At SCBC Adult Ed this morning, the pastor was talking about how he doesn't take the Bible literally and all this stuff, and I kept thinking, "Everyone's so negative on how conservative this church is, and yet ( Read more... )

( gym )

I did ~25min in the weight room this morning -- though a fair amount of that was resting.

I spent part of this morning educating myself about habeas corpus and the Boumediene v. Bush ruling (including the dissents) -- though I'm not sure any of it is sticking.  Though I hadn't realized about the Military Commissions Act of 2006, which helps me ( Read more... )

I arrived a few minutes after 6 but was still the first person.  Laura Ruth was so pleased to see me.  "I'm so glad to see you so often.  A week ago I didn't even know you were a person."  (In the Welcome at the beginning of the actual service, she talked a lot about being grateful for everyone who was here and the light that they are/bring ( Read more... )

Both Thursday and Friday, I had a good workout.

Thursday: Elliptical, interval program ( time )

[I had intended to post last night, but opted for sleep instead. Yes, I know this combo post is lengthy. You can just skip down to the poll at the end if you'd like ( Read more... )

Beth had a dream that we met in some wonderful miraculous place.

Before service, Tiffany kind of non-verbally acknowledged me from across the room, and I kind of knew what was coming, and sure enough a minute or two later she came over to where I was sitting and asked if I would do the Scripture reading.

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( Labor Day, feeling like I need to 'come out' as a conservative bitch, etc. )

I had "Do You Hear the People Sing?" stuck in my head this morning.  Then in putting NOM talks on Prof.B's calendar, I saw: Sunday November 11: 2-5, North Shore Music Theatre (Beverly), Les Mis.
Yes, it is indeed a professional production.  Theater-in-the-round even ( Read more... )

FridayI downloaded Firefox 2.0.0.4 on my work computer ( Read more... )

I skipped strawberry festival and Sue's women's potluck for gay baby animals (to use Amy's phrase).

I woke up on my own after only about seven hours of sleep, showered, got dressed, had breakfast, bought groceries, and headed out.

I stopped at South Station to buy a 12-ride.  (I have two round trips left, but I like restocking before I run out ( Read more... )