Sitting It Out
So many empty cubicles in my office, even for lunchtime… Wondering, wondering... until our ever-helpful mailroom guy explains, “They’re shooting a movie downstairs. ‘Ocean’s 12,’ with Brad Pitt.”
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Apr 28, 2004
More Fun from TheKnot.com
There are a heckuva lot of wedding etiquette books out there, and between them they cover pretty much every eventuality. Thus, it is a rare day when someone comes up with a new and potentially inflammatory wedding idea.
Seen recently…
Topic: Need Christian girls advice on including a salvation messageHi everyone! My fiance and I are both born again believers and more than half of the people invited to our wedding are not saved (they are mostly my family members) We want to include a salvation message in our ceremony since we have the opportunity to have so many lost family and friends together in a church at the same time (considering a large # of them only go to church for weddings and funerals). Has anyone else done this or is planning to? Did it include a pastor saying the sinners' prayer and people raising their hands if they invited Jesus into their hearts? Where was it placed in the ceremony? Thanks so much! God Bless!!!
Wow. And you thought there was a lot of peer pressure to join the bouquet toss.
Certainly takes the phrase “captive audience” to a whole new level. I’m not sure which I like better: 1) The couple’s snippy assessment of their guests’ spirituality, or 2) The idea of including a "sinner’s prayer" in a normally joyful situation. A quick search on the ‘net uncovered a lot of variations, all with the same theme. This was my favorite:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I am a sinner and that I deserve to go to hell. I believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins. I do now receive him as my Lord and personal Savior. I promise to serve you to the best of my ability. Please save me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Nothing sets a festive mood like reminding the guests that they're doomed. As if they hadn't thought that already.
Apr 27, 2004
I Screama You Screama
Free ice cream. Today only. Near you (maybe). Courtesy of Messrs. Ben & Jerry.
Mmmm....cherry Garcia cone...mmm....
Apr 23, 2004
A Blog Worth Reading
You live in a city for a while, and it starts to affect you. You get a deep, uncomfortable feeling when you see things going badly, badly wrong. It happens to me every year about this time, when they release the stats on how many kids will be headed to summer school. In most places, this wouldn't be such a big deal. However, this is Chicago, and we tend to do things on a larger scale.
Last year's enrollment: 35,000 kids, or about 38% of the total district enrollment. It's a number that stops me cold. It means that whatever they're trying, for whatever reasons, it is not working.
Two Bits
I don't collect state quarters, but my dad does. I do try to keep an eye out for the new ones, in case he needs them. Plus I like the new designs. Louisiana's had a pelican, for pete's sake--a bird that almost never graces currency. It was too cool.
Thus, when I spotted a shiny (read: new) one in my pocket change today, I had to see what state was on the flip side. Michigan. And Michigan's contribution to coin art?
Apr 18, 2004
Maybe It's the Frosting
You know I like to bake, and The Boyfriend and I have talked a lot about starting our own bakery. But I wouldn't think of a bakery as a place where trends were born. Until today, when I read about this spring's must-have item in New York City.
Cupcakes.
Apr 16, 2004
Apr 09, 2004
Above It All
First, a word to the men. This one is mainly directed toward women, and it could get gross. You might want to step away from the blog.
Now. Ladies.
Specifically, the Ladies Who Hover.
