Mark’s monthly newsletter from Taiwan. The Taiwan Times By Mark Wolfram Reporting on God’s Mission in Taiwan October 2009 “Rags! Rags! Rags for sale! Give me your old ones, I will give you new ones.” Have you ever felt like you had struggles, difficulties, or shortcomings that you continually deal… Read More »The Taiwan Times – October 2009
The day before Halloween was a very special Friday Night Supper Club. It was special because I hosted it, The guest list was expanded, we had Casey’s taco pizza and Jay made the dessert. Why these special things occurred can be traced back to one thing. At that FNSC I… Read More »The Jupiter Chronicles
Last Monday I finally completed Window Project #1. It has been several years since my mom got new windows for her house. I had her keep all of the old windows because I thought that there would be a point in the future where I would be able to use… Read More »Window Project #1
On Sunday Scott, Melissa, Austin and I loaded up into their truck and headed for Prairie City to visit Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe. The winner of the Iowa Pork Producers Best Tenderloin in the State of Iowa for 2009. This could very well be blog 5 of the 5 groups… Read More »Tenderloining It! 2009
I was dreadfully unprepared for this year’s Halloween. Including not buying pumpkins and candy until Saturday morning, not running firmware updates on my Blu-Ray player until Saturday night and not doing any decorating at all. Truth is that the lack of decorating was a conscious decision that I plan on… Read More »Samhain
Entry #4 of 5 of the Group Shirts Series. I may or may not be a member of a group known as “The Girls”. It seems to be somewhat dependent on the day, but for a long time, I was clearly on the outside of The Girls and then I… Read More »Confabulation
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson I’m sure every Iowa State fan (even those in denial about their fanhood) has seen this video of Iowa State celebrating after their victory at Nebraska on Saturday. But I wanted to post it here, so I would always have… Read More »The Good Kind of Hurt
I’ve covered the story of the Beaverdale Night Fever shirts, so it is time to post the pictures that Derrick took at Sara’s birthday party. It was exciting to meet Clint Eastwood at Sara’s party. I thought meeting Anirban was going to be the highlight.
When I posted the picture below, I promised more information on Alligator Shirt Day. Jill on the day that Alligator Shirt Day was invented. The truth is that it isn’t much of a story. A couple of years ago my mom went to Florida to visit some family. Of all… Read More »Alligator Shirt Day
On Wednesday, Jen brought me the super-cute Knocker Walkers shirt for the 5K on Saturday. I would have to say that the shirt was super-cute and ended up being the best shirt that I saw there. The only shirt I saw that approached it was a shirt with a baseball… Read More »Saving Second Base
Rarely when I publish pictures do I explain the thought process, the technical information or the inspiration. If somebody is confused by a picture or intrigued by a picture I want them to come to their own conclusions. I feel by telling people too much about a picture, it cheapens… Read More »Coltrane’s 1st Wife’s Middle Name
In anticipation of a weekend filled with numerous social engagements, I went to see Monica on Thursday for my quarterly shearing. I brought along a camera and her intern (she really has an intern) snapped a couple of pictures. IMAGES LOST I wanted there to be documented evidence that when… Read More »You Probably Think this Song is About You
I want to dip back into the archives one more time. Tenderloin Quest: The Beginning Monday night, Scottie D. and I hit the open road on our first foray out into the backwaters of Iowa to find the best tenderloin in the state. We had a little pre-season hiccup out… Read More »What is He Getting At?
I don’t really believe in the Greatest Hits album concept. So it will seem somewhat hypocritical for me to reach back into the archives and re-post what I consider to be a classic of my past. But there is a reason for it, other than that I love the sound… Read More »Why Would He Post This?
I spent an interesting weekend in Kansas City last weekend. Jen, Derrick, Jesse, Baier and I left early Saturday morning to make it to Arrowhead Stadium in time for the Iowa State-Kansas State game. IMAGE LOST Baier took this picture of Jen, Derrick and I with my phone so that… Read More »The Favor
Here is a preview of what you will see if you come to the Methodist Men Steak Fry on Sunday night. Below is the video that Jesse will use to close his presentation. The video was put together by Mike Vest. The song is “Hey World (Don’t Give Up on… Read More »Methodist Men Steak Fry – Preview
This Sunday is the Methodist Men Steak Fry. What makes this year special is that the entertainment will be Jesse speaking about his trip to Uganda. The Methodist Men Steak Fry is open to men, women, Methodists and non-Methodists. IMAGE LOST What: Methodist Men Steak Fry Where: Boone First United… Read More »Methodist Men Steak Fry
Mark’s latest missive from Taiwan. The Taiwan Times By Mark Wolfram Reporting on God’s mission in Taiwan September 2009 Hi everyone. Well September has come and gone, but it was a great month to get back adjusted to teaching, and all of the other activities here in Taiwan. In this… Read More »Taiwan Times – September 2009
A few years back I lost the Howard family portrait account. This year, I got it back. Here are some images from the Howard Family Portrait Photo Shoot. I think I might be caught up on all my photo editing. It might just be story time again.
Admittedly, this is a series of very similar pictures, but I hope to convey the excitement and pageantry of the Des Moines Regatta. I went down there on Saturday to watch Jen compete with Derrick and sara. Some of these photos were taken by Sara who redeemed herself after last… Read More »Des Moines Regatta
Like breasts? Who doesn’t? Hate cancer? Who doesn’t? Need a haircut? Then do I have the event for you! This Sunday, head to Younkers and get your hair looking good for 25 bucks and all of the money goes to help breast cancer research. IMAGE LOST I’m going to be… Read More »Need a Haircut?