Today's post has to be quick and easy. It's BDay--Baby Day. Jordan and Jared report to the hospital today where she will be induced. I'm distracted, and I just paid FIFTEEN DOLLARS for Brussels sprouts at the grocery store today. I had to buy a large quantity, and rather than pick through a big bin like a fussy old lady, I bought two big bags of prewashed and sorted ones without even looking at the price. That's how you know I'm not quite myself.
So! In order to make this a Fast Dash Post, here are a couple of things I noticed lately.
Goes with any decor!
This slogan does not inspire confidence.
This was the contractor who was doing some work on a home in my neighbourhood. This sign made me stop and think. Exactly what are they trusting in God for? Are they largely unskilled and have faith that He will help them do a good job? Do they not take a downpayment for materials and figure that the Almighty will provide? Do they bring all the stuff to your house, pray awhile, and hope that God shows up to do the work for you/them? I have so many questions. Too many to ever hire them, and as a Recovering Catholic and atheist, I feel like they just aren't my people.
Can you answer my questions--or make me feel better about overpriced Brussels sprouts--in Comments?
Well, I just paid $7.00 for a pan of cornbread, which seems outrageous.
ReplyDeleteI have a family member who NEEDS that bovine footrest.
Happy baby day! How exciting!
Suzanne--That cornbread price is ridiculous. You can buy a box of Jiffy mix for under a dollar and doctor it up.
DeleteRural King has an online presence; go order a footrest.
No baby yet. Sigh. Still waiting.
"Exactly what are they trusting in God for?" THIS is the question, isn't it? Is it to do what they said they'd do OR to be forgiven if they don't do what they said they'd do? I see similar businesses around here and am always confused.
ReplyDeleteAlly--Right. I don't get it. I'm also uncomfortable with them making their faith the primary focus of their business. (Key word--business.)
DeleteWith the impending baby on the way, it's not surprising that you aren't yourself. I'm so excited for you.
ReplyDeleteGigi--Thank you! We're still waiting. Poor Jordan.
DeleteHappy baby day. So exciting! The cow foot stool that is deployable - well, there's a must-have this holiday season. I don't buy brussels sprouts enough to know how much they should cost, but I was overjoyed that bacon was buy one get one free. Hooray. I had to have that for my green bean casserole for Thanksgiving, so I was thrilled.
ReplyDeleteErnie--Thank you, but it looks like baby day is now today, Tuesday. Still waiting.
DeleteGreat score on the bacon.
I hope all went smoothly with the induction, and that baby and mom (and everyone!) are doing well. I was induced, and that was no picnic! It was a relatively easy labor, every other mom I talk to has a worse one, but it sure didn't FEEL easy at the time.
ReplyDeleteI am always unsure about companies that put their Faith out there as part of their marketing. It seems unseemly to me. Perhaps people who are religious feel differently, but I suspect that there are a lot of differing opinions withing that community as well.
Which deployable cow foot stool did you order? I'm betting on the black and white one.
J--They went in last night, so we're still waiting this morning. Poor kids. Long labour. It's been almost 12 hours that they've been there now.
DeleteI share your uncertainty about businesses trumpeting their religion or their politics. I find it very unprofessional.
I did not get either footstool. I found them both unattractive. If the black and white one were less amorphous and had less aggressive horns, you're right--that would have been the one for me.
Baby day! So exciting! I was induced (both times) and there seemed to be medical staff to help at every moment. Sending good wishes that all goes well.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I think those footstools are kinda cute! I recently bought a rocking elephant (elephants are my thing) off Facebook marketplace to turn into a footstool!
maya--Turns out that baby day will be today, Tuesday, instead. They went in last night about 9, and we're still waiting. Thank you for your good wishes. They have great faith in their doctor and staff, so we do, too.
DeleteI think things like that are clever and fun. I love a little whimsy and eclecticism in a home. My entire kitchen is devoted to cows (an animal I have A Thing for).
Love the cow theme, Nance!
DeleteOh, our town has recently put out brand new statues of all the cow breeds that were pivotal to the success of our state's dairy industry and I'm wondering if pretty soon I'm going to be one of those people who have cows everywhere. I mean, not in footstool form (how big are they? it's hard to tell from the picture), but hmm...do I want to be a cow person?
ReplyDeleteGood luck to the new baby and mom!! I hope all goes smoothly.
NGS--I hope you feature those statues at your site. I am nuts about cows and have been my whole life. My entire kitchen features cows.
DeleteThanks for your well wishes. At present we're still waiting. So far, so good--just slow.
How very exciting!! I can't wait to hear all about it (or as much about it as you feel you can share).
ReplyDeleteI'd better not share those foot rests with Dr. M because you KNOW he will want one. Although he does actually need something to keep under his desk so he can elevate his feet while he's at the computer. It would be hidden away AND bring him joy. I think I just talked myself into getting one of these for his birthday. Ha!
I'm pretty sure that "In God We Trust" means they'll only take money with that on it. Probably.
Bug--Thanks for your enthusiasm. Right now, we're still waiting. Jordan and Jared went in last night at about 9, and so far, things are progressing slowly.
DeleteRural King has an online presence. Sounds like your Christmas/birthday shopping just got easier.
Deployable may be a fine gimick, but the accurate word would be, for my taste, deplorable.
ReplyDeleteYikes, re sprouts pricing. And in American dollars, too. Our ED buys and brings bags of brussels sprouts because she and partner love them. JG loves them too, but not cooked the way ED does it, in the toaster oven, for goodness sake. I have not asked the price, since I am staying Far Away from that war. In fact, when ED and partner descend on our kitchen and JG goes to help them, I tiptoe off to the screened porch and pull the door closed.
JG once had a doctor who had similar mottos on his waiting room wall. JG switched doctors. I guess I am thinking that "I have faith this will dry" would not make me a happy customer.
I note you are still waiting. Thinking good thoughts. I spent two days producing my first, overdue, child. All was well, if slow. As is most likely for your family. Hang in there!!!!
Mary--If I had picked from the bin, they were $3.98 a pound. I got 4 pounds for $15, so I guess it wasn't as horrifying as I thought, especially since they were already trimmed and washed. But honestly, still ridiculous for, essentially, small cabbages.
Delete"I have faith this will dry" is cracking me up.
And I switched dentists after one visit with one who assaulted me with his religion. UGH. Good for JG.
Occasionally, when in a pickle, you must just pay the price of unpicked produce.
ReplyDeleteI like the cow footstools, but I agree. I assumed they were movable....why does this need to be pointed out?
The painting people just prove that God Is Everywhere. Even at Sherwin Williams. 😳
BB Suz--LOL. I hope those contractors don't charge extra for His presence.
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