BIBLICAL FAR SIDE

Thanks to Ann.

IT'S OUR JCF!

Read JCF's story at Born This Way:

What's most important about this photo, is how genuinely happy I am here. I look like me. That didn't happen again for too many years. Now, I'm content with my genderqueer self. I don't have to be either/or - I can be BOTH! And that's great!

Read the rest at the link.

IMMERSION - 'BRIDESHEAD REVISITED'

Regarding blogging, I've been pretty much out to lunch, or dinner, or tea with English folks. For several days now, I've been watching episodes of Brideshead Revisited, which I've seen a number of times before, but one more time is never too much. The 1981 Granada Televison series is superb. Of course, the episodes were meant to be viewed a week apart, but I'm cramming them into several, days taking the occasional time-out away from the screen for daily life. I feel as if I'm in another world, the world of Oxford, Brideshead, London, Venice, France, and coming up is Morocco.

On the journey, I lost my way a bit, what with real life interruptions, having to stop in the middle of an episode and trying to mark my place on the DVD, and then missing out entirely on Venice and having to go back and view one of my favorite parts of the story.

The video above is of a deliciously camp lunch party in Sebastian's rooms at Oxford. If you've seen the series, you know it. If you haven't, then think about watching.

The video below is a conversation between Charles Ryder and Cara, Lord Marchmain's mistress, during Charles and Sebastian's visit to Venice. This post is mainly for those who are familiar with the series. Sorry.

OCCUPYNOLA (NEW ORLEANS)

From Occupy NOLA on Facebook:

Today marks OccupyNOLA 14th day, of peaceful, Nonviolent occupation of Avery Alexander Park aka Duncan Plaza. OccupyNOLA has had no arrest or confrontation with the city of New Orleans during this time. We continue to increase our numbers daily and garner support from our community. You are not alone, We are the 99% and the people are too big to fail.

Obviously it's possible for protestors and police to get along. I hope and pray the good relations spread to all areas which are being peacefully occupied.

A LITTLE JEWISH HUMOR

A Jewish woman goes to see her Rabbi and asks, "Yankele and Yosele are both in love with me, who will be the lucky one?"

The wise old Rabbi answers, "Yankele will marry you. Yosele will be the lucky one.
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If a married Jewish man is walking alone in a park and expresses an opinion without anybody hearing him, is he still wrong?
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My father says, "Marry a girl who has the same belief as the family." I said, "Dad, why would I marry a girl who thinks I'm a schmuck?"
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Jewish marriage advice: "Don't marry a beautiful person. They may leave you. Of course, an ugly person may leave you too. But who cares?"
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The Italian says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have wine."
The Frenchman says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have cognac."
The Russian says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have vodka."
The German says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have beer."
The Mexican says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have tequila."
The Jew says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have diabetes."

Don't blame me. Blame Doug.

JESUS AND MO

Click on the strip for the larger view.

Author says this strip is an oldie from 2007.

From Jesus and Mo.

Oh, and thanks to Renz at Facebook for the reminder to post the strip. Renz is back to blogging.

SAYS IT ALL - OCCUPY WALL STREET

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The young man speaks for me, although I am an indolent, retired person with, fortunately, enough money not to have to choose between food and medicine. I don't want to live in a country like the young man describes, either.

From a friend of a friend of Doug (Counterlight) on Facebook. I hope he doesn't mind. I cropped off the part of his face that showed.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR FRIEND MARK

Mark at Enough About Me has lost his Miutu, pictured above.

There's a 19 lb hole in my life. A sweet boy, all cuddles and chainsaw purrs. Even in fear, he might growl but never scratched or bit. Katzie, at first excited about having me to himself, has been looking from room to room, and, finally, following and rubbing on me at all times. He looked distinctly depressed as I left for work.

Our animal companions most often go before us, but it's no less heart-rending each time it happens. The losses pile up, and it's a bit worse each time. We can invite new companions into our homes, but they don't take the place of those who are gone. Mark grieves for Miutu, and I grieve with him.

Oh God, we bring you our grief in the loss of Miutu and ask for Mark the courage to bear it. We bring you our thanks for Miutu who gave freely of her love. We commit his friend and companion to your loving hands. Give us eyes to see how your love embraces all creatures, and every living thing speaks to us of your love. Amen.

OOPS!

Thanks to Ann at Facebook.

ACNA AND BISHOP DUNCAN LOSE APPEAL IN PENNSYLVIA SUPREME COURT

See Lionel Deimal's Web Log and Ann Fontaine at The Lead.

The ruling reads:

ORDER
PER CURIAM

And now, this 17th day of October, 2011 the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is hereby DENIED.