Theology on Tap
Could there be a better mix of two things that are so great in life? Tonight I went with Katie and Emily and a former JV to Theology on Tap out in a Peidmont bar. The topic of discussion was cloning and stem cell research "in a brave new world." The lecture was mostly scientific with a few touches on the ethical debate, especially from the Catholic point of view. I enjoyed it although I wish we could have spent more time debating the different philosophical and ethical points of view. I did learn that everyone, even the Catholic church, believes stem cells are good (for medical treatments) as long as the stem cells used are adult stem cells.
The weekend visit from St. Mary's went well. The students came to our house around 5:30 and provided a tasty Chinese meal. We hung out for a while and then watched a movie about a homeless man trying to lead "the good life," fittingly named Socrates (played by Laurence Fishbourne). It was a good movie. Any time we (as white, educated, suburban, well-off kids) can gain perspective on other people who live different experiences is a good thing.
On Sunday I sung at Our Lady of Lourdes for the first time in their music ministry program. It was good to get back into a little singing. Which reminds me that on Saturday I went to the home of a client and sang with he and his band (or the group of singers that he gets together with). It was great. Not only does he have a good voice, but it was cool to be welcomed into his home and spend some time (singing and chilling) with his relatives and friends. Overall, it was nice to be so warmly welcomed. I will be singing a song with them (Under the Boardwalk) on Saturday for "Any 'A' Day" that we are holding at the Center. I am excited to have everyone down at the Center and perform again.
This week is going well so far. The Center is still rolling, we made another pick-up for One Warm Coat, Wednesday I meet with Justin (one or our support people) and Thursday is meeting to review Homeless Court (which we are preparing clients for the next round of dismissals). So things are cool, I am just glad to be here.
The weekend visit from St. Mary's went well. The students came to our house around 5:30 and provided a tasty Chinese meal. We hung out for a while and then watched a movie about a homeless man trying to lead "the good life," fittingly named Socrates (played by Laurence Fishbourne). It was a good movie. Any time we (as white, educated, suburban, well-off kids) can gain perspective on other people who live different experiences is a good thing.
On Sunday I sung at Our Lady of Lourdes for the first time in their music ministry program. It was good to get back into a little singing. Which reminds me that on Saturday I went to the home of a client and sang with he and his band (or the group of singers that he gets together with). It was great. Not only does he have a good voice, but it was cool to be welcomed into his home and spend some time (singing and chilling) with his relatives and friends. Overall, it was nice to be so warmly welcomed. I will be singing a song with them (Under the Boardwalk) on Saturday for "Any 'A' Day" that we are holding at the Center. I am excited to have everyone down at the Center and perform again.
This week is going well so far. The Center is still rolling, we made another pick-up for One Warm Coat, Wednesday I meet with Justin (one or our support people) and Thursday is meeting to review Homeless Court (which we are preparing clients for the next round of dismissals). So things are cool, I am just glad to be here.
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