From idealistically indifferent to conservative, idealistic, libertarian.

During my life I have not spent a lot of time thinking about polotics. I wrote a comment on my friend Phil’s blog detailing why.

You might want to check out a fun little quiz here.

Feel free to comment.

Wine, Cheese & All That Jazz 2008 Rockaway Beach, Oregon

I am always looking for an excuse to go to the beach. If you need a reason to go to the beach, this is a great one. Or maybe you need something to do with your Father.

The Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting a whole day of jazz, food, wine tasting, music and dancing. Saturday, June 14th, 2008, 11 AM to 11 PM.

For more information Click here

Have Fun!

NW Drew

Ben Stein and Expelled the movie

Expelled the movie could be a great catalyst for this century.

Freedom of speech in the science room will have a huge impact on the future of America. Many people blame the “Dark Ages” on the church. Now we have evolutionists using the same limiting belief systems. I don’t think we are heading into a period of “Darkness”, but I can see America loosing it’s edge as a scientific community.

America is supposed to be the home of the free So, FIGHT FOR YOU RIGHT TO STUDY SCIENCE. Without the establishment limiting what your allowed to study.

What do you think?

Update on Colorado Senate Bill 200

I know some people thought that there was no way that this would actually happen But, Colorado Senate Bill 200 was signed into law on May 29, 2008. There are some possible consequences to think about here. Also Shawn had some thoughtful comments here.

To my friends in Colorado: I am very sorry that you and your children will have to deal with this. Also I won’t be visiting you and will be driving I-80 in the future.

It’s Rose Festival time again in Portland Oregon 2008

It’s Rose Festival time again! Festivities begin May 29th and run through June 8th!

Here’s a  brief calendar of events:

May 29 – June 8
WaMu Waterfront Village

Free Admission Promotions

• Kids 6 and under are always FREE
  courtesy of Les Schwab Tires
  • Opening Night, Thursday, May 29
    FREE admission for everybody from 5 PM until closing
  • Monday – Friday before 4 PM
    FREE admission for everybody Beat the crowds and visit mid-day for lunch
  • FREE TUESDAY
    Free admission for everybody all day, open to close

May 30
WaMu Fireworks Spectacular

May 30 – June 1
Rose Cup Races presented by Temp-Control Mechanical Corp.

May 31
KeyBank Starlight Run

May 31
Portland General Electric/SOLV Starlight Parade

June 4
Fred Meyer Junior Parade

June 4 – 8
Fleet Week

June 5 – 6
Lloyd Center/Portland Rose Society 120th Annual Spring Rose Show

June 6
Concert At The Park

June 7
Queen’s Coronation Presented By Pacific Power

June 7
Regence Grand Floral Walk

June 7
KeyBank Grand Floral Parade

June 7
“From One Rose” Motion Picture Screening

June 7 – 8
Grand Floral Parade Float Viewing

June 7 – 8
Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race

And don’t forget to see the pirate ships.

See you there!

-NW Drew-

How long will your kids be safe?

This is really disturbing. This link gives some of the basic information on this Colorado Senate Bill 200.

Think about some possible scenarios.

• Your wife goes into the Ladies bathroom at the rest stop. There is a man in the bathroom “washing” his privates at the sink. You call 911 and they tell you he has the right to be there.
• You’r daughter is taking a shower with the other girls from her gym class in the girls locker room when a boy comes in, undresses, and showers in front of her.
• Your a wedding photographer. a homosexual couple asks you to photograph their nude wedding. You recommend another photographer and tell them your religion does not permit you to provide them the service there asking for. You go to jail for up to a year for refusing them service.

I’m tired of billionaires buying legislation to force their agenda on my family, community, and country.

Where is the church?

Feel free to comment.

Who want’s more home equity?

I did a sample analysis last night. The scenario has a home value of $200,000 with 3% down 3 years ago, $15,000 car loan, $10,000 in credit card debt, with only $50 of descretionary money in your budget. In this scenario you would own your home Free and clear in 19 years instead of 27 and save $54,588.91 of interest.

Now that you want to see how quickly you can pay off your home go to my website. Click on Free money merge account analysis. Set up a username and password and enter all your information. Then I will send you a personalized report so that you can see your pay off date.

You can find some additional information here.

THE DREADED “UPDATE”

We are now living in Tualatin. We are still missing the missionary life but we are also enjoying some of the comforts of home. We are really enjoying being able to have friends and family over to our own place. (yes you can come over just call us and let us know when your coming)

Drew – I am working at Xerox as a day job and as a mortgage broker on the side. I’m going bald and not sure what else to say.

Christa -I am working a few hours a week at Old Navy and taking a cake decorating class. As we are learning about Tyler and how to communicate with him. We would appreciate any advise or suggestions on Parenting kids with Autism or Glutten free diets.

Amanda – is in first grade and mothering the whole house whenever she gets the chance.

Tyler – is wishing his cute little baby sister hadn’t started crawling and getting into his stuff but is very happy to hand her anything we have put out of her reach to protect her.

Leilani – is walking. She enjoys stealing the red ball from the trackball on our computer, changing the settings on the tv, and ejecting dvd’s while here brother and sister are trying to watch them. She is also still struggling with her potty training.

Would you like to pay off your mortgage in as little as 1/3 the time

Would you like to pay off your mortgage in as little as 1/3 the time with little to no change to your day-to-day spending habits and without increasing your monthly mortgage payments?

How soon would you like to own your home Free and clear? What could you do if you didn’t have a mortgage payment for 20 years? Maybe, give to all the causes you’ve been wishing you could support? Retirement? College fund?

Watch this 40 minute video to find out how you can save thousands and probably hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest? click here.

Now that you want to see how quickly you could pay off your house go to my website. Click on Free money merge account analysis. Set up a username and password and enter all your information. Then I will send you a report on how quickly you could pay off your home.

The following video speaks volumes when knowing that the news media rather expose a fraud or scam, and chase someone around with a camera, yelling “why are you cheating little old grandma’s?” than present a story about something that is helpful to consumer’s.

You can find some additional information here.

Monthly dessert social

I want to start getting together once a month to discuss and pray about missions.

WHEN: first Tuesday of the month at 7PM. starting Tue. May 6.

WHERE: our apartment. email me if you need a phone #, address, or directions.

WHO: anyone who has an interest in God’s plan outside your comfort zone.

WHY: well we can kind of establish that as a group.

FOOD: bring some kind of snack if you want. But you don’t have to.