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Age has no boundaries. You can get old no matter where you are. I have officially experienced this concept here in Brazil. I got my OLD card. The OLD card lets me park in those coveted spots at the mall, supermarket, and wherever they exist. At least one of those so often empty spots are now MINE! Hehehehe. The OLD card lets me be in the SHORT line at the bank, post office and etc.. The other day I used that option for the first time. I was embarrassed as I entered the bank. However, when I saw the thirty or so people in the young folks line, I calmly hid behind my kindle and strolled over to the OLD line where there were only three people. Rather than the forty-five minutes it would have taken when I was younger, I spent just five! I guess that the OLD card issuers see the urgency of my getting through lines before I croak. The OLD card also gets me FREE rides on public transportation. I can get on any bus and ride anywhere my little old heart desires within city limits. AND

What do you see in this picture? A truck? Lots of wires? A rare GREEN light? Posts? A weird traffic sign? I was at a traffic light yesterday and took this shot. There is definitely a lot of ugly here. But what I wanted to capture was the Ipe tree in full bloom. The junk came along for the ride. The Ipe is a lovely and creative piece of God’s artwork. It flowers brilliant yellow eye candy with nary a leaf. The tree itself looks dead with lifeless limbs yet the flowers are spectacular. The first time I saw one in bloom I just stood staring in wonder at God’s creativity. How could something that looks so deceased be so beautiful? I imagine that my life is a lot like this Ipe. Ugly as sin and surrounded by more ugly. On the outside looking lifeless yet with lovely flowers of God’s mercy and grace waiting to burst forth at any moment as I work and wait on God’s creativity. However, when He restores the glory of His creation in me through Salvation, WATCH OUT. There is