writers block

my updates have been few and far between, i know. many times i have opened up this blog, pressed the little button that says "compose" and then sit. and sit. and well, sit. this, time, though crap it might be, i will write....something. fall is finally here. josh and i have gone on some hikes the past couple of weekends. I always realize how different we are when we take walks. i seem to take in the whole scene, you know, enjoy all of the things that are beautiful. josh is all about the particular beauties. the little acorns that are the color of pumpkins. the bird, that is singing a fall song in some distant tree. I wish I could see like him. i miss so much.it is such a mystery, knowing people, even your husband. people wait and wait to make sure they get it right, finding that perfect someone. if we are honest, we can't know these things. we are made more creatively than that. we are prone to surprise and inconsistancy. I think this is beautiful.

Meanwhile, post-seminary life has had its ups and downs. I still don't know if I am democrat or republican. I don't know how I feel about cuss words. I use them, but am annoyed when they are used without caution. I am troubled about healthcare and minimum wage, and I am scared of living a suburbian life in the city. i am entertaining the idea of moving to the country. you see, i am not sure of many things.

until next time...

that guy

Kudos for this past Sunday's radio program"This American Life". You can listen online for free. Just click the link to the right. I have only actually listened to the last half hour, so if you want to fast foward to about minute 30 or 35, you can listen to the segment of the "that guy" phenomenon. It was pretty funny. I love radio shows. Does that make me cool or weird? I don't really care.

life is good 

close call

me and welsie

We had a bit of a scare tonite. Our neighbor was dog sitting for a friend and thought it would be a good idea to bring him out and play with Welsie. Josh held her on her leash and our neighbor held his friend's dog by the collar so they could meet first, because this is what you do. Well, the neighbor's dog went postal on our dog and basically attacked her, jaws on neck, welsie crying, me screaming. Josh had the sense to let go of the leash so Welsie could run, and thankfully she was able to get back on her feet. Our neighbor somehow got a hold of his dog and carried him inside. thankfully, she was ok. Josh and I are still a bit freaked out. Anyways, we showered Welsie with lots of love tonite...but honestly, I think it helped us more than her. Isn't she the cutest?