Archive for the ‘Sound Off’ Category
Becoming My Grandmother
Posted by: revjmk on: August 8, 2011
- In: Random | Sound Off
- 3 Comments
A few weeks ago, I strung a clothesline in my backyard. Yesterday, I washed six loads of laundry and hung each one outside in the summer sun to dry on my new clothesline and a couple of drying racks that usually stay in the basement. I did not once turn on the dryer. Last summer, [...]
Chilean Mine Rescue: Made For TV
Posted by: revjmk on: October 13, 2010
- In: Deep Thoughts | pop culture | Random | Sound Off
- 6 Comments
I have been captivated by the story of the trapped Chilean miners. I cried when I read about the note reaching the surface 17 days after the collapse of the mine, announcing all 33 were alive and unhurt. I cried again when I read that rescue might not come until Christmas. I rejoiced [...]
Not-So-Wild West Virginia
Posted by: revjmk on: October 12, 2010
The first time I was in Summersville, West Virginia was at least 15 years ago. I went to college in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and my friend K and I spent our free time driving around the back roads of West Virginia in search of beautiful vistas, quirky towns and unique experiences. We journeyed [...]
Women’s Suffrage at 90
Posted by: revjmk on: August 18, 2010
- In: Deep Thoughts | Sound Off | Women
- 1 Comment
Today marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which reads: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” (For the story of the amendment, click here. The [...]
Live and Let Die
Posted by: revjmk on: August 3, 2010
- In: Deep Thoughts | Ministry Moments | Sound Off | Women
- 4 Comments
But if this ever changin’ world In which we live in Makes you give in and cry Say, “Live and let die, live and let die” Ah, the wisdom of Paul and Linda McCartney! Have you heard it, church folk? The world is an ever-changing place. Each generation displaces the one before. New technologies render [...]
An Introvert’s Vacation
Posted by: revjmk on: July 18, 2010
- In: Deep Thoughts | Random | Sound Off
- 4 Comments
I wrote a few weeks ago about an extrovert’s vacation, and my struggles as an introvert taking extroverted vacations. This week, at long last, I had the opportunity for an introverted vacation. It was wonderful. I drove a mere hour away from home, leaving behind my church, my husband and child, and all obligations to [...]
An Extrovert’s Vacation
Posted by: revjmk on: July 4, 2010
It’s been a month since I’ve done any significant writing. It’s not because I haven’t had anything to say–I have a “drafts” folder full of ideas and starters for blog posts. It’s not even because I’ve been working too hard. Although it’s been a full time at church, that has not stopped me from taking [...]
Worst Car at the Funeral
Posted by: revjmk on: May 27, 2010
- In: Deep Thoughts | Sound Off
- 2 Comments
Most of the time, I ride in the hearse or the lead car with the funeral director for the journey from the funeral to the gravesite. This is always fun, because contrary to their dour image, funeral directors can be quite funny. They are usually willing to regale you with outrageous stories from the death [...]
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I am a full-time pastor in the United Church of Christ, mother of a preschooler (B.), married to an aspiring academic and curmudgeon (J.). I live by faith, intuition and intellect. I follow politics, football and the Boston Red Sox. I like to talk about progressive issues, theological concerns, church life, the impact of technology and media, pop culture and books.
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