so i’m sitting in service last night, and lo and behold, i get the ladies that are on their third church – and third service – in three years – always on christmas eve – apparently, they weren’t impressed with my church either (or at least, they loved it and just complained the whole time – which sounds doubtful:)

as for what i read last week…

“over time” by frank deford – i read the article this book was based on – good book on writing – on how sports and sports writing has changed over time – probably not for the better but it’s not like it’s going back to the old days – good things for the classroom though – things about trying to tell the story no one else is telling

“one year uncommon life daily challenge” – by tony dungy – year through the Bible devotional book – sort of as a discussion point for small groups – based on the former Colt’s coach’s life experiences – good material for a year discussion – would be great for a group of middle school guys to read through

“something like the gods” by amidon – review of how society has viewed athletics through the years – pretty good – particularly the early part (i knew more of the 20th century things) – the best part of the book was learning what a knight-errand was – all along, i’d thought ichabod crane was a knight errand b/c he made mistakes – but nooooooo, he was “errand” b/c he was pledged to one woman – i can know return to sleepy hollow next year and teach the story right

and speaking of knight errands and sleepy hollow, barnes and noble put “don quixote” up for free on its site – and so i’m reading on it – on it is the operative phrase – 1,118 pages worth – anyway, it’s been really surprisingly good for a 16th century spanish novel – the book burning bash was the best part so far:)

well, happy new year – but less than that… MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

maf