Going (Slightly) Greener

I finally gave in. Some of my dear readers will take issue with some aspects of the Green Movement. But I finally caved. Granted, it's not much, but I hope it helps. They say every little bit does.

I finally started buying those recyclable grocery bags. You see them at grocery stores, Wal-Mart, etc. I've begun using them. I bought a bunch from different stores. I use different ones at different stores. For example, I will use the Wal-Mart bags at Tops, or the Wegman's bags at Wal-Mart. This way, they can't accuse me of stealing the bags. I also avoid being charged for them twice.

They're actually really convenient. The tough part,initially, was actually remembering them. But now, I keep a stash in my truck. Also, you kind of feel like a tool carrying them in the first couple times. Don't worry, that passes.

I'd recommend using these bags if they're available in your area.

More Pioneer Golf Benefit Pics

The course is Glen Oak golf course in Amherst, NY.

Pioneer Golf Benefit

Yesterday was a pretty amazing day for me. It did not start out well, as you can see in my previous post (see Bathroom Issues). But the day certainly got way better.

I always enjoy hitting the golf course, even though I'm not really a good player. But yesterday's outing was for a good cause. It was a golf benefit for Camp Pioneer in Angola, NY. It's a Lutheran camp up here that serves all people. I was a chaplain there over the summer. That was really rewarding. I've referenced it in a couple of earlier posts. I should do a whole post on the place. It's that much of a blessing to the Christian Church and to western NY.

I didn't golf particularly well, but I had a great time. How could I not? I was playing golf, it was a beautiful day, I was among friends, and I had The Boss with me. The Boss is my vicarage supervisor. We got to be pretty tight.

Anyway, I got a huge surprise on one of the holes. Each hole was sponsored by some entity, like a business or a church, or individuals. Anyway, imagine my surprise and joy when I discovered that one of the holes was sponsored by my parents. Each hole was marked as to who sponsored it. You can see it in one of the photos up top.

Like I said, an amazing day.