Up: I got to judge a speech meet on Saturday.
Down: I was doing it on 5 hours of sleep (at best).
Up: I’m getting all my Christmas cards and stuff mailed tomorrow (well… except for one thing that I have to finish.)
Down: My freaking ankle keeps re-injuring and it’s at the point where I’m in pain in the evenings.
Up: I get to judge the meet being held next weekend.
Down: I have the beginnings of a sinus infection.Â? (Jen has a sinus infection?Â? Isn’t that like saying “the sky is blue”.)
Up: Singing along to the Messiah on Napster.
Up: It’s Advent which is my favorite season in the church other than Lent.Â? (I know… I’m strange.)
Stupid Politician Alert
â??œIf they really want to save the horse or the wolves or the grizzly bear, why don’t they chain themselves to them?â???
â???? Sen. Conrad Burns lashing out at animal activists
Thank you for giving me more reason to rejoice at the fact that you will no longer be in Congress come January.Â? I needed some joy in my day.
A Book Suggestion for Mitford Fans
If you like Jan Karon’s books about Mitford and Father Tim, you need to read the Dearest Dorothy books.? I was introduced to them last year when I got them out of a box of books that Mom had brought me 6 months earlier and I had to order #4 when it came out.? I just got #5 today and devoured it.? I’m re-reading it of course but seriously… it’s a good series.
I’m also really impressed with how accurately Charlene Ann Baumbich (the author) portrays small town life.Â? I can actually see everything happening having lived in a town of comparable size and she even portrayed the thoughts of the pastor’s wife accurately.
So put these on your wishlist for Christmas! They are soooo worth reading!!!
World AIDS Day
They Get A Cookie
On Countdown, Keith Olbermann told us about the decision of NBC and MSNBC to refer to the conflict in Iraq as a “civil war”.
And lo didst the heavens open and a voice wast heard to be saying “DUHHHHHH!!!!!!!”
(Apparently, the current administration hasn’t gotten a clue yet.)
A Little Cold Here
It’s about… -10F with an ungodly windchill.
Any warm weather one could send up here would be appreciated.
Thanksgiving Prayer
Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day.Â? By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.Â? Amen.