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Lent, March 21, 2016
Mar. 21st, 2016 10:28 pmA message for the ages:
Non-Political Fun Politics!
Mar. 21st, 2016 11:51 amIt occurred to me that we could do something non-partisan and fun with all the hoo-hah of an election year.
There are lots and lots of FICTIONAL American presidents around, in books, movies and TV series. So I thought it would be fun to vote on who one might think would make a good president in RL.
Here are the rules:
1. It must be a fictional POTUS; it cannot be a fictional president of a fictional country. So, for example, you can't nominate Jon Snow of The Hunger Games as he is president of the Districts, and not of the USA.
2. It can't be a RL POTUS who has been used in fiction. So, for example, you can't nominate Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, since good old Abe was a real president even though he sadly never went around killing vampires and blowing up trains.
3. Nominate using the character's name, and indicate what film, show or book he/she appeared in. For example, nominate "James Marshall of Air Force One (movie)". You can add "played by Harrison Ford" if you think that will help others to identify who you mean. But don't nominate "Harrison Ford" because he is not a fictional president, he just played one in the movie. Optional, you can also give a few reasons why you are nominating him/her. You don't have to, though.
4. You can nominate more than one, but each nomination should be in a separate comment. You can also second other people's nominations, but as a reply to their comment. Save top level comments for actual nominations.
To nominate, just comment to this post. When I get enough nominations, I'll put up a poll, and we'll have fun voting with something that really won't have ANY RL repercussions!
Also, up for voting now: http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2016/03/19/100534-middle-earth-march-madness-round-1-bracket-vote-now-2/ C'mon! Galadriel vs. Lothlorien? Frodo vs Treebeard?
There are lots and lots of FICTIONAL American presidents around, in books, movies and TV series. So I thought it would be fun to vote on who one might think would make a good president in RL.
Here are the rules:
1. It must be a fictional POTUS; it cannot be a fictional president of a fictional country. So, for example, you can't nominate Jon Snow of The Hunger Games as he is president of the Districts, and not of the USA.
2. It can't be a RL POTUS who has been used in fiction. So, for example, you can't nominate Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, since good old Abe was a real president even though he sadly never went around killing vampires and blowing up trains.
3. Nominate using the character's name, and indicate what film, show or book he/she appeared in. For example, nominate "James Marshall of Air Force One (movie)". You can add "played by Harrison Ford" if you think that will help others to identify who you mean. But don't nominate "Harrison Ford" because he is not a fictional president, he just played one in the movie. Optional, you can also give a few reasons why you are nominating him/her. You don't have to, though.
4. You can nominate more than one, but each nomination should be in a separate comment. You can also second other people's nominations, but as a reply to their comment. Save top level comments for actual nominations.
To nominate, just comment to this post. When I get enough nominations, I'll put up a poll, and we'll have fun voting with something that really won't have ANY RL repercussions!
Also, up for voting now: http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2016/03/19/100534-middle-earth-march-madness-round-1-bracket-vote-now-2/ C'mon! Galadriel vs. Lothlorien? Frodo vs Treebeard?
Lent, March 20--Palm Sunday
Mar. 20th, 2016 08:39 pmPart of the liturgy from this morning's service:
Holy and Gracious God, we praise you,
for you gave us Jesus Christ,
who emptied himself and took the form of a slave,
who humbled himself and became obedient to you,
even to the point of death.
In this week as we walk with him,
may we abide not only in the triumphant entry,
but in the way of the cross,
and not only in the cross, and the grave,
but to the day of his glorious rising.
For you have exalted him who is Christ the Lord,
your son and our savior. Amen
When I left for church this morning, I was not in the best frame of mind (behind the cut, because I get a bit political) ( Read more... )
for you gave us Jesus Christ,
who emptied himself and took the form of a slave,
who humbled himself and became obedient to you,
even to the point of death.
In this week as we walk with him,
may we abide not only in the triumphant entry,
but in the way of the cross,
and not only in the cross, and the grave,
but to the day of his glorious rising.
For you have exalted him who is Christ the Lord,
your son and our savior. Amen
When I left for church this morning, I was not in the best frame of mind (behind the cut, because I get a bit political) ( Read more... )
Lent, March 17, 2016
Mar. 17th, 2016 10:53 amA beautiful instrumental arrangement of one of my most favorite hymns:
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7:15AM--Got up and saw the DH off to work; I'd packed his lunch the night before, so he'd let me sleep in a little. After he left I got something to eat; promptly spilled my milk all over the counter. I hope that's not a sign for the rest of the day.( Read more... )
monthlydiaryday7:15AM--Got up and saw the DH off to work; I'd packed his lunch the night before, so he'd let me sleep in a little. After he left I got something to eat; promptly spilled my milk all over the counter. I hope that's not a sign for the rest of the day.( Read more... )
Lent, March 12, 2016
Mar. 12th, 2016 05:56 pmSomeone shared this with my husband, and he shared it with me. I found it touching and thought-provoking, and thought I would share it with all of you as my Lent post today.
Lent, March 11, 2016
Mar. 11th, 2016 10:09 amEcclesiastes 3 (KJV)
3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Lent, March 10, 2016
Mar. 10th, 2016 09:48 pmThis rendition of "Joyful, Joyful" really made me smile!
More spring garden pics
Mar. 7th, 2016 02:44 pmI decided to take these pictures today, since our Capitol pear is in full bloom. The sky is overcast, and even though the temp is in the low 60s, the wind is awful, and between the humidity and the wind chill, it feels like 40s.
This is the little tiny garden bed at the corner between the sidewalk and the driveway. As you can see, the hyacinths are in bloom, the tulips are coming up, as are the chrysanthemums. The little johnny-jump-ups on the lefthand side I bought at the nursery a couple of days ago.
My butterfly stepping stone needs to be washed off.
Another angle of the same bed. The angel is a solar light, and looks very pretty at night.
This is the little tiny garden bed at the corner between the sidewalk and the driveway. As you can see, the hyacinths are in bloom, the tulips are coming up, as are the chrysanthemums. The little johnny-jump-ups on the lefthand side I bought at the nursery a couple of days ago.
My butterfly stepping stone needs to be washed off.
Another angle of the same bed. The angel is a solar light, and looks very pretty at night.
Lent, March 6--Fourth Sunday in Lent
Mar. 6th, 2016 04:49 pmI was off from work this Sunday. We had Communion this Sunday. I thought today I'd share the Prayer of Confession we used this morning:
Gracious and loving God,
forgive us for seeing others from only a human point of view,
with assumptions and prejudices that don't honor what you have created.
Open our eyes to see afresh
the signs of your new creation through Christ,
until we are reconciled with you, with ourselves and with others.
And here is the hymn we sang for communion:
We also had a potluck dinner after the service, which was really nice, as I have missed out due to work for a few months. (They have it on the first Sunday of the month.)
Gracious and loving God,
forgive us for seeing others from only a human point of view,
with assumptions and prejudices that don't honor what you have created.
Open our eyes to see afresh
the signs of your new creation through Christ,
until we are reconciled with you, with ourselves and with others.
And here is the hymn we sang for communion:
We also had a potluck dinner after the service, which was really nice, as I have missed out due to work for a few months. (They have it on the first Sunday of the month.)
Lent, March 5, 2016
Mar. 5th, 2016 08:24 pmProverbs 4
5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Lent, March 3, 2016
Mar. 3rd, 2016 08:42 pmThis is such a fascinating interpretation of the Twenty-third Psalm:
Lent, March 2, 2016
Mar. 2nd, 2016 07:38 pmI really like this quote:
“Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of - throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself.”
― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
