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June 7, 2006
Raising a Blue Moon to the Women Bloggers of New City
Over the past few months a number of people whom I know personally have begun blogs, and, more importantly, have been posting steadily. And vibrant conversations, both silly and serious, have begun as we comment on one another's blogs.
This post, though, is to specifically highlight the blogs of some of the women at my church, New City Fellowship, which I am aware of and which are part of my blog browsing and which are presented in order of their appearing on my radar screen.
NewlyWards
This is actually a blog of Sarah and Kirk Ward, our church's musical director. And though their lovely wee daughter, Joanna, is the real star of this blog, here is a recent post that is a wonderful picture of their marriage and family life as a whole.
Yeah, Like the Fish
Amanda Salmond (yeah, that's how it's like the fish) is in my house church, only sadly she is away for the summer wrangling kids at a summer camp. A poem on trusting.
Last Answers?
Another house church friend. Our house church rocks! Yeah, Angela is the one who has had a blog for nigh on five years and is more or less silent about it. Well, the secret is out, and more folks get to appreciate her insight, writing, and aesthetics. Here is a recent post on the real challenges of reconcilliation, even in the context of a church that has that as one of its central goals.
Safe, But Not Sound
My friend Heidi by training and temperament has keen insight into how people tick, herself and others, and often reflects on this in relation our position as children of God. A post from today on the depravity of the human heart and the ravages of sin.
Miss Mark in the Class Room
I do not call her "Miss Mark," but frequently I like to use her whole name, "Tanya Mark," and she replies with a "Neil Das" in return. Tanya's blog not only chronicles the first year of a teacher who wants to good for her students not just by way of teaching science but also in regards to shepherding their spirits, but which also often poignantly reflects on issues in the church. Then, of course, there Larry and Myers-Briggs posts and some thoughtful poetry.
Street Acrobatics
Well, the title says it all. Or does it? You will have to have Heather demonstrate or Claire, who has dipped her toe into the blogging world but is not ready to jump in...yet. Here is an early reflection on the nature of blogging for Heather.
The Moon is the Spoon of the Sea!
I am just getting to know Heidi and her husband Jake, but I am enjoying them as friends already. The meaning of the title of this blog? All I know is that it has something to do with the tides. You will have to ask Heidi. If you surmise that this new blog will have more than its fair share of whimsy, as do I, I do not think we will be far off of the mark. The first "official" post.
Guinea-Pig Voices in the Night
Another house churcher. It is a toss-up whether I visited Laura's blog before or after The Moon is the Spoon of the Sea! by her sis-in-law, Heidi. At any rate, GPVITN has come out of the blocks strong with two lengthy, but not overly lengthy, posts: the first a touching remembrance of the genesis of the blog's title; the second a bit of a lament and a bit of a throwing down of a gauntlet concerning the scarcity of men at New City in relationship to women, or at least Worku throws down the gauntlet to men in a comment on the post. An honest and bold posting for Laura's second time out.
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So, to all you "amazing, talented, beautiful, Lord-loving ladies" of New City that Laura mentions in her blog, single or not, blogging or no, I raise a glass of a new favorite, which the boys and I have been enjoying for the past two Tuesdays after and during prayer time, Blue Moon with a slice of orange. It is not sweet, but mellow and fruity, and the color is lovely. And when the orange is squeezed into it to add a little sweetness, it is even better. It is especially brilliant on tap at Blueberry Hill. Cheers!
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Neil,
How thoughtful of you to honor us this way! Now, I await your response on my blog...I have a feeling it will be a joy to read! P.S. Your banner is wondrous!
P.S.S. I have spent more time than I should wondering why the Blue Moon drink is not blue. Any ideas on this?
Posted by: Heidi Vincent at June 7, 2006 10:53 AM
Well, a blue moon, whatever definition one uses, is not actually blue either. The bottle is a nightscape with a picture of pine trees and the moon, though, and is colored blue.
Posted by: Neil at June 7, 2006 5:01 PM
Neil,
Thanks for being so good at PR. I appriciate the cheer you offered up to us girls. I like the look of Blue moons (I don't think I've ever tasted one) but I remember being frusterated when I worked at Brandt's because I was always forgetting to place the slice of orange on the rim of the specific goblet I was supposed to use. Ugggg, me and Brandt's didn't mix so well.
That's interesting information you lent me in regards to the question I had about animals dying in dark places. Here is another question (I'm getting you ready to be a L'abri worker): )
How do we interpret our dreams? Are there certain people who have the gift of interpretation and if so how do we know?
Posted by: laura at June 7, 2006 11:27 PM
well here i am dipping my toe into the world of blogging. very thoughtful post. i just had to comment since you toasted with one of my "top five" beers. sorry the orange slice gave you so much trouble laura! cheers :)
Posted by: Claire at June 7, 2006 11:32 PM
I'm humbled to be a first to be read on your blog list...I find mine to be getting longer and longer each day. I guess it doesn't help to have to check 7 blogs just to keep up with my family. I feel more inspired to write more b/c of your entry. :)
Posted by: Sarah Ward at June 10, 2006 11:59 AM
Sarah, I am glad you are insprired to write more. I, for one, would like to hear more about your experiences and perceptions as a MK, being more or less an MK myself, or at least a third culture kid. Did you go to a boarding school?
Posted by: Neil at June 11, 2006 11:06 PM
Me too Sarah! You know how often I check to see if you have updated your blog?...I'll keep that bit of info to myself...don't want to sound like a blog stalker.
Posted by: Heidi Vincent at June 12, 2006 2:26 PM
Thanks Neil Das. I feel complimented. Hope you are surviving training! Icy Hot is great on sore muscles!
Blessings brother,
Tanya Mark
Posted by: Tanya at June 20, 2006 9:11 PM
