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Today I "early voted" for. It was my first time early voting being that CA doesn't have it and CO does. It made me feel proud to make my voice be heard.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Friday, October 31, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Going to a Board Meeting
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The Historic Old Town Arvada Association is looking to elect board members for '09. They're looking for people involved in the community who want to see Old Town revitalized and to be a place where people "want to live, learn, work and play."
Old Town has plenty of hokey/country/small town'nes to it, mixed with a growing modern feel. It's a mixture of hip and unhip.
R' and I have been to just about every movie theatre, guitar store, coffee shop, restaurant, flower shop, leather store (for a friend), in Old Town. We've enjoyed the D-Note, the Arvada Public Library and Bliss Cafe. The light rail and a new boardwalk are all part of the new renovation.
R' and I are going to their board meeting Tuesday night (open invite) to present our ideas and to see how we can volunteer.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Playing EG in a Band
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I've never thought of playing lead EG in a band (say on craigslist), I've usually played acoustic (some electric) and sing, but I'm going to try it and see what happens.
The other day I played EG (with someone else doing the leading) and I really enjoyed it. I'd like the challenge to improve my chops.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Friday, October 10, 2008
Steve Jobs Speaks Russian
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I am updating my iPhone firmware on my jailbroken phone. At start up, a picture of Steve Jobs raising his arms, saying Priviet (hello) in Russian came up for a second and then disappeared. How about that.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Sunday, September 28, 2008
After Nearly 7 months, My Sprinklers Are Working
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My sprinklers are now working. Yeah. They are on a timer (10mns) per zone (10 zones). It'd been almost 10 years since the sprinklers in this house worked, in fact, the wires to the timer were buried behind drywall. This is not changing the world, or feeding the poor, but it's part of making our new home, home.
Just in time for winter, oh well (people tell me it will most likely snow in October). We're supposed to "blow out" the sprinklers (new term for me), in the next few weeks, but look out for next spring!
Btw, we're hoping to get to Estes Park (never been there) in the next few weeks to see elk up close!
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
My sprinklers are now working. Yeah. They are on a timer (10mns) per zone (10 zones). It'd been almost 10 years since the sprinklers in this house worked, in fact, the wires to the timer were buried behind drywall. This is not changing the world, or feeding the poor, but it's part of making our new home, home.
Just in time for winter, oh well (people tell me it will most likely snow in October). We're supposed to "blow out" the sprinklers (new term for me), in the next few weeks, but look out for next spring!
Btw, we're hoping to get to Estes Park (never been there) in the next few weeks to see elk up close!
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Pedal Board
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Little things mean a lot. Last time I had my pedal board together I lived in a different state, house, job, etc. etc.
Today, I put my new pedal board together. A good sign of my new life.
Listening to: "Look After You" by The Fray (local Denver band).
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Inspite Of
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This week I was feeling out of it, things bugged me, people, places, etc. But amidst it all God did some amazing things. For example, one person this weekend told me about how they had a bird feeder stolen from their front lawn. That simple story gave me such perspective when a few days ago someone turned over our bench from our front lawn. It just helped.
Many things like that happened this week. I saw God do His work in people inspite of not doing well personally. I feel so humbled when that happens. It's good to feel like we're not the ones "helping" God, but realizing that God works even when we are off.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
This week I was feeling out of it, things bugged me, people, places, etc. But amidst it all God did some amazing things. For example, one person this weekend told me about how they had a bird feeder stolen from their front lawn. That simple story gave me such perspective when a few days ago someone turned over our bench from our front lawn. It just helped.
Many things like that happened this week. I saw God do His work in people inspite of not doing well personally. I feel so humbled when that happens. It's good to feel like we're not the ones "helping" God, but realizing that God works even when we are off.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Monday, August 25, 2008
Today I Played Outside the Democratic National Convention
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I live in Denver, and this week is an amazing week to live here. Today, I played music at Creek Front Park outside the Pepsi Center at the Democratic National Convention. It was a unique experience.
