A lot has been happening lately. Thought I would share, in brief…

• Sarah’s first soccer game. As a non soccer lover, it was awesome. There are two “ringers” on Sarah’s U6 team (Blue Lightning) which will make for a fun season. Sarah holds her own and had a shot on goal that was only about a foot from scoring. Game two, later today.
• 3 a.m. fire drill at our apartment complex. Nothing like being abruptly awakened in the middle of the night by a policeman banging on your bedroom window. We live on the ground floor in case you were wondering. The positive side: this was not a real fire. Someone left something burning on the stove.
• Completed MFA application process to 4 schools–really I did. A friend bailed me out by providing a final reference letter after one referral flaked out on me. Thanks, Ben! The waiting begins.
• Got my first MFA denial letter. Ouch! I knew it would probably happen, but it still stung (just a little.) Three more chances…
• Spontaneous dinner at the Ram with the Guyz. Nice re-connecting with my Rory’s crowd.
• Nice date night out with my wife. Went to the Artwalk in Ballard (although the art was hard to come by) and enjoyed a delicious meal at an Italian restaurant.
• A friend got stabbed in the back 7 times. This happened in broad daylight in his suburban neighborhood–not far from here. Scary. He’s recovered, but he spent 2 weeks in the hospital after four hours of surgery. The perpetrator is out on bail awaiting court date (I guess).
• Beginning to plan services for Advent season with a small group of people from our church. Excited about getting creative and involved in the worship. Nice to be asked to be included in this way.