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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Opus 2017-227: Firsts: Thumps in the Night

My wife heard a noise last night.

I realize this is nothing new in our marriage and it isn’t even the first noise she has heard in Texas.  It was the first time she woke me up in the middle of a Texas night to search the house.  I had checked the doors before I went to bed.  I assumed it was just getting used to the sounds of a different house.  But I got my baseball bat and began to “clear the house”.

It is an interesting experience, and a good one to practice.  In our old home I knew all the hiding places and hidden corners.  This was full of constant surprises.  One surprise was a door that I had not even thought of.  It was standing wide open.  That is less than optimal.  I didn’t think of it because I never use it and it had no reason to be open.  Later I remembered that a workman had been at the house and had brought his children who played hide and seek.  Evidently one of them hid outside.  No harm, no foul.

We finally figured out the noise she was hearing, yes, there was a real noise, came from the used drier I had wired the day before.  It was a combination of “wrinkle guard” and a warning buzzer that sounds like a little bell.  It was ringing once every few minutes to tell you the dryer still had clothes in it. 

I still had to go through the garage.  After I had her calmed down I decided to also check the windows.  We never open them but the workmen seem to find it a challenge. 

If I had really believed someone was there I would have dialed 911. 

homo unius libri

4 comments:

  1. You're in Texas now, brother, pack a pistol. If you run into anyone, THEY will probably have one!

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    1. The problem is that my wife might shoot first and ask questions later. One of the cardinal rules of having a gun is don't shoot unless you are sure of your target, as you well know. I would hate to be forced to explain why her cat had a hole in her.

      Grace and peace.

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  2. Leave the baseball bat in Cali. I agree with Mr. Smythe, time to pack some heat!

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    1. But who is going to clean up the blood on the carpet?

      Grace and peace.

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