An eclectic day. I spent an hour on the phone with a former runway model, who is starting a ministry and needed advice. I so wanted her to be the blonde airhead, but she was smart and witty. So much for stereotypes.
Then had a meeting with my maintenance crew, which is about as far from the fashion runway as you can get! Too many of my guys use to work in the junkyard. I love ’em.
Followed by a slew of silly emails and facebook postings about names for D’Aun’s olive oil business. A lot of really BAD ideas, but it was a fun exercise.
Then an intellectually challenging conversation with a friend in San Francisco who is starting…well, it’s hard to define. And radical in its own way. Let’s just call it a post-modern seminary and discipleship program rolled into one.
Next, a heartfelt phone call with a dear friend who is dealing with some tough family issues. The kind of issues that make you question yourself. She’s handling it really well, but it’s still difficult.
A short conversation with a tenants representative. In under 5-minutes, negotiated terms and sealed the deal. Wish everything went that smoothly!
Next, a call from a pastor friend who is negotiating to lease space for his church. They have a way-cool building in mind and I hope they can make it work. Great time to be a tenant.
Several emails and phone calls about management changes at Goble Properties. Change is difficult for everybody. Only wish there was a graceful way to make tough decisions.
Finalized details for the Emerging Ministries Board of Directors retreat, or at least the details that have to do with where and when. I still need to figure out what I’m going to share with the board, but it’s a month away.
Tonight, dinner with friends who run a shelter for abused women.
There’s more, but that gives a flavor to the day. Signing off so I can get a workout in before then!