My Backyard

I know a lot of my friends out there are using macs. I have been on a PC since the beginning of time … or at least close to the beginning of time.  We started on a TI in 1983 … yeah, I know, that’s way before most of my online friends were [...]

My presbymergent friends offered a challenge earlier today: can you write what you believe, a statement of faith, using 140 characters or less?  In the Presbyterian Church, those seeking ordination and even some preparing for confirmation, need to write a statement of faith.  It’s part of the examination process … and it’s also used every [...]

I got this from Anne by email .. but I thought I’d answer here … and anyone can play.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? both … I like boxes and paper to make things pretty, but bags are more convenient and recyclable.
2. Real tree or Artificial? Oh … I love a real tree, but, nonetheless, [...]

It’s been ages since I wrote anything in this blog.  I find the longer it goes, the harder it gets to find something that’s worth breaking the silence. 
I’m not sure if I’ve been quiet because I have nothing to write about or because I have so much to write about I don’t know where [...]

Jan, I don’t mind a good meme …
The Rules of Presbymeme II
•In about 25 words each, answer the five questions below.
•Tag five Presbyterian bloggers and send them a note to let them know they were tagged.
•Be sure to link to this original post.

1) What is your favorite faith-based hymn, song or chorus?

There are so many [...]

After waiting and jumping through insurance company hoops for a year, I actually had my lap band placed last Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
I was sore for a few days, but back to regular routine by Saturday. I preached on Sunday morning and went to the office yesterday. I would be there [...]

I’ve been a part of the RevGalBlogPals blogroll for awhile now … usually I’m just a lurker, but today I’m playing the Friday Five.
So lets have a bit of fun:
1. Barbeque’s or picnics ( or are they essentially the same thing?)
My idea of picnics are eating outside in a pretty place like a [...]

One of the things I love about the Presbyterian Church is that it allows for differences of opinion. Our constitution says, “we also believe that there are truths and forms with respect to which men of good characters and principles may differ.” (G-1.0305)
For me, allowing ourselves to disagree on issues while standing firm in faith, [...]

I got to use my Spanish today for more than telling a waiter my room number.  I had a manicure and pedicure this morning at the spa; the woman who was waiting on me didn’t speak English.  I said a few greeting to her in Spanish and she asked if I spoke … my typical [...]

Amadeus has been one of my favorite movies. I’ve always sympatized with Salieri — his ability to recognize greatness, but unable to achieve it. He calls himself the patron saint of mediocrity. As I face mid life, that’s my fear … that the best I could hope [...]