Julie at RevGals asks, NaBloPoMo Day 25: How do you crush a stereotype of your gender/sexual expression/race/denomination/nationality? I don't know that I crush any of them; I live a traditional life. But I think I've occasionally given a student reason to think differently about things, to maybe question a closely-held position, like this one: I was …
Month: November 2015
Je pleure, et je prie (I weep, and I pray)
You went out to a football match, a cafe', a concert on a Friday night. Went with friends to have a few drinks, maybe go clubbing later; or with family, to have a bite to eat, relax, enjoy a Fall evening. Perhaps to get lost in thrashing heavy metal. Through the night, your friends and families have rung …
Ten Things that Happened While Everyone Was Talking About Starbuck’s Godless Red Cup
Aung Sung Suu Kyi's NLD party won in a landslide election in Myanmar. While she's prevented from assuming the post of President due to a discriminatory clause in the constitution, the NLD won the 75% of the vote not controlled by the military (which retains 25% of the seats constitutionally) and Suu Kyi can be …
Have You Changed Your Mind Lately?
Over time, I've changed my mind about lots of things: broccoli, stinky cheeses, Texas, being seen in public wearing sweatpants. But today's Forward Day by Day meditation gave me pause: "How many of us have ever been challenged to change our minds about what the kingdom of God means, or who it might include? What is …
Friday Five: Random
Late again, but Anne at RevGals asks of the multi-taskers: What is your “gotta go!” breakfast that you can grab and take with you in the morning when you’re in a rush? When was the last time you had a fun evening out, and what did you do? Favorite poet or poem? Who makes you …
Not in My Job Description
NaBloPoMo Day 5: What's something you've done for your work that wasn't exactly in the job description? Considering this prompt, my gut instinct was, Everything. But as a Secretary on a large High school campus my job description included: create and maintain student disciplinary files; answer phones, assisting Parents as needed; assist Assistant/Associate Principal(s) as …
Southern Fried Californian 