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Request for some prayers, please?
My 46-year-old cousin, who is much more a sister than a cousin, is having a heart catheterization today. They found a problem with the lower chambers of her heart, and she also has two 60% blockages that they want to try to clear. This has all happened very quickly - she had an emergency room visit 2 weeks ago for what she believed to be a panic ( Read more... ) -
Giving thanks ...
Although I try to remember to give thanks for the blessings in my life every day, today is a day to really think about and acknowledge all of them. ( And so: ) -
Ummm ... really????
From this article in the LA Times this morning:
"It is extremely important that we uphold moral guiding values," said Ritzema, 59, wearing a T-shirt and belt buckle adorned with an American flag. The Republican said she supports McCain, but is even more impressed vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. "As a Christian myself, I believe she was ( Read more... ) -
Even if you read NOTHING ELSE I post this year ...
... please read this.
Y'all remember the fear and loathing I felt at some of the things I saw in the movie Jesus Camp. I blogged about the movie here.
Well, it would appear that our Republican vice-presidential candidate apparently has ties to the same fundamentalist movement that's preparing for "spiritual warfare" (their characterization, not ( Read more... ) -
Firebird Festival
We went to the Firebird Festival in Phoenixville last night. Phoenixville is, of course, named for the mythological bird which rises reborn from the ashes of its death. The Festival has become a way to mark the town's revitalization, and, after Blobfest, is probably the seminal event here ( Read more... ) -
James Scott Daniel - 1965-2007
Some of you remember me talking about my cousin Ray (he's the author of The Bear Handbook), and his husband, Jim ( Read more... ) -
Dancing - Week 2
Mel B. - WOW!!!! She's really a revelation. At first blush, she's definitely in my top 2 for the women ( Read more... ) -
Dancing with the Stars: The Men
First impressions, just like last night ( Read more... ) -
Dancing with the Stars: The Women
Initial thoughts ( Read more... )