Old Attic, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery at Lilac Inn, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Red Gate Farm, Carolyn Keene  
The Witch Tree Symbol, Carolyn Keene
The Hidden Window Mystery, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Mirror Bay, Carolyn Keene
Mystery at the Sky Jump, Carolyn Keene  
The Clue of the Velvet Mask, Carolyn Keene
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney, Carolyn Keene
The Invisible Intruder, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery of the 99 Steps, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Showboat, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion, Carolyn Keene  
Fresh Start, Joel Osteen
The Power of I Am, Joel Osteen
How to Archer, Sterling Archer  
Every Day a Friday, Joel Osteen  
It's Your Time, Joel Osteen
The Polygamist's Daughter, Anna LeBaron with Leslie Wilson
Deep Undercover, Jack Barsky with Cindy Coloma
You Are Free, Rebekah Lyons
Unsinkable Faith, Tracie Miles
Still Waiting, Ann Swindell
Listen, Love, Repeat, Karen Ehman
Return to Joy, Bev DeSalvo
Those Few Precious Days, Christopher Andersen
The Road To Camelot, Thomas Oliphant & Curtis Wilkie
Chasing Grace, Sanya Richards-Ross
Hello, My Name Is, Matthew West
The Revolution of Robert Kennedy, John R. Bohrer
Still Lolo, Lauren Scruggs
Your Beautiful Heart, Lauren Scruggs
Me, Myself, & Lies, Jennifer Rothschild
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 1, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
Leak, Max Holland
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 2, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
20 Ways to Make Every Day Better, Joyce Meyer
Spider-Gwen Vol. 0, Jason Latour & Robbi Rodriguez
No Easy Jesus, Jason Mitchell
Grace Is Greater, Kyle Idleman
Shattered, Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes
Come Find Me, Sage Parker, Aliza Latta

Currently Reading: Spider-Gwen Vol. 1, Jason Latour & Robbi Rodriguez

Ann Arbor Cemetery IV

Books read in 2017

Choosing Real, Bekah Jane Pogue
Lucifer, Mike Carey
The Whispering Statue, Carolyn Keene  
The Message in the Hollow Oak, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Bridge, Carolyn Keene
The Quest of the Missing Map, Carolyn Keene
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery in the Brass Bound Trunk, Carolyn Keene  
The Secret in the Old Attic, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery at Lilac Inn, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Red Gate Farm, Carolyn Keene  
The Witch Tree Symbol, Carolyn Keene
The Hidden Window Mystery, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Mirror Bay, Carolyn Keene
Mystery at the Sky Jump, Carolyn Keene  
The Clue of the Velvet Mask, Carolyn Keene
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney, Carolyn Keene
The Invisible Intruder, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery of the 99 Steps, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Showboat, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion, Carolyn Keene  
Fresh Start, Joel Osteen
The Power of I Am, Joel Osteen
How to Archer, Sterling Archer  
Every Day a Friday, Joel Osteen  
It's Your Time, Joel Osteen
The Polygamist's Daughter, Anna LeBaron with Leslie Wilson
Deep Undercover, Jack Barsky with Cindy Coloma
You Are Free, Rebekah Lyons
Unsinkable Faith, Tracie Miles
Still Waiting, Ann Swindell
Listen, Love, Repeat, Karen Ehman
Return to Joy, Bev DeSalvo
Those Few Precious Days, Christopher Andersen
The Road To Camelot, Thomas Oliphant & Curtis Wilkie
Chasing Grace, Sanya Richards-Ross
Hello, My Name Is, Matthew West
The Revolution of Robert Kennedy, John R. Bohrer
Still Lolo, Lauren Scruggs
Your Beautiful Heart, Lauren Scruggs
Me, Myself, & Lies, Jennifer Rothschild
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 1, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
Leak, Max Holland
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 2, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
20 Ways to Make Every Day Better, Joyce Meyer
Spider-Gwen Vol. 0, Jason Latour & Robbi Rodriguez
No Easy Jesus, Jason Mitchell
Grace Is Greater, Kyle Idleman
Shattered, Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes


