Saturday was time for the annual Blessing of the Pets, done by Rev. Kit Brinson of our church, Grace Episcopal.
In connection with honoring the work and life of St. Francis of Assisi, our church (as do many other Episcopalian churches), has a day where pets can be blessed. We had it at a park that is about a mile away from our park, so we decided to take our dog posse and walk to it, all three of us and our four dogs (the three permanent ones and a foster). Alison said we were one dog short of having to get a parade permit.
We also had regular services on Sunday. The Adult Sunday School class was back in full swing, and once again leading the way as probably the most open and interesting Sunday School class in Georgia, really one of the best hours of the week.
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We had the final Waygreen Local Market of the year. Thanks so much to Elizabeth Welch and Crystal Simpson for their leadership and effort in preparing and manning the Writer's Guild booth. It was very successful for us, and for the future growth of our Guild. Many people bought journals infused with local writings, and I can't wait to see us expand and grow on the idea.
Waygreen is perhaps the most dynamic and popular event I have ever seen the Okefenokee Heritage Center do. The Homestead Guild deserves a world of credit for putting it on, and giving it the room to be so much more than they even first imagined. Local produce, local crafts, and local artists of all kinds are turning this into an important community event and gathering. Writers, painters, craft people, farmers, musicians, artists of all kind have a place here, including (hopefully soon) actors.
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I started the slow process of query letters on my books. Okay, well, I got out one, as the canary in the coal mine for my History of the Trap book. More better be coming soon, as that is the best way for me to handle rejection - to have multiple queries, so I always have one to transfer my hopes to as the rejections come fast and furious.
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How 'bout them Wolverines and Falcons? The Wolverines seem to be far of any pace projected for them, as they shut out their second opponent in a row, and the Falcons won their fourth without having to come from behind to do it. The Bulldogs? Well, no weekend is perfect. And we still have tonight to see how the Lions do.......ok, well, honestly, that may not be much of a mystery.With the Lions, I have gone from dreaming of the Super Bowl, to hoping for the playoffs, and finally to just praying no one gets seriously hurt.
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So far, I haven't really seen a must-see new program yer on the TV. I saw a second episode of Quantico, and I don't know how much more I can see, as it has still failed to grab me. I've already decided against The Muppets and Minority Reports. I'm kind of iffy about Scream Queens, but alison liked the first episode, so we'll see.
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We had another terrible mass shooting Thursday, and once again, there will be nothing done. On Facebook, more people object to any common senses gun control measure as they do anything else. A million lives lost since 1968 to gun violence does nothing to change their minds. It is very discouraging and disheartening that we can't bridge the gap and accomplish even the simplest reforms.
Ellie: I'm happy to be blessed, but now can we please get to the buffet table?
Until next time,
T. M. Strait
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