Chris Denbow Posts

Fall is here and for just about everyone, the leaves are turning colors and dropping. I say almost everyone because it is still very green here in Alabama. Take advantage of the cooler weather by putting down the remote control, stretch your legs, take your kids and dog and just get out.

Yes the new television shows are on and yes October is one of the best months for sports lovers and yes all the warm comfort food can weigh you down if you let it. So um, get out!

Be sure to take your camera and share your pics with us!

This pic and more can be seen at Photo Mojo!

Nothing profound or provacative here, just random musings at midnight. Monday was a tough day. Ever since changing departments I have been riding a huge learning curve. I am totally out of my element here. When a client calls in looking for advice/support, I can stumble through it but not go the extra step or add additional value to them. Sometimes they get upset because I sound like an idiot and they expect/deserve better. What they dont know, or are too polite to mention is the fact that I have to ask someone else to help them with me. Frustration sits in for all involved.

The difference is people, people. I work in a department of 98% women with 2 female supervisors. The women here are very supportive/understanding and like having an Alpha male around (me). It doesn’t hurt that I feed them snacks from Wonder Wife’s kitchen and share her recipes with them!

At the end of the day, the clients are happy, the women are satiated from the treats, the bosses are happy and the Mojo wonders if he has learned anything. Other than how to please women, of course. 

Off to bed…

But not fast enough. I’m down 5 pounds from starting weight of 187 to 182. The target weight is 160 before Thanksgiving, maybe 155 if I am feeling spunky (my football, pre-college, pre-marriage weight). We’ll see!

Here are my thoughts from Ecclesiastes, one of my fave books of the Bible:

• The stuff I accumulate on earth stays here. “I can’t take it with me–no, I have to leave it to whoever comes after me.”
• There’s a time to cry and a time to laugh. I’d rather laugh.
• “It’s better to have a partner than go it alone…and if one falls down, the other helps.”
• “Two in a bed warm each other.”
• When I participate in a service, God wants me to enter in and learn. It’s not just about mindlessly offering worship. He wants me to engage.
• The less I speak, the better.
• “Hard and honest work earns a good night’s sleep.” For you and your bed warming partner.
• “Here’s what I’ve decided is the best way to live: Take care of yourself, have a good time, and make the most of whatever job you have for as long as God gives you life.”
• “Anger boomerangs.”
• “Don’t always be asking, ‘Where are the good old days?’ Wise people don’t ask questions like that.”
• “Wisdom is better when it’s paired with money.” People with money are not our enemy.
• God is doing some things on earth that I may never understand.
• “Relish life with the spouse you love.” God designed us to be lovers and romantics.
• “Wise thinking leads to right living.” This suggests I need to be thoughtful and disciplined about my life.
• “Laughter and bread go together, and wine gives sparkle to life.” God created me to enjoy a meal and company with good friends.
• “Don’t bad-mouth your leaders, not even under your breath… Little birds drop the crumbs of your gossip far and wide.”
• I answer to God for everything I do with my life. My time is my greatest resource, and I need to invest it wisely.

OK, it has been and will be a very busy week. I’ve actually got the PhotoCamp wheels rolling.

I signed up for another digital photography class at Samford starting 9/13.

A trade magazine for promotional materials has asked if they can use a few of my photos for publication. Of course I said yes, who wouldn’t want to see their work in print?? Supposed to be released in October. Details as soon as I get it.

and I’m off to bed…discourage dthat I am the same weight (187) that I was yesterday. Pfftt.

Can you read me now? Good! More later as I test & tweak the settings.