Our internet service was interrupted yesterday, hence the lack of a blog post yesterday. It was cut during a landscaping project. And yes, I, Tamra, take all the blame. Thank you.

Callahan is walking all over now.  It’s the infamous drunken sailor trying to get his sea legs walking, but it’s walking.  He is so proud, and pauses often to clap for himself.

Yesterday morning was the second Rejuvenate! ladies gathering at my place.  I’m thinking about making next month’s a bit more structured.  The ideas are already flowing!

Monday we attended the funeral of a dear friend.  In recognition of how those who are God’s children should view death, it was called a Homegoing Celebration. He was known as a loving father, husband and pastor to many.  We knew him as a humble, giving man who truly lived for Christ.  Along with his ability to consider another’s opinion, one of the most touching things we remember about him was his willingness to repent.

Early Tuesday morning, the Flint City Building Inspector visited our home.  It came as no surprise that it was regarding the 8 chickens and 2 baby goats we keep here.  I politely showed him around, and explained that every neighbor we had talked to had seemed fine, even happy, about our pets with perks.  He said there would be no ticket at this time, but there would be if we didn’t have the animals gone within 2 weeks.  He remarked with disgust that he was rarely ever out of his office, but that somehow this was considered important enough to merit immediate attention.

An hour later, 4 squad cars and several police officers came to the house.  They were here to investigate an “animal violation”.  I spoke briefly with the Sergeant, and then another officer issued a citation to appear in court.  I laughingly showed them the chickens and goats, and wondered aloud if perhaps the number of policemen sent on such a call was a bit over the top.  After several times of him saying “I’m not laughing” I remarked that I sure hoped he was saying that to mean that he believed the entire thing to be as ridiculous as I did and shared my frustration with how it was being handled.  He agreed, and started to tell me how they were pulled off a far more important call before he stopped himself and sighed deeply, shaking his head.

We also have a couple honeybee colonies.  Now, those are legal.  *Pppbblllttt*

Yesterday, Cruiz remarked with a sigh, “It seems like everyone is having a birthday this year!”

Tags: homelife, idiocy