Judith

My kids

St. Martin's kids

Co-op class kids

The people I fight for have a tendency to be short. The shortness gives me courage and permission to be clever, bold, and persistent--like Judith. I have continued my reading of the apocryphal books and next up was Judith. She's so strong that it's almost off putting. She consults no one, but God. She asks for no help from any person except her maid, and she pulls it off handing the victory to her army in one neat piece. I'm pleased for her, but my mind keeps reeling with what ifs. I guess desperate times require desperate measures. If you are going to follow Judith's example, it seems you must keep walking forward and never look back no matter how risky your plan. You have to know Who is walking with you.

Surprise Party

I love surprises. Life is going along dull as dish water and wham, surprise! At least I love the good ones, like Jimmy. I'm hoping to pull off a surprise party for our Crowhook kids. I've asked them to come up with at least 35 examples of works inspired by The Odyssey. I'm willing to accept everything from the Odyssey episode of Arthur to James Joyce' Ulysses. If they pull this heavy feat off, I'm going to whisk them off to my house for pizza and the 1954 Italian classic, Ulysses. I'm so excited. I helped my kids with finding examples, so the party is guaranteed. Thank God for Little Caesars and great kids.