Ah, there's my face.

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There is nothing like trying to drink, or eat, without a lower jaw. Feeling was returning, and I finally thought a bite to eat would be absolutely splendid! While I had, mostly, handled my thirst, my hunger was beginning to get out of hand. I had just put the remaining baked potato into the microwave and was preparing for the third duck quarter, the duck gravy, and such, and my phone rings. Where are you? I thought about saying, "Here.", and it would have been a fair and true answer. I bit my tongue and figured out to whom I was thinking of being lippy and why they had called. Ah, the other gentleman the first gentleman I spoke with regarding the Knights of Columbus had referred. And, he was in town, looking for my home. I suggested he look for a home with the curtains open. Being night, there wouldn't be many. As I said, I did this for a reason. Ah, there you are. *click*

The paperwork has been handled, and there were some questions. Among them, what did I want to do. Well, abortion is a major issue with me. So, perhaps drumming up funds to help women to not commit abortion would be a thing, prayer vigils and joining with other groups. Hmm, oh, and being there for the Church, as an "usher", helping with snow removal, or whatever else. Honestly, I couldn't truly say because I truly don't know. I am a practical man, mind you. I might have serious flights of fancy, and it is a part of who I am, but most of that doesn't work so I like to stick to simple, and real, and if anything beyond that I am willing to build a little bit on top of the past. Wealth, success, fleshing out truth, and even finding and keeping a woman... these things are all in the margins, not flash bangs, sprints, or such (if keeping a few of those latter devices on hand for dubious moments might not be bad either).

So, it seems, I am in charge of setting up an occasional men's breakfast at Church. A time and place for men to get together and... talk? be social? learn? teach? Dunno, I'll figure it out on the way. It's my baby. I need to begin working out the details with Father, then begin bringing some of the other men in on it as the project comes together. Friday is my next planned visit to Church. Being that I am somewhat awful at being early I may call in tomorrow and arrange a more specific time to visit with Father, ahead of time. Super, I had hoped to be given a talent with the hope to turn it into something more. Here is a real world chance. And a perfect chance to get to know some of the other men. To lead and to follow, organize, and learn. Yeah, I can do that.

Oh, I also called my friend. He had called earlier in the day, but at a time when I couldn't quite talk. Both due to Novocain or whatever dentists inject now and being on the highway. He had a bit of news and some questions. He said his sister had... mentioned something about him having long hair. He wanted to know if we could stop at his barber on Friday. I said sure. I told him that I was planning on getting to my barber Monday, it is $10 per, as well. He asked if I could try and get him in when I went. Sure enough. After hanging up with him, I called to see if I could add an appointment for two. Certainly, was the answer. I then called and confirmed Monday with my friend. So, I am bringing my barber more work. Oh, never worry. When I get the cheaper cut day, when it is possible, I just tip her a bit more. Yeah, she IS that good. Even my mother noted her skills. Now that I am doing better, I ought to get her out doing something with me. A hike, a drive, something. She isn't interested in becoming a mommy, and I won't trick her into it either. Trust me on this, it isn't that difficult, it just isn't very successful. Still, I like her. And a funny girl is always fun to know. Whatever!

I am jabbering away. Time to get some things arranged and start closing up shop in preparation for sleep. You know, even with my ups and downs, moments of exhaustion, and failures, life is turning out really well. I have a lot on my plate, more than ever before. More than I could have arranged to even GET on my plate before. Not as difficult as engineering school, just much more scattered, involving more people and places, and at home too. All of it, for the most part, short term and mild though. Let me work through these things, then... as opportunity allows... add more mid-term, then longer term items. Even if I can't quite ever hold down a 9:00 to 17:00, I might well make it to a 20-30 hour light "work week". Food prep for the hungry, visiting those in need of company, odds and ends at Church, a bible study for men folk and one a bit more mixed sex, little bits and pieces. OH, I KNOW WHAT I WANT TO START! A local singles club. No disco balls, animal furs, or crazy stuff (mostly), just a place to gather and... stuff. I will need to see if there is a Christian group for that or not. :) Still jabbering.

Good night. Sleep well.