Grandma E is more the type to hang out with the sinners and help the poor and sick because Jesus did that and she wants her life to emulate his.
I love Grandma E.
When I was in 10th grade in Michigan one of the girls at the lunch table asked me what my religion was. Since she was probably one of the first non-teacher people to talk to me that day, I figured I might as well answer. "I'm agnostic," I said. She drew back as if I'd told her I had bubonic plague and said, Oh, I'm so sorry you're going to hell." Then she left.
Moving down to the Bible Belt was less of a culture shock than you might think.
My folks are mid-range Methodists. Dad's getting more devout as he gets older, and is really enjoying studying the Bible and researching the time and place. Mom seems to be relaxing a bit about religious things.
While I'm a paganish UU, my sister went the other way, and is in a small, independent Baptist-ish church. She seems to work with a more literal reading of the Bible than we were raised with. For example, she doesn't believe in women preaching in the church.
I am watching the Gnome Mobile between chores today.
Based on a story by Upton Sinclair!
yay! grandchildren are smarter than all the adults and were able to help rescue granfather. now off to rescue the gnomes from the kidnapper!
She either does not understand exactly how rude her communications are, or she doesn't care.
Urgh, I have one like this! Makes unclear requests, then speaks to you in a voice letting you know that You're Very Stupid when you ask for clarification. (But she does, at least, generally say thank you when you fulfill her request. And I don't have to deal with her every day. Guess I only know a teeny fraction of your pain).
t empathetic
Nope. More of a First Against the Wall When the Revolution Comes.
You're gonna need a bigger wall.
I'm going to be very glad when today is over. Actually, whenever the statue of limitations comes into effect for people coming into my office and asking where T is. With each outpouring of shock, concern and sympathy, it gets a little harder to deal.
HA! I have good job news! Finally, after working here 6 weeks or something, the direct deposit kicked in! It's like a miracle.
You're gonna need a bigger wall.
Think China will let me borrow theirs?
