SortaCrunchy

Thinking Thoughts

(Before I commence, I must say this post's title is totally inspired by Camaschick's Thinking Things.  If I had thought of it first, I would have totally opted for that as a blog title rather than SortaCrunchy . . .)

I don't watch the news much anymore.  I find the news to be difficult for us sensitive types who are prone to bawl their eyes out in the shower over a fifteen-second news story detailing some horrific, devastating act perpetrated against an innocent child garishly sandwiched between "Which Pump Has The Cheapest Gas Prices in Town?" and "What YOU Need to Know Before You Shop for Your Summer Wardrobe."

What very, very little news I am watching these days has to do with, of course, politics.  I've never been and probably never will be much of a political activist.  I find politics on the whole to be confusing, perplexing, and disappointing.  As a theologically conservative Christian, it becomes even more difficult to sort through what the talking heads report as Truth while those who are supposed to be preaching what I know to be Truth tread ever further past that long-ago crossed boundary line that separates Here Is What I Propose You Consider from Here is How You, Bible-Believing Christian, Must Think/Act/Speak/Vote.

I am extremely intrigued by this book my friend Mandy recently reviewed.  The description alone speaks to me.  It has moved to the very top of my "next to read" list.

In the meantime, yesterday my dear friend/writing partner/all-around-mind-twin Laura wrote a brilliant essay that puts eloquent and passionate words to some thoughts I've been chewing on for a long time.  I do hope you'll take a few minutes to go read it.  I wonder how many feel the same way?  And yes, I did ask before I linked because I am aware that linking to this will possibly open her up to some criticisms from those who agree with us on most things, but do not agree with us on this thing.

(And to be sure, Laura is not all about seriousness.  Check her toothpaste post as evidence of that!)

Thoughts?

Citizen High

As you may have heard, it's a pretty big day in The Republic.  (and by Republic, I do of course mean Texas, as that is how any good born-and-bred Texan refers to this country-turned-state.  I'm Texan born but Sooner bred, so I've had to learn the lingo from my friends who are Exes of The University.)

So

and I took the girls with me.  And isn't it amazing that we girls have been voting for less than one hundred years in this country?

D and I had some good talks about citizenship today.  About how voting is how we get to choose who makes the rules in our country (best way I could think of to explain it to a three year old!); about how paying taxes is part of being a good citizen (as we dropped off our tax info at the CPA); and how paying taxes helps us to have places like the library (as we arrived, late but ever enthusiastic, at storytime).

A good day, all in all.  And tonight I'll revel in my nerdiness as I nervously munch on popcorn and watch for today's results to see how much of a difference my idealistic vote made for my idealistic candidate.

Unwell

Completely ultra non-exciting sick update . . .

Big Sister seems to finally be on the mend, but that pesky cough and lovely runny nose are proving to be tough to kick.

Little Sister is battling all the same stuff now, as well as a painful ear infection (and the lovely tummy upset that accompanies the antibiotics).

I'm trying to keep my head above water amidst the hacking cough, up-and-down fever, raw throat, and a voice that comes and goes.

The Coach, amazingly, is managing to keep this stuff at bay, no doubt due to the copious hand-washing and moving out of our room, which for the time being has become the eye of the sickness hurricane.  What a blessing he has been, too - coming home extra early from work so I can get some rest and taking on Dacey duty for the better part of the last four days.

Anyway.

It's a good thing we aren't going anywhere today because navigating the streets near our home may prove to be difficult as our little town prepares for a big rally. 

Surely the end is in sight and we'll all be back to our glamorous selves again soon.  In the meantime, apologies all around for not getting to your comments and blogs . . .

Inspired

Got five minutes?

Watch this.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

We survived Project Birthday Party, but Operation Clean-Up has yet to be stamped Mission Accomplished. I'm off to finish that and if I get a chance, I'll get some pictures up later.

BY THE WAY, don't forget The Big Bloggy Move happens one week from today. So exciting!

Labels: bloggy move, general chatter, politics

Obama Insight

It's been quiet here, but only because things are not quiet offline. We've been weathering tummy bugs and teething woes and those two things have been more than enough to keep my hands too busy to type.

I did come across something at Christianity Today I wanted to share. I hear there are some emails flying around (again) about Barak Obama practicing Islam. If you have received such an email, or even if you haven't, I encourage you to check out this article for a Q&A with Senator Obama. It's a quick read and highly informative!

Christianity Today Q&A with Barak Obama

Labels: faith, general chatter, politics