gudintagin...anyone know what that means? I think its a German greeting for 'good day'...?! As I'm lifted out of the pits of despair following the death of John Breaux, I find myself receding into a state of anxiety and intrepidation concerning the economy. The question I've been putting forth to learned individuals is, "...where is this going-worse case scenario?" The oft repeated response is 'cash is king'. If you have $ you'll be able to get food, fuel, etc... If your $ is tied up in investments/property, or if you're used to making purchases w/plastic you may expect to experience dificulty procuring necessities...?! Don't know, but that seems to be the repeated mantra. Adio's, G 

John Breaux, 57 year old Louisville/Lafayette (Colorado) 'Good Samaritan' will be buried today, following a memorial service at Flatiron Community Church in Lafayette. I had the privilige of knowing John for the last eight or so years. John worked tirelessly demonstrating the gifts God had bestowed upon him-love, kindness, and a selfless  giving spirit. Someone suggested that John was our example, and that we are to pick up His mantle and continue to live our lives more in line with the Christ-like qualities that John exhibited. That in fact, we who knew him have been gifted with a portion of him that remains with us. As big as John was in life, he is infinite in death.  

ok...I'll be 58 years old tomorrow! Does anyone know how many times I found myself on the threshold of death? It's only by the Grace of God that I've made it thus far, and I do thank Him for His mercy. My beloved Rachel and I are to be married early June in Dillon. Check enclosed photo. Everyone is invited... Gary 

Greetings to all... It's a new day folks. A fresh wind is blowin'; can you feel it? We have a new president,. Does that mean that we will be problem free? Of course not, but we will have leaders with a fresh vitality, and enthusiasm. Pres. Obama, to me, is more a preacher than a politician. His optimisim reminds me of Joel Osteen. Nothing wrong with that at all. A recent inpression of mine says that we have drifted from our Christian values, and as a culture, we have replaced God with gold...? Could God be using these  difficult economic times, not only to get our attention, but to maybe push us to revamp our value system? My Bible says that you can't serve both God and manna (money). Settle in, hold on, things are going to get interesting. Peace on - Gary

Good morning...welcome to winter! fyi, I've some new photos up @ www.rgrphotography.com . they're a  compilation of shots taken @ Rachel's (my fiance) house in Wheatridge. Rachel is a home care provider for 2 developmentally disabled people, Cindi and Phil, and I've been blessed to be a part of her 'ministry'. feel free to share thoughts, Gary 

Hey, is there anybody out there? I'm feelin' all alone here. Can't someone RSVP? Lame dorks! Okay, got that outta the way, here we go. I just watched 2/3 of a Christiana Lampour documentary on CNN having to do with genocides i.e. Holocaust, Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, the gassing of the Kurds in Iraq. I had to leave the show early, and my guess is the next chapter would have been Rawanda. I'm dumbfounded and ashamed that the US not once has taken a proactive role in responding to any of these tragedy's, immediately. We, and the rest of the world sit on the sidelines as millions of innocent people are slaughtered. God will call us to account on this, I'm certain of it...peace on 

Well, its onward and upward Christian Soldiers. The election is over, and I for one am just now revitalized and have somewhat adjusted to the outcome of said election. It feels kinda good. Like a fresh wind a blowin'. Hillary has been named Sec. State. Bill Richardson, whose political career was pretty much put into orbit by the Clinton's, who he'd served under during the Clinton White House, has been named Sec. Commerce. And, Robert Gates will remain as Defense Dept. head (it'll be interesting to see how State  and Defense Depts get along, since we've got an aggressive Hillary working with a man who comes across as being very subdued and low key, who also happens to be a Republican). Lets just hope Hillary saves her fire breathing for Im-a-dinner-jacket of Iranian fame. I think the charming and articulate President elect is a bit of a visionary, and that together with his intellectualism might help the country turn the corner. peace 

