The United Methodist Centrist Movement

Back in the days when I blogged, I used to do this gimmick I ripped off from a NFL reporter from Sports Illustrated, back when people read magazines, where I'd hammer out ten random thoughts. Thought I'd do that today, for reasons that will become obvious. 1) It was announced today that my son, Xavier, will be the Instrumental Music Director for the Ayersville Local Schools. I can't say that this is his first "real" job, because he had to go to basic training at Fort Jackson in order to serve in the 122nd Army Band. Seems like that's as grown up a job training as someone could go through. But it is his first full-time position in music education, as he nears graduation from Bowling Green State University in two weeks. Congrats Xavier. Dad loves you and is very proud of you. And for the rest of my kids reading this, I am inordinately proud of all of you. Love each of you with all my heart. In fact, if you're in Pittsburgh tomorrow night, go see " Andy ...