class flower: cactus.

- Small town celebrations are quite the experience. Way to go, little brother, for (almost) leading the graduating pack of 2010. He's pretty darned cute, too (http://mountvernonnews.com/local/10/05/29/99-graduate-from-east-knox).

- I miss Midtown. Good call, Christianity Today, for running a fantastic article on the importance of an intentional church community.http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/may/29.43.html

- This was one year ago this week. Red Square, attempting to go to a Synagogue. Sigh, I miss exploring Europe.

And, you're right, the Cactus is NOT a flower. But, the graduates argue differently. Way to go.

top 5.

1. Quote of the week: "He found himself understanding the wearisomeness of this life, where every path was an improvisation and a considerable part of one's waking life was spent watching one's feet." --Ralph, Lord of the Flies

2. Current Fear:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/01/photogalleries/amphibian-pictures/.

3. One of the many reasons birds are so cool: (fast forward to 6:06) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1A3ql9GFYA

4. Maybe the most anticipated part of the summer:

http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/

5. Pretty cool thoughts from some pretty cool ladies: http://blog.christianitytoday.com/women/