The blessing of a healthy day

Feb 10, 2012 | Life

After a miserable Tuesday, a lousy Wednesday and a slightly better Thursday, today was almost completely pain free. Nothing I ate gave me pains, I worked almost a whole day at work, went to the Compton-Newberry concert tonight and worked in the refreshment area, and...

Is Civility the social/political equivalent of Pacifism?

Feb 9, 2012 | Life

I have admired those who profess a belief in Pacifism, even while not being able to adopt that philosophy myself. I appreciate the consistency of those who refuse to participate in violent actions even to to accomplish a desirable good, even if it results in their own...

Conflicting feelings

Feb 8, 2012 | Life

It’s been six months since my mom passed away. The distance of time gives a broader perspective, perhaps; but I have not been able to consolidate the events of that time into a consistent, coherent narrative. The week I spent with Mom before she died, I knew she...

Upcoming events

Feb 4, 2012 | Life, Uncategorized

Tuesday, 2/7: Practice with “Blue Pastures” after appointment with eye doctor, 4:30 pm Wednesday 2/8: BFOTM meeting, make brownies for Friday night Thursday 2/9: Practice with “Free Range Blue” in Jarrettsville Friday 2/10: BFOTM concert, Mike...

Philippians 2:3

Feb 3, 2012 | Quotes

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. This is part of a longer passage (Philippians 2:1-11) dealing with what is often called the “kenosis” of Christ — his emptying himself of all...