John K. Davis, Executive Director

Lauren Grace Ray

Janet and I spent almost two weeks in Michigan to assist Stephanie and her family during the expected arrival of a new family member. Lauren Grace Ray was born on January 19 at 7:36 PM. She weighed seven pounds, ten ounces, and was twenty inches long. Here are some photos taken in the delivery room following the birth: Lauren Grace Ray Arrives

Skype

Link: Skype Wins Over Past Critics.

Skype 2.0 became available for the general public earlier this week. Improvements from earlier Skype releases include free video calling and the ability to sort contacts into groups like colleagues, friends and family. There's also mood messages that let fellow Skypers "know where you are and how you're feeling."

The new Skype software has pushed me to depend on the service. Up until recently I used Skype as a plaything, an interesting concept. But lately the software has become so compelling that I find myself using it instead of my wireless phone and landline.

It began with Skype Out and Skype In, features that allow a Skype user to place and recieve calls on the POTS (Plain Old Telephone System or Service). Voicemail and Instant Messaging features followed. And now video calling. I'm hooked and I doubt I can ever go back.

If you do not use Skype you can reach me at 619-377-0588, my Skype In number. If you use Skype you can reach me at Skype Callto://johnkdavis.

VoiceMale

A good friend of mine, Neil Chethik, has written a new book entitled "VoiceMale: What Husbands Really Think About Their Wives, Their Marriages, Sex, Housework, and Commitment" (Simon & Schuster). It's just out this week and the author, Neil Chethik, will be appearing on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM this coming Monday, January 9. Please watch the show.

 

Neil has been writing about men's lives for many years.  His first book, "FatherLoss" (Hyperion 2001), explored how men deal with the deaths of their fathers. For "VoiceMale," he surveyed 350 American husbands and wrote about men's views on every aspect of marriage. Some wonderful surprises there, including the good news that 9 out of 10 men would marry the same woman again!

 

Neil invites you, of course, to purchase the book at Amazon dot com. I've agreed to help Neil get out the word about the book in hopes of creating the biggest "buzz" possible, so if you're interested in the book, consider buying it sooner rather than later. In hardcover, it's less than $16.

 

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