Ey or Ay, Eh?

Just a few days ago, Anne told me that I say her mom's name (Meg) incorrectly. "What are you talking about!?!?"
Well it turns out that there is a difference that I have never noticed between the way she and her family say Meg and the way I do. I say Meg as in "pay" or "bay". Anne and the Luginbills say Meg as in "elephant" (the first syllable). And that goes for egg, and also peg and keg I suppose. So, the way I tell myself to pronounce my mother-in-law's name is "Mehg" not "Mayg".
I wonder if this is the difference between the Midwest and the West Coast. Do you have any idea?

German Word of the Day

deutlich (DOYT leesh) - definite; precise; clear

Me Yeti, you Penguin

This is a funny and amusing game - maybe an Antarctic/Himilayan version of home run derby. Have fun :)

All Talk

Mike (Anne's brother) and his friend Ryan are staying at our place for a few days. It's fun. Last night they ordered a pizza for themselves and were talkin' it up how they were going to destroy and murder it.
The pizza arrives and they go to work.
Not long after that, Mike leans back on the couch with one piece left on his plate. Ryan taunts him "So - annihilating that pizza, huh?"
Mike tries to make up some excuse, but can't.
Score: Ryan 1, Mike 0

(quotes not exact)

Amazing Photo of the Day

oh really?

Great perspective

Chris Webber of the Sacramento Kings has been unable to play basketball for almost a year, due to an injury and a short suspension. He's first day back is today, but check this bit of an article out from the Sacramento Bee Newspaper:

Webber has become accustomed to dealing with self-manufactured troublesome situations and often unrelenting criticism. He said he's trying a different approach for handling crises.

"That's how life is," he said. "I'm glad I went to see the 'Passion of Christ' (on Sunday night) because like they say, 'It's easy to love those that love you.'

"For the (Kings broadcaster) Grant Napears that know everything and people out there that didn't like me from Day 1 coming in, it just makes me go out there and say, 'You know what? I have nothing against you. I love you. I'm going to keep working hard, and I have nothing against you.' "

Ahhhhhh

I'm feeling pretty accomplished after the weekend. I think Anne is too. We sent out a few more stragglers after the onslaught of letters around the country last week. Even better - we talked through and made a calendar of the next 5 or 6 months. It outlines when we go to training in New York for 2 weeks, to when we'll be finished with work, and even when we're going to sort through and pack up the stuff in our apartment. I love it - it's all organized and systematic. One day, the closet and drawers in our extra bedroom, then the rest of that room, the living room, the kitchen, etc. I think it will help us stay sane over the next few months. And get this - Anne was much more the instigator in this whole idea.
WAY TO GO ANNIE!!

Interesting Fact of the Day #2

It is impossible to lick your elbow.

Go ahead. Try it. :)

Interesting Fact of the Day

Q: What is an activity performed by 40% of all people at a party?

A: Snoop in the medicine cabinet.

Amazing Photo of the Day

Can I get a...

G'day mate!!!
I wanna give a shout out to all our homeys down under - all the blokes and mates. There's James in Taree, keepin' it real. And well, that's about all that'd ever look at this. So, this one's for you, James! Cheers!

It's in the Mail

Our support letters/brochures are out in the realms of US Mail, waiting to make a new home in your mailbox. :) Invite it in as one of your own. :) A steak dinner isn't necessary, just a warm dry place.

Third Grade Love

Love is gross.
Love is kind of - I don't understand.
Love is odd.
I love my mom.

That was a good treek, no?

fielding

I just recently discovered a new band that I want to let you know about. They're called fielding. A couple of the guys in the band used to be in Plankeye - maybe you've heard of that group, which closed up shop in recent years. Anyhow, I just bought their CD for a measly $9.99 through their website so I could enjoy the soaring melodies and hearts along with the deep, creative, and almost cryptic lyrics. I love that! This album has been called "a lone hollyhock in a truckload of turnips" by MeanStreet Magazine. Check it out!

Big Giant, Little Giant

look at that cute little Shaq

German Word of the Day

eindeutig [ine (as in "mine") DOYtig] - definitely

I mean, like totally, for sure!!

Yep, it is officially definite.
We've been asked to go to Vienna Christian School and teach, starting next school year!!! Anne would be an elementary school teacher, and Chris would be a secondary Bible teacher (and maybe a sports coach). How cool, huh?

It's time for a little celebration dance! :)

German Word of the Day

fast (fahst) - almost, nearly

May the Forss be with you

Don Forss, that is. He was with us and about 25 other people at our apartment on Friday night. It was our large group Segue meeting (grad students/young adults) we have every month. Some people read their favorite Psalm outloud with some quiet music in the background. Then Don went at it - extrovert extraordinaire. He was amazing - speaking with a lot of passion and a lot of knowledge about the Bible. He talked about 1st and 2nd Corinthians - and particularly focused on the big picture with a handful of side notes along the way. I wish I could remember more details from it to give you an example or two, but I usually don't remember details of conversations and talks like that. Then we all had some great conversations and hang out time after that. It was a great time, just trust me on this one.