Song of Solomon 2:15 (KJV) - Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.
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I've never liked the saying "three steps forward, two steps back." One of my favorite authors, Chuck Swindoll, even wrote a book with that title, which incidentally, I've never read (and don't plan to). Who likes the idea of most of his progress being reduced to nothing? Why should progress take so much regress?
Yet here I am.
I recently celebrated my 12th year of recovery. We're taught in recovery that relapse is to be avoided at all costs--and it is. We're also taught to accept imperfect progress. But what happens when imperfect dominates progress? What happens when you're made to feel that your imperfect is not welcome, only your progress?
Like I said last week, we all hurt. Please respect those who are hurting. Respect any progress they make.
What's happening where you live in terms of schools opening? How do you feel about it?
Heck if I know. It seems that the school districts send out different information and instructions to the parents daily. Many of the parents are tired of being jerked around.
How do I feel about it?
Do you really want to know?
I don't think you do.
I'm not a parent, but I have been a teacher, so I have some experience. All I'm going to say is that the teachers who are using this situation as some political pool cue or who are just too lazy to want to get back to work ought to be ashamed. If I were a parent, I'd be pissed at all of the ridiculous, inconsistent behavior of some teachers, administrators, and school boards.
Though I don't agree with everything that is said, this segment from The Rick and Bubba Show sums up my feelings about this. Yes, this is New York, but I hear this mess everywhere:
What's something you still do 'old school'?
Double spacing when I touch type. New formatting codes require single spacing now. I can't break the habit...and don't really want to.
Preferring print books to electronic ones. I will read books on an e-reader, but it's not my first choice. I retain information from a paper book or an audio book better.
Send handwritten cards and letters.
Hand wash my dishes. I do use my dishwasher, but my default is hand washing.
Use the King James version of the Bible. I read and study from other translations, but good 'ole King Jimmy is still my favorite.
Use a paper calendar.
August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Will you/did you
celebrate by baking a batch? Eating a batch? Nuts or no nuts? Homemade
or store bought? Soft and chewy or do you prefer your cookie to snap
when you bite into it?
No. Chocolate chip aren't my favorite cookie. I don't hate them, but will only eat them only if there's not another dessert available.
What are you starved for?
Church fellowship.
Physical touch.
Sleep - I'm battling insomnia lately.
An outing. Not a vacation necessarily, but a fun reason to leave the house, not just something utilitarian like going to the store.
Emotional stability.
Anything new and interesting on your August calendar? What is one thing you're looking forward to this month?
Not really.
Insert your own random thought here.
I got this from Diana. I usually save these for my Daybook, but this was too funny not to go ahead and share.
If you would like to join in and post your own Daybook, please head on over to visit Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook
For Today: Sunday, August 2, 2020
Looking Out My Window...This weeks beauties. These are from flower beds in a parking lot just down from our offices.
I am Thinking...
I'm thinking about the theme for my next reading challenge. Yes, I know it's not until 2021, but it's on my mind.
My church is going to begin live services with limited seating on the weekend of August 15-16. Of course, we'll have to social distance, wear masks, and avoid physical contact. I had said before that I most likely wouldn't attend again until we could do it right, but I really miss my church family. I think I'm going to try attending once and see if I can stand it. This may be worse for my psyche than staying home watching it on the internet.
I am Thankful...
I got my PAID IN FULL letter from one of my creditors this week. I'm done with Discover Card forever! That's #6 on my 50 for Fifty list.
Celebrating 12 years of working on it.
From the Workshop...
Made another mesh wreath.
Finished another baby afghan for Colorado Family Life Center.
From Auntie's Test Kitchen...
A couple of upgrades:
Finally bought a real flour sifter. Now my sieve can go back to being a sieve.
Here's my upgraded solution to my muffins sticking to the pan no matter how well I grease it.
I am Reading...
If I Had Lunch With C. S. Lewis by Alister McGrath
Holy Scripture: A Dogmatic Sketch by John Webster
Theological Interpretation of Scripture by Stephen Fowl Christian Apologetics by Douglas Groothuis
Completed volumes since my last Daybook: Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson
Breaking Free by Beth Moore
Tactics by Gregory Koukl
The Story of Christianity, Volume 2 by Justo Gonzalez
Favorite Quote(s) of the Week ...
"I didn't like Hacky Sack 'cuz I never smoked dope." - Rick Burgess, Rick and Bubba Show, July 30, 2020.
"Global," however is more than a geographical matter. Our new global narrative must include those who have traditionally been excluded, no matter where they live. The new narrative must be global both in its horizontal, geographic dimension--acknowledging the faith, the lives, and the struggles of those whose story is too often excluded from the wider narrative. This includes women in most parts of the world--and certainly in most branches of the church--the poor, the uneducated, ethnic and cultural minorities, and any others who for whatever reason are considered less worthy of attention. - Justo L. Gonzalez, The Story of Christianity, Volume 2, p. 529.
Psalm 69:6 (MSG) - Don't let those who look to you in hope be discouraged by what happens to me, Dear Lord! God of the armies! Don't let others out looking for you come to a dead end by following me--Please, dear God of Israel!
