Hello, friends. What a week! Senator Booker’s 25 hour filibuster was something! It gave me hope for three full hours. Maybe it will encourage others to step up? So far, no. It seems as if there is more pushback in regards to most things but what will come of it? I’ve no idea.

Right Now:

Hosting the online service and then student ministry. And today is extra special because we have a meeting after all of it. They are treating us to Chipotle. Yay! Guac.

This Week:

Man, I have accomplished a lot work wise but not a lot on the reading front. Just too distracted.

Reading:

Honestly, none are holding my attention at the moment.

• Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller
• A Perfect Day to be Alone by Nanae Aoyama
• The Frozen River by Arial Lawhon

Watching:

Nothing, but I did see a new Shonda Rhimes show on Netflix that looks interesting. The Residence! Anyone seen it?

Grateful for:

• The pup. She is still here! She is almost completely blind in one eye now. Age is a beast.
• Spotify Premium. One of the best purchases ever. Love the non-stop plays, no ads but really love the newly released audio books. Makes my walk so much better.

On a more serious note, a friend’s husband passed away early Friday morning. I’m helping her plan the celebration of life and other needed arrangements. It’s rough.

Hug your loved ones. Tell them how awesome they are.

Hello, friends. From one friend to another, how are you doing? Really. Many of my friends are struggling. This current political climate, personal challenges, health stuff. Not to mention financial struggles and the inability to earn a living wage. I wish I could take it all off your shoulders. But, I know this is temporary and I hope you realize that too.

Who is in your circle? I am far, FAR from being an introvert but if you fall into that category, don’t isolate. Find the good ones and hang on tight.

Right Now:

Hosting an online service this morning and then I’m hanging with the leaders and students. I love our students.

I was supposed to attend a student’s volleyball tournament but it was postponed so my afternoon is free.

This Week:

Looking at my calendar, my week is light. State holiday tomorrow. Yes! Reading, a walk, probably taking something apart and putting it back together again. I get antsy. Oh! Maybe I will paint something.

I do have some things at work that I will be focusing on. All creative projects and design stuff.

Reading:

I finished books and then took a little break and now my reading is up in the air. I’m actively reading:

• Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller
• A Perfect Day to be Alone by Nanae Aoyama
• The Frozen River by Arial Lawhon

Watching:

I need recommendations. My attention span is not cooperating.

I did recently rewatch Arthur with Dudley Moore. He was so great.

I also watched a Jack Reacher movie. The one with Tom Cruise. I will say this about Cruise, he makes good movies.

Grateful for:

• All of you and everyone I meet who sticks with me. You know who you are.
• A well worn pair of jeans. I have a pair that I just can’t ditch.
• The Pup. She is a plucky little thing and still hanging on.

Have a good week. Listen to some good music, read, have that second cup of coffee.