Still crazy-busy with no end in sight. Friday was about the only day we had any significant time at home. Saturday, was running to Traverse City in the morning, then Trout Festival festivities until around 11PM. Sunday was typical and we didn't have anything going on between services, but we were so wiped out from Saturday that it felt like we were running all over the place.

Monday was a sick day; Nestina and I were both down for the count and stayed home. She had another soccer game, and she was feeling somewhat better, so she went, but she didn't end up playing much. She was just not in the game. Her team lost 2-1 to TC Central; a team that was supposed to mop the field with them. They weren't even on their schedule until they started beating everyone they played. Central called and asked to be put on the schedule some time last week. So the winning streak is over, but they are getting the opportunity to play better teams. On the way to the game, Nestina picked up her prom dress. It needed some modifications, so we stopped by one of the other youth leader's place for some last-minute alterations. It looks much better now, so prom crisis number one was dealt with.

Tuesday was school and work, soccer practice, and a youth leaders meeting. Today is school and work and youth group, except for Debbie who took today as her sick day. I don't know what this thing is going around, but it really kicks your butt. Tomorrow and Friday have a soccer game and soccer practice. I think. But I don't know which is on what day. Or maybe it's two games. I dunno. Saturday is prom, so that day will be pretty full. Blah, blah, blah.

There doesn't seem to be much in the news lately other than a bunch of yapping about Laura Bush telling naughty jokes. If that's all that the news can find to report on, then I'm not sure what use they are.

In any case, I have been reading a lot of yapping lately about the new Pope and what direction he will be taking the Catholic church. OK, now I'm going to reveal something incredibly shocking to all the talking heads here in the United States and over in Europe. I know this will be hard to believe, so you might want to sit down.

The Pope is....

Catholic!

I know, I know. It's really hard to believe that the Catholic Church elected a Catholic Pope that intends to stick to Catholic doctrine while he is Pope. I'm not sure what this world is coming to. I mean, to think that the Catholic Church wouldn't clear their choice for the top spot with the Western media.

OK, end of sarcasm.

Note to said Western media: I know you think you know everything, and that your opinions on every social and political issue are straight from the mouth of God, but you really need to get a grip. Catholics, like most other people that profess Christianity, really don't care what you think about their beliefs. Your opinions are irrelevant to the Catholic leadership and, most likely, about 99% of the laity. Just like your opinions are irrelevant to 99% of, well, everybody. Get over yourself.

And that's all I have time for right now.