Some Short Stuff

I was at the Gazette this morning having my picture taken for the op-ed tribute to Steve Colton. I received confirmation that it will appear in this Thursdays Cedar Rapids Gazette.

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Last week, my alter-ego made an appearance. Michelle and I were teachers for New Life's Vacation Bible School. I was in character as Valentine Village Mayor Vincent Valentino. The kids (and especially their parents) enjoyed my pink dress shirt and tie decorated with hearts. Our message for the week was a good one for kids and adults alike -- God tells us that it is important to not only tell other people we love them, but to show it through our actions (1 John 3:18).

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Speaking of love actions, Michelle and I will celebrate our lucky 13th wedding anniversary in a couple of weeks. It was 16 years ago that we returned for the fall semester at the University of Northern Iowa and went out on our first date -- a trip to the Crossroads Mall to see Pretty Woman.