Barbara Dunlap

AI is biased in many ways. The names for the various iterations are as well.

Wow. That is both horrifying and unsurprising.

North Texas bands just need 8 minutes to inspire hundreds Though only a handful of students go on to pursue music professionally, every one of them leaves their band programs as more well-rounded individuals.

Though only a handful of students go on to pursue music professionally, every one of them leaves their band programs as more well-rounded individuals.

Especially in school restrooms--not just in the nurse's office! Kids shouldn't have to get a pass to the nurse, walking past several restrooms along the way there, just to get a pad.

To be fair, those did radicalize me. Deeper into Methonerdery.

Yeah, just like all the Mary adoration in the Catholic Church (which I love!), but that doesn’t stop them. Who knows? Maybe it’s because we ordain women?

I guess not from other denoms, but they did when they left the UMC. But overall, all Wesleyans are probably still grace-focused for the trad boys.

You don’t think they went to the GMC? They did here. At least some did.

I wouldn't say "uncomfortable." I like being a visible reminder that women can and do serve in ministry. I actually keep thinking about wearing mine more. It's just that in the Bible Belt any kind of clerical vestments confuse a lot of people.

I rarely wear mine, but when I do, people do not know how to process what they are seeing.

Brite grads are rad! Really though, it’s a Disciples of Christ seminary, but with about 50% of students who are UMC. We get the best of both worlds.

I’d for sure send people to visit Perkins and Brite here. I had several Brite classmates transfer to other conferences, and they are flourishing!

The old pipeline worked for old systems. It wasn’t created with women, especially young women, in mind. Or really anyone who isn’t an able-bodied white straight man.

Come recruit down here. We have an abundance of clergy! Well, not quite as many as before disaffiliations, but still lots of them. But I’d also venture that the system itself is part of the problem, especially for women.

Cursive text in dark pink on a light background. It reads "Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable." David W. Augsburger. There is a logo in the bottom right which says Sacred Worth and has an image of a woman's profile surrounded by a pink and gold halo.

A reminder for all of us this week: Many of those yelling the loudest on any give day are just looking for attention and love. Let's all try listening more.

You are a beloved child of God now and always. So is that person being yelled at. And the one doing the yelling.

Katabasis by R.F. Kuang - finally close to finishing it!

Is it the actors going over most? I haven’t paid enough attention to know if it’s them or the directors/producers/writers. Several also said they would make up the difference, so 🤷🏻‍♀️

"Whimsical Symphony Wednesday Morning"
Sometimes my Spotify Daylist is too good.

Was once again reminded today that not everyone has heard that they are Beloved children of God. I'm here to tell you or to remind you:

You are Beloved. You are Enough. You are Cherished. You are Worthy.

Yes, you.

Not because of anything you have done or will do. Just because you are.

💜

So many people worship Zeus and call themselves Christians.

We had Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Crinkles this week, and they were the best we’ve had in maybe forever. Other than sweet potato fries, which are really the best.

"Wellness"
Please excuse my snark here. Unless you are in charge of a "wellness" program.

This is disgusting. Tarrant County already has very low voter turnout, and this will make it even lower. So for my friends in Tarrant County, please be sure you exercise your right to vote in EVERY election. People not caring about local and midterm elections is what brought us this mess.

a woman is sitting at a counter with the word no on her hand Alt: Leslie Knope from Parks and Rec slamming her hands on a counter and saying “No!”

Spoiler free image of me after the season finale of The Gilded Age. (And I’m not even sure who I’m exactly mad at. Other than Julian Fellowes. And HBO because it’ll probably be two or three years before we get more.)

"Women are the kind of people that people come out of."
Reposted and endorsed by our Sec.of Defense. Calling for women to lose the right to vote.
I will keep asking “What would the world look like if women and girls were seen as children of God with sacred worth?” & working to answer that question.

Anyone else Google “perimenopause rage” today or is it just me?

a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a wall with framed pictures on it Alt: Michael Scott from The Office screaming “Noooooooooo”

Me at the end of tonight’s The Gilded Age. My daughter emerged from her bedroom to see why I screamed.

Same.

Ugh. IS SO helpful! 🤦🏻‍♀️ (Unlike autocorrect)

Disposable plates, cups and silverware. Paper towels and toilet paper. People bring food, but no one does the dishes. Disposable stuff isn’t helpful! (Also after a new baby—or any time a meal train or whatever is set up.)