Jonversations

Someone who loves me recently encouraged me to be more positive. It seems my negativity (though often cleverly disguised as sarcastic humor) had really started to affect who I was presenting myself to be. So, I've decided to be more intentional about being positive. Here's a list of 10 things that I've often considered nuisances - and why they're truly blessings. (feel free to add your own!) I AM THANKFUL FOR: And WHY   Cold Toilet Seats: evidence that seat's been unoccupied for a while. My Commute: 40 minutes every morning to wrap my mind around what I hope to accomplish over the next 8 hours and 40 more to leave it all at work and reacquaint myself with family life. Being awakened with "Daddy, I have a nosebleed": I'm a daddy. My Mortgage: A house I'm hoping to pay for eventually and a generous bank who trusts me to do so. TAXES: I'm part of an economic system that affords me the privilege to dream big and see some of those dreams reali...

I can’t walk into an elevator without rubbing my fanny on the buttons.  Wait… re-read… Yes, it’s true. A few years ago the building where I work implemented security measures.  All employees have to have a key card.  It’s not like I work in fort Knox or anything – but we’re a state-wide religious organization so it’s possible any kook could show up at any time.  Upon arrival to the building before or after regular hours, the key card will open the gate (drawbridge) into the complex.  After parking in the garage, the keycard will alert the first door of the building to open. But don’t pull on the handle. That might damage the machinery.  Then there’s a second door to pass through into the holy of holies … a quick scan there and you’re in the basement.  But wait, there’s more. You can get on the elevator. But you can’t go anywhere without your key card.  Waive the magical rectangle in front of the sensor and then you’re cleared for take-off. It ...

I just got new glasses .  They’re the modern Buddy Holly adaptations that all the cool worship leader types are wearing these days.  I’ve wanted to get more ‘fashionista’ but choices are limited when you’re … hefty.   Upon receiving my glasses ($7 from Zenni Optical) I was worried history would repeat itself for me.  It seems as soon as I catch up to cool, it moves on leaving me feeling like an anachronism .  So here’s a list of those fashion-come-lately moments for Jon. Zany Zappers :    I absolutely had to have a pair of these stupid sunglasses with built in lights around the frames.    The battery compartment was tethered to the end so they weren’t really that handy for sport fishing or baseball games or your visit to the beach.    But they were amazingly cool … for about a week. Parachute Pants .  Hard to believe but I saved my money for months to buy a pair of these nylon wonders.  Unfortunately, s...