Journaling on estrip is easy and free. sign up here

Drew's Journal

drew
My Podcast Link

11/26/2007 16:08 #42287

10 rules for Christmas
Category: 10 things
I am breaking from my pattern of "10 things I like about . . ." because I liked the rules that felly made for herself, and so I am going to make my own.

1. Shop online (I'm already following this one, everything is cheaper and far less stressful)

2. Be generous (not only with gifts, but with time, and in dealing with attitudes/personalities)

3. Buy local and/or used items whenever possible.

4. Take time for prayer, for silence, and reflection.

5. Don't give any time to arguments about "keeping Christ in Christmas." (I love Jesus, don't get me wrong, but I am not going to be insulted if Target doesn't acknowledge him. It's probably better if they stick to "happy holidays," and leave my faith alone.)

6. Remember that not every person likes Christmas, and it is a particularly painful time for many, regardless of their faith.

7. Don't overindulge. Too much food and/or alcohol seems like it will make things more fun, but normally a moderate amount is better.

8. Don't forget to celebrate. Refusing to eat ONE cookie is just a ridiculous as eating 12 (and even less fun!). Christmastime is a great time to party.

9. In connecting with the people mentioned in rule 6., invite them along in ways that make them feel comfortable whether they participate or not.

10. Be merry when possible, but not if it requires faking it.
tinypliny - 11/28/07 20:28
11. Sing Christmas Carols most lustily even though you may not know about 98% of the words.
james - 11/26/07 16:31
those sound like good rules year round

11/21/2007 11:45 #42221

10 Things I like about Thanksgiving
1. Going home.

2. Seeing extended family.

3. Seeing old friends.

4. A game of football or street hockey.

5. Stuffing.

6. Pumpkin Pie.

7. Not working.

8. Cable tv at Mom and Dad's house.

9. The political discussion. (always at least 4 parties represented, sometimes more)

10. Watching football.

I could probably list another 10 things, easy. Thanksgiving is great.
tinypliny - 11/28/07 20:30
So (e:james) is a monster. Ah ha!!
drew - 11/26/07 16:12
I will be happy to testify that you are a quite remorseful monster.
james - 11/26/07 16:08
well, I will be going to trial soon and I need someone to say that I am not a, and i quote, "remorseless monster".
drew - 11/26/07 16:05
really? There was no need for that. I was not bothered at all.
james - 11/26/07 16:00
my apologies on the joke. It was bugging me over the weekend that I didn't say I was sorry.
james - 11/21/07 12:35
please do.
drew - 11/21/07 12:02
Oh man. I love a challenge, but being that a. The genocide is one of the most horrible things in the world right now, and

b. There are people in my congregation directly effected by said genocide,

I think I should pass on that challenge.
james - 11/21/07 11:47
unlike your "10 things I like about genocide in Darfur" list, I agree with every thing on this post.

Enjoy the holiday.

11/20/2007 11:18 #42212

Sneak Peak!
Category: sermons

This is probably what next Sunday's sermon will be, unless I change it between now and then, or your comments add a particular insight.

11/19/2007 16:11 #42202

Goodsearch!
Category: money

It may not be as powerful as google, but if you decide to make goodsearch your primary search engine, it will allow my church to raise a couple of bucks, (until Paul registers estrip with goodsearch), which I recommend. And it uses Yahoo!, so it does a pretty good job of searching.

Please go to goodsearch.com and add it to your toolbar as your primary search engine. I would love it if you made Lafayette Church the non-profit you choose to support, at least until estrip signs up.

It doesn't cost you a thing!
tinypliny - 11/28/07 20:31
That's a very nifty idea.
changeisgood - 11/20/07 10:35
How clever you are!
museumchick - 11/19/07 16:29
Very cool... as soon as I get a computer, I shall have to remember to do that.

11/16/2007 10:11 #42160

30 Rock
Category: tv
Best show ever. (except maybe the Simpsons)

And I often like to watch it online, so I figure the writers, especially the brilliant ones on this show, should get a share of the online and DVD revenue.
metalpeter - 11/16/07 15:57
I have never seen to be honest. But I think we both agree on the writers getting a better share from online money and DVD sales.
jim - 11/16/07 10:22
Really? James and I watched the first episode and gave up. Did it get better?