Claudia and Duffy

Let Your Life Speak

Papers again!

But it is very enjoyable. The paper was in part a response to Parker J. Palmer's Let Your Life Speak; a much better read than the Walsh and Middleton I had to read last time, although I think some of Palmer's conclusions are really messed up. His observations were refreshing, and I felt at peace after finishing this short little book.

Last night, had a few friends and current students over to eat and sing and ended up talking with Evan and Tim until gym-opening time this morning. There are things I forget about God and the way he deals with us between the times when being up late brings us to honesty about the muddle of our selves. This was a good past twenty-four hours. It finally rained this morning - big fat raindrops after a fast-blowing fog - and that was good, too. I don't think there's enough time to learn all I want to.

From the Makers of "Anna Kareninanopoly"

I think I'll make my own copy of this game. Who wants to come play it with me?

Thanks to Aaron Haser for alerting me to its existence.

Health

MTW- to give to help Katrina's victims

What I didn't realize yesterday was that the reason gas prices are getting so high in GA is primarily that the main gasoline pipelines that feed Atlanta come up through the area affected by Hurricane Katrina.

"Affected" - sounds pretty lame compared to what's actually going on down in New Orleans. I've been through a severe hurricane, but nothing like this. The thing that gets me is the senseless violence. Not only are people foodless, waterless, and can't bury the people that are lying dead next to them, but relief workers and hospitalized people are being shot at as they try to evacuate. What on earth????

Seriously, if you've had your head as much in the sand as I have, go check out CNN or something. But nevermind laments for not paying attention sooner - here's the site where you can give money online to MTW to go directly to aid in the worst-hit areas.

Go to www.mtw.org where you will see an article entitled, "Minuteman Appeal." At the conclusion of the article, "click here to give" will link you to the area where you may enter your credit card information. You may also call MTW at (678) 823 0004 ext. 451 for additional information.