Sunday, April 29, 2007
My Favorite News Story of the Week
There was a Poodle scam in Japan, involving sheep. This story has made me laugh for several days now. Hat tip to Ace of Spades. Read the article here.
Friday Five
What are you...
1. Wearing
A knee length linen khaki dress, hose, and flats.
2. Pondering
My cluttered desk.
3. Reading
The Order of the Phoenix, in preparation for the movie this summer.
4. Dreaming
Vacation, vacation, vacation. We need one.
5. Eating
Chicken Fried Rice
1. Wearing
A knee length linen khaki dress, hose, and flats.
2. Pondering
My cluttered desk.
3. Reading
The Order of the Phoenix, in preparation for the movie this summer.
4. Dreaming
Vacation, vacation, vacation. We need one.
5. Eating
Chicken Fried Rice
Friday, April 20, 2007
Return to the Blogosphere with Rev Gal's Friday Five
I cannot believe how long it has been since I've posted. I doubt anyone really checks anymore. So I am attempting re-entry into the blogosphere with this weeks Rev Gals Friday Five.
Tell us about five people, places, or things that have brought surprising, healing joy into your life.
The keyword above is "surprising." No offense to my family and friends, but the joy you bring into my life is not surprising. You all live and breathe joy into my life, and the only surprise about that is that God cares about me enough to send you my way. So I'm focusing on the truly surprising sources of joy--geographic locations that have stirred my soul.
1. The Gorgeous Texas PlainsI never saw a sunset like the ones we have here in Texas. There is nothing like driving westbound on a flat plain and seeing that red sky go on forever. The breathtaking beauty I get to soak in is a source of joy.
2. The Teton Mountain RangeThe jagged edges of these mountains, the wildlife, the fresh air, the wildflowers, the sounds of birds. I tremble.
3. Crossing the Mississippi RiverI've done it many times, and in many places. Each time I do, I'm reminded of how, in a relatively short amount of time, people settled throughout our country. I am in awe of the ingenuity and persistance of those settlers long ago, and feel a deep sense of gratitude that I can enjoy moving about this country freely.
4. New Year's Eve in Times SquareI am an introvert. The last place you would predict for me to be is at Times Square on New Year's Eve. But when our friends David and Laurie got married, that is where the church was, and that is the date they picked. I so enjoyed being there. People on the street were not nearly as drunk as I thought they would be, and everyone was so optimistic and joyful--it was contagious.
5. Holmes County, OhioThe largest concentration of Amish people live in Holmes County. It was a joy to be near them, to enjoy their handiworks, their good food, and their gentle nature.
