Chasing the Wind

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I Ran Out of Opinions

I was sooo opinionated the last couple of weeks – this is dumb, that’s offensive, this is great, that is terrific. Did I dry up? Run out of opinions?

Well, sorta. It was a four day weekend for me – I work a 9/80 schedule, so Friday was my “off” Friday. I’m heading back into work this morning. I can tell it was a good weekend because I can’t remember what I was working on. Ah, yes, pump requisitions. *shudders*

Frankly, I didn’t read much news over the weekend. I heard Bush gave a fantastic Memorial Day speech to WWII veterans, and stayed above the fray by not mentioning current events. A speech totally devoted to the veterans. I need to go find the text, I want to read it myself.

I can’t even remember what was on my personal to-do list. What a perfect weekend. Why didn’t I do anything Sunday? ‘Cuz I napped all day, then when to bed early. Family plum wore me out. I loved having everybody around. 🙂

Monday I snacked on leftovers and played Civilization III all day. I’m the Indians, and those little war elephants are so cute. I thought about converting the blogger engine to WordPress, but I don’t think I’m ready yet. Soon, though. Soon.

Anyway, I’m dropping this note off so y’all know I didn’t pass out or something. I’ll be back to my normally opinionated self as soon as I have some opinions again.



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About Me

Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.

Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.

Got questions? I’m not surprised. If you have any questions about Chasing the Wind, you can email me at chasingthewind@outlook.com.

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