Recently, several people have asked me just how my days are spent. Today was a slow day, as I was allowing Rufus plenty of time to recover from the emotional distress of a visit to the veterinarian. After the appointment, I spent much of the day home schooling myself, that is, reading, or to quote a dear friend of mine, "seriousing my mind." I have been reading an excellent biography of Anne Bradstreet, one that encompasses not only her life and writings, but also the religious and political unrest in England that led her to America to help establish a New England. The book is detailed in the account of Puritan thought and theology. As usual, one book led to another, so I am also reading a great book, A Quest For Godliness by J.I. Packer. That book also deals with every aspect of Puritan thought and theology. Following the tradition of one book leading to another, I just ordered a book called The Puritan Experiment. I think one thing that really piques my interest in the Puritans is that they are my spiritual forefathers. Struggling to break free from papal rule, they lived right in the midst of the Great Reformation, with which I have always closely identified myself. Thinking about this spiritual heritage is thrilling to me. I can see why Mormons are so taken by geneology. Fascinating stuff!
I also filled out my jury duty paperwork. Let me just say, I hate jury duty. I can't for the life of me understand why I, when I've never been arrested in connection with any crime, or even any suspicion of connection with a crime, I'm asked to rearrange my schedule and change my vacation plans to accomodate the schedule of a suspected criminal. That just chaffs my hide.
That being said, the coolness of evening approaches and the aroma of the hamburger joint down the street calls to me.
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Would that be hamburger joint just across the street from Kristin and I? If so, excellent choice.
Do you live near In 'N Out?
Garry had four other books on the Puritans if you are interested: THE PURITAN HERITAGE: AMERICA'S ROOTS IN THE BIBLE; THE GENIUS OF PURITANISM; INTRODUCING PURITANT THEOLOGY A READER; AND ERRAND INTO THE WILDERNESS.
Why is it that everyone leaves nice, thought provoking comments, and I ask about In 'N Out?
(...well, everyone but Nathan and me. :-) sorry Nathan!
Hey, The White Wave brought up hamburgers first. I'm just following her lead.
In 'n Out ROCKS, and so does anyone who comments on it. In factual history, though, the hamburger joint specified here was not In 'n Out, rather the joint across from the case of bolts.
Consider jury duty a civic responsibility...just be thankful we live in a country where we have a right to a trial. Still...I feel ya...vacation plans, changed, bummer! ICK!
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