I'm Alive
Date: February 23rd 2009
Hello world! I got an email today from someone that was afraid the bit rot on this page indicated no one was home. Well, since we adopted my son Hanny two years ago (can you believe it has been two years?!) I have been staying very busy. The little man keeps Hala and I on our toes!
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Timber Creek High School Orchestra Fundraiser
Date: October 13th 2007
My friend Heather Harding is the director of the Timber Creek High School orchestra. She asked me to sing at an upcoming fund raiser dinner and concert and I could not refuse.
The "Italian Dinner and Concert" will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2007, starting... Read More
Hanny's First Smile On Camera
Date: May 01st 2007
Hanny is really growing fast and beginning to show some of his personality. Hala and I have been delighted by his more numerous smiles and vocalizations, but catching his elusive smile on camera has been a challenge. Over the weekend while we were out shopping, Hanny was especially happy and we... Read More
New Organ At Church
Date: March 30th 2007
Our church was given an opportunity to purchase a wonderful organ for a really great price. A donation was given to cover the cost and it was picked up on Tuesday!
The organ is a Rogers Cambridge series 735. It was manufactured some time... Read More
News Industry Dying?
Date: March 13th 2007
I read a news story that made me think about commodification with regards to the news media. I think the author is blinded by his own historical assumptions about the news media and its... Read More
Hanny Taylor Awtrey Arrives!
Date: February 23rd 2007
Thanks be to God, My wife and I have finally been blessed with the child we have been praying for! We are now the proud parents of Hanny Taylor Awtrey. As many of you know, we have been trying to arrange this adoption for years. This little boy is a gift beyond price. He was born on February 20,... Read More
St. Stephen Choir Room Updated
Date: January 28th 2007
A local Eagle Scout candidate is leading a group of adults and young people to help get my choir room updated this weekend (Pics). He is doing this work as part of the requirements for becoming an Eagle Scout and we are very lucky... Read More
Advent Service Video
Date: December 20th 2006
We were able to get a video recording of the service music from our Advent service. Special thanks goes Martin Purmensky and his wife Kerry for their assistance in making this video possible. I converted the DVD into a streaming version that should be... Read More
Special Advent Service
Date: November 30th 2006
It's hard for me to believe, but the season of Advent begins on Sunday. I really enjoy Advent because it ties the anticipation felt by the Israelites as they awaited their promised Messiah to our anticipation of the return of that Messiah in the person of Jesus Christ. Many people refer to the... Read More
New Director of Music
Date: September 12th 2006
I have some wonderful news! This evening I was accepted by the session of the St. Stephen Presbyterian Church as their new Director of Music. I have been involved in church music for most of my life, but until now have never taken a leadership position. I am humbled by the confidence my friends and... Read More