Heather & the Kids Caught by the Paparazzi

Posted by D. Goodmanson on Oct 27, 2004 in Church | 0 comments

Here are a few photos that were sent to us as Heather was caught by the paparazzi (photographer: Joy Thomas) while visiting Balboa park in San Diego, CA. Photo Gallery >

The New Invidividualism and Community

Posted by D. Goodmanson on Oct 26, 2004 in Culture | 1 comment

I recently watched a 60 Minutes which examined factors that shaped people now entering the workforce. (Born in the 80′s) It said this generation has been required to be the most community-centric in a long time. As this generation’s parents pursued the consumeristic, selfish excesses of the 80′s, their children were left to be raised in daycares. The argument was that these kids formed their identity around daycare, soccer, after-school programs and other group programs.

In these groups, individual achievement was not praised as high as cooperative participation. Trophies were given not just to the winners but to everyone with the words ‘Participation Award’. These children now expect praise not based on their accomplishments but only if they show up to play. A CEO of a Fortune 500 characterized the generation as workers by basically saying that they had the lowest level of creativity/performance that he had seen yet they believed by just coming in and doing an average job (read ‘showing up to work’) they would be promoted fast up the corporate ladder.

The individual now finds worth as a participant in their community. Do they get along with other? Are they a team player? These will be the types of questions they ask and value.

How will this shape the culture? Tolerance? Truth? Purpose? These ideas will have a significant impact on these.

Generational Amnesia

Posted by D. Goodmanson on Oct 26, 2004 in Culture | 0 comments

We are entering a period of time when today’s youth will be removed from much of the history that has shaped our culture. The consequence is that this generation will continue to replace the Modern and Postmodern ideology that formed our thought. This process disconnects us from the reality of the wars, failed social agendas and atrocities in the last century. It is replaced with a nieve optimism (reacting to the ignorant pessimism of postmodern thought) in the pluralistic (and often contradictory) mix of science vs. spirituality, freedoms vs. tolerance and individualism vs. community. I will post to expand on these observations.

Gideon, Trinity & Lilly

Posted by D. Goodmanson on Oct 25, 2004 in Church | 0 comments

Here are a few images from a trip to the pumpkin patch. The images include Heather & Gideon, Joy & Lilly and Amy’s leg and Trinity. Image Gallery >

Phoenix Rental

Posted by D. Goodmanson on Oct 19, 2004 in Church | 0 comments

We just purchased a condo newly remodelled in 2004 in Mesa, AZ. This 1st floor, 2 bedroom unit has two large bedrooms, a queen bed-master, 1-double in 2nd bedroom, and a queen sized sofa-sleeper. Fully equipped for a perfect vacation including deluxe kitchen Exterior parking available for large vans/SUV’s. This location is handy to Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Gilbert and Chandler, AZ.

Walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Located near many of the areas top golf courses. It is only a drive into the beautiful Superstition Mountains to Canyon Lake where speed boat, kayak, and pontoon boat rentals are available. Perfect for honeymooners, snowbirds or baseball spring training fans. Condo is only blocks away from the Chicago Cubs training camp. Come and enjoy the sunshine state at its finest!

We are going to try to rent it to snowbirds and people visiting spring training. Go to http://rental.goodmanson.com