I've met someone. Not recently though -- I met her several months ago.
We met Adrienne when she visited Mrs. Wright's house in the spring of 2005. That seems like forever ago. At the time, I was enchanted, but I had reasons for not pursuing a relationship of any kind -- not the least of which was her moving to Memphis in the fall to begin her teaching career.
Adrienne is VERY intelligent, witty, well spoken, an excellent conversationalist, and very pretty. She's a committed conservative Christian.
A few weeks ago, Tori and Jeff asked if I'd come to dinner. We go to eat at a "swanky" restaurant probably once per quarter, on average. I'd meant to call Adrienne several times when in Memphis, but something always seemed to "come up" or prevent me from calling. This time, however, I did manage to call her and she accepted my invitation to dinner. We all dined at Cielo. Again, I was absolutely enchanted. She seemed to have a good time.
Saturday, after dinner at Cielo Friday night, we went out again -- that time, we simply hung around Wolfchase and had lunch at Grisanti's Bol-A-Pasta.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Kissing Dating Goodbye?
Responses to Harris’s book
- Kissing Nonsense Goodbye – Seems to be somewhat critical
- Dateless in Christianville – Again from ChristianityToday.com
- State of the Date – Again from ChristianityToday.com
I searched google for "response" “Kissed Dating Goodbye” and many of the non-blog links are from ChristianityToday.com
My friend, Adrienne, recommended this book and I read it in one sitting—Harris wrote it when he was only 21 and it’s nice bit of prose, but still a quick read. I’m not certain what to think of the book yet—I may read it again. Above, I’m trying to collect some critical comments on the book as most people seem to praise it—but I’m not sure if they’re trying to implement the “conviction” in their lives.
One of the things that concerns me about trying to apply the principles of this book to my life is the confusion that will undoubtedly arise in relationships. The book seems to advocate never spending time alone with an interesting single woman (or man). I spend LOTS of time with single women—and I don’t spend much time with boring people. How should I handle this? If we’re alone, are we dating?
The book seems to be written for someone say, aged 16-23 or so. As a 27 year old who did give up on dating, basically, for the last 5 years, how should I approach this? At the time, I knew that I lacked the maturity to pursue a relationship toward marriage—and emotional attachments without any hope or plan of a future were pointless. I have embraced my “singleness” and accomplished quite a bit. I still don’t see any point in pursuing a romantic relationships simply for the purpose of companionship. I can’t imagine, at this point in my life, investing myself emotionally in someone who I couldn’t marry.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Sultry Nathan?
Adrienne took this pic of me while visiting Memphis over the weekend. Sultry... yeah.Are those what you call "bedroom eyes"?
Monday, January 23, 2006
Feeling gloomy? There may be a reason!
commercialappeal.com - Memphis, TN: Nation & World:
I've talked to several people who feel sort of "down" lately... Perhaps it's because we were moving up to today -- the gloomiest day of the year. We can look forward, however, to June 23, the happiest day of the year. So, it's all up hill from here!
If you're having a bad day today, no wonder. According to one scientist, today -- Monday, Jan. 23 -- is the gloomiest day of 2006.
I've talked to several people who feel sort of "down" lately... Perhaps it's because we were moving up to today -- the gloomiest day of the year. We can look forward, however, to June 23, the happiest day of the year. So, it's all up hill from here!
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Roger Norvell
Roger Norvell was killed Saturday in a freak accident while cleaning up some trees. Apparently a tree or limb struck him. He was 40, I think.
His funeral was today at Gibson County High School -- the gym was packed. Local police officers, emergency workers, and the faculty of the school were all there.
One of my fellow church members commented that she had been concerned about some of the local guardsmens and reservists during their stint in Iraq -- we don't consider that death can come for us at any time. Roger was simply doing something that dozens of people do on any given Saturday -- he was essentially working in the yard.
We need to cherish life, our friends, our families. We need to make an effort to love completely and forgive easily.
His funeral was today at Gibson County High School -- the gym was packed. Local police officers, emergency workers, and the faculty of the school were all there.
One of my fellow church members commented that she had been concerned about some of the local guardsmens and reservists during their stint in Iraq -- we don't consider that death can come for us at any time. Roger was simply doing something that dozens of people do on any given Saturday -- he was essentially working in the yard.
We need to cherish life, our friends, our families. We need to make an effort to love completely and forgive easily.
Monday, January 16, 2006
Aren't we cool looking?
Here's a picture of Matt and I from several months ago. We look cool in this pic -- I thought I would share it.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
See what booze can do to you...
Herald Sun: See what the booze can do [08jan06]:
Luckily this doesn't happen to men...
Actually, this story amazed me. I, first of all, can't imagine an attractive 30 something year old getting falling-down-drunk regularly. Second, I would never have imagined the effects of regular "boozing" on a person.
Her body fat increased from 37.4 per cent to 38.9 per cent, she put on more than 3kg, and her skin became so damaged she had the complexion of a 50-year-old.
Luckily this doesn't happen to men...
Actually, this story amazed me. I, first of all, can't imagine an attractive 30 something year old getting falling-down-drunk regularly. Second, I would never have imagined the effects of regular "boozing" on a person.
