A chatty interlude including but not limited to:

... the Blog Against Theocracy

Really, there are entirely too many great bloggers participating in this blogswarm, and an incredible wealth of opinion, perspective and information, but I just have to mention a few of my personal favorites. I have found a few of these folks to be so charming, smart, witty, talented, etc. that I'll be adding them to my blogroll (I hope I'm using that term correctly as the list of blogs I'm linking??!!) in the coming days.
I've delightedly found some blogs that are similar to my own in that they are personal and public, and present a variety of topics. I think I'm going to enjoy interspersing these with my regular issues blogs. (Sometimes I get so angry and depressed after reading those that I feel quite defeated before I've really even begun my day!!)

So, a couple of links:

writ-small.html

is a well written, thoughtful glimpse into personal responsibility. I was incredibly moved by this piece.

OneActInTheEternalPlayOfIdeas

Is a thought provoking statement in an unique (to this blogswarm) voice; fiction. A stupendous read. The author writes with a simple eloquence that is undeniable. Look for this gal in future on the NYT Best Sellers' List.

Parishioners Wanted
This one is great. The creation of a brand new religion to support the blog and make the blogger as rich as any Jerry Falwell. NOT!!! Really though, a bit of sincerely funny (funnily sincere??) concepts for a great web-church! I tried to sign up, but the comments were closed and I couldn't find the slot in my laptop to insert the bills.

MockPaperScissors
A number of witty, creative and powerful pieces here

Then there's Bob (or "Bubba", as I affectionately call him) who is sure that we are all doing a Hit Job On Easter
This is an interesting (if only to sorta help us "know thine enemy") site that appears to be dedicated to spreading the word about the BATS as he terms the BAT and the Blog Against Theocracy Conspiracy to undermine Easter and christianity in general. Bubba also has disabled comments, (to those outside of his flock) so don't anybody think he might care to engage in actual dialogue about his opinions. He saves that for the spam he leaves in the comments boxes at OUR blogs. Stay tuned, as one blogger said Bubba seems to search links to his blog on a regular basis so he can find outlets for his vitriol in higher trafficed places than his own blog. Yippee! He might grace us with his glory! ( This one is filed under: Things that make ya go "Hmmmm".)

I could go on and on about the great stuff I've found amongst the participants of BAT, but this particular entry speaks to my soul in a way that so much of what is going on in this country does. I really don't know whether to laugh or cry. My laughter these days has a bit of an hysterical ring to it, and my tears could damn near drown me if not for that ark I'm building out back.

On a lighter note, and nothing to do with BAT (wellll...I suppose it almost could be...no. Sorry! Hahaha) check out relentlesslyoptimistic for a cute and totally irreverent take on Happy Easter. (THIS is funny... I don't care who you are!!) Love it!!

And this one (you tube) is for my GLBTQ family, although some of you straight folk with a sense of humor might like it, too.

If I can stop my head from spinning (yes... it's almost to the pea soup stage), and stop this manic surf I'm on (FEED ME SEYMOUR!!! Must have information, more data!!) I'll eventually get around to doing my own post for BAT later today. (After we string up the sacrifice and enjoy our burnt offerings for this auspicious day).