Ok, so I know silence is golden … but in this situation I’ve just left you all hanging! I’m sorry! If you noticed by my speaking schedule that this most recent trip actually started in January! Is it just me or does that seem like forever ago?! It all started when I went from speaking in Orange County, CA to Washington, DC for some congressional and international diplomatic meetings, as well as attending the National Prayer Breakfast.
THEN,
I got snowed in, in DC from their Blizzard 2010 which brought 32.4 inches of snow in about 48 hours;
THEN,
Chicago got pounded with snow as well – and we (Brenda and I) were stuck for about 4 extra days in DC because either their airports or O’Hare were closed on every given day we were trying to leave.
It’s been quite an adventure, and I’m looking forward to filling you all in as much as the government will let me talk about our meetings (more on that later). I just wanted to give a quick shout out and let you all know I’ll be full steam blogging again starting tomorrow. Can’t wait to catch you up on everything. Sorry for the absence … I just refused to pay $13.99 for a 24 hour period to use the Internet. In no way do I feel that is being a good steward of the sacrificial donations that have been graciously given to The Marin Foundation. And for those of you who follow me on Twitter or are friends with me on Facebook, sorry again, there’s not much exciting or profound things to write about or comment on when you’re stuck in a snowed-in city where everything is shut down – hence the silence there too.
So, I’ll be back home soon, and when I am, it’s on! Thanks for hanging in there with me.
Much love.
Just a dude trying to learn how to live and love. 
{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }
You’re not the only one who got snowed in…here in PA we got 24 inches a few days ago and are getting hit with another 18 today…can’t wait to hear more about your meetings in D.C.!
Welcome back! I’ll be eager to hear about your exploits.
I’m looking forward to hearing more about what’s ahead, with regards to your role & government. Just remember: “gentle as doves, cunning as vipers!” ‘Nuff said!
LOL @ “In no way do I feel that is being a good steward of the sacrificial donations that have been graciously given to The Marin Foundation.”
Well said, Andrew.
That was almost me too. I made it out of DC Friday night on the last train that was able to leave Union Station – DC’s Union Station, that is.
I’m glad to hear Brenda was with you. I hope you enjoyed time together.
God has a way of giving us extra blessings & rest! Welcome back to the blog!
Dude! I can’t believe you were in my hood and didn’t hit me up! We totally could have boarded you guys at our place FOR FREE! Next time you’re in DC, ya gotta let me know
Glad you made it back safely though!
Darren…I had no idea you were in DC! Shoot. At least I know for next time. Looking forward to it.
Seth and Ramiro – I’ll be honest, it was a whoooole different world out there; something I had to adjust to really quickly or get swallowed up. Quite an experience.
It’s a real nightmare of the internet, that people expect everyone to update things all the time. We’ve just started on Twitter, a friend said we need to tweet at least three times a day, and really that’s pretty impossible while having a life too (even without snow over here in the UK… well, only a small scattering!). Having said that, I am looking forward to hearing all you’ve been up to!
Well, not DC specifically. Annapolis actually. But it’s close enough. We’re a 20 minute trip to BWI airport. And Annapolis is totally a better city than DC anyday . . . but close enough that you can still enjoy it too
Next time you’re in the area though, we’ll definitely try to meet up!