I was struck by a thought. “Biblical inerrancy” is in itself a form of idolatry for some. dwivian, I would appreciate some feedback/dialogue from you, particularly—and from anyone else interested, of course. Current Mood: 🤔pensiveCurrent Music: –
Monday Musing
You know it was a busy day that got out of hand when you start a post with the subject “Monday musings” on Monday morning—then don’t actually finish and post it ’til Tuesday. Well, I hope I get it done…
Interesting Questions
A friend was given the following questions as “homework” by her therapist. They seemed to be far more worthwhile than any of those “memes” going around, so let’s just turn this into one, okay? If one night while you were…
A Rare Friends-Only Post
I have incredibly vivid dreams. I haven’t normally written them down or talked about them much. I’ll occasionally mention something that I just can’t get out of my head to Sam, or share something particularly funny with him and Katie,…
What is Marriage?
I think the main decision that is the true key to deciding who gets to define marriage depends on one crucial factor: Is marriage a sacrament or a contract? If it is a sacrament, then governmental involvement at any level…
That Elephant in the Room
I just had an “Oh!” moment while chatting with waya. I’m the “flake” in my family of origin—certainly the black sheep. I was “the smart one” in childhood, but after I went my own way as an adult the family…
2003 Review
I did this last year, and it was interesting to go back and read it today. I think one of the things I like most about keeping a journal is the ability to review the past without quite as much…
Resolutions Revisited
virginiapostrel made mention of the Banished Words List. I’ve just finished reading the 2003 and 2004 lists and I did indeed laugh out loud.
Measuring Relationships
Something I posted in a friend’s journal as a comment, that I felt worth reposting here: …That caused me to stop and think—I’m more “ME” with sambear than I’ve ever been before. In every other relationship, I’ve given up a…
Competition Cancer
Someone just sent a message to the TAGMAX list that really hit me—I started to write a reply and found that I couldn’t find much that’s positive to say. His son is obsessed with being “better than.” Instead of being…