Another trip down Bark Camp creek

This trail has become one of our favorites in the area because of the lush growth along the creek.

This time, right at first we were taunted by an elusive buck that seemed more content with snorting and grunting than showing itself. Being that this is deer season here in Kentucky and I have decided to forgo any form of indulging in it's activities, the buck was safe from me...for now.

I have also been drawn more to the small things of the earth. For years I have found a certain quietness about simply squatting down next to the ground and observing the life that so often goes unnoticed underfoot. Closer to the earth time seems to go...slower.

Along with this increased attention comes a fascination with the fungi and their "other worldliness". Compared to the rest of the vegetation, these delightful creations stand out with their curves and smooth surfaces.

Perhaps it's their mysteriousness in how they just suddenly "appear". Or their purpose of transforming "death" into "life" to continue the cycle instilled into creation.

Along the trail, there were many such pleasureful signs of the ongoing call for life set in motion from the beginning. One such was a natural "planter" in which a tree had been cut long ago and the slow decay of weather and time had carved out a hole in the center in which a small fern had found a place to grow.

The creek was not as full as the last time I saw it, which regretfully I had not taken the camera along. However, there was enough volume this time to add a different beauty to the area, which was quickly showing signs of the approaching winter with near barren tree limbs reaching to the sky as if to beg the Creator to cover the Earth once again with the warm clothing of Spring.

Despite the coolness and the rapidly approaching nightfall, the soft pool of water below my position as I took the picture seemed very inviting to enter in.

Yes folks, there has been a very important global warming study going on. A couple of researchers at Victoria University have now issued a statement professing that dogs and cats contribute to global warming by their mere existence.

One of the researchers states that "If you have a German shepherd or similar-sized dog, for example, its impact every year is exactly the same as driving a large car around."

So we need to get rid of our vehicles and start riding our pets..or eating them.

Another adrenaline depraved mind wonders aimlessly...

The kayaking forum is interesting tonight!

Here's a link to so fun going on in N.C. A church (used lightly) has decided to burn basically everything except the KJV (because it's authorized, ya' know). Writings of the Pope, Mother Theresa, and Billy Graham are included in this social gathering. Afterward, they are having a cookout. Quaint.

This is also talked about in the First Things Magazine online, which includes the announcement program.

Interestingly, Tim Lahaye's books are also amongst the list.

More Youtube surfing...

Actually, I was on a kayaking forum and the link to this video was posted so I decided to explore it.

Yes, it was on a kayaking forum. This is what happens when the adrenaline starved have too much time on their hands

I subscribe to Focus on the Family's email newsletter and they recently sent this. They are trying to get a certain number of "electronic signatures" on a petition to send to Washington opposing the attempt to include abortion in the so called "healthcare" bill. Please sign it and send to friends and family.

Under this administration this petition will probably do nothing. However, not taking an action is a sure way of doing nothing.

Here is a copy of the email I received:

As I shared with you a few days ago, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is expediting his own version of the health reform plan – that still includes taxpayer funding of abortion – to the Senate floor as soon as next week. Repeated efforts to ensure that our tax dollars are not used for abortions have been rejected and the latest version of the bill guarantees access to abortion coverage through the state health care exchanges that would be created through the current plan.

The news that Sen. Reid has accelerated his timetable for a Senate floor vote means that we too must accelerate our effort to rally and mobilize the critically needed grassroots support to reach our goal of 100,000 signatures before any floor vote in the Senate.

The good news is we’ve just crossed 62,000 signers, bringing our petition goal well within reach.

But with precious little time remaining to significantly impact this issue, I’m asking Focus Action team members like you to help me rally and mobilize the critically needed extra support to push our petition past the 100,000 mark.

Would you consider forwarding this update directly to 25-30 friends urging them to stand with you in support of our families and the preborn by signing our Focus Action petition? Petition link

It’s imperative that we send a strong message to the Senate that pro-life Americans are not going to support any version of health care reform that threatens the preborn, violates healthcare workers’ rights of conscience, or sets the stage to give government officials unprecedented influence over medical decisions that have always been the responsibility of families.

Another Anti-Family Obama Appointee

Our Focus Action team is also monitoring yet another decision by President Obama that is causing significant concern among pro-family Americans. I’m referring to the controversial Obama-administration appointee, Kevin Jennings, who is the director of the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools.

Jennings is the homosexual founder of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), an organization devoted entirely to promoting homosexuality among school kids, even as young as kindergarten age. Under the guise of “safe schools,” GLSEN uses its “safety” terminology to promote special protections for “sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.” Given his radical background and the nature of the policies he could implement in our public schools, we believe Jennings is too radical for the job.

This week’s Focus Action Update online video gives you a background briefing on Jennings. Go here to watch.

I know there is a lot to digest in this update, but Focus Action remains committed to providing you with the pro-family analysis of issues impacting our nation, as well ways you can make your voice heard!

Again, please forward this message today, and urge your family and friends to take immediate action with you by clicking here and signing our national petition.

Thank you in advance for forwarding this email, and for giving your attention to our video update.

For faith and family,



Tom Minnery
Senior Vice President, Government & Public Policy


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I was surfing youtube viewing a few new videos from someone's channel I follow and ran across this one in the "related videos" column. How it is related to what I was viewing, I have no idea, but I like it none the less.

It is supposed to be an actual answering machine recording in Australia. Maybe our government school system could learn a little from it.

Topped my day of just right.

For those in Maine or who know those in Maine, please tell them to vote yes on Question 1! Marriage needs to be protected from those who wish to change it to their personal liking.

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