Currently Reading: Come Find Me, Sage Parker, Aliza Latta

Ann Arbor Cemetery III

Books read in 2017

Choosing Real, Bekah Jane Pogue
Lucifer, Mike Carey
The Whispering Statue, Carolyn Keene  
The Message in the Hollow Oak, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Bridge, Carolyn Keene
The Quest of the Missing Map, Carolyn Keene
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery in the Brass Bound Trunk, Carolyn Keene  
The Secret in the Old Attic, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery at Lilac Inn, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Red Gate Farm, Carolyn Keene  
The Witch Tree Symbol, Carolyn Keene
The Hidden Window Mystery, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Mirror Bay, Carolyn Keene
Mystery at the Sky Jump, Carolyn Keene  
The Clue of the Velvet Mask, Carolyn Keene
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney, Carolyn Keene
The Invisible Intruder, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery of the 99 Steps, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Showboat, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion, Carolyn Keene  
Fresh Start, Joel Osteen
The Power of I Am, Joel Osteen
How to Archer, Sterling Archer  
Every Day a Friday, Joel Osteen  
It's Your Time, Joel Osteen
The Polygamist's Daughter, Anna LeBaron with Leslie Wilson
Deep Undercover, Jack Barsky with Cindy Coloma
You Are Free, Rebekah Lyons
Unsinkable Faith, Tracie Miles
Still Waiting, Ann Swindell
Listen, Love, Repeat, Karen Ehman
Return to Joy, Bev DeSalvo
Those Few Precious Days, Christopher Andersen
The Road To Camelot, Thomas Oliphant & Curtis Wilkie
Chasing Grace, Sanya Richards-Ross
Hello, My Name Is, Matthew West
The Revolution of Robert Kennedy, John R. Bohrer
Still Lolo, Lauren Scruggs
Your Beautiful Heart, Lauren Scruggs
Me, Myself, & Lies, Jennifer Rothschild
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 1, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
Leak, Max Holland
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 2, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
20 Ways to Make Every Day Better, Joyce Meyer
Spider-Gwen Vol. 0, Jason Latour & Robbi Rodriguez
No Easy Jesus, Jason Mitchell

Grace Is Greater, Kyle Idleman

Currently Reading: Shattered, Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes

Sr. Fair Exhibitor

I submitted six pieces of art to the Fulton County Fair: three drawings, two photos and a painting. I received ribbons on five of six pieces: one first place, three second place and one third place ribbons.

Acrylic - Fantasy

Second place

 Drawing - Fantasy

Second place

 Drawing - Fantasy

Third place

 Drawing - Fantasy

First place

 Close up - Color photo

City scene - Color photo

Second place

Ann Arbor Cemetery II

Books read in 2017

Choosing Real, Bekah Jane Pogue
Lucifer, Mike Carey
The Whispering Statue, Carolyn Keene  
The Message in the Hollow Oak, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Bridge, Carolyn Keene
The Quest of the Missing Map, Carolyn Keene
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery in the Brass Bound Trunk, Carolyn Keene  
The Secret in the Old Attic, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery at Lilac Inn, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Red Gate Farm, Carolyn Keene  
The Witch Tree Symbol, Carolyn Keene
The Hidden Window Mystery, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Mirror Bay, Carolyn Keene
Mystery at the Sky Jump, Carolyn Keene  
The Clue of the Velvet Mask, Carolyn Keene
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney, Carolyn Keene
The Invisible Intruder, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery of the 99 Steps, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Showboat, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion, Carolyn Keene  
Fresh Start, Joel Osteen
The Power of I Am, Joel Osteen
How to Archer, Sterling Archer  
Every Day a Friday, Joel Osteen  
It's Your Time, Joel Osteen
The Polygamist's Daughter, Anna LeBaron with Leslie Wilson
Deep Undercover, Jack Barsky with Cindy Coloma
You Are Free, Rebekah Lyons
Unsinkable Faith, Tracie Miles
Still Waiting, Ann Swindell
Listen, Love, Repeat, Karen Ehman
Return to Joy, Bev DeSalvo
Those Few Precious Days, Christopher Andersen
The Road To Camelot, Thomas Oliphant & Curtis Wilkie
Chasing Grace, Sanya Richards-Ross
Hello, My Name Is, Matthew West
The Revolution of Robert Kennedy, John R. Bohrer
Still Lolo, Lauren Scruggs
Your Beautiful Heart, Lauren Scruggs
Me, Myself, & Lies, Jennifer Rothschild
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 1, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
Leak, Max Holland
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 2, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
20 Ways to Make Every Day Better, Joyce Meyer
Spider-Gwen Vol. 0, Jason Latour & Robbi Rodriguez
No Easy Jesus, Jason Mitchell

