Ruminations from the Temple

Your favorite moment in Return of the Jedi? I really do like this movie.  Except the Ewoks.  Yeah. When Luke reappears as a Jedi, it is an awesome moment for this Jedi - definitely my favorite. classic Jedi blaster?? *shrug* OK, Luke, if you insist, but it is rather uncivilized, y'know. A Jedi would definitely save his sister, for sure! I have never thought Mark Hamill was as cute as Harrison Ford or Ewan McGregor, but even I have to admit that this headshot is something to take a second look at... A Jedi craves not these things.  Haha!

Just wanted to share some of the scenery from our trip up to Lynden, Washington this Sabbath. Usually we enjoy each other's company at my home, but this Sabbath we accompanied Batya up to a family wedding. It was a glorious, sunny day - summer at last!! on Birch Bay historic Lynden, Washington on our way home - the beautiful Cascades I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore. ~Psalm 121

A young man was hacked.  His facebook account apparently cracked, sliced and violated without his knowledge and consent.  What the hacker left behind was ugly, unwanted viruses, nasty videos and chaos in his family.  How does this happen?  And further, should we all learn the lesson and totally shun the social utility facebook as a result? Here's an answer to the first question I quickly found by googling a bit; 5 Ways Hackers Can Get Into Computer Systems : 2. Social Networking sites including: a. Facebook - Hold on, hold on I am not telling you to get rid of your facebook account, I am just telling you to be very careful. Hackers have figured out how to create computer-generated facebook profiles and are using them to trick unsuspecting users into installing malware. This means that attackers have figured out a way to crack the facebook captcha, which is used to ensure profiles are created by humans, rather than computer scripts that automate the...

Grateful for a new 'chair', 'cept that the cats think I got it for them! Healing comes in waves, it would seem. I'm grateful for healing. I'm grateful for my bestie who never falters in her support and love. I'm grateful for the ever-present Comforter. I'm grateful that all things pass in time. I'm grateful for a dinner out with Lisa & Barb - it was awesome! I'm grateful that they had gift cards floating around in their perspective purses that paid our bill!  And, grateful for those that gave them the cards, too! I'm grateful for what little sleep I got last night! I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve soldiers and show support (they were all so very polite!). I'm grateful that Padawan let me drive Uty. I'm grateful when there seems to be a tissue handy at just the right moment (usually in the car). Not so grateful for another time of feeling quite down - the result of a few shocking revelations and e...

When time and distance separate, I want you to know the depth of my care and devotion to you in my heart, even still and always. Destined companions; a safe place - a respectful refuge; with care and gentleness, valuable iron sharpening iron. And in times of raw honesty, I have to admit that I will forever miss you when we are apart; and yet somehow I will still be with you just as it is a fact that you will forever be a part of me; your voice inside my head... visiting in my dreams. You just must know that you make me feel beautiful, and wanted, yes, smart and witty, too; like you were just not as good without me in your life, and, my dear friend, I certainly will never be as good without you. The greeting smile and the twinkle in your eye, the understanding glance and knowing how I would hurt; the tease and the tears and the yearning for good and the covering of prayer... I always have, and will, want the absolute best for you, oh my dearest of ...

Your favorite moment in Empire Strikes Back? This is my brother's favorite movie of the saga.  A fact that he reminds me of everytime SW comes up.  Every time.  Somehow, I suspect he is implying that none of the rest are up to snuff.  Hmph. Anyway, my favorite scene...I absolutely quote Vader and Luke most often from this episode.  It's the classic "I'm your father" scene, and remember fondly an old friend imitating Luke as he hears the news.  Thinking of that will always make me smile, Gary. "Nooooooooooooo!" I also love our introduction to Yoda from Empire, absolutely classic. another fun shot from filming  :-)

What started out as a Father's Day weekend camping trip with great expectations ended shortly after it began in a fiery disaster. Thankfully, Dad & Connie got out with their lives. Still alive - Baruch HaShem!