I have a wild friend. She’s a breath of fresh air and I think of her as a gypsy-of-sorts. We have many things in common, sans organized corporate religion.  She doesn’t like it and I kinda do. And even with this one thing we don’t have in common, I confess—I’m not always a fan of it (church that is); but I am a card holding member of mine, which I love. And I do my best to make that club, of churches everywhere, good and just. I try to do my part at my church—being involved and not just showing up for a service. After all, it’s about the people and our love in action, not the building, the coffee shop, or the “show”.

So back to my friend, I haven’t figured out what religion she subscribes to; as best I can tell it’s a mod-podge make it up as you go monotheistic quazi earth based religion. How’s that for a melting pot? Our life stories are similar; Continue reading »