TGIF

Some weeks just seem so looong! and it's not that it was a difficult week, just long. So yes, I'm glad it's Friday!

I had the "pleasure" of picking out a suit last night...Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre is celebrating their 15th anniversary this Sunday, and some of the cast of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD are performing. But since it's a Gala Celebration, I had to find me some new threads. I might even have to wear them next Sunday for Easter, just so's I get some use out of a new suit! Don't worry, I'm sure my wonderful wife will want to take pictures of me, and I'll post 'em so you parentals and grandparentals can see what I look like when I'm not in jeans and a t-shirt!

Blessings all - and remember, IT'S FRIDAY!!!
Jermaine

Prayers and Congratulations!

Anyone that is reading, I'd like for you to click over to Brad Martin's blog site. He is the newly appointed Lead Pastor of RiverPoint Church in Halstead, KS. No, you don't know of this church yet. Brad has felt called to start this church. If you want more information, I'm certain that he would like to speak with you and share his vision. But more than that, I know that Brad (and his family) will appreciate your prayers as they begin the new and exciting season in their lives!

Blessings,
Jermaine

P.S. - I agree with his thoughts on the Aston Martin from the most recent Bond flick Casino Royale. Great movie, greater car. I was so sad that they felt the need to roll it, even if they got a world record out of the scene.

New Music

I didn't start out with the plan to buy music. When I saw CD's for less than $8, it just sort of happened. Luckily, I have a very loving and forgiving wife...

Glory Revealed: The Word of God in Worship, is a very bluegrass infused album of worship. The main attraction of this album is that all of the lyrics come from scripture. It evokes a peace because of its lyrics, and peace is something that we can all use more of in this day and age. From what I hear, the song "By His Wounds" is getting quite a bit of airplay on Christian radio stations. It deserves the time that it is getting - it's a beautiful song.

Sometimes you know what you're getting into. This is one of those times. Group 1 Crew is the Christian market answer to the Black Eyed Peas. if you like BEP, you'll like G1C - simple as that. However, I suggest that you listen to "Forgive Me" even if the Peas are not your style. It's a great song, using Psalm 23 as a base lyric.

And then there are the albums that you don't expect. Ruined For Ordinary by Nate Sallie has quickly become a wonderful surprise. I hope I don't overplay the music on my ipod too quickly. I'd hate to have the freshness and insightfulness of his lyrics become stale from too much time blaring out of my speakers. Nate has created a unique sound that is reminiscent of Coldplay, Gavin DeGraw, and even Billy Joel (the piano) without becoming derivative of any of those artists. This is why I like him - he seems to be his own. Nate Sallie has apparently had a "life change" that is documented in these songs. Even the title list on the back is a part of his story: "A BREAKTHROUGH occured when I LET GO OF ME, and became living proof, that mine was not an UNDERCOVER BELIEF. Empowered by the HOLY SPIRIT, I sing WHAT I BELIEVE because I am a new creation so take a LOOK AT ME NOW! If all I had left was JUST A BREATH, I'd sing a LOVE SONG penned by the hand of the DIVINE. No longer a LONE RANGER, I've been RUINED for an ordinary life, as I listen to the master of melodies SING THROUGH ME." I look forward to hearing more of what this man has to say.

Blessings,
Jermaine

Spring Break is over, and we're back in the routine of school. But I'm playing with bubbles this week, so I'm having fun! Yes, this means nothing other than I'm a big kid. Sue me.

Kenaniah will be reuniting for one performance only! Sounds exciting, no? It will be good to see Kevin, Jim, Mark, and Brad again. It's been years for all but Brad, and it's probably been a year since I last saw him, too! Also interesting will be how we sound together after all these years. Guess we'll find out soon...

Yes, I still have nothing exciting to talk about. I'm simply trying to make sure I write. That way, I will start something on a regular basis. Some day, when I have exciting news to share, this will be the first place I put it!

Oh, and after 33 years, I think I've finally broken my nail-biting habit! Still working on the cuticle and skins....

Later!

In Wichita

It's Spring Break! Thank goodness for breaks in teaching. I know that once upon a time, Spring Break, Summer Break, and Fall Break were all in order for the kids to work out in the fields, but I think that it is now a time of renewal for the teachers!

At any rate, Naunie and I are in Wichita, visiting my grandparents, and exploring my old home town. We might go check out Cirque Du Soleil's "Delirium" at the coliseum tomorrow. Valentine's Day we went to "Corteo," which was Naunie's first Cirque experience. I've been once before. Anywho, we both really loved it, and seeing that there is a tour in Wichita...well, you never know! I mean, what else are we going to do on a Tuesday night?

On a final note - explain to me how sad a person you have to be in order to attack a 101 year old woman for a purse??? And here in Wichita, there was a 95 year old attacked as well! These people need to be caught, and have mean things done to them...

Blessings all,
Jermaine

Another squatter on the internet

This is my second (third?) attempt at a regular blogging spot. Somewhere I need to write regularly about what's going on in life and my thoughts! I'll be trying to update regularly...if I know people are reading, I'll keep up on it!