Sarah asked me how I felt about the military the other day
This year is the first time the 4th of July has meant anything to me, struck any chord in my being. I was sad that the army was the only branch represented (I guess it makes sense; if they had every branch at every parade at every small town in the country, they might run out). I observed the onlookers, wondering if they understood anything, recognizing how easily (as Americans) we can remove ourselves from what is really happening in the world and simply pick something that is popular and exciting to follow, or be against without having any experience or real knowledge on which to base that decision. My little brother is training to be a Navy Seal (what does that even mean?). I went to a Mennonite College (what does that even mean?). I don't think the military is wrong, I just don't think we use it very well most of the time.
I think there is a lot to be said for a country that claims to be the greatest country in the world. In essence, they are not so great as they seem. There is a lot of value and growth in humbly realizing the actual state of Being. It would make a greater country (any country) if they first would acknowledge their own lack of greatness.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
I expected to forget to blog sooner than this so I think I'm doing pretty good.
The latest big updates:
-First farmer's market day two weeks ago (Laporte, IN). Rocking success, we made 7.50 in the red (after expenses) and celebrated at Backroad Brewery in Laporte.
-The chickens have started laying eggs, but not yet realized that a nesting box is really the safest home for them, not the middle of the driveway.
-Beefsteak (the white, broiler chicken) is no longer with us. A fox or hawk is our guess. Probably a hawk; we had a hawk scare last week, tried to get one of the ducks (you'd think they would go for a smaller animal).
-The ducks have a newly installed swimming pool.
-I haven't gotten any further in my book-reading recently. I think it's mostly that I'm stuck on Madame Bovary and not enjoying it at all, but Sean keeps sending good literature my way.
-I learned to play ukelele.
-I want to be in a rock band, soon
If you write me a letter, I promise to write back, so you should because it's the most reliable way to hear from me.
5032 N 500 E
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
The latest big updates:
-First farmer's market day two weeks ago (Laporte, IN). Rocking success, we made 7.50 in the red (after expenses) and celebrated at Backroad Brewery in Laporte.
-The chickens have started laying eggs, but not yet realized that a nesting box is really the safest home for them, not the middle of the driveway.
-Beefsteak (the white, broiler chicken) is no longer with us. A fox or hawk is our guess. Probably a hawk; we had a hawk scare last week, tried to get one of the ducks (you'd think they would go for a smaller animal).
-The ducks have a newly installed swimming pool.
-I haven't gotten any further in my book-reading recently. I think it's mostly that I'm stuck on Madame Bovary and not enjoying it at all, but Sean keeps sending good literature my way.
-I learned to play ukelele.
-I want to be in a rock band, soon
If you write me a letter, I promise to write back, so you should because it's the most reliable way to hear from me.
5032 N 500 E
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
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