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Hey, Kool & the Gang...
Hey, Kool & the Gang…
Finding anything to celebrate during the time of coronavirus is a daunting task. We have to dig for reasons live it up. Sometimes, we have to dig pretty deep. Oh, yes, we are celebrating birthdays. We even had a Zoom birthday party for MBH.
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Can I just crawl into a hole...
Can I just crawl into a hole... Seriously, is hibernation an option?
You might have missed it. It was in the January 16th publication of The Atlantic. A lot has happened around here since January and January was at least 735 months ago, right? Anyway, I confess I missed it, too, so I’m cutting you some slack here. The article says: Human Hibernation is a Real Possibility.
Where do I sign up? Seriously, I think I’d just as soon hibernate about now. Wake me…
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Wilderness & Walls... (semi-disclaimer)
Wilderness & Walls... we're hitting that wall right now.
In my business, I’m fully aware that we all spend time in the wilderness. We may call it something different, but I pretty much stick to the idea and the imagery of the wilderness. Yeah, I think about Jesus in the wilderness after his baptism – the whole 40 days and the devil thing, but I also think about the times Jesus went in the wilderness just to get away and to pray. For me, the wilderness…
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What's important... Really
What’s important… Really
As we keep finding our way in this pandemic dark, we notice our language shifting, our gatherings transformed, our calendars written in pencil, and our expectations in some sort of limbo. We can fight against it or we can learn to live with it, making the best of a really crappy situation. (Ha… as I write this I question if we actually can make “the best” of it all. The truth is, for most of us,…
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Traybakes and Fougasse and Tatin, Oh my...
Traybakes and Fougasse and Tatin, Oh my... We love cooking shows!
So, here’s the deal… I cooked for 20 years. Then I stopped for about another 20, making only the necessities. Nothing fancy. We ate out a lot. Then, we went to Ireland for sabbatical and I cooked again. The goal was to work – lots of reading and writing – so going out to eat wasn’t on the agenda. Besides, I don’t drive around Ireland at night. We bought a crock pot while there and pretty much did…
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How we're doing... really...
The Kaiser Family Foundation released an interesting report last month about the effects of COVID-19 on our mental health. The information is good…the results of their data not so much, and it’s not at all surprising. Basically, the report says that the number of people dealing with mental health issues is up to 53% of those polled (in July), as opposed to 32% who reported the same in March. So,…
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Farewell, sincerely, COVID...
Farewell, sincerely, COVID... Some things are going goodbye!
There was an article in today’s WaPo about things that might possibly have disappeared from our lives forever, due to the risks of coronavirus. Several, I had already considered. A few hadn’t even occurred to me, mostly because I’m a old broad. A few we are glad to see go. The Post lists them as “9 every day experiences.” I’m not sure whose day they’re talking about – certainly not mine.
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What the heck?...
What the heck?…
Can somebody tell me how it got to be September? Seriously! Like just 423 years ago it was only March. And now, according to the calendar on my phone, (I’m really glad I didn’t invest in a paper calendar for 2020 or it would be wasted!) it’s now September.
My mom brain is saying we didn’t have a summer because we didn’t take our annual trek to see Grama and the cousins. My baseball brain…
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Goals and Dreams...
Goals and Dreams…
So, here’s the deal… my nephew commented on MBH’s blog last week and said, “It’s good to have goals.” Yeah, it is good to have goals. We all have goals. I want to get up in the morning. That’s a really good goal. That’s a goal I fully intend to reach. Are ya with me here?
But, life is more than goals. Life is also dreams and they are different – very different. At least in my head they…
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Heads or Tails...
Heads or Tails…
Nothing is simple in the time of coronavirus. Even the ordinary, day-to-day stuff is complicated and fraught with unanswerable questions. Decisions seem to rest on the flip of a coin!
As I’ve mentioned in an earlier post, I’ve been trying to figure out how to get to Texas for my mom’s 100th birthday and Christmas. When your mom is approaching 100, you know that every holiday could be the…
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Walking the Line... A Minister’s Rant (There's your disclaimer)
Walking the Line... A Minister’s Rant in the Time of Coronavirus
It seems like every week I feel compelled to remark as to just how weird it’s been. I can’t tell if the ceiling is getting higher or the floor is sinking. I certainly feel that I’m sinking. This has been a week when I’ve felt, all too distinctly the pain my colleagues are feeling. And if I’m honest, the pain I, too, am feeling. As a minister, I should at least strive to be honest about what…
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Gathering clouds...
Gathering clouds…
I woke up yesterday just slightly off center. Ok, way off center. Ok, ok, I had no idea where center was. I managed to keep moving and get out of the house for an 11 a.m. thing. (Wearing a mask and physically distanced, and all that.) At some point, when I got home from that 11 a.m. thing, I realized that I was not in a good mood, but I had few, if any, antecedents to explain why I was feeling…
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Silver Linings... the sequel
Silver Linings… the sequel
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about looking for the silver linings that might be found in the midst of a pandemic. This follow up identifies a few more, just because.
I have fallen in love with virtual choirs. First of all, I’m massively impressed with those people who have the tech know how to make them happen, not to mention the talent and skill that bring them to our YouTube and…
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Quick follow up...
Quick follow up…
Quick follow up to the last blog: I’m feeling better, the new thermometer works, Alex COVID test came back negative!
So, here’s the deal… All good…thanks for the well wishes! Now, on to a new blog, coming tomorrow!
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On pins, needles, and Tylenol...
On pins, needles, and Tylenol…
This is a really crappy time to get sick. All symptoms of anything are viewed as suspect and we all start consulting Dr. Google. I know this isn’t smart, but I also know I have a little sore throat and feel feverish at times, even though my thermometer says I haven’t gotten above 99 degrees… I don’t think. My thermometer is feeling a little unreliable these days.
So, here’s the deal… I have…
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