Hope this note finds all well... me, I've been out and about, having a look around. I was fortunate  to have an aeroplane ride to New York City! Phew... the power, the thrust - just awesome! I attended Photo District News PhotoPlus Expo @ Javits Center. Its an expansive trade show with teaching seminars and lectures presented by world reknowned photogs. I listened to Joe McNally teach/demonstrate portable lighting techniques (Nikons Creative Lighting Series) using multiple SB-900's on C-stands w/umbrellas and difffusers. If any of you guys are interested, Joe McNally is a multi faceted generalist, with a lot of talent and persona. You might want to find him on the internet (Strobist). Other National Geographic Photogs, Chris Rainier, Gerd Ludwig, Steve McCurry and Phil Borges spoke at length on how they work, what they like to shot and showed many wonderful images...

On a more serious note, it looks like we are about to elect President, the youngest, most liberal, lest experienced candidate ever. One in fact who not only supports abortion, but also late term abortion, and gay marriage! If you're prone to pray to Jehovah, the God of the 

Bible, I 'd suggest you start now. Peace out, Gary 

 

bible i'd suggest you start now.  Gary 

Watching Barack Obama on You-Tube, recalling a conversation with a friend (who volunteered his views on the candidates, based upon their positions on abortion), ingesting all available info on current state of our economic crisis, I'm touched by the 'Spirit', and reminded that this government has sanctioned the 'elimination' (infanticide) of over 40k unborn, since 1976. How long will Yahweh/God  shower our country with Blessings and Grace, though we continue to legitimize our heinous acts. If one were to believe that this is the greatest country in the world, and that it has achieved such status with God's help, than please consider the consequence of God removing His Hand from us...  

Senator McCain is 72 years old. Sometimes it takes that long to forge the 'case hardened' steel that he is... Is Barack Obama a visionary? Sarah Palin can handle the VP post. She can probably handle just about anything. Obama screwed up when he choose Joe Biden, over Hillary. As my Dads always says, hindsight is 20-20 vision. But alas, lest we forget, God, Yahovah, is in control!

I think Sarah Paylin will do a lot for America's International image. I see her as a roving, good will  ambassador, restoring and healing diplomatic relations with us and the world. A dynamic, progressive who  comes to mind is French President, Sarkosi (sp?). It seems rather obvious that Paylin has become the media's focal point these last few weeks. Rush thinks that Joe B. will excuse himself and leave the stage in October. Isn't that absurd? Peter Boyle's, Denvers A.M. Radio shock jock referred to the Clintons as 'grifters'...? I think it's some sort of scam artist..., don't know. I shot soccer games Saturday and Tuesday. Way cool... look forward to more. Shalom, Gary 

Sarah Palin sure has stolen Barack Obama's thunder. She's all over the place... and even her critics can't seem to take their eyes off of her , which keeps her in the spotlight. I've grown weary of presidential campaigning, and presidential candidates, who attempt to sell us on their pie in the sky solutions to all the problems that currently besiege us. Old boy once told me, "solve those 6 problems, and there's 6 more right behind them..." Following the 7th year anniversary of 9/11, I can't help but think of President Bush, and how as a result of his unpopular policies and persona, we have, as a nation been kept safe from terrorist attacks. And how, Al Quida is quickly loosing its potency and has become an internationally hated organization, even amongst Muslim's. Yet, President Bush continues to be the brunt of distasteful humor, and the target of the liberal media's barbs. I pray that history treats him better than did the generation that he preserved and protected.

Having just watched the Republican National Convention, I'm taken by the fact that Republicans are an older crowd. The Democrats that flocked to Denver last week appeared to have a lower median age...? Following Joe Lieberman's adulating speech, I looked for the Rick Warren interview of the two candidates on the internet. During this interview Rick Warren asked both if they thought an unborn is entitled to protection under the law. Barack Obama made an off the cuff remark, saying that this was above his pay grade...? And , he further elucidated on the fact that there are those that believe life begins at conception and those that don't. He never stated his position, probably wisely. When John McCain was asked the same question, he fired his answer, "at conception..." That sealed it for me  

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