I still have not quite figured out how to post pictures, but some should be coming from John's and Katherine's soccer triumphs. As some know, I went to Levenworth for the funeral of Mary Jo Steiger, one half a couple that was very hospitable to Sandra and me. Mary Jo and George introduced us to the ministry in the prison and we spent many a happy and restful hour at their house. Father Ed Hayes (he's quite famous, and is the painter of the glorious picture of St. Nicolas that we hang over our fireplace every yuletide). He gave a very wonderous eulogy that spoke movingly about their fifty plus marriage and her unflinching faith in the adversity's face. Despite the hassles involved in flying to Leavenworth, renting a car, and the rest of it, I am grateful that I made (and was convinced by Sandra to make) the decision to go.

August in Washington, D.C.

Here are a few pictures from my visit to Laura during my break. We had a nice time. Laura got us tickets to a free performance of Twelfth Night. The production value was very high and the acting was thoroughly funny. We also went to Arlington Cemetery on a very hot day ...

... and to visit Ford's Theater.

Happy Birthday, Sandra!

I wouldn't really suggest letting the hamsters have cake. It may make them a little crazy.