Rich on the Road

I haven't been consistently blogging of late -- which may actually please a few of you -- but Mom, at least, probably expects more.  So, let me scattershoot on some odds and ends.

We enjoyed an absolutely delightful weekend last week at The Ranch -- 600 acre spread near Oakwood owned by our beloved church friends Wayne and Susan.  In fact, a big portion of our Careciple Group (monthly bible study and fun-loving partners) traveled south to partake in horseback riding, weapon (shotgun, rifle, pistol, bow and arrow) shooting, singing around the campfire and fantastic dining.  Sunday morning service by the ranch pond produced another wonderful memory. 

Susan and Wayne

Christian friends are priceless and we are blessed with so many.  Blessed.

On another note, China continues to be in the news -- locally and internationally -- and Catherine and I now follow it more closely because of our fascinating  two-week trip through the country earlier this month.  Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert is now leading a Dallas delegation in China -- hoping to eventually drum up more business between there and here.  His press aide has been sending along pictures including this one:

Under the circumstances, I'm not sure the gift of a Mavericks jersey to a Chinese mayor might not be seen as an insult.  We hope not.

Which brings us to a sad Mavericks note - the firing of Avery Johnson.  Class guy, with an honest Christian witness -- we knew it was coming but, still, hate to see it happen.  And, after last night's game I don't see the Mavs getting better anytime soon.  Go Stars!

Finally, as the top of this post would indicate, Catherine and I are on the move again.  We're heading for a place called High Island.  And, with any luck, some incredible birding.  Maybe even a full fledged fallout of migrating beauties.  We'll also do some fishing, beach combing and general relaxing.  I'll blog as we go.  I promise, Mom.

Rich