After much anticipation, I am in sunny Arizona to compile a book with THE Fr. Dale–he started Life Teen. Today has really yet to start, as the publisher makes his makes his way here and all. It’s been rad hanging out here at St. Tim’s. It is inspiring to see how much a church can become a youth culture center as it is here in Mesa.

I slept very heavy last night after a 40-hr marathon to make a class deadline. It is officially half way through my last semester of school, and it feels terrific.

Last night Paul George and I had dinner at a yummy Italian restaurant. Paul is the youth minister out here in Mesa, quite a responsibility for a 26-yr-old. We talked about life and faith like we were best friends, even though we barely know each other.

It is fun seeing palm trees out here. After being assailed by the NYC wind, and downed by the ATL rain, the blue blue sky and crisp air of an Arizona winter is quite welcome.

P.S. I miss Meredith