Etcetera – Page 7 – The Lutheran Zephyr

My Lamb Cake Woes

(Please keep those What It Means To Be Lutheran posts coming!) Growing up we had this old, cast iron lamb cake mold. My mom said that it came over on the boat from Denmark or Holland over 100 years ago. Anyway, two years ago I aquired the lamb cake mold from my mother (a pre-inheritanceContinue reading “My Lamb Cake Woes”

The Gospel According to Lego

I wish I had thought of this. A small Philadelphia publishing firm has released the third book in a series of religious-themed, Lego-illustrated, slightly-irreverant books called The Brick Testament. They currently have books on Genesis, the Christmas Story, and most recently, The Ten Commandments. These books look great. If you’re going to purchase these books,Continue reading “The Gospel According to Lego”

I love Lucy (and Fred)

Fred and Lucy are two outstanding channels on XM Satellite Radio. From their websites: Fred likes the Violent Femmes, Simple Minds, Dead Milkmen, U2, New Order, Ministry, XTC, The Buzzcocks, R.E.M., Love & Rockets, The Damned, Bauhaus, The Ramones, Jesus & Mary Chain, Joy Division, X, Social Distortion, Talking Heads, Iggy Pop, The Replacements, ErasureContinue reading “I love Lucy (and Fred)”

2000 miles in 2 weeks

I’ve driven over 2000 miles in 2 weeks from my home base just north of Philadelphia. Some of the destinations: Rochester and Buffalo, NY; Harrisburg, PA; Fairfax, VA; York, PA; Hanover, PA. Highlights? The New York State Thruway has the best rest areas in the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast United States (with wonderfullly quaint historic markers that areContinue reading “2000 miles in 2 weeks”

7 Things Meme

Thanks to LutherPunk . . . 7 Things to Do Before I Die 1. Catch a foul ball at a baseball game (not picking it up off the ground) 2. Hear my name followed by, "Come on down! You’re the next contestant on The Price is Right!" 3. (something I’ll keep to myself for now)Continue reading “7 Things Meme”