What, you were expecting Mrs. P or something?  The Pastorfam's still on vacation, you know.  Let the good times roll!

And boy are the times good:

(Bumped by brillig 'cause Coffee Hour belongs on the front page. Thanks, Thirst!!)

My uncle wants to do a little investigating into the Bible, and wants some advice on where to start.  He's a great guy; y'all would love him if you knew him.  Over the flip for more pertinent details . . .

Don't worry, it's cool . . . they left me the keys, we're supposed to go in!

Promoted by Rain (who is thirsty, too)

Now, I don't know what's going on, but I figure that there should be a coffee thread by now . . . I'm sorry if I didn't wait long enough, but I was getting antsy waiting for my caffeine intake!

We've got coffee, espresso, milk, chocolate, and anything else you might want.  Come on in!

So I mentioned a little while back that I'm driving cross-country from Alabama to Minnesota.  Well, the time is practically upon us.  Said roadtrip starts this coming Wednesday, and ends a week from today!

And we've even got a finished itinerary!

Sorry 'bout that title.  Couldn't resist the alliterative and sibilant possibilities!

Anywho.  Rain is off on a nonNN-related trip, and I'm the designated volunteer.  We've got coffee, espresso, and various breakfast-style products.

I think I've mentioned before that I'm moving back to Minnesota for seminary, with my classes starting in the fall.   There are some details, though, that are either new or I haven't mentioned significantly before.

First, I'm currently living in Alabama, so this is a cross-country move.

Second, my parents are letting me have my car, so this is a cross-country roadtrip move.

Third, my lease starts August 1st, so this is a cross-country roadtrip move happening at the very end of July!

That being said, anybody want me to stop by for a very brief visit on my way up?  Currently I'm looking at overnighting one night in Indiana, and spending half a day and the evening in Milwaukee, as my best friend lives there, in addition to all the people from here in the general area.  Any place else I should stop, y'all?

I wrote this....I guess you'd call it a meditation, for a Good Friday vigil service held at my college's chapel last year.  It's based on Ezekiel 37:1-14, the Valley of Dry Bones vision.  In context, the service covered God's faith with His people.  This is a story of that faith.

Promoted by Rain

Now I know that all y'all are obsessed and worrying about the caucuses (hell, I've got one tab open here in my browser to the Dem results as we speak!), but as we all know here, politics ain't the end-all and be-all in the world.  So, seeing as the Coffee Hour seems to be running a little behind schedule, here's a thread for all your non-political thoughts for the day!

Let me be clear:  I want our troops out of Iraq as much as any of you, and I'm pleased that two-thirds of the country agree with us.  The worry I have, though, is, what if all of that support is concentrated in, say, California and New England to the point that support for withdrawal in other parts of the country dips under 50 percent, and thus in those areas our elected representatives have an electorally-justified (though not morally-justified) reason for being waffley and indecisive:  they may actually need war supporters to be reelected.  Remember, our motto here is to elect a Democrat that fits the district, not to support Democrats exemplar that could never be elected in, say, Montana or Virginia.

The question is....has anyone actually polled all the districts in the country?  Do we actually know if a given wavering Dem has actual worries about being reelected?

Promoted by Wolfie

Hey hey everybody!  Whether you're checking in from YKos or at home seeking information, education, and entertainment from the internet, we've got a table for you!  On tap is coffee, and we've got some - ahem - adult beverages out on the veranda for those who've had a long day, week, month, or even a year and need to kick back a little!

Many apologies from Mrs Pastor, who was in charge of coffee today.  My only explanation is that I was enjoying the beautiful day at the park with two little boys.  I hope all is forgiven...

Promoted by Wolfie : I think we all need something to drink, what with the Libby commutation ...

The above edited to correct "pardon" to "commutation"

I can't be the only one wondering where today's coffee is.  I mean it's practically dinner time, and I'm sitting here, somewhat drowsy, wanting a good jolt of coffee!  I could go and get some diet generic coke, I guess....but that doesn't have the good vibes of the community!

Or something.

Man, my brain's fuzzy.  I could use some coffee!