Wishing and hoping and praying (12 January 2007).

Dexter’s Johnny Benjamin attempts an awkward shot against Ann Arbor Pioneer.  The shot was good, but the Dreadnaughts shot 27.6 percent and lost the game 48-35.

View to a check (06 January 2007).

The Dexter bench watches the action during the Dreadnaughts’ game against St. Francis Cabrini.  Cabrini won 5-4.

Visual proof (07 January 2007).

I finally acquired visual proof of the unfortunate Big Lots I mentioned in an earlier post.  Obviously, those in charge of the Coldwater, MI store have not yet noticed the burned-out letter.

Say it like I’m sad and lonely (06 January 2007).

Dexter’s goalie reacts to allowing the winning goal on a breakaway with just over one minute to play in the game against St. Francis Cabrini.  Cabrini won 5-4.

Hands in the air (30 December 2006).

Lending a hand (30 December 2006).

Mike Fischer receives prayer during a farewell service at his church.  Fischer is preparing to spend six months in Africa serving with Mercy Ships.  He leaves on the first of January.

No school like the old school (25 December 2006).

Antique skis decorate the walls of Boyne Mountain’s main lodge.

Schuss in Boots (25 December 2006).

Guest photographer Bob Strong contributed these shots of me on the ski hills at Boyne Mountain on Christmas Day.  I await your many critiques of my skiing form.  (It would not be the first time.)

Here’s looking at you (15 December 2006).

Ottilia (13 December 2006).