So...here I am again. Who knew I was gone so long? I hate, hate, hate New Year's Resolution time - I don't make them, when I have tried, I don't keep to them...I hate it, so I simply avoided blogging this year around that time because I felt some existential pressure to announce my resolutions, or at least have deep things to say about the past and/or the future. I have none - resolutions, deep thoughts, any of that.

I do continue the waiting game. LSLC votes on my call at their annual meeting Jan 27th. I am there this weekend doing the "meet and greet" thing, as well as preaching. I'm not terribly nervous about it - it will be what it is, and I trust that God is at work in spite of me, sometimes through me, if I've done a decent job.

There's not much else to report - so here's the RevGalBlogPals Friday Five:

1. When is your birthday? Does anyone else (famous and/or in your own life) share it?

February 6...Ash Wednesday this year, sigh. Famous people - Babe Ruth, Ronald Reagan, Tom Brokaw; and a quick check of Wikipedia reveals also Natalie Cole and Axl Rose (as well as a bunch of people I have never hear of)

2. Do you prefer a big party or an intimate celebration for the chosen few?

Lately, I've put the word out, gone to the neighborhood pub and wait to see who shows up. My social circle continues to shrink, so the "chosen few" may be the whole of my local friend group this year.

3. Describe your most memorable birthday(s)--good, bad, or both.

I guess it was 30. I decided that I wasn't going to quietly turn 30, so I started putting together my own party until a friend took over and put together a huge bash at a local restaurant with lots of people and good food.

4. What is your favorite cake and ice cream? (Bonus points if you share the cake recipe). Or would you rather have a different treat altogether?

This is so boring...white cake, sweet frosting and vanilla ice-cream. Yes, it's true...but Oh so good.

5. Surprise parties: love 'em or hate 'em?

The only one I have ever had was a hoot, so I'll give it the thumbs up. I've given them as well with mixed results.

Bonus: Describe your ideal birthday--the sky's the limit.
I'd love to rent a house near a beach, and have friend coming from far and wide for a couple of days of good food, good drinks, good times.