Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY, Monday, May 18, 2009
Outside My Window...unseasonably cool night, and tomorrow's forecast, another BEAUTIFUL day like today.
I am thinking...over all the bad press and stigma that is being dumped on the word 'religion'. Even more thought provoking--the number of Christians trying to distance themselves from the term with catchy slogans like, "It's a relationship, not a religion." (Um, it's both), and "We're not religious people," or "I'm not a religious person." (Oh, really? Funny, because Jesus, you know the One we claim to follow, was deeply, perfectly religious and commanded us to be a people who practice pure and perfect--yes, I'm not afraid to use the 'r' word--RELIGION!). There is even a website: http://www.notreligion.org/. I realize there have been many false, oppressive, and empty versions of religion over the centuries, but I believe this is a classic case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Hey guys, instead of reacting, apologizing, and pandering to the world, which, I remind you, is never going to understand us anyway, how about we try this: let's use biblical terms in biblical ways. Radical idea you say? Well, maybe, but let's give it a shot. Who's with me? Post to follow on this topic.
I am thankful for...supportive comments on the last post. That was a tough one for me.
From the kitchen...delicious Enchiladas Verde. The Mexican cookbook just keeps giving and giving. But I am a total failure at Spanish Rice--the main recipe I bought the book for! I love restaurant style Spanish Rice and over the years, I've tried countless recipes hoping to create that same flavor within my home and budget. I'm beginning to think it is not the recipes, but the chef.
I am wearing...denim capris with peach embroidery and peach peasant style blouse
I am creating...a sundress for Marina and a slightly dressier dress for Abby.
I am going...last of the field days tomorrow and shortly after this week wraps up, Corpus Christi for vacation.
I am reading..."12 Extraordinary Women," and a retired Dallas pastor's memoirs entitled "Stories I Couldn't Tell When I Was a Pastor." There are some funny stories in there, but I'm sorry to say their isn't a companion volume, "Stories I Couldn't Tell When I Was a Pastor's Wife." Guess I'll have to write that one myself.

I am hoping...we get to see on our vacation many of the nurses who took care of Cara last summer and the social worker who helped match us with our precious baby girl.
I am hearing...puppy chewing up a pencil at my feet, the dishwasher.
One of my favorite things...this big screen monitor is so nice.
Around the house...not looking too good. Monday is usually my catch-up day from the weekend, but I had to take Randy to the doctor, grab a few missing notions for the sewing projects, try-out my new enchilada recipe, and attend ball games this evening. I only worked in two loads of laundry and two dishwasher loads--not enough to put a dent in the mess.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Still more school programs and ballgames (will it never end?!), and pack for vacation, finish up dresses, help the master paint the hall, take Randy on to the specialist on Friday....I'm stopping now because the prompt reads "A Few."
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Think the folks in Corpus will recognize her? Yeah, I doubt it, too.

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