The best part of the day was talking to a person who wanted money. I gave him my lunch and two bottles of water. We also met Chris, a person who needed to know that God could still forgive him, he's a sex offender.
But more could have been done. I'm still thinking of what that all means. I just know that to do worship songs and pray is not everything, we have to do more.
It's so amazing to be here. A lot of police and Denver SWAT around, many protesters, the typical anti-abortion trucks with offensive grotesque images and then your average t-shirts with crazy stuff on them like the one with a picture of Obama and Hillary, "Bro's Before Hoes"
I'm going back this week to serve some more and also hoping to catch Rage Against the Machine at the Denver Coliseum on Wed.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
I live in Denver, and this week is an amazing week to live here. Today, I played music at Creek Front Park outside the Pepsi Center at the Democratic National Convention. It was a unique experience.
The best part of the day was talking to a person who wanted money. I gave him my lunch and two bottles of water. We also met Chris, a person who needed to know that God could still forgive him, he's a sex offender.
But more could have been done. I'm still thinking of what that all means. I just know that to do worship songs and pray is not everything, we have to do more.
It's so amazing to be here. A lot of police and Denver SWAT around, many protesters, the typical anti-abortion trucks with offensive grotesque images and then your average t-shirts with crazy stuff on them like the one with a picture of Obama and Hillary, "Bro's Before Hoes"
I'm going back this week to serve some more and also hoping to catch Rage Against the Machine at the Denver Coliseum on Wed.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Friday, August 22, 2008
A Car Hit Us
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While at our school's parking lot, we came out and noticed someone ran into the side of our car. It's still running, it's not totaled, but still. We don't have collision, but we have uninsured motorist, but no note, no license plate, it was a hit and run.
We've been staking out the school parking lot trying to find the car that hit us. I remember the car when I parked next to it, and from the color of the scrapes on our car that must be it.
What a hassle. We just dropped a bunch of money last week to get the transmission and other stuff fixed and now this.
Arghhhh....
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
While at our school's parking lot, we came out and noticed someone ran into the side of our car. It's still running, it's not totaled, but still. We don't have collision, but we have uninsured motorist, but no note, no license plate, it was a hit and run.
We've been staking out the school parking lot trying to find the car that hit us. I remember the car when I parked next to it, and from the color of the scrapes on our car that must be it.
What a hassle. We just dropped a bunch of money last week to get the transmission and other stuff fixed and now this.
Arghhhh....
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Obama and McCain at Saddleback
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UPDATE: This article says the same thing.
Watching the Obama/McCain Saddleback videos on YouTube, one thing is very obvious to me:
McCain - MODERN
Obama - POSTMODERN
Based upon your worldview, even more than the issues, my guess is you will vote for the candidate that "sounds good" to you, which in turn speaks to your world view. Of course, some people ride the fence, but that's different.
Are you a modern or a postmodern? Type it into Wikipedia and see how the candidates and you compare.
Pretty exciting elections this year. We actually get to vote between two different worldviews and the shift that is happening all around us from modern to postmodern.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
UPDATE: This article says the same thing.
Watching the Obama/McCain Saddleback videos on YouTube, one thing is very obvious to me:
McCain - MODERN
Obama - POSTMODERN
Based upon your worldview, even more than the issues, my guess is you will vote for the candidate that "sounds good" to you, which in turn speaks to your world view. Of course, some people ride the fence, but that's different.
Are you a modern or a postmodern? Type it into Wikipedia and see how the candidates and you compare.
Pretty exciting elections this year. We actually get to vote between two different worldviews and the shift that is happening all around us from modern to postmodern.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Dont' Have to Be Bound
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One of the big things I've learned over the years is that I'm a loyalist and sometimes to my detriment. Instead I'm learning to be real and honest, personally and in every aspect of life. That's brought me a lot of freedom in the last few years, freedom to follow God and not be stuck with myself.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
One of the big things I've learned over the years is that I'm a loyalist and sometimes to my detriment. Instead I'm learning to be real and honest, personally and in every aspect of life. That's brought me a lot of freedom in the last few years, freedom to follow God and not be stuck with myself.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Gotta Get Out
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Sometimes like this week I get tired of church events, church planning, production, etc. I know that when I get to this point, I need to get out.
