"I find I always have to write something on a steamed mirror."

~Elaine Dundy


Well, lucky for you (or maybe not so lucky) I've been inspired by my dear friend Ulzii Hoyle to start a blog. Of course, it helps that I'm also extremely opinionated, stubborn, and feel the need to express myself to the world. After getting rid of my face book account because I felt that spending my time poking into other people's business was wasted, and failing to keep in touch by email, I figured, what could be better than a one sided conversation that I can control? Just kidding. Really. I"m kidding.

Seriously though, I hope I might bring you a few laughs, some ridiculously crazy ideas, and maybe a little bit of intelligent discussion( Never mind, scratch the last part. Just laughs and crazy ideas) You'll find everything, from books and movies, to current events and faith, to rants on goat farming and new recipes here, and I hope you'll enjoy it. Please send comments if you have time for my ramblings, and ignore me if you don't.

So to start out with: Its Holy Week, and Easter is on every one's mind. What most people don't realize however, is that before Happy Easter Morning, there's tragic Good Friday. Lent is a time in the church year that's often forgotten when the busyness of graduations, spring musicals, the end of school, March Madness, flowers, and warm air set in. However Lent is my favorite time of the year, and Good Friday has become my favorite service. You see, Good Friday isn't only about death, destruction, and darkness ( Like the gospel in 3-D. Okay, that was cheesy) but its rather about salvation and renewal. Good Friday is special because its not an end, but rather a beginning. Not despair, but hope. Not death, but life.

Don't forget the good Friday message while preparing for Easter. Jesus' seven last words are a beautiful message in themselves. Each mean something different to me, and never fail to give me the kick in the butt that I need. If you've never studied this part about the Crucifixion, I encourage you too, its one of the most beautiful and comforting parts of scripture.

Love,

Mary