Ministry

What’s going on with this blog?

So…this is purportedly a blog about building the beloved community, but in the past few months the majority of posts have been about fun and movie reviews. What gives? I’m in search. “In search” means I’m engaged in the Unitarian Universalist job hunt process for settled ministry. Since mid-November, my …

Friday Just For Fun

What’s Fun Got To Do With It?

As part of my commitment to self-care, I’m trying to have more fun. It sounds easy enough on the face of it, but almost immediately the questions arise, what is fun? Is reading a book fun? Or is it just relaxing? Is all relaxation fun? Is all fun relaxing? I …

Friday Just For Fun

“Young Adult” Movie Reflection

Peter and I went to some trouble to see “Young Adult” this weekend (it was playing at only one local theatre), and we’re both glad we did. If you’re tired of trite, predictable movies, then this one’s for you. Rotten Tomatoes summarizes neatly: “Charlize Theron plays Mavis Gary, a writer …