A bit of unexpected grace last evening...because of a friends generosity, I got to see the movie "Julie and Julia"...I can't remember the last time I saw a movie in a movie theatre, but I know it has been over 2 years. First observation, as I waited for my friend and co-workers to get to the theatre, was: "Oh, is this what people do on Friday night?" It was a bit surreal, in a way, watching folks many of whom looked like they were ending up their work-week and beginning their week-end, smiling and laughing and being together. My life is so solitary in so many ways...oh, I am with people most of the time, but in the role of chaplain, pastor, preacher etc. Let me say here, I am NOT saying "oh, poor me". I am very grateful for the work God has given me to do...I'm just tired right now and knowing that I have to find a way to have a bit of balance in my life.
So, the movie was great fun! There was lots of laughter and good food and romance, and well, yes, sex...but not explicitly shown...not at all, but the passion that Julia and Julie shared both for food and for their husbands was wonderfully conveyed. And, of course, Meryl Streep did a great job...actually, all the main characters were well acted. The movie got me to thinking about many things, (like food and sex) one of which was blogging. I am still very inconsistent with blogging...for many reasons...lack of time and brain energy high on the list, but also, the whole idea of why write a blog...I have not told anyone I even have a blog, so no one reads this...but would I even want people I know to read it...probably not...or at least I would be very uncomfortable with it, I think. Then there is the whole "me" thing...all about me...me,me,me...this was brought out in the movie at one point, as well...how blogging can maybe become somewhat narcissistic(probably not spelled right)...so...
Anyway, speaking of husbands and food, my sweetie has made us a brunch of whole grain pancakes with fresh blueberries, so I am going to enjoy!