It's been a month since I last posted. How time flies. Since I haven't heard from any of you, have you missed my blog? My enthusiasm has waned a bit, but I have been in a very wierd space for the last coupla weeks. Still don't know what it was all about - you would think being on an Olivia cruise would put me in a very good place...but it just didn't. A friend described it as very "surface" - and other than the friend Sherri, that I met - I would agree with that assessment.
I was also missing Katie - and a little annoyed that I was leaving as she was getting home. The good news is that she had a wonderful trip in Israel and made notes to be sure she told me all the funny stories. My daughter is delightful, and we did have a wonderful 4 days when I got home. It's never enough time - but it wouldn't be enough time if she lived with me. I know parents that complain when their children move home... but Katie can live with me anytime!
So I am now back in Tahlequah, taking my 2nd class in seminary. Esoteric Christianity. Today was just setting the foundation of what was going on in Jesus time. We talked about who actually wrote the gospels, who they were writing to and when they were written. Puts a whole new slant on things. For instance - the authors of Matthew, Mark and Luke are "unknown"! Only John is considered a known quantity...and he also wrote Revelations.
One thing pointed out today, that had never occurred to me before...(duh) - was how "into" Jesus lineage everyone was. Remember all the "begats" in Matthew? Referring some 14 generations, 3 different times...except...wasn't Jesus a virgin birth? So who cares what his lineage was? Except of course, scholars don't believe in a virgin birth...silly us. FYI - virgin is not about sex, but about purity of purpose, "power in the path". I know, I know...I will at least be in good company when I am burned at the stake.
So on to more entertaining subjects. Little Bit is having the time of her life! I am staying near the seminary with a family who lives in the country. LB just runs and runs...showing off her speed and joy. I, however, wasn't so joyful, when she came back with chicken poop all over her back. What is it with dogs and needing to roll in disgusting things? She wasn't so happy with the bath - but since she is sleeping with me here...it had to be done. eeww The real question...will she be willing to sleep in the basement when we get home?
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