Interesting discussion. The closest tradition Jewish equivalent to a godparent would be the sondek, who's the person who holds the baby during the bris, and I know plenty of guys who'd do anything to avoid being that.
Well, if we followed the recipe...should be cake. A demon-violence-free-zone cake.
Lorne ,'Why We Fight'
Natter 58: Let's call Venezuela!
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Hil R. - May 17, 2008 8:01:46 am PDT #7501 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Tom Scola - May 17, 2008 8:26:36 am PDT #7502 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
The cold I have is kicking my ass. It's beautiful outside today. I walked around for a little, and now I'm ready for a long nap.
Pix - May 17, 2008 8:37:33 am PDT #7503 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
The Jewish high school I worked at was pretty liberal about most issues, but there was an enormous divide within the community about inter-faith marriage. It's such a hot spot for many because of the ethnic/Chosen Ones aspect of being Jewish. There was real rancor between those who belived inter-faith marriage enhanced a Jewish community and those who believe it risked destroying it. One rabbi in particular, who was generally pro IF marriage, said it was fine so long as the non-Jewish spouse would convert and the family promised to raise their kids Jewish. That got really uncomfortable when he cornered one of my department members (who is Christian and had just married a Jew) and tried to convince her that she must convert for the good of their future children. Very awkward for her since he was also one of her bosses, indirectly.
Nilly - May 17, 2008 9:17:03 am PDT #7504 of 10001
Swouncing
Skipping and poking my head for a second to post that, according to the Buffista Calendar, today is Vortex's birthday.
Happy birthday, Vortex! With lots of wishes for a great day and a wonderful year!
Pix - May 17, 2008 9:20:15 am PDT #7505 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
t waves to Nilly
Have you been enjoying the 60-year celebrations?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VORTEX!
Jesse - May 17, 2008 9:24:09 am PDT #7506 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Happy birthday, Vortex!
Sheryl - May 17, 2008 9:38:26 am PDT #7507 of 10001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Happy Birthday Vortex!
Hil R. - May 17, 2008 9:41:39 am PDT #7508 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Happy Birthday, Vortex!
Jesse - May 17, 2008 9:43:39 am PDT #7509 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh, and go lisah! (This weekend is the big ride, right?)
Steph L. - May 17, 2008 9:44:52 am PDT #7510 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
HAPPY BIRTHDAY VORTEX!!!
The cold I have is kicking my ass.
They do that. They have no regard for nice weather, either.
I still have a lingering cough, almost 3 weeks after my bad cold -- no other symptoms -- and every time I exert myself for longer than 5 minutes, my chest starts to feel really tight and burny.
Which is to say: if this cold made my asthma kick back in after more than 10 years of no asthma attacks, I'm going to be PISSED. (Yes, I know, I live with 2 cats and 2 dogs; it's likely that it would have happened anyway, but it's still annoying.)
And no, I haven't had a full-blown asthma attack, or even anything I'd identify as wheezing. But the dry cough and tight chest is worrying me. (In addition to PISSING ME OFF.)