... East Coast Blackouts California Wild Fires Spam (20 Billion in lost productivity) Deaths Strom Thurmond Johnny Cash June Carter Cash Donald O’Conner John Ritter Bob Hope Mr. Fred Rodgers David Bloom Buddy Ebsen Buddy Hackett Art Carney Charles Bronson David Brinkley Maurice Gibb Althea Gibson Katherine Hepburn Robert Palmer Johnny Paycheck Greogory Peck Sam Phillips Barry White Warren Zevon Warren Zevon died September 7 at the age of 56, living long enough to make "The Wind" and to see the birth of twin ...
It was the custom in my friend's church for many years to have a week of family camp in the summer. Families by the dozens packed their cars, vans, and SUVs and made their way to the camp for a week of fun, exercise, and inspiration. There were matins, a hearty camp breakfast, stimulating lectures and discussions, and lots of sports, crafts, and recreational activities. In the evening, appetites were ravenous and vespers were inspirational as they ascended the hill singing, "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder ...
