Clergy Conference is tomorrow and Tuesday in Bristol.
I don't like Clergy Conference.
I like most clergy and our bishops.
But I don't like to be around them for 2 days!
I have to watch what I say and not say it to the wrong person.
Alas, but it is coming.
I tried to think of some way to get out of it but have failed.
So, I guess I'll go and try to sneak out early....
They're here and it means cleaning day in the Bradley home.
Let me rephrase that: it means cleaning day for Bern, I just try to stay out of the way!
Friday is downstairs. Wood floors are waxed and rugs are hit with the vaccum cleaner. Everything is spotless when she finishes. She even washes the appliances.
Tomorrow is upstairs. Change the bed and same thing--spotless when she stops. She neatens up my desk, which is good since I'm not neat.
I'm writing this in case anyone thought yesterday's post--that she is in charge of Brigit--was a complaint.
I love being taken care of.
Here's all I do: I handle the garbage and recycle stuff. I go to the store and cook dinner every other day. I take bottles back to the store. I wash my own clothes--and only 'mine'! And I keep my car full of gas.
That's the extent of my duties.
And I like it that way.
I married the right woman.
I just took Brigit out to pee and she did.
We come back in and I head to the treat jar.
But Brigit had some of our food after dinner and Bern said, "Brig, you had a big bite." That freezes me as I reach for the treat jar.
Bern is more disciplined with Brigit than I am. I would have given her a treat in spite of her 'big bite'.
But Bern is in control--as she is in most things.
Though she is more disciplined, Brigit love her more than me.
Go figure.
So, no treat when Bern says 'no treat'.
I wouldn't cross Bern--even for Brigit....
We're reading the Gnostic Gospels in Bible Study at Trinity.
Some of it is familiar--similar to the 4 Gospels--but much of it is strange and hard to explain.
Lots of questions--some of which I really can't answer--but many of which I can...to no desired end.
I'll see how long we can keep this up before having to do something else.
We shall see....
I finally got my tooth pulled and a temporary replacement.
Now, when they call again, I'll have the temporary pulled and get a dental plate with one tooth.
Then she will put in a three tooth bridge and I'll be ready to go.
She told me to be very careful with the temp. "It's for smiles only," she told me, "don't bite down with it.
A ways to go, but at least we're on the road to then.
More news when I have it.
But you're probably tired of hearing about my dental issues.
I sure am....
Bern heard from both our kids--Josh sent flowers.
I gave her a card and candy she must have loved because she didn't offer me any.
I spent time remembering my mother.
She died when I was in college.
My memories of her have faded--as memories do.
But I still miss her and regret she never met my wife and her grand-children.
Some days cause more pain that others....
It was a good crowd for the little church. The music, as always was great--Trinity is so lucky to have it's musician. He could work anywhere but he stays with us.
My sermon was well received.
Coffee hour was good as well.
And it was warm enough!
I'm a real nut about being warm....
The sun is shining bright on Saturday afternoon. It's rained for several days that seem like several weeks.
Still a little cool for my taste, but not real bad.
I finished my sermon this morning--pretty late for me.
Looking forward to church--next Sunday off.
I've become really attached to this little church in the northern part of the state. Great people who are generous and kind and serve the poor in several ways.
Not a bad life.
Bern got beautiful flowers from our son and his kids.
I gave her salted caramel candy and a card she really liked.
She'll hear from Mimi tomorrow, no doubt.
Now, if I can just get this darned tooth fixed....
One of my best friends from high school and college replied to my post about Tabitha and Dorcas to tell me a friend from college was dating a woman named Dorcas.
I didn't remember, but then I did.
I always need people looking over my shoulder to straighten me out.
That's the kind of guy I am.
Corrections are always valuable.
They make us stay within the lines.
And staying within the lines is a good thing.
At least, I think so....
A horrible nightmare woke me at 2:37 a.m.
I thought I'd never get back to sleep, but I did.
I slept to 9 a.m.
And I have no memory of what the nightmare was.
Sometimes it's good to be getting old and not remembering things.
This is one of those times....
Rained almost all day. Around 6 I saw a strange yellow thing in the sky--the Sun?
Went to the Library to get some books.
I read a lot...more than I watch TV.
Sunday's lesson from Acts has Tabitha in it--who Peter raises from the dead. Her Greek name is Dorcas.
I don't know anyone with either of those names.
Wish I did....
Tabitha is a great name.
Bible Study tomorrow at Trinity. We're reading the Gospel of Thomas from the Gnostic Gospels. Should be interesting.
I went back to my dentist about my loose front tooth.
She gave me three options: 1. implant, 2. 3 crowns, 3. a dental device better than the one I'll get in the meantime.
I think I'm going with crowns. Most of all because she can do that and not an implant--I'd have to go to a dental surgeon for that and dental surgery is not on my list of things I want to do. Plus, it might not work.
So, I'll call her tomorrow and we'll got from there.
I wish I didn't have a dentist--but too late for that.
Wish me luck....
Church was great--fewer people than usual but two of the regulars are in a play that had a matinee.
I came home to scrambled egg and turkey sausage. Brigit enjoyed the left-overs.
I've played Solitaire and Hearts on my computer and done well.
I made new food for Brigit and went out to get Pinot Grigio.
Which I'm enjoying as I write this waiting for Bern to call me to dinner in the TV room--just before 6.
I also finished a David Rosenfelt book and loved it.
What could be wrong?
Rain is not a problem--we have roofs on our porches.
Life is good--so Good.
Thank you, God....
There was an anti-Trump demonstration today in front of Town Hall and across the street. Maybe 100 people.
I waved at a guy holding a sign that said "Vets deserve more" and he leaped and yelled and waved back.
I wish I had gone.
I hope many more will happen.
Our democracy is in peril with this president.
Lord God, save us....
I wrote my sermon this morning--lots of great readings....
The conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus--Jesus asks why Saul is persecuting him. Light blinds Saul until a Jesus follower gives him his sight back. He hadn't eaten for three days, so after he eats he is baptized and becomes Paul of Christian fame.
The disciples fish all night and catch nothing until Jesus tells them in the morning to cast their nets to the right side. They do and catch so many fish they have trouble to bring them to shore. The resurrected Jesus cooks fish and loaves and feeds them. (Good to know we'll be able to eat after we die!!)
Then he asks Peter three times if he loves him. And tells him to feed his lambs and sheep. He even tells Peter how he will die and Peter goes out to do the Lord's work.
All great. But then in Revelations thousands of angels are singing to God and Jesus. I ask people to imagine hearing that song when they come to communion.
Not a bad sermon.
I'll preach it on Sunday and hope to hear the angels sing....
I took my car to be serviced at 8 a.m., which means I got up before I like to.
Then I went to get the shots I get for my allergies at 2 p.m.
Not much else happened.
May Day was boring for me.
But there were demonstrations nation wide against the President. That's good.
I did watch Jeopardy and the champ won by 20,000 dollars.
Boring.
So I have nothing of interest to tell you.
Sorry....