Currently Reading: Grace Is Greater, Kyle Idleman

Labor Day

Happy Labor Day! I'm sure most people have today off, but I do not. I am working today. Sure, I would love to be at home with my dog or spending time with my family. The holiday fell on a normal workday for me. I could've asked for it off, but if I don't work, I don't get paid. I do not get paid holidays off, which is unfortunate. The good thing about working today is the holiday pay, which is double time. My paycheck in a few weeks is going to be very nice.

Ann Arbor cemetery I

Books read in 2017

Choosing Real, Bekah Jane Pogue
Lucifer, Mike Carey
The Whispering Statue, Carolyn Keene  
The Message in the Hollow Oak, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Bridge, Carolyn Keene
The Quest of the Missing Map, Carolyn Keene
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery in the Brass Bound Trunk, Carolyn Keene  
The Secret in the Old Attic, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery at Lilac Inn, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Red Gate Farm, Carolyn Keene  
The Witch Tree Symbol, Carolyn Keene
The Hidden Window Mystery, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Mirror Bay, Carolyn Keene
Mystery at the Sky Jump, Carolyn Keene  
The Clue of the Velvet Mask, Carolyn Keene
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney, Carolyn Keene
The Invisible Intruder, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery of the 99 Steps, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Showboat, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion, Carolyn Keene  
Fresh Start, Joel Osteen
The Power of I Am, Joel Osteen
How to Archer, Sterling Archer  
Every Day a Friday, Joel Osteen  
It's Your Time, Joel Osteen
The Polygamist's Daughter, Anna LeBaron with Leslie Wilson
Deep Undercover, Jack Barsky with Cindy Coloma
You Are Free, Rebekah Lyons
Unsinkable Faith, Tracie Miles
Still Waiting, Ann Swindell
Listen, Love, Repeat, Karen Ehman
Return to Joy, Bev DeSalvo
Those Few Precious Days, Christopher Andersen
The Road To Camelot, Thomas Oliphant & Curtis Wilkie
Chasing Grace, Sanya Richards-Ross
Hello, My Name Is, Matthew West
The Revolution of Robert Kennedy, John R. Bohrer
Still Lolo, Lauren Scruggs
Your Beautiful Heart, Lauren Scruggs
Me, Myself, & Lies, Jennifer Rothschild
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 1, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
Leak, Max Holland
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 2, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
20 Ways to Make Every Day Better, Joyce Meyer
Spider-Gwen Vol. 0, Jason Latour & Robbi Rodriguez

