Thanks msbelle. Between my friend K, B, and CJ I have help through the weekend. Though I'd always welcome you.

Work has been fits and starts today. Since my folks know I'll be out, we have gotten as much done as possible before today so regular work activities are at a minimum. But I've already had two - OMG, I need this today and you are the only person who can do this for me.

Sadie is a cutie!!!

Hello Sadie, Sadie, married lady!

I wonder if painting stripes on our skins would help avoid mosquitoes.

Actual conversation at my work

coworker: how can you be Christian and Liberal?

me: cause Jesus was a big ol Leftie?

coworker: But he spoke against homosexuals and abortion.

me: please show me where

coworker: well well Paul, Jesus spoke through Paul.

me: Paul also says I shouldn't speak in church cause I am a woman and your wife is a minister. I have some issues with Paul.

coworker:......But I am still right.

me: look of disdain.

Sadie's a good looking cat!

My grandma was called Sadie (we found her birth certificate a few years ago and her name was actually Sarah Wynona!) so I am of course very predisposed toward cats named that.

Sadie! You're a kitty!

Sadie looks fantastic.

me: look of disdain.

Appropriate! You should send your coworker up here to my job -- lots of Christians, lots of liberals.

He did not like me saying Jesus was a hippie. Nor did he like me saying that the modern church (last 1000 years or so) was WAY more obsessed with the sex stuff that I thought Jesus was. BUT, and here's the kicker, he really likes me as a person, so I am making him question all the Liberals are evil folks wanting to ruin our world thoughts. You can almost see the struggle in his brain. Also now I am pretty sure he thinks I am gay. GOOD TIMES!!

I possibly used the phrase oppressive patriarchy many many times. Also "historical, cultural context" and "flawed male interpretations" may have been said over and over again. I wondered allowed why Jesus never spoke through women or people outside of one region.