The World Surrounding Me

This pink Sock Monster is named already – Geof. Why Geof? Well, we were watching Ace of Cakes last night when I finished him, and despite looking for a better name (that might go with his punk/prep look) Geof just seemed right. (it was either that or Duff, and he just didn’t look like a [...]

Yeah, another sock monster photo. Sorry. Maybe I’ll post some real content here one of these days! (I’ve put up quite a lot of real content on my sabbatical blog this week, though. Check that out for posts about a conference I went to, including posts on innovation, leading in uncertain times, church growth, meaning [...]

I made another sock monster today. We named this one “Herbert.” (They all get names; Matt usually helps me with that part.) Herbert is a working-man (see, he’s wearing overalls). He is a technician at the local nuclear power plant. One day, about five years ago, an unfortunate accident permanently affected poor Herbert. He used [...]

My friend Lisa is working with our church’s women’s retreat again this year. Lisa works with the silent auction part, which raises funds for scholarships for those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend. She asked me last night if I might contribute a few Sock Monsters to the auction. We looked thru my back-stock [...]

Emily made a great suggestion to put up pics of my sock creatures. You can find them at flickr. #1 will be going to Kristy’s new house. #4 will be going to Andrea’s new house. I have ideas of where #2 & #3 could go, but if you have suggestions let me know. I think [...]