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Religious Practice: What’s Important to Me?

I want to consider what aspects of religious practice are important to me as I start looking at new churches (the first visit is planned for this week and I’ll definitely post about it). Let’s start with prayer. I pray almost every day, but just once a day. For those of you who consider meditationContinueContinue reading “Religious Practice: What’s Important to Me?”

Progress not perfection

A month ago I talked about taking baby steps toward reorienting myself towards better health. To be honest, I wasn’t sure if it would stick. But I’m starting to see results and I’m feeling comfortable with the changes I’m making. They feel sustainable. For one thing, I’m taking a no-guilt approach. Eat a cupcake withContinueContinue reading “Progress not perfection “

I’m not saying I’m Wonder Woman, I’m just saying no one has ever seen us in the same room together…

Saw a movie last night that I have to stop and give two thumbs up to. Catch it quick if you’re interested in the big screen experience as I think it’s going to come and go quickly. Definitely put it on your list to stream if you miss it. It’s called Professor Marston and theContinueContinue reading “I’m not saying I’m Wonder Woman, I’m just saying no one has ever seen us in the same room together…”

Ramadan 2017: 2

There’s something that I hear on occasion from family and friends who aren’t religiously-minded. I hear “Well, after all, the point of religion is to help you through the tough times” or even, “It’s ok to believe as long as that helps you.” I think what they mean is that faith is meant to beContinueContinue reading “Ramadan 2017: 2”

Ramadan 2017: 1

It’s Ramadan again and I’m fasting with the same caveats as last year. You might ask, “What’s up with going to a UU church every week and fasting during Ramadan?” Well, I haven’t converted from Islam to anything else, and I haven’t become a member of the UU church, so I feel the same senseContinueContinue reading “Ramadan 2017: 1”

1956: Around in the World in 80 Days or The Searchers or The King and I or Giant

:Around in the World in 80 Days: :The Searchers: :The King and I: Betsie, Joel, and I sat down one brisk fall day to watch this movie. I remembered it fondly from my early 20s, when I enjoyed it as much as the Sound of Music. In re-watching it, however, I found that it wasContinueContinue reading “1956: Around in the World in 80 Days or The Searchers or The King and I or Giant”

1955: Marty or The Night of the Hunter or Rebel Without a Cause

:Marty: :The Night of the Hunter: :Rebel Without a Cause: Wow, James Dean is a hunk, a hunk of burning love! I found this movie surprisingly easy to access, even all these years later. I grew up on Ferris Beuhler’s Day Off and The Breakfast Club. I’d never really considered earlier efforts atContinueContinue reading “1955: Marty or The Night of the Hunter or Rebel Without a Cause”