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A little bit of controversy, a whole lot of nothing specific.

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Let’s start with some roadside autumn color.

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Is it any wonder this is my favorite time of year?

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Nice try.

My booty does not have a phone.

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I post this for a reason.

Not being a religious person, I take the separation of church and state seriously. In the United States we have the freedom to worship as we choose and I fully support that. If you want to promote bring your Bible to school day at your private Christian academy… fine, please do so. But this announcement was released at a public, tax payer funded school and yes, I have a problem with that.

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That’s pretty much where I am.

I don’t need a supreme being to shame/suggest/command me to do the right thing and help others.

I just do.

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There.

That’s it for my controversial topics. Religion and politics. Checked them both.

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Now, a little of our backyard autumn color.

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And since my husband finished two walls and the roof on the shed extension? Since his new toy is covered and protected from the elements?

He thinks he’s done and hung an old cavas tarp instead of building a door.

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Boy, have I got news for him.

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Greenhouse support hoops are starting to appear across the road.

Our lovely view’s days are numbered.

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But voila!

My husband attached the new light fixture on the front porch properly… and though I was beginning to think it would never happen?

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We are officially calling the remodel complete.

When I have time, I’ll dig out some before and after pics for comparison.

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35 thoughts on “A little bit of controversy, a whole lot of nothing specific.”

  1. As a spiritual person, I whole heartedly agree with on the separation of church and state. It was done so for a reason and I believe we need to abide by it. Love that political sign, very accurate I must say, lol. Wow, the DIY stone facade and shed extension project look great! Well, except with that tarp as a door. He got that far, why not make a door? You have to have the best view of Autumn ever, I’m jealous.

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  3. Love your yard.
    Our yard is covered in 2″ of show right now.
    Love the Jartin Buber quote.
    Agreed about public schools and religion. Unfortunately our provincial premier had decided public funds can be used for private schools and charter schools. She doesn’t care what Albertans think. She’s convinced she knows what is best for everyone — and if she’s wrong, too bad!

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  5. Martin Buber said it best. I slept overnight in a public school somewhere (and can’t find the photo now) where you had to pass under an archway in the entry hall. There was a big slogan about god and I wondered how they justified it in a public school.

    Do you think, on Bring Your Bible to School Day, a child would be welcome to bring the Koran, Bhagavad Gita, or sacred text of any non-Christian religion? Maybe “Losing Faith in Faith” from the Freedom From Religion Foundation? One of my favorites is “Sandinismo, marxismo, cristianismo: la confluencia” by Giulio Girardi (an Italian priest). Maybe I’d send that with my child. (It hasn’t been translated into English, but I’m sure you can figure out the English equivalent title.)

    Love the garage door! 😉

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  6. Yaaaaay for completed remodel!
    Boooo for tarp!

    I hope someone shows up to school with the book of the flying spaghetti monster! I am not pleased with the vhristian extremists who are forcing their beliefs/wishes on schools!!

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  7. Your remodel is gorgeous! And I agree completely with your views on religion and morality – if fear of going to some hell is what keeps you from doing bad things and trying to earn your way into some heaven makes you do good things, you are not a good person to begin with. If you’re going to bring religion into public institutions then all belief systems should be represented.

    Deb

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  11. The front door light looks great. I agree with you about the separation of church and state, so asking a child in a non-religious school to bring a Bible to school is wrong unless kids of all religions were encouraged to bring their holy books, e.g. the Koran or the Talmud, to school too. Bet that wasn’t the case, though.

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  12. I get so frustrated with Christians who scream about how victimized they are–especially when they insist on bringing religion to public schools and government work. The only wall I want to see is one between church and state.

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