Words haven't come easily in this space, lately. I've thought about blogging a lot. I have many blog posts started and stalled. I think there are about 10 just sitting, waiting for me to finish my thoughts, or have the courage to hit "publish". So in the meantime I share these opinions and thoughts:
- The discussion about millennials and the church is kind of putting me off, simply because I don't fall in the age range of millennials but I have many of the same thoughts and feelings about the church expressed in the blog posts and articles I read. Why aren't we church people just willing to admit there is a problem within the churches that goes beyond generations? Is it because we can't quite name what the problem is yet, so we keep narrowing down the scope to individual generations?
- Healthcare. I work two jobs. I don't receive health benefits with either job. I have been denied healthcare because of "pre-existing conditions" and am VERY EXCITED that I have the opportunity to purchase a plan and at least be able to breathe a little easier. I do not intend to "mooch" off the government. I pay my taxes and I don't quibble about them. I just want healthcare so I can go see my doctor and not worry about getting sick or injured and not having healthcare.
- While on the topic of healthcare, I seem to remember every October, when I had health insurance, the insurance companies sending out notices that our current insurance plan was being changed or discontinued or the rates were going up and up and up. It seems to me some of the problems the Affordable Care Act faces aren't solely because of the ACA but because of the greediness of insurance companies.
- Facebook continues to tick me off and I'm struggling to kick the addiction. It's hardest when I am bored...like right now.
- Just about the time Daylight Savings Time came to an end, I had an overwhelming urge to walk off the frustration and irritation roaring through me...of course it was dark outside and we gave away the treadmill that wasn't working so well and I wasn't wearing the right shoes to use the one at work. Annnnnnnnnnddddddddd that urge has now passed.
- Saturday I went with some high school students, the youth pastor and another volunteer to a Christian concert 3 hours away. It was so much fun and so loud. In the space of 5 hours we heard 10 bands. Some I will listen to again (Plumb, Crowder, TFK), some not so much...no, I'm not going to name them. Standing with hands raised, singing along to words that have buried themselves deep into my soul, with a multitude of instruments (guitar, piano, fiddle, upright bass, accordion, a JUG!) was soul filling. It's been a long time since I've been able to sing in worship like that...I miss it.
- Creative Guy got a Kindle and besides reading books he likes to play games on the Kindle. I have a Kindle as well and I enjoy the same things. I found the game Despicable Me Minion Rush awhile back and suggested that Creative Guy try that. It's a hit! So much so that he called me a couple of weeks ago VERY excited that he had gotten past three difficult levels. I now have instructions to call him when I find Gru's Disco Room or he will call me if he finds it first. Love him. Don't own a Kindle? You can get it on your smart phone too. It's free...and addicting. =)
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