Iron Will

We are still on I-85, but the movie has changed to

If you have not seen it, I highly recommend it.  As quoted from Wikipedia, “It is based on the exploits of Albert Campbell, who won the 1917 race from Winnipeg to Saint Paul, and Fred Hartman, the American hope in the race. According to Albert Campbell, he won the race to fulfill his father’s dying wish made just two weeks before the race.“

Peppermint Mocha on I-85

We’re at exit 141 on I-85 making a pit stop at Starbucks. Ahhh…I do lika the peppermint.

Rich, full bodied Starbucks® espresso combined with steamed milk, our proprietary mocha syrup and accented by a complex, refreshing peppermint syrup. Whipped cream (optional) adds richness and ruby-red sprinkles provide a festive crunch.

Morning Walk…

I’m currently riding in my van on the way back home from visiting my in-law’s.  Cheryl’s driving and has Alycia (her sister) to keep up conversation while I’m in the back with Hannah, Jack, Liberty and Joseph watching

 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Oh…were you expecting something about my morning walk?  Hmmm…slept in until 6:00 am and relaxed around the house with my children most of the day until it was time to pack up the van.  Anyway, in lieu of a walk around the neighborhood, my “walking” back and forth between the house and the van with luggage will have to count. 

See you tomorrow!

Self-Possession by William Thayer

Here is the chapter I read this morning from “Gaining Favor with God and Man” by William Thayer (originally published in 1893).   I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter.  The following is an excerpt: 

“A pleasure party on a small lake were enjoying themselves, when a young lady changed her position so suddenly that the boat dipped a little water.  She uttered a scream, and sprang to the other side; others did the same, upsetting the boat, and…(read the rest here)”

Self-Possession