Weekly post

April 7, 2008

Dear friends,

What seemed on the surface like a quiet weekend, but really wasn't. Ever have one of those? I spent the whole day going places and doing things and by nightfall felt as though I hadn't gotten much accomplished. Made order out of the chaos of books and papers on the dining room table. Did the grocery shopping. Went to a funeral. Went to church. Got daughter new shoes; she's up to a size 1 1/2 and she's needed new shoes for at least two weeks. Took son to confirmation. Watched MLK documentary.

Yes, I got things done ... but felt kind of whirlwinded and unfulfilled ... although that might have had something to do with watching the UNC game. Let's not discuss that.

This week promises to be interesting, in a good way. On Tuesday afternoon, I'll head to Chapel Hill to hear Peter Gomes speak. He is the chaplain at Harvard and holds 36 honorary degrees (and several real ones). I'll spend the night with my parents, and on Wednesday morning, my mom will follow me back and attend the weekly Bible study at my church, followed by some thrift-shopping.

On Thursday evening, I'll be presenting a devotion in Contemplative Life class. I'm planning a narrative about a death-penalty vigil.

Three weeks of classes left, and seven papers. That sounds unbalanced, but they're all little papers, two-page responses to books read or class discussions. I'm planning on writing my senior project presentation talk tonight.

Then: Graduation May 19.

Grace and peace,
Beth