St. Casserole

In a few days I'll leave Bob Dylan and the kitties behind to travel with RevGals for BE.5. The Continuing Education events make me happy...

I called a friend this morning asking the question,"what does it cost you to believe as you do?" He gave a thoughtful answer comme...

Drinking tea over ice is a Southern tradition. Adding teaspoon after teaspoon of sugar to the cold tea is another Southern habit. I made a g...

LD's classes began today so we drove to the Big U., kitted out her room, put up a new shower curtain and Christmas vacation is over. She...

Thanks to Songbird, I have a new look! And the revgalblogpal button! I love this! St.Casserole

I want a Mrs. Van Landingham to organize my days and provide a raised eyebrow if I get off track or make a lazy decision. St.Casserole

Things I loved about Christmas 2010: Worship at Little Church during Advent and the Christmas Eve service Seeing the bottle tree decorated w...

Glad and happy to see you after all the months I've been silent here. I haven't been silent elsewhere. I'm preaching, teaching ...

On phone with Sears to schedule a repair. Nice human helps me with parts information. Conversation is ending. Nice human says, "Is ther...

When I can't control what I'd like to control, when my frustration index is high and the rain (from Alex) keeps coming down, yard wo...

Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico High School Graduation for LD Rebuilding of two flat roof areas on Casserole Casa Living without Sister the Dog ...

Late in August 2005, our Governor called a mandatory evacuation as Hurricane Katrina churned in the Gulf of Mexico. We Casseroles complied, ...

Since I last wrote, I flew to Atlanta to grade ordination exams, slipped on the airport terminal floor, threw my laptop case as I fell and l...

The local newspaper prints press releases from churches and other submitted information but doesn't report religious news in the communi...

We enjoyed both movies this week even if we liked LOVE ACTUALLY more than Valentine's Day. Haven't read the Percy Jackson books? We ...

Down here, we rejoice about the Saint's Super Bowl win. Several local obituaries include, " he/she was glad to live long enough to ...

Pastors learn from listening to their people. When we listen, we learn the issues, the interests and hurts of those we offer ministry. Make ...

Google's motto is : Do No Evil. Medical People say: Do No Harm. I say: Try Not to Hurt Feelings This week I listened to pastors one-uppi...

Dear Friends, In a few days, 2009 will end and I left these resolutions undone: write a letter to the Christian Century make diligent effort...

The Methodist's put on a show for their children Sunday night. Sheep, a calf, goats and the Camel stood across the street from my house ...

My Presbyterian Outlook subscription expired sometime in 2009. I can't recall exactly when. I have a pile of subscription notices askin...

Go to your Home Depot and order the Tubby Tabby yard decoration. Love from The Cats

Saw this on Metafilter today. Quite the discussion for a PC(USA) pastor to read before cooking a Thanksgiving meal. Your thoughts? St.Casse...

I'm home! The 2009 NYC Eat&See ended Monday with safe travel home. No worries with travel from NO to Newark this year. The City surp...

Pastoral issue here, Gals. Personal experience tells us that older folks often think the world is going to hell in a hand basket. Everything...

to tell you: I shopped IKEA! In Charlotte! I saw the pieces teh internet IKEA hacker's use! And, Target opened a store within 20 miles o...

Took a week to drive to and from NC to see LLS and LSiL. Wonderful visit with lots of talk. Gorgeous cats to admire, too. We ate NC barbeque...

I learned that my ridge potato chips are "a healthy snack" and "good for me". I ate the rest of the bag because I am a g...

I'm home today while the Air Conditioning Guys install a new unit for the kitchen/family room part of our home. The weather is hot, stea...

Happy Labor Day! May all of us have work to do, do it well, and find meaning in our work. It's time to put up your Summer whites. Put aw...

*The City finished the front yard drainage repairs this week. We are pleased the chunk of driveway damaged by the two pine trees falling mat...

Poor Mr.C. woke up Monday morning feeling rotten. He went off to work but returned home feeling full of achy pains, feverish and giant cough...

The local paper chronicles Hurricane Camille's 40th anniversary today. Go here and look for the gallery of pics. Hurricane Camille tou...

"Mr.C., whatever you do, don't let Sister (the Dog)out! The Methodists are having a funeral and there is a wedding at the Presbyter...

A man describing his family, bemoaning how they turned out, said, "they coulda done anything and they went trailer park". The Litt...

I'm thinking about: *being a lousy blogger. *the thrill of seeing our drainage damage from Katrina repaired! Driveway is a mess! Landsca...

June 25 was the 31st anniversary of my ordination to the Word and Sacrament of the Presbyterian Church, U.S. (now the Presbyterian Church (U...

Dear World, What's with Episcopalian and Anglican white guy eyebrows? Giant wild eyebrows distract. Do the men think the untended eyebro...

Hot and dry here on the Coast. If I'm not outside watering plants I'm inside cooling off from watering plants. E. says hot dry weath...

Early this morning, I heard an opossum scream in a neighbor's yard. Opossums are good pals because they eat pests. Unfortunately, they m...

Why do I go to Estate Sales? See video. From Apron Thrift Girl and Retro Renovation . St.Casserole, surrounded by treasures

I'm afraid I've caught a serious case of Ze Laziness. It's not my fault. It's early Summer here with breezes catching the ga...

I'm driving towards Atlanta this morning. Going to see my Cheesehead and others at the Festival of Homies! Happy about this. If you are ...

Pelicans fly over my house. St.Casserole Wondering How God Does So Many Beautiful Things

That's the news here. Verbena is in the courtyard. St.C. Watching for Signs of Spring/Summer

Today is Confederate Memorial Day in Mississippi. That's right, State offices, the Courts and Banks are closed as we recall those who di...

Oh, Hey! Anyone still there? The BE 2.0 was fabulous. I loved seeing all of you and missed those who couldn't come to Arizona. We've...

Wouldn't it be great if we could count on our Government to act better than the citizenry? I'm thinking of the Feds not allowing pri...

This NYTimes article makes me feel ill. Not because I don't believe the article, but because I know it is true. If all we have to fear ...

The Southern way of gardening says, "don't put your seedlings and young plants out until Good Friday." I put out a few plants ...

If your mind and heart are full of concerns about people, and you've prayed your early morning prayers, the best thing to do is pick up ...