Amazon Prime... is evil...

Maybe it's the Anti-Christ. Ok, probably not, but I did watch a repeat of History Channel's special from 2005 on the Anti-Christ and sat there trying to keep from yelling at the idiots passed off as biblical scholars, experts on End Times and preposterous theories that have been disproven and never come to pass historically. As a Catholic, I don't believe in the rapture. I don't even believe the Book of Revelation was written to predict the End of Days. I think it was written at a time when the early Christians were worried about their very existence and lives. But... I must admit that I found it amusing to watch Ted Haggard (The New Life Pastor who got diddling with another man, who of course, publically condemned homosexualities) impart the viewers with his wisedom about the rapture. Oh... man... I know it's not very Christian of me to be so amused. I'm definitely not a Biblical scholar but I have an inkling of intelligence to know that not everything in the Bible should be taken literally. It must be carefully interpreted. I might start quoting from my 3rd grade Catechism book... I must take a step back and breath now. ;-)

Speaking of Catechism. I am going to teach 3rd grade catechism and sacramental classes at my parish. I am incredibly nervous and apprehensive about it, but I'm also very, very exciting and looking forward to it very much. I need to keep repeating my new mantra, "while they know a lot at that age, I still know more than they do."

So... back to my original point. Why is Amazon prime evil? Because I get free shipping when I order things and they show up on my door step mighty fast. This last shipment was a big box of books. Religious books. I usually buy novels and fiction on the spot at Borders. Amazon, with Amazon Prime, everything is so much cheaper in the end and it arrives in a couple of days, so if I find it at Borders and can order it I do. So... I have a few new books to add to my list of books by my night table. Besides a few new novels, I have St. Therese's Story of a Soul, The Pope's Jesus of Nazerth, I also have some writings of Blessed Teresa and some thoughts and reflections from Henri Nouwen which, along with Mother Teresa's book, were recommended to me last week in the middle of an emotional, hormonal crisis. I also have some Bible study reference guides and a new study Bible. So Amazon is going to think I like religious books and exercise equipment these days. ;-)

Unintentional Blogging Hiatus...

I have a few posts in draft mode, a couple I would like to update and then a few new ones, but alas not tonight.

To quickly sum up:

Fiestas came and went, I have tons and tons of pictures. I did spiritual and secular things. Town was dead-- and by dead I mean very few tourists. It reminded me of the Fiestas of my childhood when the tourists were gone after labor day. I don't dislike tourists-- most people buying houses in Santa Fe are tourists (or once were)d who fell in love with this old, vibrant and diverse place-- but every now and then, it's not when we're not overrun with tourists.

I noticed that even for Fiestas it felt quiet among the locals. Oddly enough, I didn't see too many people I knew. But still, looking at the faces of those in the crowd, most were locals, either born here or long-time residents.

Let's see, I just dropped a lot of money at Amazon.com on spiritual books. I'm also going to be teaching catechism this year, God help me. Seriously. I could use all His help.

Things at work continue to be slow, though I have a new listing. I have a short window in which to sell it, but I'm hoping it sells. My mom has read 3/4 of my first novel, half of my second and she likes my stories so far. I guess that's a good thing. I just hope she's not just being a mom, being nice.

Possible Mission Statement

Still... as I think about this blog, I wonder what it's supposed to be about. I'm not sure of its scope, of its mission or my purpose here. Obviously, I'm using it to record thoughts, reflections and observations.

I am wanting to go back to writing for newspapers. I've been saying that for a while. I even worked temporarily last fall at one of the local papers. Tomorrow, I'm going to call an editor that I know and think will be willing to give me an opportunity to write. I'm nervous and afraid that I can't do it anymore. Foolish, huh? Well, I'm going to do it.

Also, I got into a discussion at the LJ Catholic Community about how poorly the media covers the Church. The whole news about the New Seven Deadly Sins which are not new sins and how it got so totally blown out of proportion. I wonder if I can manage to find my niche in religion reporting. I think that I could write objectively on the subject.