Fishing with Tom – It’s been nearly a year since Tom and I last went fishing… 6 pictures

Time to sort out my fishing gear and clean and lube the reels. I’m going fishing.

High School Prom – Lanie asked me to take some High School Prom pictures of her and some friends. They picked the location – the old mill in Fair Grove, MO.37 pictures

Ghost of a Chance – What a great job they did! Photo Album: +37

Lanie’s Birthday — Lanie is in the middle of a very busy week. The play she is in was put back by snow days. So, for her birthday, she’s been at school all day and then spent the evening at rehearsals. 5

Photograph of The new flame of the Easter Vigil, used to light the candles before the Easter Vigil service at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield, MIssouri. Easter 2014.

The new flame of the Easter Vigil — I was looking for a cover picture for the April issue of Spirit. I took this photograph a year ago, and it’s been residing in my archives ever since. My search for something relevant and cover-worthy eventually uncovered it.

Cover image for the Spirit Magazine, April 2015. Diocese of West Missouri. The cover features the new flame of the Easter Vigil, used to light the candles before the Easter Vigil service. Taken at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield, MIssouri. Easter 2014.

Spirit Magazine April 2015 (Cover image).

Another Short Hike on the Silver Trail at Busiek. 17 pictures

Short Hike at Busiek. 14 pictures

An Afternoon Hike at Compton Hollow Conservation Area – Our first hike in a long time. 18 pictures

One of my favorite pictures from this afternoon’s hike.

You can read about this afternoon’s hike here.

One of my favorite pictures from this afternoon’s hike.

Color photograph of the Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts, Kansas City. The picture shows the blue of the sky reflected in the metal sheathing and is complemented by a stip of yellow-brown grass around the base.

Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts, Kansas City – I popped out of the diocesan office in Kansas City for a meeting and found myself in a pastiche of Sydney, Australia.

Lanie (after the Christmas Eve service) – I was under orders from Ginger to take a picture of Lanie in her Christmas finery, I also had a request from the Altar Guild to make sure I got a picture of the altar with all the poinsettias… 14 pictures

Shopping at Ikea We almost bought more than we could carry. It took a little bit of juggling to get everything in the van but we managed it. Just. 2 pictures

Lanie & Tubby test the sofa — It’s hard work, but someone has to do it.

Maine Coon cat wearing a red Santa Suite

There is a cat in a Santa suit sitting on my desk…Which explains why Ginger and Lanie took so long on the school run this afternoon.

The 125th Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri – This was my first annual convention as Director of Communications with the diocese. One-minute read, 6 pictures

Guy Fawkes Night – Tonight the Guy Lanie made in 2009 finally met his fiery doom. 6 pictures

The Addams Family - Musical

The Addams Family – Lanie as Morticia – I’m really proud of Lanie. She did an absolutely fantastic job. Once again it was a cracking performance all round. They’ve been working on the show a couple of hours a night, four nights a week since early August. 48 pictures

Brass Cross framed in iron by Jim.

The Addams Family Musical – Third Night – Lanie’s third night, and final night as Cleopatra – one of the Addams’ ancestors. 22 pictures

The Addams Family Musical – Opening Night – Tonight we went to see Lanie in the Excellent ‘The Addams Family’ musical. A super performance by everyone.

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