For me here it means going to the D-Note, to Old Town Arvada, to downtown Denver, to the Old Town Picking Parlor (guitar shop).
My dreams:
- Own a coffee shop/music/art venue in downtown Arvada (like the D-Note)
- Music (in the church, globally, record, produce)
- Mentor young artisan leaders through Spiritual Formation
- Volunteer with immigrant Latino parents at EL Foster Elementary School
How am I doing accomplishing these dreams:
- Thurs/Fridays R' and I are going to Old Town Arvada to have coffee and get to know postmoderns and young adults
- Both R' and I are volunteering at EL Foster (PTA President and Parent Liaison starting Aug. 12th)
- Leading worship
- Mentoring young worship leaders
- Have lunch with church leaders at Old Town and EL Foster area
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Sometimes like this week I get tired of church events, church planning, production, etc. I know that when I get to this point, I need to get out.
For me here it means going to the D-Note, to Old Town Arvada, to downtown Denver, to the Old Town Picking Parlor (guitar shop).
My dreams:
- Own a coffee shop/music/art venue in downtown Arvada (like the D-Note)
- Music (in the church, globally, record, produce)
- Mentor young artisan leaders through Spiritual Formation
- Volunteer with immigrant Latino parents at EL Foster Elementary School
How am I doing accomplishing these dreams:
- Thurs/Fridays R' and I are going to Old Town Arvada to have coffee and get to know postmoderns and young adults
- Both R' and I are volunteering at EL Foster (PTA President and Parent Liaison starting Aug. 12th)
- Leading worship
- Mentoring young worship leaders
- Have lunch with church leaders at Old Town and EL Foster area
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Monday, July 28, 2008
So Out of Shape
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I'm so out of shape. Moving is tough on your mind and body you know. Some that would see me would say, "oh, it's not bad David, you look fine." But I know my expectations and goals, and I am out of shape. I am soft and pudgy. My weight is the same, but my tone is bad.
Of the four months since we moved, I've worked out a total of 4-5x. That's about once a month! I was doing 6x a week just a few months ago.
Doing something about it...
Last week
2x-lift
2x-run
abs-3x
Eating - not very healthy. Still eating oatmeal, protein and power bars, but need to eat less overall.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
I'm so out of shape. Moving is tough on your mind and body you know. Some that would see me would say, "oh, it's not bad David, you look fine." But I know my expectations and goals, and I am out of shape. I am soft and pudgy. My weight is the same, but my tone is bad.
Of the four months since we moved, I've worked out a total of 4-5x. That's about once a month! I was doing 6x a week just a few months ago.
Doing something about it...
Last week
2x-lift
2x-run
abs-3x
Eating - not very healthy. Still eating oatmeal, protein and power bars, but need to eat less overall.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Friday, July 18, 2008
Anti-Immigration and Racism
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The anti-immigration movement here in CO is interesting, a Latino pastor here in Denver feels that the anti-immigration issue will one day be our racism of the 60's. We will one day look back on it with the same type of regret.
In LA, we were at a different place in terms of immigration reform. You obviously have intense feelings on both sides, but here Latino rights are still fairly new.
We are involved in helping Latinos in our community. This is the reason our children attend EL Foster, the only dual immersion school in Arvada, CO.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
The anti-immigration movement here in CO is interesting, a Latino pastor here in Denver feels that the anti-immigration issue will one day be our racism of the 60's. We will one day look back on it with the same type of regret.
In LA, we were at a different place in terms of immigration reform. You obviously have intense feelings on both sides, but here Latino rights are still fairly new.
We are involved in helping Latinos in our community. This is the reason our children attend EL Foster, the only dual immersion school in Arvada, CO.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
Monday, July 07, 2008
Friends
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We have some friends over from So. Cal this week, very nice to see them. We feel loved.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
We have some friends over from So. Cal this week, very nice to see them. We feel loved.
Have a great day,
Into the future,
davidT
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