June 05, 2004

graduated happiness

The liturgy was loverly.
The sermon, well, nevermind. I am sure he is a bright man with many insights.

Pavlov was right. Not just about the dogs, no, but about habits in general. You see, most Episcopalian know that when the crucifer (she who bears the cross) walks by, you reverence the cross with a bow and turn to face it if it continues past you. This becomes problematic if you are going to conduct a choir of Episcopalians. They give you onlythe backs of their heads. This was too funny for words.

I have most of two degrees. I have all my MDiv and most of my MTS. The thesis will be done soon...I pray so!

Mom is still here. Dad went home yesterday. It was good to have the old man around. It is a little eerie for Trish. I am a lot like my Dad, but I like the old fart. It bodes well in my mind.

Congratulations to Micah. It is a well-deserved break.

Congratulations to Jane and Susie (and many others) as well. They are Seniors at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary! Huzzah!

Well, what shall I write about now that school is over. This thing that has consumed my life for an eternity...long before I ever enrolled at SWTS. I will finish the thesis. I start a chaplain position at a local hospital on September 1. I get hitched to Trish (yay!!) on September 25. I will get ordained in November, I hope. It is an insane life. I am hoping to go see a couple of ordinations this summer, but it is very uncetain. So much to do.

Our U of B chaplain reminds me that these are life-long friendships. Lord, I hope so. Montana anyone? Mississippi? Road Trip!!

Finally, Geoff posted this link. It is a great rant!

Whew.

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Comments

Then there was Pavlov's famous research on Anglo-Catholics, which he found he could entice to salivate simply by ringing Sanctus bells.

Posted by: dave at June 5, 2004 09:55 AM

Actually, what was REALLY funny was when I realized we were supposed to sing, turned around, and saw the look of complete puzzlement-frustration-wonderment-annoyance-resignation all at once in your face. Wish Mrs. Ref had a picture of THAT.

Posted by: Reverend Rev at June 6, 2004 09:44 AM

Huzzah and hooray for ya, you Anglobaptist so and so! Try not to get too vertiginous in all the doneness as you work on that thesis - you'll end up saying crazy things like 'Calvin didn't really hate everyone and their little dogs too' and then you'll really be in trouble!

Again, congratulations young man! Peace to you and yours.

Posted by: Thomas at June 6, 2004 12:51 PM