before the typing flurry hits

So the unfortunate cannonball-smashing-my-finger episode has severely limited my typing abilities, but the stitches come out at the end of the week and your eyeballs will be strained from the litany of posts that come flying out of these fingers.  In the meantime (and perhaps to build up eye strength in preparation), here are some links that the indiansandpirates have been checking out lately.

Pictures of the smallest registered lighthouse in the country

Mini gold glove award - Eli looks at this longingly and dreams of using his birthday money to purchase it

Bob the Builder computer activities - Toby highly recommends the design your own house activity

Blogs from Compassion's Guatemala Trip - Four popular bloggers were taken to Guatemala recently for a first-hand look at Compassion International's work with children in poverty; the bloggers then wrote about their experience in such a way that you are left devastated, hopeful, and full of resolve.