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M pronounces it “oitmeal”.

The most powerful things an individual American can do to fight terrorism are to travel a lot, learn about the world, come home with a new perspective, and then work to help our country fit more comfortably and less fearfully into this planet. -travel writer Rick Steves, in Travel as a Political Act

the pukeyness has moved on to J… be afraid… be very afraid… [edit: looks like a temporary thing rather than the virus M had]

hopes that people who are showing their support for health care reform via Facebook status will also take the time to call or write letters to their senators and representatives to advocate for the change they want to see.

M is sick. On the upside, she throws up most fastidiously.

Thank you Dr. Ferber.

C wants to be Word Girl for Halloween. Methinks a certain baby brother’s gonna have to be Captain Huggy Face!

has secured a babysitter for the U2 concert at the end of the month! ~Relief~

Thanks everyone for well wishes and prayers. Broke the news to the chair of the committee that called me here, the first person I ever spoke to at SPC. Transitions are weighty with emotion, but shot through with lots of grace.

World War II began 70 years ago today.

The fried green tomatoes were amazing.

had a wonderful time walking around the Cathedral! I love living in DC area. Kids were delightful company. J had fun and kept the joyful shrieks to a minimum.

Vidal Sassoon: If you don’t look good, we don’t look good. SBJ: If I don’t sleep good, you don’t sleep good.

“Dear Suburban Presbyterian Church Friends, Grace and peace be with you. I am writing to let you know about a change that is coming for my life as a pastor and for the life of my family…” (please read the rest of the letter in Notes)