I won't be surprised if, on my way to the loo, one of the animals doesn't try to interest me in buying some slightly used plastic chew toys. Everywhere one goes to conduct some sort of business, there is an invitation to buy something, buy more. Some random samplings from my life: As I walked …
Passages and Paths, Obvious & Obscure
Yesterday afternoon, a room full of young Americans in every color young Americans appear, raised their hands and swore alike , "... So help me God", to uphold the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Raising his right hand and swearing with them was Paul's grandson, Levi. "... So help …
Wonder Women All Around
The first time I saw this in a parking lot, I was irrationally irritated. Seriously? I thought. Humpf! I waddled my fat pregnant ass from the back of beyond all through Christmas. Yeah, petulance is not my best side. I'm not proud. More rationally I thought: Since when do pregnant women need special parking? It's not …
Kids, Cameras, & Captures
One of the things I love about photography is it gives me a handy place to hide and watch people. This is a big difference between me and Paul: though both introverts I find people fascinating, while his personal jury is out (I'm being kind). It's a difference that binds rather than dividing us, as …
Radical Hospitality
I've been hearing the term Radical Hospitality in Christian circles for some years now. It seems to vaguely mean Inclusion, Tolerance, and Support for the individual on his or her faith journey, as well as a method of bringing newcomers to the faith. It has meant different things to the various different people and congregations …
Feminists & Goats
How much might such women have accomplished if they had rights? Birth control? Equality?
Babbling Bucket of Bad Interview
This Lent I got a much-needed (I am sure) lesson in Humility. It's just the most recent in a lifetime of them; they keep coming since clearly I Don't Get It. There was a job posting for which I was eminently qualified. The first interview, with a panel of three professional women I would be …
Weekend Coffee Share: It’s Time
If we were having coffee, I might ask if you follow any sort of Lenten practice? I do, and generally find it a helpful, healthy time of year to clean up, clean out, recenter. In years past, I've given up chocolate, red meat, etc., or taken up some reading, some form of self-improvement. Last year, …
Three Things Thursday: my Library Card
I would like to tell you I haunt the local library and am vastly well-read, but that would be a big fat lie but, while months or even years may pass between visits, I always have a library card, because a library card is so much more than books. As if books weren't enough. So, for Three …
A Gift in Hidden Figures
If you haven't seen the film Hidden Figures, go do so immediately. Also, if you don't want any spoilers read no further but go see the film and then come back. Therefore be warned: SPOILERS AHEAD. There, I've done my spoilery duty. ************************************************** It's Valentine's Day and I am grateful my valentine loves going to …
Southern Fried Californian 