Within Arms Reach

Right now, I'm comfortably ensconced on a love seat in my living room, wrapped in a favorite blanket, with a pillow nearby (should the possibility of napping arise). I'm settled in for an afternoon of reading, study, writing, and relaxing. I have, within arm's reach,

• a tall glass of water
• the rosary I purchased in Rome
• my cell phone
• the remote controls for both my television and dvd player
• my laptop
• 2 commentaries on John
• 2 commentaries on Luke
• "Wrestling with Angels" by Carolyn Arends
• five pens
• my journal
• my laptop
• my bible
• "Everybody Wants to God to Heaven But Nobody Wants to Die" by David Crowder and Mike Hogan
• "The Gift of Pain" by Philip Yancey and Dr. Paul Brand
• "Studies on the Go: John" by Laurie Polich

All the ingredients for a happy afternoon!

The divine hours of lent

I've been reading Phyllis Tickle's Lenten blog, and thought I'd share her post from Thursday... it plays into some things that have been part of ongoing discussions I've been having and things I've been reading and thinking about as this Lenten season has been going on...

You can find the post here.

Saturday

I woke up way too early again. From a dream again. (at least it was a better dream this time).

My roommate is out of town until tomorrow afternoon, and I plan to take full advantage of an empty house today.

I need to do some studying. I'm teaching a story in Sunday School tomorrow that fascinates me. I want to draw as much out of it for myself as possible before I teach it tomorrow.

I'm going to cook. Because it's nice to sit down to a real meal, instead of something pre-packaged and easy.

I'm going to write.

I'm having coffee with my mom, and going to the farmer's market.

I'm mailing a card for a friend.

I'm going to consider the merits of a nap.

I'm going to catch up on email.

I'm going to enjoy the quiet.