Reflections of December 30, 2006

Today's news proclaims the end of three lives--Gerald Ford, James Brown, and Saddam Hussein. A few thought have been unravelling in my mind as I listen to the reports.
Saddam Hussein - Here was a man who lived with ultimate power in his own created kingdom. He died helpless. "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment--" Hebrews 9:27.
Gerald Ford - I remember seeing him step off a helicopter in Texas. We were in a huge crowd standing and waiting to get just a glimpse of The President of the United States. It is interesting that as I watched this President who served only part of a term and was not really lauded as a powerful President, I was stuck by a sense of power as he stepped off that helicopter. I thought, "I am witnessing principalities and powers." As I watched Mrs. Ford today, watching her husband's coffin loaded into an airplane, I thought, "She would have rather been doing anything else than this today."
James Brown - His funeral is more like a star-studded gala. It's OK with me--his family, his funeral, but a little strange that it is also Michael Jackson's debut to his new life. I wondered when I saw that Brown's body was laid out for viewing at the Apollo Theater, where I might like to be laid out. And I have decided--Fabric Depot--73,000 sq ft. of fabric. If you are interested see this link: http://www.fabricdepot.com/

High Tech Umbrellas

I was browsing around looking for art that includes umbrellas, and I found this. The article is titled, "The Umbrella that Makes Sense (We Think)." I like the confidence. This umbrella allagedly forecasts the weather. A component in the umbrella is connected to Ambient which sends signals and changes the color of a portion of the handle to indicate the weather. Interesting.

http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/ces/an-umbrella-that-makes-sense-we-think-147933.php

Quilts

OK--trying--trying--as I listen to Jessica give me verbal instructions--hmmm--she's telling me I don't have the icon. A little finnegeling! I did it! The black quilt is titled "Elvis Lives!" and the other is Makenzie's Flower Garden.

Merry Christmas and Quilts

Merry Christmas to the 3 people who read this. We are having a wonderfully quiet and peaceful day with non-traditional food--brisket. Some Oregon friends were over last night and asked what we were eating today. We told them and they said, "What's brisket?"

Now for the quilts. I made these for my grandchildren, Micah and Makenzie. Well, I say now for the quilts, but I don't know for sure if I will be able up upload the pictures.