Currently Reading: No Easy Jesus, Jason Mitchell

Books read in 2017

Choosing Real, Bekah Jane Pogue
Lucifer, Mike Carey
The Whispering Statue, Carolyn Keene  
The Message in the Hollow Oak, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Bridge, Carolyn Keene
The Quest of the Missing Map, Carolyn Keene
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery in the Brass Bound Trunk, Carolyn Keene  
The Secret in the Old Attic, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery at Lilac Inn, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Red Gate Farm, Carolyn Keene  
The Witch Tree Symbol, Carolyn Keene
The Hidden Window Mystery, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Mirror Bay, Carolyn Keene
Mystery at the Sky Jump, Carolyn Keene  
The Clue of the Velvet Mask, Carolyn Keene
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney, Carolyn Keene
The Invisible Intruder, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery of the 99 Steps, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Showboat, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion, Carolyn Keene  
Fresh Start, Joel Osteen
The Power of I Am, Joel Osteen
How to Archer, Sterling Archer  
Every Day a Friday, Joel Osteen  
It's Your Time, Joel Osteen
The Polygamist's Daughter, Anna LeBaron with Leslie Wilson
Deep Undercover, Jack Barsky with Cindy Coloma
You Are Free, Rebekah Lyons
Unsinkable Faith, Tracie Miles
Still Waiting, Ann Swindell
Listen, Love, Repeat, Karen Ehman
Return to Joy, Bev DeSalvo
Those Few Precious Days, Christopher Andersen
The Road To Camelot, Thomas Oliphant & Curtis Wilkie
Chasing Grace, Sanya Richards-Ross
Hello, My Name Is, Matthew West
The Revolution of Robert Kennedy, John R. Bohrer
Still Lolo, Lauren Scruggs
Your Beautiful Heart, Lauren Scruggs
Me, Myself, & Lies, Jennifer Rothschild
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 1, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
Leak, Max Holland
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 2, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
20 Ways to Make Every Day Better, Joyce Meyer

Currently Reading: Spider-Gwen Vol. 0, Jason Latour & Robbi Rodriguez

August 15

John Wayne Clark

April 10, 1942 - August 15, 1998

 

Another year has passed since you left us. I think how would life be if you were still with us? 

 

Besides our family, many other people miss you too. I talked to school administrator last week that was friends with my Dad. This school administrator interacted with Dad on a weekly basis because of Dad's position on the school board and as a parent. The school administrator said to me on the phone that he missed my Dad. He said that my Dad was so proud of his kids, promoted girls sports so much and would do anything for the school. Even though almost 19 years has passed since he died, I started to get choked up and misty eyed while talking to the school administrator. It is a nice feeling knowing that Dad had such a lasting presence with people in the community. 

Until we meet again. I miss and love you.

Books read in 2017

Choosing Real, Bekah Jane Pogue
Lucifer, Mike Carey
The Whispering Statue, Carolyn Keene  
The Message in the Hollow Oak, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Bridge, Carolyn Keene
The Quest of the Missing Map, Carolyn Keene
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery in the Brass Bound Trunk, Carolyn Keene  
The Secret in the Old Attic, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery at Lilac Inn, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Red Gate Farm, Carolyn Keene  
The Witch Tree Symbol, Carolyn Keene
The Hidden Window Mystery, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of Mirror Bay, Carolyn Keene
Mystery at the Sky Jump, Carolyn Keene  
The Clue of the Velvet Mask, Carolyn Keene
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney, Carolyn Keene
The Invisible Intruder, Carolyn Keene
The Mystery of the 99 Steps, Carolyn Keene
The Haunted Showboat, Carolyn Keene
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion, Carolyn Keene  
Fresh Start, Joel Osteen
The Power of I Am, Joel Osteen
How to Archer, Sterling Archer  
Every Day a Friday, Joel Osteen  
It's Your Time, Joel Osteen
The Polygamist's Daughter, Anna LeBaron with Leslie Wilson
Deep Undercover, Jack Barsky with Cindy Coloma
You Are Free, Rebekah Lyons
Unsinkable Faith, Tracie Miles
Still Waiting, Ann Swindell
Listen, Love, Repeat, Karen Ehman
Return to Joy, Bev DeSalvo
Those Few Precious Days, Christopher Andersen
The Road To Camelot, Thomas Oliphant & Curtis Wilkie
Chasing Grace, Sanya Richards-Ross
Hello, My Name Is, Matthew West
The Revolution of Robert Kennedy, John R. Bohrer
Still Lolo, Lauren Scruggs
Your Beautiful Heart, Lauren Scruggs
Me, Myself, & Lies, Jennifer Rothschild
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 1, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru
Leak, Max Holland
The Unbelievable Gwenpool Vol. 2, Christopher Hastings & Gurihiru

Currently Reading: 20 Ways to Make Every Day Better, Joyce Meyer