When do you think folks steal stuff?
Jackson Sun - Budget, turnover limit JPD patrols:
Some how I'm not surprised that most burglaries occur at night, are you?
Most of the city's commercial burglaries occur during officers' patrols on the late second or third shifts, officials said. The second shift is from 2 p.m. to midnight, and the third shift is from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Some how I'm not surprised that most burglaries occur at night, are you?
Speed limits in residential areas
As I noted in a previous post, a citizen requested that the board reduce the speed limit on North Main Street near Barron hill. Currently, the speed changes from 30 mph to 45 mph just past the Yorkville Highway. An older gentleman out there asked the council to knock the speed down. Basically, the the speed would change to 30 around the nursing home.
I went out to North Main the other day and stood on the side of the road for several minutes. 45 is VERY fast there -- I personally don't oppose changing the limit.
I have heard, however, from several folks who oppose the change. Some of the people who oppose the change actually live on Barron hill.
I went out to North Main the other day and stood on the side of the road for several minutes. 45 is VERY fast there -- I personally don't oppose changing the limit.
I have heard, however, from several folks who oppose the change. Some of the people who oppose the change actually live on Barron hill.
Sunday, January 01, 2006
The new year comes with a BANG? More of a thud...
We've had huge parties with more than 70 or 80 people... I've spent new years with small groups before. I'm getting old, surely, because this year we had about 10 folks at Tori's parent's house and played games and basically sat around to greet the new year. I left at 12:30 and I was the last to leave.
We had a great time. Lots of games including Spades, Apples to Apples, and "Scene It". Lots of food including summer-sausage, dry pepperoni, dips and chips, etc. Champagne, a little beer, and some Tennessee Sippin' Whiskey. I don't think anyone got drunk or even close. Very relaxed and that was the plan.
Liz and her boyfriend, Ben, came by. We have a history of including youngsters in our get-togethers. Tom and Jay were present (and literally kicked out of) some parties, but I think it was a good experience for them then and a good experience for Liz now. It's hard to believe she's a senior and will be graduating in May. I finally verified that Ben is Robert Dodd's nephew -- I think I knew that, but I probably forgot. Ben's a nice enough guy and seems to make Liz happy so that's enough for me.
I was pleased to see Jeremy come from Jackson. I think he had a good time. We invited him to Memphis for last year's new year's festivities, but he declined. It's easy to come to Dyer, though, with little cost and no expectations. I'm glad he came.
I wish I'd been able to get Adrienne to visit us. She was busy getting ready for school on Monday. If she lived closer, I think she'd be a great date to just about any event. She's absolutely enchanting.
I hope the new year brings us all prosperity and happiness. Best wishes for a great 2006!
We had a great time. Lots of games including Spades, Apples to Apples, and "Scene It". Lots of food including summer-sausage, dry pepperoni, dips and chips, etc. Champagne, a little beer, and some Tennessee Sippin' Whiskey. I don't think anyone got drunk or even close. Very relaxed and that was the plan.
Liz and her boyfriend, Ben, came by. We have a history of including youngsters in our get-togethers. Tom and Jay were present (and literally kicked out of) some parties, but I think it was a good experience for them then and a good experience for Liz now. It's hard to believe she's a senior and will be graduating in May. I finally verified that Ben is Robert Dodd's nephew -- I think I knew that, but I probably forgot. Ben's a nice enough guy and seems to make Liz happy so that's enough for me.
I was pleased to see Jeremy come from Jackson. I think he had a good time. We invited him to Memphis for last year's new year's festivities, but he declined. It's easy to come to Dyer, though, with little cost and no expectations. I'm glad he came.
I wish I'd been able to get Adrienne to visit us. She was busy getting ready for school on Monday. If she lived closer, I think she'd be a great date to just about any event. She's absolutely enchanting.
I hope the new year brings us all prosperity and happiness. Best wishes for a great 2006!
Avoid that hangover!
Avoid that hangover!:
Creamy and soothing? I won't comment.
My sure-fire cure for a hangover is to sleep until you're not tired anymore. Bloody Marys are cool as well -- along with a G&T. I've not been hung over in several years, I don't think -- though it might be due to my sleeping until the afternoon on several occasions. As a former bartender, I'll attest that LOTS AND LOTS of water before going to bed seemed always to prepare my customers for the next day's events.
“I suggest two Ramos Fizzes or New Orleans Fizzes from Buena Vista and three shots of Fernet vodka — you can get that anywhere,” he said, listing the ingredients in a Ramos Fizz as gin, egg whites, cream, orange flower water, sugar, half-and-half and a splash of soda. “It’s creamy and soothing, and it settles the stomach.”
Creamy and soothing? I won't comment.
My sure-fire cure for a hangover is to sleep until you're not tired anymore. Bloody Marys are cool as well -- along with a G&T. I've not been hung over in several years, I don't think -- though it might be due to my sleeping until the afternoon on several occasions. As a former bartender, I'll attest that LOTS AND LOTS of water before going to bed seemed always to prepare my customers for the next day's events.
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