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Philocrites put this meme up at his blog a bit over a week ago - and I haven't seen many takers (besides Joel at CUUMBAYA. What I noticed is that Joel didn't stick to the "rules" Philo set out - so I don't feel any particular need to, either.
I'm pretty eclectic in my blogging tastes. My main criterion is that the tone be civil - friendly is even better. I just don't frequent blogs that deteriorate into meanness (though I like sarcasm and employ it often - our kids say we are the Sarcastic Family). I want to read blogs by people I think I'd like to meet (or have met and like). A few of my favorites by those standards are not here, partly because a few have gone dormant and partly because I wanted to give some space to a new blogger. (Besides, you all read Yet Another Unitarian Universalist already, right? So, here are the ten blogs I'd take to a desert island with me (UUs first, then non-UUs):
Celestial Lands. Someday David will be a bestselling UU minister, and I'll be able to say I knew him back in seminary. Thoughtful, theological, and thorough are words I use to describe his blog. Read it - it will make you think and your brain will be happy!
Ms. Kitty's Saloon and Road Show. Sometimes serious, sometimes fun, Ms. Kitty's place is a bright spot in my day. She's one of my role models.
The Journey. Lizard Eater will take you with her on her journey - whether it's the ups and downs of being a part-time seminarian, the joys and tears of being a mom of four, or a wild and woolly ride through cancer world with Little Warrior.
Keep the Faith. I've come to expect thoughtful stuff from Rev. Matt Tittle - and he rarely lets the commenters get out of line. Another role model, as I figure out this ministry gig.
ministrare. Rev. Sean is tough and vulnerable and speaks truth from his heart.
The 3rddegree's Blog. A new blogger on the block, a friend, and all around good person with good thoughts to share. I'd take this to the desert island, if only to hang onto a little bit of back home...
Of Course I Could Be Wrong. The Mad Priest and the mostly merry motley crew dish about religion, culture, and which clergy gets to wear prettier dresses. It's community ministry, I think, and a lot of fun.
franiam. Cultural and theological commentary from a liberal Catholic feminist with a profane tongue (or keyboard, or something).
Byzigenous Buddhapalian. Another blogging acquaintance by way of the Mad Priest. Paul's blog reminds me to be outraged when I stop paying attention. His photos take me places I might never go - and the antics of his kids make me laugh.
Street Prophets. Liberal Christian liberals (and others, no creedal tests here!) have a daily coffee hour and talk politics, faith, and occasionally recipes. (I wonder if they inspired the "Covered Dishes from the Fellowship Hall" giftie-thingie on FB?) Pastor Dan, chief cat-herder for the site, is a bonafide small-town pastor. I've been in his church for the ordination of a classmate & friend. Friendly place with nice people, but watch out when AngryPastor appears...
6 comments:
I am honored, EBS! Thank you so much for your kind words.
PS. You ought to know that my word for verification is "sperm". Not that it's relevant, but it's funny.
I too am honored, EBS.
The kids have been behaving themselves, though there was some discomfort (mostly mine) when I brought the downstairs kids upstairs amid furniture rearrangements. Nobody to say hello to when I came in the door without shouting upstairs. They are now once again distributed among several rooms. And the kids who went to New Orleans all have wanderlust. Sigh. How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm....?
I will never understand how the verification words are generated. Most of the ones I get are random letters!
Paul, you'll just have to take them on regular vacations. Or send them to visit Mimi!
Hello! I am late to this and thus embarrassed, but grateful to be part of your meme!
Profane... it makes it sound almost nice!
Thank you my friend.
I am not sure my comment just took- dang!
See - I said dang, that's not profane!!
Anyway thank you for this mention and link. You are a dear.
LOL, Fran. And you're welcome.
If the politicians are supposed to reach across the aisles, I think we religious folk need to talk to each other, too.
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