I'm just doing a short post as I sit here in the dark in the sunporch. Yes, the electricity is working but sometimes I like to just sit in the dark and listen to the sounds of the night which most generally includes nothing more than silence and a cricket or other night bug out side, and the occasional train whistling about a mile away.  I also like to watch for the fireflies.

We've had a good day. We lounged around until about 11:30 this morning and then went to our favorite butcher shop and picked up some meat. We also picked up some sweet corn and cantelope for this week. I do love summer vegetable time. We're getting a steady supply of summer squash, cucumbers, and tomatoes from our small garden. Tonight's supper included pork steak, corn on the cob, tomatoes, and squash. That is about as good of a definition of heartland cooking as it gets.

We also ran up to the church to set things up for tomorrow's worship service. Then I went to do a parishioner visit with my lady that had the back surgery. God be praised, she is doing remarkably well. She will be going home next Tuesday after three week hospital stay.

I love the sound of reletive silence in our house. But I find it interesting that silence has its own character and dimension. Ms. Kate is literally sitting no more than fifteen feet from me but we are separated by the brick wall that constitutes the out side of the house. She is in our bedroom watching tv. Knowing that she is here, --- makes the house and the silence seem "full". When she isn't here and is gone with Karen or Julie on a trip; that same silence becomes empty. The same can be said for having God in your life. When you put God in your life there is never a time that you are alone. However, if you shut God out; --- the silence in your lfe can be deafening, and overwhelming.

Tomorrow I'm back to work doing my Sunday duties. We have a congregational meeting tomorrow at St. Lucas after a catered meal. Next Sunday we will do the same thing at St. Paul's.

I hope the rest of your weekend goes well. Peace!