Things this Week

Last weekend Ben was in D.C. with a group of students attending the Global Prayer Gathering of the International Justice Mission. I wasn't there, so can't give a first-hand account, but it seems that it was a top-notch experience for all. He and the students came back with some new perspectives. Ask Ben more, or visit the website for details...

Tuesday night Ben took me out for my birthday to The Curry Pot for Indian. It was really wonderful-- incredible spice flavors (better than India Palace, which used to be my measuring stick for all other Indian-- can you believe it?)! The Curry Pot is owned by Christians, interestingly, and they serve beef! Ben ordered Beef Biryani, and I had Vegetables Korma.
Yesterday afternoon I told my Punjabi 1st-grade student that I had Indian in Chattanooga, and he got sooo excited.
"Did you have the circle things?" (I gathered that he meant the doughnuty sort of dessert
served in a rose water syrup-- I don't remember what it is called, either.)
"No, but I've had that before. It's yummy, isn't it?"
"Yes, I want one. I really want one. I want a BIG one. I want one as big as an ELEPHANT!"
By this time, he had climbed up on top of his chair and was shaking with excitement as he gestured. Guess he likes to eat out, too. So cute. As for myself, I am ready to go out for Indian again tonight. I won't, of course, but I'd like to. I'd really like to.

Sigh. In all, we have had a busy few weeks. Right now there is are ENORMOUS piles of dirty dishes (the dishwasher is malfunctioning, which doesn't help that situation), dirty clothes, garbage (we haven't taken a trip to the dump for a few weeks), and the grass is about 18 inches long in the front yard. It's a good thing there aren't any ordinances in these parts limiting one's right to a lawn au natural.
Tonight I have about 2 hours after work before students come over for class. Hopefully these piles can be diminished. Except for the lawn problem, which will linger a bit longer, seeing as we don't own a lawn mower.