Real estate bad mouthing...

I'm no fool, I know Durham has a bad reputation among many in the Triangle and I've tried to get to a place where it doesn't bother me. Most recently I've actually tried to be happy about our bad image as represented in my last post. But, despite my efforts I'm mad again. This recent blog post at Bull City Rising got me wondering if it's ever going to stop. Check out the post and consider trying the Indy's experiment yourself to see what the results are, I'm going to try it at lunch.
No matter what happens I'm falling more and more in love with this city every day and I'm proud to call it home. I guess I'm just troubled by the fact that not so many others may get this chance because they're steered away.

Welcoming the unwelcomed comments

Came across a new Durhamite's blog today. Found it hilarious that Durham still gets comments like "do you get a bullet proof vest at the [house] closing." As I commented on his post, it's fine that we still get that rap, keeps us diverse and unique... I LOVE DURHAM! Welcome Sam.

http://samsongs.wordpress.com/2009/07/20/discovering-durham-1/

Phillips updates here... Derrick's thoughts elsewhere.

I've adjusted some things so that this blog is now dedicated only to updates from our personal lives. We have added Rachel as a contributor to this blog and hopefully will be better suited to keep the family info coming.
As for all of the theological ramblings and "what's on the mind of Derrick" thoughts, those can now be found at a new blog called Fame & Fullness. Read this post to catch the motivation behind the changes and the new blog.

More family updates coming soon...

-DerRach