Random

• We drive by the landfill everyday and there is a torch which burns off the escaping methane. Why isn't that gas captured and used for something productive? I'm sure there must be a reason. Is it a good one?

• The home inspector spent several hours this morning evaluating the house we're buying. He says that it is in "fantastic shape." So, we're ready to wrap up the deal and close escrow as soon as the seller is ready to take our money.

• BTW, our experience with Matt Jenks and First Step Home Inspectors was very positive. ~ link

• I'm trying to sort through all the ISPs mumbo jumbo to figure out which provider works best in our area -- and our situation. We probably don't need cable TV (broadcast works great). We probably don't need a landline (haven't had one for a few years -- we rely on our cellphones). So none of the "bundles" are all that helpful. Suggestions?

• There are many things we miss about Guam. The sunsets are among them. ~ link

• Joshua Jones, who worked for me at PIBC, says that Guam misses us. The island hasn't stopped crying since we left. -- Well, it is the rainy season.

• Scot McKnight's quick essay on Tolkien's short story Leaf by Niggle is another powerful reminder of the joyful materiality of existence -- and heaven. So long Plato! ~ link

• Now that they're back on US soil someone needs to give those two women the "what were you thinking?" speech -- and then take them out to dinner. We've all done some pretty stupid things.

• Ross Anderson, himself a former Mormon, has created a study guide, Jesus Without Joesph, for people leaving the LDS church and making the transition into a Christian church. He's gracious -- not into Mormon-bashing. ~ link