Highlight of the week: I got an last Wednesday. I'm now convinced that you can't fully understand the amazingness of the iPhone until you actually own one. It's unreal.
Book(s) I'm reading: I started by Michael Gorman this week (in preparation for the ), and I'm still working on Tom Friedman's .
Music I'm digging: William Fitzsimmons' (link opens in iTunes) is easily one of the best -- if not the best -- albums I've heard all year. Get it. Now.
Something(s) that blew my mind: The Clovis school board in New Mexico is to make sure that they don't include lesbian couples in a section of the yearbook on couples at the school.
Ministry update: The high school students started learning about the this week.
Seminary/ordination update: Once I mail my personal essay into Luther Seminary, I'm done with the application.
Looking forward to: I'm going to Chicago later this week (Thursday through Saturday) to visit my friend Kelly. In addition to having an all-around good time, I'll be able to catch up on podcasts while I drive.
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