This holiday season has been pleasant. The three of us have visited all sorts of people since arriving in NJ from childhood friends to my Dad's side of the family (they threw a lovely get-together in Lucy's honor for which I'm very thankful).
Christmas Day we stayed at my parent's house, eating the best spread of food I've seen in a long time -- olives, cheeses, marinated peppers and mushrooms, fresh bread, seafood, and my sister's divine cheese cake. Alan and I have enjoyed spending a number of evenings with Alex and Stephen, playing Trivial Pursuit and Guitar Hero. Tons of fun.
In light of this good time with family and friends I will ring in the New Year on a happy note. This past year has been both sweet and sad, but when the blessings outweigh the burdens how can I be anything but glad?
Happy New Year to you all!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Tis the Season
I've been reading a good book for the Christmas season, "The Unseriousness of Human Affairs." It is a reflection on playing and singing and dancing and philosophizing, how unnecessary these things are in life, and why they are so vital to our existence for that reason. After all, we were not created for necessity but out of love. So when we participate in joyful and unnecessary play, says Schall, we are echoing our very making.
You'll need to read the book for yourself if you want to really know what Schall is saying for I am no great summarizer. So far I am rather impressed with his thought that because we are not God, our affairs are not terribly serious and that some of our greatest opportunities for deep contemplation come not with work but with play.
Why a good book for Christmas? I'm hoping these ideas help me to really relax this holiday season without feeling a bit guilty that I'm doing so. It has so far helped me look forward to playing cards with my family, watching movies, lounging around with Alan and Lucy; at the same time I can better set aside all the little worries that come with this time of year. I am only human, and God will still be sovereign even if our presents don't make it out to Tacoma by the 25th or if my relatives are grouchy.
Nothing is far from God. -- St. Monica
You'll need to read the book for yourself if you want to really know what Schall is saying for I am no great summarizer. So far I am rather impressed with his thought that because we are not God, our affairs are not terribly serious and that some of our greatest opportunities for deep contemplation come not with work but with play.
Why a good book for Christmas? I'm hoping these ideas help me to really relax this holiday season without feeling a bit guilty that I'm doing so. It has so far helped me look forward to playing cards with my family, watching movies, lounging around with Alan and Lucy; at the same time I can better set aside all the little worries that come with this time of year. I am only human, and God will still be sovereign even if our presents don't make it out to Tacoma by the 25th or if my relatives are grouchy.
Nothing is far from God. -- St. Monica
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Little Post
Just a little post for now. I am internetless at home so I have to blog in these odd moments at the library. But I promise an interesting post soon, one with birth stories, baby pictures, and tales of homemade bread. So please, check back soon.
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