Just for a few days, you can get a one year subscription to Southern Living for $5. Kinda fun!
Jac’s Art August 19, 2009
Jac made this picture today in school. It’s John on stage at “the old church” complete with a microphone, lights and a cross!
Incredible WWII Animation August 16, 2009
Kseniya Simonova won “Ukraine’s Got Talent” by telling stories through pictures she drew in sand.
From the Guardian UK:
Here, she recounts Germany conquering Ukraine in the second world war. She brings calm, then conflict. A couple on a bench become a woman’s face; a peaceful walkway becomes a conflagration; a weeping widow morphs into an obelisk for an unknown soldier. Simonova looks like some vengeful Old Testament deity as she destroys then recreates her scenes – with deft strokes, sprinkles and sweeps she keeps the narrative going. She moves the judges to tears as she subtitles the final scene “you are always near”.
Fellowship Downtown August 6, 2009
We are only 3 days out from the launch of Fellowship Downtown! I’m so proud of John for how hard he’s worked and for how much time he has still spent with all of us in this crazy start up season. He’s incredible at balance…something I’m forever trying to learn but just comes so naturally to him.
Here’s an article about the church in The Commercial Appeal. Isn’t my man so handsome in that blue shirt?
The Blind Side August 5, 2009
This is a true story about Michael Orr, the young man adopted by a family here in Memphis. He went on to play football for Ole Miss and has now gone pro. I love the last line of the preview…it’s exactly how I feel…
Great Kid event Downtown tomorrow August 3, 2009
Disney has a train tour going through the country for their new movie, “A Christmas Carol”. It’s coming to Memphis tomorrow (Tuesday, the 4th) from 9 am to 7 pm at the south main train station. And it’s FREE!
Here’s a blurb about the event:
“‘Disney’s A Christmas Carol’ Train Tour will introduce families across the country to the holiday film. Among the highlights of the tour are authentic artifacts on loan from the Charles Dickens Museum of London; artwork, costumes and props from the film; demonstrations of performance capture technology; and a chance to morph your face into one of the film’s characters. At each stop, a state-of-the-art Disney Digital 3D Theatre will be erected, where guests can get a sneak peek of “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” and see other exclusive behind-the-scenes materials from the movie. The latest details about tour stops and scheduled events are available at www.christmascaroltraintour.com.
Featuring four custom-designed vintage rail cars full of behind-the-scenes attractions, entertaining demonstrations, and fun activities, the tour started in LA in May and ends at New York’s Grand Central Terminal over the weekend of October 30th through November 1st.
At every tour stop, Radio Disney will invite kids to enter for a chance to become a Movie Surfer representing their hometown. Each Hometown Movie Surfer will get a chance to appear on Disney Channel by filming their very own Movie Surfer’s segment! They’ll also receive a prize package of exclusive Movie Surfer and “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” gear.
Dora Live! August 2, 2009
I took Charis to see Dora Live this afternoon…she was enamored for a solid hour and a half.
I LOVE musical theater – and I’m hoping/training Charis for a love of theater as well. I can foresee a lot of mother/daughter dates in the future…
