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This morning, in reading through some news stories, I noticed that Apple will be holding a special conference today to present some sort of new product. Rumor sites are speculating that the new device will be a long-awaited 'Video iPod.' This would be pretty nice, but I still think that the time is not ripe for portable video players... Perhaps it will be something else entirely, though.

In other news, my Mom is feeling better, but still asks for prayers (if you can spare a few). I know that amidst all the recent natural disasters (the two hurricanes, the earthquake in Pakistan, and the earlier tsunami), there are many people to pray for! Perhaps this is an opportunity God is placing in front of us as a human community to show our love for one another by prayer, support and solidarity.

[UPDATE: Pictures have been posted online.]

Today the KGB Lions played a hard-fought game, and ended up tying 'Fuego United' (United Flame? Something like that...) by a score of 2-2. It was quite a hard-fought game, and I have a few nice bruises and strawberries to prove it. This year's fan base has been great, and I think the showing for our Friday 'ecumenical exhibition match' against Concordia Lutheran Seminary will be well attended on both sides. Pictures will soon be posted, once I get some time to sort through them (thanks, Maria and Matt, for taking pictures!).

The 'KGB Lions' soccer team has begun it's season two weeks ago with a 4-1 win (the first time the Seminary's had a winning record since I can remember!). We will be playing at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. for the next few weeks (except on the 16th, during the Pro-Life Convention). The game dates are: Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6 , Nov. 13, and Nov. 20.

There will also be a special Ecumenical match between Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and Concordia Seminary at the old CBC high school soccer field on Friday, October 7 at 4:30 p.m. We're trying to get as many people as possible to attend that game, as the Lutheran seminarians from Concordia always have a good showing, and the game is typically one of the most exciting.

Jeff the chef returns: Nutella and Peanut Butter spread on a soft white Tortilla (you can buy all these supplies at your local Schnuck's supermarket for less than $7!). Just roll it up after you're finished spreading as much of each ingredient as you like, then enjoy!

In other news... the Priestie Boyz returned today from the Crossroads Music Festival, where they played with the likes of Danielle Rose, Dayspring, Cheerup Charlie and Friday Mourning, among others. It was an awesome festival, and pictures and information (and even a few songs...soon) are available on their website.

Today is the feast day of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. St. Pio has been one of my most important inspirations for joining the Seminary, and I know he was a great help in intercessory prayer for my little sister, who was born three months premature! He was a devout priest, and had many troubles in his life, but he always offered his problems to the Lord and accepted his crosses (many though they were!) with a humble and obedient heart.

Here's a picture I drew of him in my journal recently:

Yesterday, the KGB Lions (the Seminary soccer team) won the first game of the CYC soccer season. We played very well (in my opinion) all game, and we finished with four goals (to the other team's one goal). It was awesome to be back on the soccer field for another game; I hadn't played at all over the summer, and I couldn't wait to get back on the field for a game! Thanks to the many fans we had on the field—it was awesome! (People actually cheered loudly when we scored.).

I don't yet know our schedule, so I hope I can make the rest of the games... but for now, it looks like we're off to a good start. I'll try to have someone take a few pictures so I can share them with those unable to attend the game.

Now, off to work on some homework...!