Garden Hills Crime Blotter

This past Monday there was a home invasion at the Hubert's house in Garden Hills, around 7 pm. David called 911. Mary got out her gun. Police came, and the suspect was arrested. The dog slept through the whole thing. Great comments on Instagram - they are now social media legends. David: "I give the dog an F. Mary gets an A. I'll give myself a C." 

The local news segment has gone viral on social media, with over half a million views and thousands of comments, overwhelmingly positive, praising Mary and her "Sweet Jane" 38 caliber pistol. David got in a couple of wisecracks: "If anyone broke in, they better hope they got me, and not Mary".

Back in the day the Huberts ran the SPdL Singles Department, and hosted a weekly gathering at their old house on Peachtree Way, near the church. Ceil lived with Mary & David for a couple of months before our wedding. Lately Ceil has been having lunch with Mary, Myra, and Mary Hurt. The Huberts want Ceil to sail with them on the Queen Mary this summer. Mary Hurt, a nurse, is going. Ceil probably won't go.

Hear about 17 year old Joseph Contreras? Attends Blessed Trinity High in Roswell. Friday night he pitched for Brazil against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Faced Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Cal Raleigh, and four others - and only allowed one run. Judge hit into an inning ending double play.

JFBC is buying a house where sent ones can stay on furlough, in Indian Hills. Ceil attended a gathering there on Saturday.

Entered a sweepstakes to win a used Saab. Had to pick a number between one and 100,000. If I win I'd have to pick it up in San Diego. Would make for a fun drive back cross country. As expected, I didn't win.

Where to sit at Masters Champions Dinner? Scottie Scheffler talks about the 'protocol'.

I've been sharing retirement articles with an old coworker, some applicable to me, some not.

The happiest people after 70 aren't the ones who found purpose — they're the ones who stopped demanding every day justify itself, and gave themselves permission to exist without producing, achieving, or proving was what their happiness was depending  on.

The most mentally sharp people in their 70s aren't the most educated or the most well-read — they're the ones who remained  curious past where other's curiosity converted into opinion, a distinction apparent in conversation if you know what to listen for.

Men who built their identity around their career don't just struggle in retirement — their brain grieves a role that no longer exists, and people around them often mistake that grief for laziness.

Proud of myself for passing on a cheap pair of black & white sneakers, some New Balance running shoes that I didn't need.

Denison: one of my favorite parts of the Bible is that even its heroes are typically portrayed as real people who struggle with real sins. There's something encouraging about watching individuals at the center of God's plans try so hard to mess them up, only for the Lord to come through and put the pieces back together. Whether it's Gideon's fear, David's selfishness, Paul's stubbornness, or any of the other sins that plague the people at the center of God's story, it's reassuring to know that God still has a plan and promises to redeem their mistakes when they truly repent. And starting with repentance is the key.