More miscellany

We just had a random update, but apparently there are lots of little bits of news to report these days, from the mundane to the sublime.

The circus came to my little town last week. Half a block from my house. I thought about running away with them, but then I remembered that clowns make me a little nervous. I also thought about recruiting some circus folk for some kind of clown ministry or liturgical acrobatics so I could get out of writing my sermon, but I restrained myself.





My landlords, who live upstairs, found a stray kitten. They're calling her Lucky, and she now lives in our garage. She is tiny and adorable, and very affectionate. She is clearly not quite healthy. Something's up with her eyes, at the very least, but she's such a little sweetheart. I hope she survives.





And, finally, First Lutheran got a new baptismal font. It's been in the works for a while, and I got to help my supervisor shop for the pottery bowl and ewer (pitcher). We found them at The Grand Hand Gallery in St. Paul, and what a fun project to get in on!





The two pieces were made by different artists but they coordinate beautifully, and they both complement the wood finish perfectly. The base was made by Nerstrand Custom Cabinets. It matches the rest of the chancel pieces and it is stunning.