UU music fest in Houston

So I met up with Diest in Texas, nice guy (although short ☺) and he invited me to come to the Houston UU music fest to hear him play at the UU Fellowship of Houston, which was about 5 miles from where I was ending the day for work-related purposes. Thinking of my earlier life goal of visiting a UU congregation in every sate, I knew I had to go. I cranked through my teacher evaluations for the day and scheduled some time for me to drop on by. Think of it as an extended trip to the airport. I told Diest I would be the tall guy, and most likely the only guy wearing a suit (I was right on both regards.)

The fellowship is a nice place, pretty sanctuary. The festival was held outside, which I understand because it has a beautiful outside yard – something my congregation is sorely lacking…not much green space inside Atlanta. But come on! It was 93 degrees outside. My desire to commune with the seventh principle doesn’t apply when it’s so damn hot outside. But most seemed to really enjoy it, despite the oppressive heat. It must have been the suit I was wearing. Yick.

All in all I’m glad I went and got to meet up with Diest. Pretty cool way to end a workday. Just wish I could have stayed a little longer.

Gas saved my soul

Take a gander at this article from the ajc, entitled “Gas to save your soul? Church has offer for you.“

First Baptist of Snellville is giving away two 500 dollar gas gift cards to folk who either attend sunday service or go to their revival, and a teenager is even going to get a car. Maybe the church realized its in Snellville, and needd some way to get people to make the hike out there.

This just seems sleazy to me. It’s like something my company would do to get new clients in the door and fleece them blind. Shouldn’t church be different?

back on the wagon

So I rejoined weight watchers yesterday after falling off (and then eating) the wagon. I want to make grandiose promises that this will be the last time I have to rejoin, but I know I can’t make that. I have to take it one day and one week at a time.

And let me tell you – this first day back blows. I want some french fries.

VEGAS!

I’M GOING TO VEGAS IN JUNE! I’M ABOUT TO JUMP OUT OF MY SKIN FROM EXCITEMENT! WAHOOOO!