THE CRADLE AND THE GRAVE COULD NOT CONTAIN YOUR DIVINITY

"Tremble"
by Nichole Nordeman

A great reminder. Nuff said......

DOES YOUR CHEWING GUM LOSE ITS FLAVOR ON THE MIC STAND OVERNIGHT?

David and I sang at church this morning. When we pulled out our mic stands for sound check we were HORRIFIED to find someones old, chewed (and might I add NASTY!) gum stuck on the microphone.

*eye roll* Obviously, Emily Post would say it's HIGHLY improper to store your gum on a microphone while you're leading worship at church.

Everyone knows your supposed to stick it behind your ear!!!

SURE. IT'S A LITTLE UNSETTLING.

There's not much in the world that can make me happier than chilling out with a good, mindless magazine. It's a nice break from my typical fare of "War and Peace" ya know? (kidding)

I can't say that I ever reeeaaallllly get to enjoy my magazines in total tranquility and solitude. Bama is NOT a very patient pet.

This is what I see as I attempt to fill my brain with frivolous fashion tips and celebrity gossip...an intense gaze perched just above my magazine.


Guess he's trying to wear me down so I'll finally set aside my magazine and throw his tennis ball.

I'll admit. Sometimes it works.........

WHAT I'M READING

The Lovely Bones
by Alice Sebold

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Although the subject matter was somewhat heavy (it involves rape and a gruesome murder), it wasn't necessarily alllllll dark. It had a sweetness about it.

The book is narrated from the perspective of a young teenage girl, Susie, who was murdered in the 70s. She watches from heaven and observes how her death affects her various family members.

I've read that they're making a movie of this book. I think it'll translate easily to the big screen.







Pilate's Wife
(A Novel of the Roman Empire)
by Antoinette May

I enjoyed this book so much more than I thought I would. It wasn't necessarily a quick and easy read (took me a few weeks to read it bit by bit) ... but it was worth it. I find the time period of this novel to be fascinating.

You have to know going into this read that Ms. May took extreme liberties with her writing (after all, it is fiction). When I got past a few (major) Biblical aspects that were embellished, it was a great story.

Claudia is the wife of Pilate. She has dreams that allow her to see parts of the future. She's only briefly referenced in the book of Matthew but this is an interesting account of what her life might have been like.

Warning: This is good storytelling but not a factual account of the life of Christ!

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I find it interesting that I just read two books that:
a) featured 14 year old girls as their heroines
and
b) were the first fictional offerings from both authors.

Total coincidence!