Well I just returned from lovely Elkhart, Indiana and it was a beautiful, relaxing and fun weekend. Friday night was spent out with Patrick, Chelsea, Sean (for a little bit) and a bunch of Patrick’s friends–Brad, John, Nathan, Stacy, etc.–having an all around good time. Supposedly there was some drama…

Interesting “debate” (more like discussion based on lots of questions) in religion today on the question “cur Deus homo?”. More on that later . . . But NOW, it’s the weekend and I’m off to Elkhart for Easter festivities!

I have a new  . . . cousin? I guess, first cousin-once removed…or is it second cousin? Anyhow, there’s a new baby in the family. First son of the eldest grandchild: John Arthur Leithart! Congratulations to Woelke and Megan! Hopefully we’ll see some pictures soon . . .

Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Judge Glenn Murdock testified on Jordan’s behalf, describing him as a man of rigid character who respects authority and doesn’t bend the rules. “I don’t think God’s made a straighter arrow than Bert Jordan,” Murdock said.Yep, that’s my uncle. Thank God for a lenient sentence…

What a gorgeously warm day. The shrubbery outside my room window which was for so long brown and bare, has become white blossoms, budding and bursting into beautiful many-petaled flowers. Clearly it puts me in poetic mood. Music of the moment: Debussy’s Clair de Lune. What could be more satisfying…

Formal was great! Despite a few unexpected turns, it turned out to be a lovely evening and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Me and my wonderful date Kudos to the beautiful planner of this classy event: Lauren Brumley! What a trooper for pulling things together! And now off to yet another…