Here's Mud in Your Eye

According to holidayinsights.com ... and Facebook friend, TLWI (she wouldn't joke about something as serious as this) ... September 30 is National Mud Pack Day and since my name has been "mud" on more than one occasion (both professionally and personally), I was somewhat intrigued by this special day.

Mud baths have been in existence for thousands of years and can now be found in some of the more exclusive spas in many countries of the world (for some reason the 'sand bath' never really took off ... Well, technically it did take off ... the outer couple of layers of skin).

The use of mud packs (according to the four page, full-color brochure) is effective in the treatment of chronic inflammation caused by internal diseases, bruises, sprains, boils, and wounds because the mud is able to retain moisture and coolness for longer periods than cold water packs or compresses.

The cold moisture in the mud packs relaxes the pores of the skin, draws the blood into the surface, relieves inner congestion and pain, promotes heat radiation, and eliminates toxins in the body.

Of course, not all types of muds are beneficial.

For example, when ingested, "Mississippi Mud" produces fat cells.

To avoid this, simply apply topically (I wouldn't suggest going outdoors during this 'treatment' ... it also produces ... flies).

When I was a child I would get in big trouble for getting my "Sunday clothes" muddy before going to church.

Too bad I didn't know about all these benefits back then.

Mud. It does the body good.

"He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." - Psalm 40:2

Kev's Klip of the Week

"And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man."

- Genesis 2:22

The Days Are Getting Shorter??

I thought the days were supposed to get longer during the summer and shorter during the fall/winter???

Well, so far ... it ain't happening that way!

The last few days have been the longest I have experienced in some time (I'm pretty sure Sunday alone had 25 or 26 hours in it).

Perhaps it is because I am getting older and "burning the candle at both ends" is not as easy as it was back in my younger days (like ... when I was 40).

If it is true that "time flies when you're having fun" ... I must be a man, most miserable (that's not the case at all ... they say 'misery loves company' and I don't have time for company).

I have been so tired the last three nights, I could barely drag myself off the couch (this is understandable, of course ... I weigh 155 pounds and I've had hernia surgery) to go to the bedroom.

When I was little, mom or dad would just pick me up while I was sleeping, carry me to the bed, and tuck me in.

Well, they weren't here (Cheryl refuses to do it .. anymore).

With Saturday's reunion (morning and evening activities) and starting revival services at FBC Lexington on Sunday (the day began with a men's breakfast at 7:30), I have had plenty to keep me busy and out of trouble (I need all the help I can get, you know).

Glancing at my organizer (yeah, I was just kidding about having one of those), it looks like I'll be "keeping my nose clean" for quite a while, if I don't ... "blow it."

".. your servant was busy here and there .."

- I Kings 20:40a

How Do You Mend a Broken Hip

My 35 year high school reunion was this past weekend and all I can say is ... "Wow!" ... and maybe also, "Ow!" (I'm not as young as I used to be).

This event has been a long time coming (thirty five years to be exact) and I don't think anyone was disappointed (except for those who couldn't/wouldn't attend).

The last time the class of '75 from South Side High School got together was in 1995 and for some reason ... I missed it.

Perhaps I had a previous engagement? (No, that couldn't be it ... I'm already married).

Perhaps I didn't get the word? (Is it possible they kept this information from me on purpose??? ... Maybe I'm paranoid, but when people are out to get you, there's good reason to be).

Perhaps I just decided it was not worth the time or effort ... or money?

All I know is if the 20 year gathering was half as fun as this one ... I missed out, big time!

Of course, there were some challenges on Saturday.

Many of my classmates looked like a slightly older version of themselves from senior year and they were easy to identify.

Others had changed so much we had to ask for two forms of identification before allowing them to enter the banquet room at the Doubletree Hotel (we couldn't afford to have spies from North Side crashing our party, now could we?).

After the meal of boneless chicken breasts, steamed veggies with no salt, and sugar-free pie (the menu was 'over fifty friendly'), we had a brief program (our attention span is even shorter than it was back in 1975 ... during sixth period ... on a Friday), had a class photo made (no blue velvet wraps or tuxes this time) and then proceeded to "get down" on the dance floor (some were even able to get back up).

Many months of planning went into this event (it took longer because no one could remember what we did at the previous meeting ... then we started taking notes) and all that hard work paid off in the end.

When we all got together is was just like high school again (minus the bad hair styles and pimples, of course) and you just can't put a price tag on that.

Actually, you can ... $50 a person.

Now the challenge is Stayin' Alive ... Stayin' Alive until we meet again.

Hopefully, we won't wait another fifteen years.

"Remember the days of old .." - Deuteronomy 32:7a

RevKev's Day Off

"Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest." - Exodus 34:21a

Silly Song Saturday

My thirty five year high school reunion is today and it begins with a classmates continental breakfast (there were several fruits in the class of '75 ... I'm the ham) and a tour of South Side High School (that should take ten minutes... tops) at 9:30 this morning, so I need to go get ready.

Now...

Oh, where is my hairbrush?

"Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven." - Judges 16:22

Funny Foto Friday

REUNITED, AND IT FEELS SO GOOD

My 35 year high school reunion is this weekend and I am excited about renewing old (really old) acquaintances.

South Side High School class of '75, ready or not... here I come!

"The people of Judah and the people of Israel will be reunited .." - Hosea 1:11a