What I’m Into ~ May edition
I’ll begin with the truth, which is also a confession: this post is not what I intended. As I tried to write, for the life of me I could not wrestle my ideas into any kind or order. Plus, my day was slipping sideways for a lot of reasons besides this contrary post. And since I’ve committed to keep this blogging gig a side interest and not a life-consuming one, I’m now resorting to good enough. So–apologies, my friends, that this one may lack a bit of spit and polish. And flow. Instead, you’re getting a list of ten (which turns out to be eleven) just so I can get something published. So here ’tis. What I’m into this month:
My kids’ schools, our PTSAs (thank you, moms!), spaghetti dinner fundraisers, choir concerts, band concerts, and bake sales. And can I just say that I love the fact that our schools still do bake sales? Makes me believe there’s still such a thing as community. Because there is.
My boy playing drums. Whether he’s rockin’ out with the Sunday morning praise band or swingin’ it with his middle school jazz band. Doesn’t matter, I love it either way. Love him too, btw.
McFarland, USA. Best. Movie. Don’t wait for this one to come to DVD. Seriously. First film I’ve seen since I-don’t-know-when that I wanted to turn right back around and watch all over again.
Being Irish. Yes! It explains a lot, including my longstanding desire to visit Ireland, which will be fulfilled this summer. My husband and I recently got our DNA tested to learn more about our families’ roots. Turns out we’re both about quarter Irish. Who knew?
Menchie’s. And as if their everyday awesomeness wasn’t enough, today they’re donating proceeds to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake. Yet another reason to love them.
[Tweet “Fri 5/1 participating Menchie’s donating 10% sales @RedCross #NepalEarthquake victims”]
People who give generously. To those suffering in Nepal. And to children in need around the world. Last Sunday, I had the chance to speak to my church about World Vision’s The Water Effect, helping bring clean water into communities that desperately need it. And to sponsor children, to help change how their stories will end. People responded. To those who did, have, and are–thank you.
[Tweet “Help change how the story ends. Just add water. #WaterEffect @WorldVision”]
So that’s it for me. What are you into these days?
So good to hear all you’re up to right now. I’d never heard of McFarland USA but this looks like a town I went to school in down here in California. Really want to see this movie now. 🙂
Yes! You absolutely need to see this movie. Everything about it gets 5 stars: family values, production quality, and most of all *story.*Can’t recommend it enough.
I really need to see McFarland – I missed it the theater, but just pre-ordered it on Amazon, so I don’t forget!
And echo what you said about Nepal and giving generously!
We’ll be adding the DVD to our collection. Can’t wait to see it again!
And yes!
I’ve never heard of that movie, but with praise like that, I’ll be sure to grab it when it hits my library. And this post is filled with plenty of goodness (and kindness and charity, as well). There’s no sense in kicking yourself for realizing you have a finite amount of time. That’s something I still work on each and every day—hence the radio silence on my blog lately. You’re keeping up impressively!
Thank you, Kerry. And yes–see the movie! 🙂
Katherine, It was so nice to hear your passion for the World Vision water program at church last Sunday, and to meet you. I really enjoyed your blog post, too, and look forward to reading more!
Thank you, Sonja! Am delighted to be connected with you and look forward to the publication of your book!
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