Monday Musings

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It's no longer morning but I have just now been able to sit and muse about my week. It's snowing outside, a beautiful snow. And I'm enjoying a cup of early grey tea with skim milk and a piece of dark chocolate wit cherry swirl.

I have reading to do this week in preparation for my trip to NYC next week. I'm going to be in NYC Feb. 19-26 representing the Episcopal Church at the United Nations Commission on Status of Women. I'm being sponsored by AWE - Anglican Women's Empowerment. There are many many workshops offered by NGO's in addition to training sessions, worship opportunities, receptions, and dinners. I need to get a grip on what workshops I want to attend...

That's my work for the week...what about you?

Comments

revkjarla said…
first of all, everything you eat and drink always sound so incredibly glorious and delicious.

yay for NYC. Will you have free time? Where are you staying? General? I have a favorite french cafe almost right across the street from there......
2/08/2011 9:05 AM
Mary Beth said…
How exciting! I'm so glad you get to do the NY trip. have a wonderful time!!!

I'm hoping we won't have another snow day tomorrow, after 4 last week, but it's looking like it. Yikes!
2/08/2011 2:51 PM
Hot Cup Lutheran said…
goodness your week sounds much more in-depth than life in the boonies...

sermons for the next 2 weeks. a wedding. council meeting. visits maybe to some farmhouse kitchens. buying yards of black satin for lent...
2/08/2011 4:50 PM
Faith Hope and Cherrytea said…
luving the dk chocolate & earl grey ")
and so pleased for your upcoming trip & all the new opps for learning/participating...
prayer ministry, tenants' association valentine party prep, online worship training course & final Get Better Together class are my wk's work ~
as well as staying warm indoors as much as possible ")
2/08/2011 9:25 PM
revhipchick said…
wonderful! i hope your trip to NYC is fabulous and life giving for you.

enjoy!
2/09/2011 10:05 AM
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